NZ: PSIE/PSIC Licensed Professional Trainer Pathway (LPT)
NZ: PSIE/PSIC Licensed Professional Trainer Pathway (LPT)
Whether you're aiming to enhance your teaching skills, expand your knowledge, or pursue new opportunities, our trainer Pathway is tailored to meet your goals.
With over three decades of experience in the ski industry, Rookie Academy brings unparalleled expertise and insight to the Rookies Trainer Pathway. We have trained more than 3,000 instructors during this time. This course is designed for ski instructors ready to take the next step in their careers by becoming trainers within the industry.
What Makes Our Course Unique?
Unlike traditional training providers, our Rookies Trainer Pathway goes beyond certification levels to focus on what comes next. We offer a unique training experience for instructors who aspire to become trainers at ski schools and certification organisations worldwide.
Our programme is built on the values of fun, curiosity, kindness, respect, and achievement. We hold all our Rookies accountable to these values, believing that inclusivity is key to developing the next generation of world-class trainers.
You will be up-skilled in modern teaching and training techniques that support your development and prepare you to work as a trainer anywhere in the world. Our approach is purposeful and evidence-based, focusing on skill acquisition, accurate biomechanics, physics, and inspiration. This makes the Rookies Trainer Pathway the most supportive option for instructors aiming to become trainers.
This is the first programme of its kind—offering a specialised pathway to becoming a top-tier ski school trainer.
Training and Exam Breakdown
The course includes a three-day intensive training camp, followed by a three-day Licensed Professional Trainer (LPT) exam.
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Price includes:
- Training and Exam Fees
- Rookies Apparel
Non-Refundable Deposit Terms
Non-Refundable Deposit Terms
A non-refundable deposit of 6.5% of the total booking amount is payable at the time of booking. All deposits are strictly non-refundable, including in the event of cancellation. Please note that any discounts or promotional offers advertised on our website are not cumulative and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or offer, unless expressly stated otherwise.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
This programme is ideal for international Level 3 and Level 4 ski instructors who are looking to progress their careers further within the ski industry. Whether you are aiming to enhance your teaching skills, expand your knowledge, or pursue new opportunities as a trainer, this course will support your next step.
Additional Information
Additional Information
Training Days:
- Sunday to Friday
PSIC/PSIE Membership
- PSIE/PSIC membership is not included, please visit www.psie.pro/membership to purchase your membership



Live the experience of riding uncovered.
This intensive certifications, training, and camps will refine your skills, challenge your understanding of high-performance techniques, and move you closer to your goals either personally or in the snowsports industry. A must for anyone looking to take their abilities to the next level.

World-Class Training
Led by Rookie Academy’s expert trainers in small groups for personalised focus

Rookie Academy Philosophy
Open-minded, factual approach to skill development

Progressive Learning
Train with different coaches and focus on improving all-terrain skills

Increase Skills
Emphasis on adapting and evolving in diverse mountain conditions
