Intensive ProgramMountain Skills Certificate
Master alpine environments through our intensive mountain skills certification program. This 8-week training program develops technical competencies in rock climbing, mountaineering, and glacier travel while preparing you for internationally recognized certifications. Gain advanced professional-level certifications and risk management strategies for challenging terrain.
Block 1
Iceland
August-September 2026
Glacier and alpine training on Iceland's ice and volcanic terrain
Block 2
Germany
September-November 2026
Rock and mountaineering training in the Alps around Garmisch-Partenkirchen
CoursesBuild technical mountain skills you can guide on.
The certificate develops competence in rock, alpine, and glaciated terrain, paired with the foundational and professional skills to work safely and lead others. You move from prepared theory into real conditions, then prove the skills against industry-standard assessments.
11 courses across 3 areas:
Foundational Skills
FD-101 Wilderness First Aid
FD-102 Navigation
FD-103 Weather Forecasting
FD-104 Leadership
FD-105 Instructional Skills
Mountain Skills
MT-201 Backcountry Travel Basics
MT-202 Rock Climbing
MT-203 Mountaineering
MT-204 Glacier Skills
MT-205 Via Ferrata
Professional Development
BS-502 Freelance Guide Start-Up Essentials
OutcomesWhat this certificate unlocks:
✓ Lead and assess on whitewater and open water
✓ Run swiftwater and whitewater rescue
✓ Plan and lead sea kayak expeditions
✓ Run wilderness first aid and group safety
✓ Start working as a freelance adventure guide
Mountain Intensive Tuition
€8.275
August 2026 intake · Registration fee €250
What's included
Full instruction and expert training
Online preparation modules
Industry certification exam fees
Field equipment for program activities
Transport during field blocks
Shared accommodation during field courses
Not included
Personal equipment
Meals
Accommodation outside field blocks
Eligibility
Minimum age 18
Physical fitness for strenuous outdoor activity
Intermediate swimming capability
B1 English proficiency (CEFR standard)