CrossFit also offers private Level 1 courses for organizations, teams, and gyms.
Build Your Foundation in CrossFit
CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Course
14 CEU
In Person
Learn CrossFit’s foundational movements, core concepts and methodology, and nutrition principles. Start your journey as a CrossFit coach, or just take your training to the next level.
Start Your CrossFit Coaching JourneyThe Level 1 Certificate is required to begin coaching or open an affiliate, and is recognized by CrossFit affiliates worldwide.
You Don’t Need to Be an Elite AthleteStart where you are. The course is designed for all levels, from beginners to experienced athletes.
Learn by Doing, Not Just WatchingLearn and train in real time with CrossFit Seminar Staff and leave knowing the fundamentals of the CrossFit methodology.
What You’ll Learn
Learn the CrossFit methodology through two days of classroom instruction, small-group training sessions, and coach-led workouts. You will develop a clear understanding of the CrossFit methodology, our foundational movements, programming, and nutrition.
How You’ll Learn
Train in a hands-on environment designed for all experience levels, from the absolute beginner to the more experienced. Work closely with CrossFit Seminar Staff and peers, and build the confidence to understand and apply the methodology, and take the first step toward coaching.
Is the Level 1 Right for You?
If you’re ready to take the next step - whether you want to deepen your understanding of the CrossFit methodology, start coaching, or open an affiliate - the Level 1 is for you. Prefer to learn from home? The Online Level 1 gives you the same content and a similar experience without the need for travel.
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Price Overview
| Currency | Course Price | Retest Price* | Revalidation Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD | $1,150 | US$150 | $1,000 |
| AUD** | $1,780 | US$150 | $1,550 |
| CAD | $1,610 | US$150 | $1,400 |
| EUR** | €1,250 | US$150 | €1,090 |
| GBP** | £1,050 | US$150 | £915 |
Additional Course and Pricing Information
- What’s Included
Course fees vary by region and include two full days of classroom instruction, hands-on coaching practice, and your first attempt at the Level 1 test. - Certificate Validity
The Level 1 Trainer Certificate is valid for 5 years from the date of issue. - Pricing Details
All listed prices include applicable VAT (**) where required. Final pricing is confirmed at checkout and may vary depending on local taxes and currency at the time of registration. CrossFit reserves the right to update pricing at any time.
Revalidation pricing applies under specific conditions. To qualify for revalidation pricing, 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.
*The retest price is charged in U.S. dollars, not local currency. - Registration & Timing
Registration remains open until the course is full or the start date is reached. In select markets, course pricing will increase by up to 20% in the 14 days before the course begins, so early registration is recommended. - ACCME Accreditation
CrossFit, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Disclosure & Information for Physicians - Payment Options
Flexible payment options may be available through Klarna for select courses and regions. If eligible, this option will appear at checkout.
Monthly financing through Klarna, issued by WebBank. Other California resident loans made or arranged pursuant to a California Financing Law license. - Travel & Attendance
Travel and accommodations are not included and should be arranged separately. Attendance is required for the entire two-day course from approximately 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days. Please plan your travel accordingly.
Preparation for the Course
What should I expect from the Level 1 test?
The Level 1 test is completed after the course in an online format that can be taken from home. It is a multiple-choice assessment designed to reinforce your understanding of the CrossFit methodology and course material. Read more about the full details on the test format, requirements, and policies.
What is the process if I fail the Level 1 test?
Not passing the exam is not the end of the road. You will have the option to retake the test, subject to the retest policy in Section 3.4 of the Level 1 Participant Handbook. After receiving your official test results, you will have one year from the date of your Level 1 Course attendance, or two retests, whichever comes first. Most participants who prepare and engage with the course material successfully pass. The course is designed to set you up for success.
Built to Set You Up for Success
With proper preparation and engagement, participants leave the course with the knowledge and confidence to take the next step in their CrossFit journey.
Questions? We Got Answers
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)
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
- 4:05-4:30 Q&A and Closing Remarks
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.
CrossFit, LLC designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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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