Instructor Training Courses
Professional coaching and development at every stage of your journey.Becoming a great ski instructor is about more than passing exams. It’s about understanding people, refining your craft, and growing in an environment that values support as much as it does standards.
WHY Train With CONNECT?
Small Groups & Individual Focus
Our intimate group sizes mean no question goes unanswered and everyone gets the 1 to 1 guidance they deserve.
Expert Coaching
Our BASI Trainers and ISTD instructors ensure you are being instructed to the highest standards by the world’s best.
Culture of Compassion, Competence, and Character
We want to bring the best out in people and encourage our instructees to do the same.
Free Training Options
Our work and train pathway allows you to work off your training expenses so you come away fully qualified and not out of pocket.
Mentorship, career advice, and lasting community
Our courses go beyond the mountain with socials, apres activities and personal mentorship.
Our Courses
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8-Week BASI Level 1 & 2 Gap Course
Fast-track your instructor journey.
Train full-time with BASI Trainers in Zermatt and qualify before the winter begins. Includes accommodation, lift pass, and 240+ hours of coaching.
📅 4 October – 29 November 2025 -
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Level 3 & 4 Training Weeks
High-performance coaching for BASI exam prep.
Join focused, week-long blocks designed to improve technical skills, sharpen your teaching, and prepare you for your next exam.
🗓️ Multiple dates available -
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Level 3 & 4 Work and Train Program
Teach in peak weeks. Train for free in quiet ones.
Join our instructor team, earn real teaching hours, and receive high-quality coaching at no cost. A season-long pathway to BASI Level 3 or 4 success.
💼 Teaching contract + free training included
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We coach the whole instructor.
That means helping you refine your skiing — but also supporting the mindset, behaviours, and communication skills that make you effective in front of clients, colleagues, and examiners alike. At Connect, our training is built around three key values:
Competency: Technical mastery and professional standards matter. We coach with precision, depth, and relevance — making sure you're prepared not just to pass, but to teach with real confidence.
Compassion: Great instructors connect. We build trust-based coaching relationships where feedback is honest, specific, and supportive. We meet you where you are — and help you move forward.
Character: Long-term success requires reflection, humility, and ownership. We encourage self-awareness, personal responsibility, and a growth mindset in everything we do.
We don’t run cookie-cutter training. We teach with purpose — and we train you to do the same. Whether you're tackling steeps, delivering a lesson, or navigating an assessment, our aim is to help you become an instructor people want to ski with — and learn from.
Ready to Start?
Whether you're new to teaching or prepping for Level 4, we’ll help you take the next step.