Certification Summit | Canada WAH, PRS, CWI

Monday, July 7, 2025

to Thursday, July 31, 2025

Calgary Climbing Centres - Multiple Locations

7130 Fisher Road Southeast Unit 6 Calgary, AB T2H 0W3 Canada

Category: Certification Events

All CWA Certification Programs are a blend of online content, virtual calls, and in-person training and assessments. You must complete online work, and attend all scheduled meetings to earn your certification. Review All Key Dates Before Enrolling.

Join Industry professionals and experts in Calgary, AB for CWA Certification offerings. Click through the certification programs below to learn about course requirements, logistics, and key dates.

Climbing Wall Instructor Work at Height Professional Routesetting Continuing Education and Renewals

Steps to earn Certification

Complete all online lessons and assignments

Attend virtual meetings with your Provider

Pass online knowledge checks

Pass in-person assessments with your Provider

Learn More About CWA Certification Programs

Location

Calgary Climbing Centres - Multiple Locations

Please Sign The Gym's Waiver

REFUND POLICY

Refund request 30 days in advance of the start date, 95% of total course cost is given.
Refund request 14 days in advance of the start date, 75% of the total course cost is given.
Refund requests within 14 days of the start date are reviewed and at the discretion of the organization.

Refund requests are directed to certification@cwapro.org

CWI Provider

Key Dates

*There are no grace periods given for the below due dates

June 30th Online Course Opens
July 7th, 10am-12pm MT - Mandatory virtual discussion
July 10th, 10am-12pm MT - Mandatory virtual discussion
July 21st, 10am-12pm MT - Mandatory virtual discussion
July 14th, 8:00am-4:30pm MT - In person assessment at the CWA Certification Summit
July 28th - July31st Individual exit interview

Course Overview

As a CWI Provider you will be a representative of the CWA and you must abide by the CWA Certification standards.

The CWI Provider course assesses candidates ability to:

Assess professionalism
Assess climbing, technical, and risk management skills
Assess teaching skills
Certify CWI Level 1, 2, and 3 on behalf of the CWA

BEFORE ENROLLING

Make sure that you read the Certification Program Policy Manual and meet all of the prerequisites for this course:

CWI Provider

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older
CWI Providers have completed and are certified CWA CWI Level 3
Minimum 200 hours of work as an indoor climbing wall manager
Can climb 5.9 on lead
In order to certify candidates you must be a CWA member and Proof of liability insurance coverage

Work At Height

At this certification Summit we will be offering the following certifications:

WAH Level 1 WAH Level 2 WAH Level 3

WAH Level 1

Key Dates

*There are no grace periods given for the below due dates

June 30th Online Course Opens
July 8th,10am-12pm MT - Mandatory virtual discussion
July 15th, 8:00am-4:30pm CT - In person assessment at Certification Summit
July 28th-31st Individual exit interview

Program Overview

The WAH Level 1 course assesses candidates ability to:

Conduct work at height tasks
Assist in rescue activities as directed
Identify and avoid hazards
Follow the guidance of more experienced WAH workers

Before enrolling:
Make sure that you meet all of the prerequisites for this course:

WAH Level 1 Technicians

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Complete the CWA Foundations course
Have current first aid certification
Can climb 5.9 on lead
Can lift 50 pounds

Check the refund policy at the end of the page.

WAH Level 2

Key Dates

*There are no grace periods given for the below due dates

June 30th Online Course Opens
July 8th, 10am-12pm MT - Mandatory virtual discussion
July 22nd, 10am-12pm MT - Mandatory virtual discussion
July 15^th- July 16th, 8:00am-4:30pm CT -In person assessment at Certification Summit
July 28th-31st Individual exit interview

Program Overview

The WAH Level 2 course assesses the candidates ability to:

Establish working lines behind the wall
Enact rescues, both accompanied and unaccompanied
Identify and manage predictable hazards executing sound judgement
Supervise work at height activities, providing effective feedback

Before enrolling:
Make sure that you meet all of the prerequisites for this course:

WAH Level 2 Technicians

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Completed WAH Level 1 successfully

Check the refund policy at the end of the page.

WAH Level 3 Provider

Key Dates

*There are no grace periods given for the below due dates

June 30th Online Course Opens
July 9th,10am-12pm MT - Mandatory virtual discussion
July 23rd,10am-12pm MT - Mandatory virtual discussion
July 24th,10am-12pm MT - Mandatory virtual discussion
July 17th, 8:00am-4:30pm CT - In person assessment at Certification Summit
July 28th-31st Individual exit interview

Program Overview

As a CWI Provider you will be a representative of the CWA and you must abide by the CWA Certification standards.

