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Professionalism in the Avalanche Industry.

The Professionalism in the Avalanche Industry online course educates members and future members on the professionalism standards of the CAA. For those applying for membership, this course allows individuals to fulfill the professionalism competency requirements needed to be a member of the CAA. 

This course is a resource tool as much as it is a prerequisite for membership with the CAA. Beyond containing important information about being a member of the CAA, it addresses ethical practice, career planning, and scope of practice standards that are crucial to a successful career path in the Canadian avalanche industry.

Contact Membership services for more info: membership@avalancheassociation.ca

As of August 25, 2025, this course has officially replaced Introduction to Professionalism. If you have taken Introduction to Professionalism in order to apply for membership, this course certificate may only be used for membership applications until November 1,2025. After this date, only Professionalism in the Avalanche Industry will be accepted. 

This course is composed of twelve units.  Students will move through the course at their own pace but can expect to take approximately 2-3 hours to successfully complete it. For members, you can claim 3 Formal Learning Points for this course as part of your CPD tracking. You may exit and return to the course as many times as you’d like.

Delivery Format: 100% online

Key topics covered include:

  • Governance 
  • Membership 
  • Reference and Mentorship 
  • Scope of Practice
  • Continuing Professional Development
  • Code of Ethics 
  • Diversity Equity and Inclusion
  • Mental Wellness
  • Member Benefits 
  • Risk and Regulation 
Recommended for:
  • Prospective members of the CAA who have successfully completed the CAA’s Avalanche Operations Level 1 course. 
  • Current members who are enabling their practice with continuing professional development (CPD). 
  • Current members seeking to change membership category. 
  • Former members seeking reinstatement after their membership has lapsed. 

Online course:
Professionalism in the Avalanche Industry: $35.00 (Non-refundable)

Student Resources

Please refer to the Refund and Cancellation Policy.

All student tuitions, except online, private and funded courses, are insured through the A.W.G Dewar Tuition Refund Plan. Please review the policy overview to better understand the coverage and its limitations. To initiate a tuition insurance claim, contact Student Service: studentservices@avalancheassociation.ca or 604-757-2113.

CAA partner, Acera Insurance, offers Industry Training Program students optional trip cancellation/interruption insurance for hut fees. To request a quote or purchase a policy online, get a quote from Acera. If you have further questions about coverage, contact travel@acera.ca or 1.877.542.8577 or 1.250.542.8577. 

There are several funding opportunities available to ITP students. Visit the Scholarships and Grants page to learn more.

For most courses, students will receive a digital copy of the course manual upon registration.

Students who prefer a hard copy can purchase course manuals through Kindle Direct Publishing. Manuals ship directly to students and typically arrive within 1–2 weeks.

The Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is a process that allows individuals to gain recognition for their prior learning. The learning may be formal, informal, or experiential. The PLA process provides a template for determining whether an applicant has the training and experience necessary to:

a) Waive a CAA course prerequisite; or
b) Earn a CAA course certificate through equivalency

For more information visit our Prior Learning Assessment page  

Students are required to read and agree to the CAA Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement (the “Release of Liability and Waiver”) as a condition of participating in each course/retest. By signing, you will waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of the Occupiers Liability Act or claim compensation following an accident. The Release of Liability and Waiver will be available for completion at the beginning of each course/retest. If the Release of Liability and Waiver is not completed, the student will not be permitted to participate in the course/retest, and a refund will be provided. A copy of the Release of Liability and Waiver (2 pages) is available for review below. PLEASE READ THE WAIVER CAREFULLY before registering for a course/retest.

This course runs annually from August 1 to July 31. All coursework must be completed by July 31. Progress will not carry over, and fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please be sure to give yourself plenty of time to complete the course.

Upcoming Sessions

  • Date: Sep 4, 2026 – Jul 31, 2027
    Location: Online
    Price: $35.00
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No training sessions available for this program.

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