Instructor Certification Courses
"Inspirare Vivere/Inspire To Live"
Survival Skills Instructor Academy
Develop all of the skills necessary to become a professional survival instructor. You will not only receive our certification, but will receive a nationally recognized wilderness first aid instructor certificate as well. Work for us, open your own TCSS branch in a new area, or even start your own program. Student has 12 months to complete the program, though it can be completed in as little as 3.
Cost: $2000
(The 3 Day Basic Certification Course covers credit for the weekend skills course, and wilderness first aid, as it is a combination of the two.)
1 Day Critical Skills Course: Attend 3
Weekend Critical Skills Course: Attend 3
Weekend Field Course: Attend 1
Map & Compass Course: Attend 1
7 Day Cross Climate Course: Attend 1
Wilderness First Aid Course: Attend 2
Primitive Skills Weekend: Attend 1
Map & Compass Instructor Development Course: Attend 1
Wilderness First Aid Instructor Development Course: Attend 1
Private Skills Instructor Development Course: Attend 1
Successfully lead or assist (teach):
1 Day Critical Skills Course(1), Weekend Skills Course(2), Wilderness First Aid Course(1), Map & Compass Course(1)
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Wilderness First Aid Instructor Program
Become a nationally certified Wilderness First Aid instructor. Work for us, or open your own training center. We can even help you get your own insurance.
$600
Wilderness First Aid Course: Attend 2
Instructor Development Course: Online
Assist In Teaching: 1 WFA Course
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1 Day Critical Skills Course Instructor
You're not looking to become Rambo, but you would like the ability to lead a solid one day survival and outdoor safety course. This program is for your. A great option for small business owners (gym owners, martial arts instructors, etc), individuals who may take out youth groups such as Boy/Girls Scouts, outdoor guides, hunting/fishing guides, and more. We always have part time positions available as well. Students have 6 months to complete this program. Open enrollment, begin anytime.
$600
(The 3 Day Basic Certification Course covers credit for the weekend skills course, and wilderness first aid, as it is a combination of the two.)
Weekend Critical Skills: Attend 2
Single Day Critical Skills: Attend 1
Wilderness First Aid Course: Attend 1
Assist or instruct one 1 Day Critical Skills Course
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Survival Field Instructor Academy
Develop all of the skills necessary to become a professional survival field instructor. Take your skills to the next level, with an emphasis on maintaining a course flow in austere conditions, without outside support. Candidates must pass a physical fitness standard, and partake in our Alaska Field Course. You will not only receive our certification, but will receive a nationally recognized wilderness first aid instructor certificate as well. Work for us, open your own TCSS branch in a new area, or even start your own program. The candidate has 12 months to complete the program, though it can be completed in as little as 3.
Cost: $3000
(The 3 Day Basic Certification Course covers credit for the weekend skills course, and wilderness first aid, as it is a combination of the two.)
1 Day Critical Skills Course: Attend 3
Weekend Critical Skills Course: Attend 3
Weekend Field Course: Attend 1
Alaska Field Course: Attend 1
Map & Compass Course: Attend 1
7 Day Cross Climate Course: Attend 1
Wilderness First Aid Course: Attend 2
Family Bushcraft Weekend: Attend 1
Stone Tools Course: Attend 1
Wild Plant ID & Uses Courses: Attend 1
Apothecary Course: Attend 1
Basic Life Support (Day 1 of Lifesaver): Attend 1
(BLS requirement can be waived if the student obtains their own Adult, Child & Infant First Aid & CPR with AED certification)
Map & Compass Instructor Development Course: Attend 1
Wilderness First Aid Instructor Development Course: Attend 1
Private Skills Instructor Development Course: Attend 1
Successfully lead or assist (teach):
1 Day Critical Skills Course(1), Weekend Skills Course(2), Wilderness First Aid Course(1), Map & Compass Course(1)
Successful Complete:
Physical Test: 5 Pull-ups, 25 Push-ups, 30 sit ups, and "the pack test" (3 mile hike on a flat track while wearing a 45lbs pack in 45 minutes or less). Taken on same day, in one session.
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Weekend CRITICAL SKILLS COURSE INSTRUCTOR
You're not looking to become Rambo, but you would like the ability to lead a solid weekend survival and outdoor safety course, out in the field. This program is for your. A great option for small business owners (gym owners, martial arts instructors, etc), individuals who may take out youth and other groups out overnight such as Boy/Girls Scouts, outdoor guides, hunting/fishing guides, and more. We always have part time positions available as well. Students have 6 months to complete this program. Open enrollment, begin anytime.
$725
(The 3 Day Basic Certification Course covers credit for the weekend skills course, and wilderness first aid, as it is a combination of the two.)
Weekend Critical Skills: Attend 3
Single Day Critical Skills: Attend 1
Wilderness First Aid Course: Attend 1
Assist or instruct one Weekend Critical Skills Course