Train to attain your L3 and L4 ski instructor qualifications in Verbier with the Academy - experts in training instructors.
Since 2007 the Academy has been training ski instructors in Verbier and across the world and helping them improve their technical skiing and teaching and attain higher level qualifications.
The program is designed for skiers who have already gained their L2 instructor qualifications, or have skiing skills above this.
From the trip description by Warren Smith Ski Academy
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your instructor
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: With your instructor
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability.
- Coached: Included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- Course5hrs on snow training each day
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Preparation for Level 3 or 4: piste performance, powder, variable conditions, steep terrain, moguls and freestyle.
- 25 hours on snow each week, with regular video analysis.
- The Level 3 Off-Piste Mountain Safety course supports teaching in marked, open off-piste itineraries after completing Level 3.
- Verbier’s steep pistes, off-piste terrain, bumps and fast lifts support higher-level instructor training.
- Sport
- Ski
From the trip description by Warren Smith Ski Academy
What the price includes
Included
- Lesson
- December to April
- Training Mon-Fri
- 5hrs on snow training each day
- Video Analysis daily
Not included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Meals
- Transfers
- Lift pass, travel, accommodation, food and insurance not included
- Exams not included – please book directly via your association
Location
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Dates and prices
- Dec 7, 2026 – Mar 26, 20272026/27 · 14 days1,500 CHFFrom CHF1,500: the 2-week minimum booking at CHF750 per week (discounted rates for Synergy Staff). Book 2 to 7 weeks. Lift pass, travel, accommodation, food, insurance and exams are not included.AvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; details as of September 11, 2026.
Good to know
CHF750 per week (discounted rates available for Synergy Staff)
Minimum booking – 2 weeks
Available dates: Dec 7th, Dec 14th, Feb 22nd, Mar 1st, Mar 8th, Mar 15th, Mar 22nd
The program offers skiers training for their Level 3 or 4 exams the perfect amount of intense training interspersed with periods to work, practice and engrain good habits.
Teacher Training: Those wishing to improve their teaching skills will be able to be observe and develop their own teaching skills whilst shadowing high end academy courses such as the gap course, Supergroup course and 5 day academy’s.
Mountain Safety Training:
Training covers avalanche awareness, rescue equipment and scenarios, map reading, touring and off-piste skiing when appropriate and conditions permit.
Qualification Systems:
The programme supports multiple qualification systems, including BASI, IASI, CSIA and Swiss; exams are booked separately.
From the trip description by Warren Smith Ski Academy
