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Canada's Largest Organization of Golf Teaching Professionals

Overview of Certification

There are various levels of courses that are offered to those wishing to become involved in the golf teaching industry. Please note that one does not have to complete Level I or II prior to taking their Level III. An overview of the Levels offered by the CGTF is as follows:

Level I - View more details
• Home-Study introductory certification course
• Entry level into the golf teaching profession.
• Participants learn basic techniques for teaching the golf swing.
• Requires successful completion of a 25 question written teaching test to earn the affiliate status.

Level II - View more details
• Four-day certification course
• In addition to learning basic techniques for teaching the golf swing, participants will cover more in-depth topics including: faults & cures, complete short game, video analysis, marketing, rules & club fitting, and psychology.
• Participants also receive instruction on their own golf swing.
• Requires successful completion of the written, verbal teaching and rules test.
• All this material is taught and covered in detail during the course so you feel comfortable with this testing.

Level III - View more details
• Six-day certification course.
• Recognized as the international golf teaching professional status.
• Fully certified members enjoy all the rights and privileges of CGTF membership including participation in the Canadian Golf Teachers Cup and the World Golf Teachers Cup.
• Requires successful completion of the written, verbal teaching, rules and the playing ability test.
• Eligible to participate in equipment discount programs with golf industry partners.

Level IV - View more details
• One must be a fully certified Level III member in good standing for a minimum of one year.
• Three-day certification course
• Level IV members may become CGTF Examiners.
• Designed to develop experienced, career-oriented teaching professionals.
• This card reflects the highest level of certification in the golf teaching industry.
• Candidates may choose to either provide a 15-minute DVD of themselves giving a lesson, or (preferably) give a presentation on a written thesis that lasts approximately 20 minutes. The DVD must have clear audio.


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