AMGA SPI Programs

AMGA SPI Programs

Whether you are pursuing a path in guiding or are looking to strengthen your personal skills at the crag, the SPI program will provide you with professional level skills and instruction.  This program is designed to enable instructors to “proficiently facilitate and instruct the sport of rock climbing in a single pitch setting”.

The AMGA Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) program, established in 2008 and endorsed by the UIAA in 2009, is the only internationally recognized certification for single-pitch climbing instruction in the U.S. Designed for experienced climbers ages 18 and older, the program trains and certifies instructors to teach rock climbing in a single-pitch setting, covering risk management, technical systems, and teaching techniques. With over 18,000 participants since its inception, the SPI program serves as a key step toward professional guiding and advancement to the AMGA Rock Guide Course.