Online Exams

Professional Knowledge Exams

Online professional knowledge exams are available for Alpine, Snowboard, Adaptive, Adaptive Snowboard, and Telemark candidates.

For Alpine, Snowboard & Telemark Certification candidates:

• **You must pass your online component prior to registering for the on-snow component.**
• Please refer to Exam Guides for further information on exam procedures and qualifications.
• You must start the exam within 30 days of your purchase.
• Studying for the exam ahead of time will ensure you are on the right track to pass the exam the first time you take it.
• You will be evaluated in six categories:
  1. Science of Skiing or Riding
  2. Teaching and Learning Theory
  3. Movement Analysis
  4. Tactics and Techniques
  5. Specific Populations
  6. Industry, Service and Safety
• Each category consists of 10 multiple choice questions, and is individually timed (11 minutes) and scored.
• Once you complete a category, you will be directed to the next category in the overall exam.
• Should a member require special arrangements for an exam, please contact the Albany Office by calling (518) 452-6095.

For Adaptive Certification candidates:

• **You must pass your online component prior to registering for the on-snow component.**
• Please refer to Exam Guides for further information on exam procedures and qualifications.
• Should a member require special arrangements for an exam, please contact the Albany Office by calling (518) 452-6095.

For Cross Country Certification candidates:

• **You must pass your online component prior to registering for the on-snow component.**
• Please refer to Exam Guides for further information on exam procedures and qualifications.
• Should a member require special arrangements for an exam, please contact the Albany Office by calling (518) 452-6095.

The exam guides are listed in the EDUCATION Section of the website, under the specific discipline. You can get to those sections from the following links:

• Alpine
• AASI
• Adaptive
• Nordic