Microcredential in
Rock Climbing Certification
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
SUNY Adirondack
Queensbury, NY 12804
Face to Face
Delivery
2 Semesters
Estimated time to complete
11 Credits
Credit-bearing
$2,100.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
It is all about the climb! This Rock Climbing Certification microcredentials prepares you to take the exams for the Professional Climbing Instructors Association: Climbing Wall Instructor and Single Pitch Instructor certifications. This microcredential also provides supplemental knowledge for those with careers in other industries, including forestry, telecommunications and adventure programming. Let your passion for adventure guide your career growth. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study, internships and to immediately apply for positions as a rock climbing guide, professional route setter or climbing gym management.
A face to face microcredential from SUNY Adirondack (11 credits). Registration is completed with SUNY Adirondack. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
Section 2:
Open
What you can earn
Rock Climbing Certification Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)
Skills covered
Rock Climbing
Climbing Wall
Single Pitch
Setting Anchors
Knots
Red Pointing
Instruction
Leadership
Risk Mitigation
Career outlook
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* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.