Climbing Instructor Courses

We run a range of nationally recognised qualification courses for aspiring Climbing Instructors.  These NGB courses are administered by Mountain Training, and each award involves a training course, a consolidation period and an assessment course. These courses are ideal if you are looking to become a climbing instructor either professionally or as a volunteer.

For more information on Mountain Training and to find out what the prerequisites for each course are please click here. 

About Mountain Training Courses

To attend any training course you must first register with Mountain Training for the award scheme that you would like to complete. Links to register for each award are included with the descriptions below. 

When you have registered please send us a course enquiry via the course page of the course you wish to book onto (you need to be logged into CMS to do this). 


If you have any issues please email us via bookings.eica@edinburghleisure.co.uk.

If you have already completed a training course and the consolidation requirements you can send us a course enquiry via your Mountain Training CMS log in, or via the mail address above making sure to include your Mountain Training registration number 

See the various climbing instructor courses that we have on offer below: 


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Rock Climbing Instructor Course

This qualification is all about supervising safe climbing and abseiling sessions on single pitch crags and artificial structures. 

Whether you're a parent, a volunteer or an outdoor centre instructor, the Rock Climbing Instructor qualification trains and assesses experienced rock climbers to instruct climbing. 

Registration for this scheme must be done through the Mountain Training website, please click here.

When you have registered please send us a course enquiry via the course page of the course you wish to book onto (you need to be logged into CMS to do this). If you have any issues please email us via bookings.eica@edinburghleisure.co.uk


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Climbing Wall Development Instructor Course

This qualification trains and assesses candidates in the skills required to teach lead climbing skills on indoor or outdoor artificial climbing walls and structures with fixed protection.

 It builds on the skills gained through either the Climbing Wall Instructor or Rock Climbing Instructor qualifications, one of which must be held in order to access the scheme. 

Registration for this scheme must be done through the Mountain Training website, please click here.
When you have registered please send us a course enquiry via the course page of the course you wish to book onto (you need to be logged into CMS to do this). If you have any issues please email us via bookings.eica@edinburghleisure.co.uk

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Rock Climbing Development Instructor Course

This new qualification is for experienced Rock Climbing Instructors who wish to develop other climber's skills and abilities, including the teaching of lead climbing. 

Registration for this course requires prior approval from Mountain Training and must be done through the Mountain Training website, please click here.  

After registering please send us a course enquiry via the course page of the course you wish to book onto. If you have any problems please contact us via bookings.eica@edinburghleisure.co.uk

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Climbing Wall Instructor Abseil Module

The Climbing Wall Instructor Abseil module, is an optional module undertaken by those involved in the Climbing Wall Instructor Award scheme. It's aim is to train and assess people responsible for supervising abseiling from climbing walls.

Registration for this scheme must be done through the Mountain Training website, please click here.
When you have registered please send us a course enquiry via the course page of the course you wish to book onto (you need to be logged into CMS to do this). If you have any issues please email us via bookings.eica@edinburghleisure.co.uk

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