CERTIFICATE COURSES & CREDENTIALS
ONLINE LEVEL 1 CROSSFIT TRAINER
The Online Level 1 provides an introductory education on the fundamental principles and movements of CrossFit. The course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn effective training and nutritional strategies without the requirements of travel. Just like the in-person Level 1, the Online Level 1 equips participants with the foundational training needed to help others improve their fitness and health using the CrossFit methodology.
LEVEL 1 CROSSFIT TRAINER
An in-person introductory course on the fundamental principles and movements of CrossFit. This course teaches effective training techniques and nutritional strategies, and is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about the CrossFit methodology or to start coaching CrossFit.
LEVEL 2 CROSSFIT TRAINER
Builds upon the Level 1 Course and is designed for any CrossFit trainer who wants to refine their coaching skills and acquire a deeper understanding of the CrossFit methodology and its practical applications, including program design, lesson planning, and implementation.
LEVEL 3 CERTIFIED CROSSFIT TRAINER
The Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer credential is a CrossFit-specific designation for those who have completed the Level 1 and Level 2 Certificate Courses and then successfully passed the CCFT examination. This credential is for the experienced individual seeking to demonstrate a higher level of CrossFit coaching knowledge and ability.
LEVEL 4 CERTIFIED CROSSFIT COACH
A one-day performance evaluation of a trainer’s ability to effectively coach CrossFit movements and run a successful class. This evaluation is for experienced trainers who have been coaching CrossFit in a group setting for several years, and is the highest certification currently offered by CrossFit.
Continuing Education
The best CrossFit coaches are always seeking ways to improve. Refine your skills, improve your technique, and become a better coach and athlete with any of CrossFit’s continuing-education courses.
2025 JUDGES COURSE
The CrossFit Judges Course offers an introduction to the skills the CrossFit Judge will use during any competition. Please note: This course is valid ONLY for the competition season related to the year it was issued.
ADVANCED JUDGES COURSE
The CrossFit Advanced Judges Course offers advanced course materials for those who wish to increase their skills as a CrossFit Judge and play a bigger role in advocating for and maintaining the integrity of CrossFit competitions. Please note: This course is valid for three years from the date it is issued.
CrossFit Mentor Program
The CrossFit Mentor Program offers virtual one-on-one mentorship sessions with a CrossFit HQ mentor. It is meant for both affiliate owners and coaches who want a completely customized program to improve their skills.
SPOT THE FLAW
Develop the ability to analyze commonly used movements, including weightlifting, gymnastics, and monostructural modalities.
SCALING
The Scaling Course reinforces the skills a CrossFit trainer will use when modifying workouts for their athletes.
COACHING FUNDAMENTALS
The Coaching Fundamentals course will teach you how to improve every aspect of your coaching, from correcting and scaling movements to class management and presence. Whatever your experience level, you’ll finish the course a more prepared and knowledgeable coach.
PROGRAMMING
The CrossFit Programming Course introduces the fundamental skills needed to create CrossFit workouts, design a basic program, and evaluate its effectiveness.
NUTRITION 1
Nutrition is a hallmark of the CrossFit program. The CrossFit Nutrition course teaches CrossFit’s nutrition philosophy and methodology.
LESSON PLANNING
The Lesson Planning Course introduces and improves the skills necessary to accurately plan a lesson for CrossFit group-training sessions.
TEACHING MOVEMENT
Refine your teaching skills and get new ideas about how to run an effective and fun class for every level of athlete.
COACHING THE AGING ATHLETE
The Coaching the Aging Athlete Course (formerly known as the CrossFit Masters course) presents practical methods for applying CrossFit to an aging population, taking into account how age, fitness, goals, and injury state interact to create different coaching challenges and scenarios.
ANATOMY
The Anatomy Course provides information on basic anatomical terms, and offers an introduction to the structure and mechanics of the major joints of the human body.
CROSSFIT EDUCATORS COURSE (Ages 3-11)
The CrossFit Educators course is meant for educators, teachers, or anyone who works with children to learn how to improve the quality and efficacy of their physical education programs through an introduction to CrossFit and its core principles and training methodologies.
CROSSFIT KIDS
Learn how to teach CrossFit to kids safely, effectively, and appropriately for each age group.
DUMBBELLS
Learn why and how dumbbells will be a valuable addition to your training.
ONLINE LEVEL 1 CROSSFIT TRAINER
The Online Level 1 provides an introductory education on the fundamental principles and movements of CrossFit. The course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn effective training and nutritional strategies without the requirements of travel. Just like the in-person Level 1, the Online Level 1 equips participants with the foundational training needed to help others improve their fitness and health using the CrossFit methodology.
LEVEL 1 LECTURES
Included in this reference course are on-demand versions of the 11 lectures from the CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Course covering foundational movements, the CrossFit methodology, nutrition, and programming.
LEVEL 4 CERTIFIED CROSSFIT COACH
A one-day performance evaluation of a trainer’s ability to effectively coach CrossFit movements and run a successful class. This evaluation is for experienced trainers who have been coaching CrossFit in a group setting for several years, and is the highest certification currently offered by CrossFit.
RUNNING
The Running Course is designed for anyone looking to learn and improve their basic running technique.
LEVEL 1 CROSSFIT TRAINER
An in-person introductory course on the fundamental principles and movements of CrossFit. This course teaches effective training techniques and nutritional strategies, and is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about the CrossFit methodology or to start coaching CrossFit.
LEVEL 2 CROSSFIT TRAINER
Builds upon the Level 1 Course and is designed for any CrossFit trainer who wants to refine their coaching skills and acquire a deeper understanding of the CrossFit methodology and its practical applications, including program design, lesson planning, and implementation.
LEVEL 3 CERTIFIED CROSSFIT TRAINER
The Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer credential is a CrossFit-specific designation for those who have completed the Level 1 and Level 2 Certificate Courses and then successfully passed the CCFT examination. This credential is for the experienced individual seeking to demonstrate a higher level of CrossFit coaching knowledge and ability.