LEVEL 1 TRAINER CERTIFICATE


Everyone who plans to be a trainer or coach in an affiliate must posses a Level 1 Trainer Certificate (CF-L1).  In 2013, the cost of the L1 Certificate is $1,000.  Be sure to reserve your place in a L1 course early in the process of affiliation.  On average, courses are sold out around America one month in advance.  Do not risk adding airline tickets and hotel accommodations to your start up costs by waiting until last minute.  If your state’s courses are sold out and you have to attend an out of state course, you just significantly added to your start up costs.

What to Expect At Your Level 1 Trainer Certificate Course

Get ready for an inspiring two days of interactive and classroom style learning that will empower you to tackle your dream of becoming an affiliate owner.  You cover foundational movement, nutrition, training cues, receive/give coaching, execute a few WOD’s and experience the community.  Although $1,000 is not a small amount of money, it truly is a small price to pay for what is earned as a future affiliate owner: new knowledge, a network of fellow affiliate owners, coached by some of the best athletes in the world and a Level 1 Trainer Certificate that gets you one step closer to opening your affiliate.

The Test

At the end of the two day course, you will be given a 50 question multiple choice test.  In order to receive your Level 1 Trainer Certificate, you must pass this test.  But guess what, the coaches and teachers of the course are rooting for you to pass.  By no means are you given any answers throughout the weekend but you are provided with the proper study material to give you the knowledge to pass the test.  If you do your homework and pay attention, you will be fine.

COST EFFECTIVE HINT
L1 courses offer some affiliates “scholarship” spots.  If you are a current member of an existing box, ask the affiliate owner if they are able to get you one of these spots.  It may not be free but it could end up costing you significantly less.