The WAH Provider course assess the candidates ability to:

Assess professionalism
Assess WAH technical skills, rescue skills, and risk management skills
Certify WAH Level 1 technicians on behalf of the CWA

Before enrolling:
Make sure that you meet all of the prerequisites for this course:

WAH Level 3 Provider

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older
WAH Providers have completed and are certified WAH Level 3
Have current first aid certification of 5.5-6 hrs
Minimum 200 hours of work in a supervisory and management position in a climbing facility
Can climb 5.9 on lead
Signed agreement and attestation
Proof of liability insurance coverage

Check the refund policy at the end of the page.

Professional Routesetting

At this certification Summit we will be offering the following certifications:

PRS Level 1 PRS 2 Boulder PRS 2 Ropes PRS Direct Entry

PRS Level 1

Key Dates

*There are no grace periods given for the below due dates

June 30th Online Course Opens
July 8th,10am-12pm MT - Mandatory virtual discussion
July 15th, 8:00am-4:30pm CT - In person assessment at Certification Summit
July 28th-31st Individual exit interview

Program Overview

The PRS Level 1 course assesses candidates ability to:

Work on a setting team under direct supervision
Identify and avoid hazards
Follow the guidance of more experienced setters

Before enrolling:
Make sure that you meet all of the prerequisites for this course:

PRS Level 1

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Complete the CWA Introduction to Routesetting course
Willing and able to work on a ladder and can lift 50 pounds (25 kg)
Able to demonstrate and understand climbing movement up to V2

Check the refund policy at the end of the page.

PRS Level 2 - Boulder

Key Dates

*There are no grace periods given for the below due dates

June 30th Online Course Opens
July 8th,10am-12pm MT - Mandatory virtual discussion
July 16th, 8:00am-4:30pm CT - In person assessment at Certification Summit
July 17th, 8:00am-4:30pm CT - In person assessment at Certification Summit
July 28th-31st Individual exit interview

Program Overview

The PRS Level 2 Boulder course assesses the candidates ability to:

Use positive and appropriate communication skills with stakeholders
Work on a setting team
Identify and manage predictable hazards executing sound judgement
Effectively participate in forerunning on boulders

Before enrolling:
Make sure that you meet all of the prerequisites for this course:

PRS Level 2 Boulder

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Completed PRS Level 1 successfully
Able to demonstrate and understand climbing movement up to V2

Check the refund policy at the end of the page.

PRS Direct Entry

Key Dates

*There are no grace periods given for the below due dates

June 30th Online Course Opens
July 8th,10am-12pm MT - Mandatory virtual discussion
July 14th, 8:00am-12:00pm MT - In person Boulder assessment at Certification Summit
July 14th, 12:30am-4:30pm MT - In person Rope assessment at Certification Summit
July 28th-31st Individual exit interview

Program Overview

For experienced Routesetters only. You may be eligible for direct entry into an assessment. There will be no instruction and candidates should exceed certification prerequisites. If you are interested in Direct Entry you can apply here. There is a $50 application fee. Candidates whose applications are not accepted may apply their application fee to a full course. Continue below for full course options.

Before enrolling:
Make sure that you meet all of the prerequisites for this course:

PRS Direct Entry

1500 hours of experience or more on a routesetting team for roped walls and bouldering with a minimum 750 hours on roped walls
Has received at least 6 hours of formal work at height training for routesetting from employer, workshops, and/or from mentors
Can accurately set routes at a variety of grades, in a timely manner, and with minimal forerunning and editing required
Can transition from routesetting to forerunning routes with a team providing useful and actionable feedback
Can work efficiently at height using systems compliant with the CWA WAH standards

Check the refund policy at the end of the page.

Continuing Education

At this certification Summit we will be offering the following certifications:

CWI Provider Renewal

Key Dates

*There are no grace periods given for the below due dates

June 30th Online Course Opens
July 7th, 10am-12pm MT - Mandatory virtual discussion
July 10th, 10am-12pm MT - Mandatory virtual discussion
July 21st, 10am-12pm MT - Mandatory virtual discussion
July 28th-31st Individual exit interview

Program Overview

As a CWI Provider you will be a representative of the CWA and you must abide by the CWA Certification standards.

The CWI Provider course assesses candidates ability to:

Assess professionalism
Assess climbing, technical, and risk management skills
Assess teaching skills
Certify CWI Level 1, 2, and 3 on behalf of the CWA

BEFORE ENROLLING

Make sure that you read the Certification Program Policy Manual and meet all of the prerequisites for this course:

CWI Provider

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older
CWI Providers have completed and are certified CWA CWI Level 3
Minimum 200 hours of work as an indoor climbing wall manager
Can climb 5.9 on lead
In order to certify candidates you must be a CWA member and Proof of liability insurance coverage

Click below for key dates

Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI)

- CWI Provider

Work at Height (WAH)

- Level 1
- Level 1&2 combined
- WAH Level 3 Provider

Professional Routesetting (PRS)

- Level 1&2 Boulder combined
- Level 2 Ropes combined
- PRS Direct Entry

Continuing Education and Renewals

- CWI Provider Renewal

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Centennial, Colorado 80112
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Certification Summit | Canada WAH, PRS, CWI

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