Overview
The Level 1 Certificate Course offers expert instruction on the CrossFit methodology through two days of classroom instruction, small-group training sessions, and coach-led workouts. The Level 1 environment and all aspects of the course support all levels of athletes, from the absolute beginner to the more experienced.
In addition to our regularly scheduled CrossFit Level 1 and CrossFit Level 2 Courses, we also offer private CrossFit courses. Visit this page to learn how to host a private Level 1 or Level 2 for your organization.
For those who would like to pursue the Level 1 without the requirements of travel, we offer the Online Level 1, which can be taken from home. Click here to learn more about the Online Level 1.
Note: Effective April 1, 2025, the Level 1 test will be administered online post-course and will no longer be administered on-site at the end of Day 2 of the course. Click here to learn more.
INSIDE THE LEVEL 1 COURSE
Instruction includes lectures on foundational movements, the CrossFit methodology, nutrition, and programming.
Breakout sessions focus on improving individual participants’ mechanics while instructors engage participants in a dialogue that illuminates and reinforces effective coaching strategies.
Workouts provide examples of how to conduct a group class, hold a standard of proper mechanics when working at high intensity, and scale movements for any ability level.
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PRICE
| Currency | Course Price | Retest Price | Revalidation Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD | $1,150 | $150 | $1,000 |
| AUD** | $2,020 | $265 | $1,755 |
| CAD | $1,655 | $220 | $1,440 |
| EURO** | €1,370 | €180 | €1,190 |
| GBP** | £1,100 | £145 | £955 |
ADDITIONAL PRICING INFORMATION
- **Includes VAT.
- Register early and save! Registration is available until the course is full or the start of the course, whichever comes first. However, registration prices will increase by 20% in the 14 days prior to the course date (in select markets).
- CrossFit has partnered with Klarna to offer options to buy now and pay later for online courses, the Online Level 1, and in-person Level 1 and Level 2 Courses. Klarna is available in limited locations. If Klarna is an option, it will be displayed at checkout. (Monthly financing through Klarna issued by WebBank. Other California resident loans made or arranged pursuant to a California Financing Law license.)
- To be eligible for the revalidation price, participants must hold a valid Level 1, Level 3, or Level 4 credential at the time of registration or have earned a valid Level 2 credential prior to April 15, 2022.
PREPARATION
- Read the Level 1 Certificate Course Participant Handbook.
- Study the CrossFit Level 1 Training Guide.
- Develop familiarity with CrossFit’s movements and workouts. Check out the Workout of the Day on CrossFit.com or visit a CrossFit affiliate.
Common Questions
CrossFit has partnered with Klarna to offer options to buy now and pay later for online courses, and the Online Level 1, in-person Level 1, and Level 2 course.
Klarna is available in limited locations. If Klarna is an option, it will be displayed at checkout.
United States (Currency = USD)
- Pay in 4 installments ($60 – $1,200)
- 6, 12, 18, 24-month financing
- Interest rates vary
- Monthly financing through Klarna issued by WebBank. Other CA resident loans made or arranged pursuant to a California Financing Law license.
Canada (Currency = CAD)
- Pay in 4 installments (up to $4,000)
Australia (Currency = AUD)
- Pay in 4 installments (up to $2,000)
United Kingdom (Currency = GBP)
- Pay in 30 days
- Pay in 3 installments (£30 – £1000)
Europe (Currency = Euro)
Features vary based on the country.
- Austria
- Pay Later (0 – 5,000 EUR)
- 6, 12, 24-month financing
- Interest rates vary
- Belgium
- Pay Later (1 – 1500 EUR for first time customers, 1 – 2500 EUR for returning customers)
- Finland
- Pay Later (1 – 5,000 EUR)
- 6, 12, 24-month financing
- Interest rates vary
- France
- Pay Later (0 – 500 EUR)
- Pay in 3 installments (35 – 1500 EUR)
- Germany
- Pay Later (1 – 5,000 EUR)
- 6, 12, 24-month financing
- Interest rates vary
- Greece
- Pay in 3 installments (0 – 500 EUR)
- Ireland
- Pay in 3 installments (35 – 1,500 EUR)
- Italy
- Pay Later (0 – 500 EUR)
- Pay in 3 installments (35 – 1,500 EUR)
- Netherlands
- Pay Later (1 – 5,000 EUR)
- Pay in 3 installments (35 – 4,000 EUR)
- Portugal
- Pay in 3 installments (35 – 1,500 EUR)
- Spain
- Pay Later (0 – 500 EUR)
- Pay in 3 installments (35 – 1,500 EUR)
Please reach out to seminars@crossfit.com with any questions.
