MEP Coaching Certification Program
Elevate Your Coaching.
Inspire a Generation.
MEP certification transforms instructors into mentors. Our science-backed curriculum, accredited by PSIC and PSIE, provides a clear, three-tiered pathway: Fundamentals, Training Development, and Professional Development. By joining MEP, you don't just teach skiing—you unlock a growth mindset in every young athlete, supported by international credentials and a global network of professional resources.
Fundamentals Coach
The first step in transforming instructors into mentors. Focus on the core science of child development, safety protocols, and the growth mindset philosophy that underpins every MEP session.
The MEP Coaching Certification Pathway
A three-tiered journey from mentor to professional coach, accredited by PSIC and PSIE.
Training Development Coach
Deepen your coaching expertise with advanced communication strategies and technical analysis. This tier prepares you to lead structured youth programs and host resort partnerships with confidence.
Professional Development Coach
The pinnacle of certification. Achieve Level 7 mastery and take athletes to the next level in their snow sports journey. Become a leader in the snow sports industry, helping to shape the future of the sport in a positive way.
The MEP Coaching Certification Program
The Mountain Explorer Program (MEP) certification is more than just a credential—it is a professional transformation. Our science-backed curriculum, accredited by PSIC and PSIE, provides instructors with the tools to become mentors who shape the next generation of mountain enthusiasts. Learn to unlock a growth mindset through advanced youth coaching techniques and international standards.
A Global Community of Excellence
By joining the MEP certification program, you gain entry into a professional international network of mountain professionals. Our coaches benefit from ongoing mentorship, exclusive access to digital resources, and a community dedicated to raising the standard of youth sports instruction across borders.
Additional Electives
Optional Courses by Coaching Level
Fundamentals Coach
Training Development Coach
Professional Development Coach
English for Coaching I (Online/On-snow)
English for Coaching II (Online/On-snow)
English for Coaching III (Online/On-snow)
Introduction to the MEP Educational Framework
Application of the MEP Educational Framework
Train the Trainer (Online)
Ethics and Sport (Online)
Athletic Development for Snow Sports
Performance Planning (Online)
CPR & First Aid (Red Cross)
Managing Conflict (Online)
Leadership in Coaching (Online)
Mental Health and Sport (Online)
Psychology of Performance (Online)