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Top rock climbing instructor training programs include: 1. {{[[American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA)]]:https://amga.com/education/rock-instructor-program/}}: Offers comprehensive rock instructor certification with multiple levels of training. 2. {{[[Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA)]]:https://www.pcia.org}}: Provides standardized instructor certification and training courses nationwide. 3. {{[[National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)]]:https://www.nols.edu/en/courses/rock-climbing-courses/}}: Offers extensive wilderness rock climbing instructor courses with technical and leadership training. 4. {{[[REI Outdoor School)]]:https://www.rei.com/events/p/us-climbing}}: Provides entry-level and advanced rock climbing instructor workshops across multiple locations. 5. {{[[International Mountain Equipment (IME)]]:https://www.ime.org/guide-training}}: Specialized rock climbing instructor training with focus on technical skills and safety. Key considerations include certification level, curriculum depth, practical experience, and recognition within the climbing industry. Prices range from $500-$3,000 depending on course complexity and duration.

The most respected rock climbing instructor training is generally provided by national guiding associations. In the U.S., the {{[[American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA)]]:https://amga.com}} offers industry-standard certifications like the Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) and Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI), with the AMGA Rock Guide being the highest professional credential. For the UK and Ireland, {{[[Mountain Training UK]]:https://www.mountain-training.org/}} provides qualifications such as the Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI). In Canada, the {{[[Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG)]]:https://www.acmg.ca}} offers similar comprehensive guiding certifications.