Coaches at CrossFit gyms and affiliate owners are required to have a CF-L1 credential, at minimum. We recommend that coaches and affiliates hone their skills with continuing education, including CrossFit’s online courses, specialty courses, and higher credentials (L2, L3, or L4).
Day 1
- 9:00-9:10 Opening Remarks
- 9:10-9:55. Methodology Lecture
- 9:55-10:30. Movement Lecture
- 10:30-11:30. Movement Practical
- 11:30-12:15. Methodology Lecture
- 12:15-1:15. Lunch
- 1:15-1:45 Movement Lecture
- 1:45-2:45 Movement Practical
- 2:54-3:20 Methodology Lecture
- 3:20-4:00 Movement Practical
- 4:00-4:50 Movement Practical and Workout
Day 2
- 9:00-9:10 Opening Remarks
- 9:10-9:45. Movement Lecture
- 9:45-10:50. Movement Practical
- 10:50-11:35 Workout
- 11:35-12:25. Methodology Lecture
- 12:25-1:25. Lunch
- 1:25-2:00 Movement Lecture
- 2:00-2:35 Movement Practical
- 2:35-3:15 Movement Practical
- 3:15-4:05 Methodology Lecture
Note: Effective April 1, 2025, the Level 1 test will be administered online post-course and will no longer be administered on-site at the end of Day 2 of the course. Click here to learn more. The Day 2 schedule has been adjusted to accommodate the test moving online.
To receive a Level 1 Trainer Certificate, one must:
- Attend the entire two-day course (approximately 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days). Attendance includes full exposure to all lectures, full participation in all practical breakout sessions, and full participation in all workouts.
- Pass the Level 1 test.*
- Sign the CrossFit Trainer License Agreement and agree to the policies outlined in the Level 1 Participant Handbook, the Waiver and Release of Liability, and the Confidentiality Agreement.
- Pay all course/test fees in full.
*Note: Effective April 1, 2025, the Level 1 test will be administered online post-course and will no longer be administered on-site at the end of Day 2 of the course. Click here to learn more.
If you do not meet these requirements, you are issued a Certificate of Attendance.
Within 48 hours after completion of the full two-day, in-person course, an email will be sent to the email address on file for your course registration to access the test. It will contain a link to access the test and a unique access code. The test must be completed within eight days following the course. Once the test is submitted, a copy of the unofficial test results will be displayed immediately. Participants will receive an “official test results” email within 48 hours after the submission deadline. Click here to learn more.
Individuals who do not pass the test are subject to the retest policy outlined under Section 3.4 of the Level 1 Participant Handbook. Participants eligible for a retest must receive their official test results PRIOR to registering for a retest. Once eligible, participants may register for a retest on the Courses Near You page under “Level 1 Retest (Online).”
Course Language
English is the default language for the Level 1 course. In some countries, a translator is provided, and lecture and small-group practical sessions are translated in real time. Courses with a translator are specified in the “Language” section from the event registration link. Generally, translators are used in Latin America and some countries in Europe and Asia.
Test Languages
- Arabic
- Chinese
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Polish
- Portuguese (Brazilian)
- Russian
- Spanish (Castilian, Latin American)
The Level 1 Training Guide is also translated into these languages.
To inquire about discounts for first responders, full-time school teachers, and active duty and veteran military personnel, email seminars@crossfit.com.
Soldiers can get their CrossFit education paid for by the U.S. Army using Army Credentialing Assistance. Eligible courses include the L1, L2, select online courses, and the L3. Learn more and get started here.
Anyone who has ever held a CF-L1, CF-OL1, or CF-L2 can register for and attend the Level 2 Certificate Course, even if their credential is expired.
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