Level 1 Instructor Courses

Leave No Trace Led Virtual Level 1 Instructor Course

Leave No Trace is proud to offer a Virtual Level 1 Instructor Course taught by the Leave No Trace Education Team!

*This Course is currently full; to join the waitlist, click here.*

This online Level 1 Instructor Course is ideal for educators, outdoor industry professionals, guides, land managers, and anyone interested in teaching others the Leave No Trace principles. Our instructors bring years of experience as Leave No Trace staff, and participants of this Level 1 Course will learn the core Leave No Trace skills, ethics, and techniques for teaching Leave No Trace to a broad audience.

This course will be completely virtual and requires both asynchronous and synchronous work. Participants should expect to complete at least 8 hours of self-paced work, along with 8 hours of group work via Zoom.

Course Overview:

Dates and Times: February 16, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Mountain Time; February 17 and 18, 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm Mountain Time

Location: Virtual; Zoom and Learn.LNT.org

Cost: $200 for the general public, $150 for Federal Agency Staff*

To Register: *This course is full. To join the waitlist or to be notified about future course offerings, click here. The next scheduled course is March 10-12. Click here for more information and to register. Courses from other educators are available on our events page.

Point of Contact: For questions about the course, please email [email protected].

* To register using the Federal Agency Staff discount, please contact [email protected] before registering

Course Requirements:

Each participant must commit to attending all group virtual meetings, as well as finishing the self-paced work within the timeframe established by the instructors. All participants must have access to:

A computer with a webcam & microphone
Reliable internet connection

Course Outcomes:

Participants who complete the course requirements will receive a Level 1 Instructor certification and will be able to facilitate Leave No Trace Workshops, Skills Courses, and co-instruct Level 1 Courses in their communities.

Course Policies:

Cancellation & Refunds:

Participants canceling before two weeks from the start of the course will receive a full refund. Participants canceling within two weeks from the start of the course will be refunded up to 50% of their course fee. Cancellations within 48 hours of the start date will not be refunded.

If a course does not meet the minimum enrollment threshold two weeks before the start date, Leave No Trace may reschedule or cancel the course. Participants will be offered to reschedule to a future course or receive a full refund.

No-Shows & Make Ups:

In order to meet the requirements and earn your Level 1 Instructor Certification, you must attend all Zoom sessions. If you miss one or more sessions, you will need to make up the session(s) at a future Virtual Level 1 Instructor Course. Contact [email protected] to schedule. A prorated rate of $25/Session will be charged upon scheduling.