Climbing Wall Instructor Courses

The Climbing Wall Instructor is a nationally recognised qualification administered by Mountain Training and covers the skills required to safely supervise climbers on purpose–built artificial walls and boulders. With indoor climbing now in the Olympics, the sport is rapidly growing. Beyond the Edge run regular Climbing Wall Instructor training and assessment courses on the great walls in our home city of Sheffield and also in Manchester.

Importantly, our courses are fun and run in a friendly and supportive manner. We take great pride in the very high percentage of individuals who return for further courses.

Our Range of Climbing Instructor Courses

Climbing Wall Instructor Training

Learn the vital skills you’ll need on our two-day climbing instructor training course. Our expert trainers will provide detailed feedback on coaching techniques and deliver a realistic timetable for the assessment.
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Climbing Wall Instructor Assessment

Once you’ve completed the climbing wall instructor training, you can then complete the assessment. This one-day assessment will cover your personal climbing and your ability to supervise and teach others using climbing walls.
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Outdoor First Aid

Develop your aptitude for handling emergency situations and delivering life-saving assistance with our outdoor first aid course. Attending the first day will provide you with an 8-hour first aid certificate, ideal for climbing wall instructors.
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Understanding and Managing Fear and Anxiety

Book onto our one-day, highly practical workshop to learn how to prepare for and effectively manage clients with fear and anxiety. We will cover key topics such as how to spot anxious clients, how to reduce anxiety in a group, and how to help clients manage fear while they are receiving significant stimulus.
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Who Is the Course For?

The Climbing Wall Instructor course and the optional abseil module are suitable for climbers who want to work with groups in the outdoor sector, schools or in the voluntary sector. It is also useful for individual climbers who want to expand their knowledge and become safer climbers, demonstrating good practice whilst climbing indoors.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Beyond the Edge is committed to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to attend our courses. If you feel you may need additional support to attend, please do let us know so we can facilitate this. Learn more about reasonable adjustments by reading Mountain Training’s guide.

Entry Requirements

Please note there are minimum experience requirements for attending both Climbing Wall Instructor training and assessment. To get started on Climbing Wall Instructor training, you must:

  • Be at least 17 years old
  • Have at least 6 months of experience using various climbing walls
  • Be a member (club or individual) of a mountaineering council (BMC, Mountaineering Ireland, Mountaineering Scotland)
  • Create an account with Mountain Training and register for the Climbing Wall Instructor qualification
  • Have recorded visits to three different climbing walls on at least 15 different occasions (this must include at least one major public wall), and 10 led routes at French grade 4 (or equivalent)

Why Choose Beyond the Edge

There are a number of reasons for choosing us as your partner for your outdoor adventures. We will always work to ensure that everyone feels welcome, enjoys themselves, and learns vital skills in our sessions. Other benefits of booking a course with us include:

  • Gain access to the knowledge of highly experienced instructors
  • Complete nationally-recognised qualifications and courses
  • Our team has over 20 years of experience delivering indoor and outdoor climbing training
  • We are trusted by outdoor professionals, individuals, and organisations alike

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Bespoke Dates and Locations

Bespoke Climbing Wall Instructor training & assessment dates and locations can be arranged upon request. Please contact the office for more information.

Climbing Instructor Course FAQs

How Much Does a Climbing Wall Instructor Course Cost?

Climbing wall instructor training courses are available from £165 per person, with assessments available from £115 per person. To complete the course, you will also need to register with Mountain Training for an additional £69.

Do I Need to Complete a Climbing Wall Instructor Course Before I Can Book an Assessment?

Yes, you must have successfully completed the climbing wall instructor course before you are eligible for the assessment. You can find all the relevant entry requirements on our Climbing Wall Instructor assessment page.

Where Are the Climbing Wall Instructor Courses Held?

For indoor climbing instructor courses, we deliver training and assessment in the famous climbing centres in Sheffield. We also deliver courses in Manchester. Some of the common locations we use include:

  • The Foundry
  • Awesome Walls Sheffield
  • Big Depot Manchester
  • Awesome Walls Stockport