{"id":22947,"date":"2025-09-17T05:10:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T12:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/?p=22947"},"modified":"2025-09-19T08:40:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T15:40:54","slug":"2025-26-level-3-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/casi-blog\/2025-26-level-3-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"2025-26 Level 3 updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Breaking down the new CASI Level 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lede\">The most significant change to the CASI programming for the upcoming season is to the Level 3 course, moving to a modular format, similar to our Level 4. Detailed in this blog post are the key changes to the course format, prerequisites and exam structure. Here&#8217;s Genevi\u00e8ve Pilotto, Director of Education &amp; Programs, taking you through the update!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Level 3 Update | 2025-26\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RKIHF9cE4a0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The following is a detailed breakdown of the video and everything you&#8217;ll need to know as you <em>begin or continue<\/em> your journey towards being a certified CASI Level 3 Instructor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Program Structure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3 Training Modules<\/strong>: One per component (Riding, Teaching, Instructor Training). Each is 2 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexible Pathway<\/strong>: Modules can be taken in any order. Start with any of the 3 components.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exams<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1-day Riding Exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1-day Teaching Exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No separate exam for Instructor Training (evaluation is built into the 2-day module)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Note<\/strong>: The full 2-day IT Module attendance is mandatory for all candidates; first-time participating, testing for the first time or retesting (on-going 2 days evaluation).<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Level 2<\/strong>: Required for all modules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Park 1<\/strong>: Required to attend Riding and Teaching modules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freestyle (Park) Evaluation<\/strong>: Now part of the Riding exam; focuses on confident Park 1-level skills (refinement level). *<em>Consult Level 3 Riding module and Park 1 course guides for more details.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Getting Started with Level 3?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register via CASI <a href=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/course-schedule\/?language=en&amp;groups=3%2C12&amp;regions=1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2C6%2C7#casi-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Course Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start with any module\u2014Teaching, Riding, or Instructor Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider doing IT Module + Park 1 to begin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Candidates: register through an <a href=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/courses\/international-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Course Provider<\/a> (ICP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Capture-decran-le-2025-09-02-a-12.46.42.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Capture-decran-le-2025-09-02-a-12.46.42.png 867w, https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Capture-decran-le-2025-09-02-a-12.46.42-636x414.png 636w, https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Capture-decran-le-2025-09-02-a-12.46.42-768x500.png 768w, https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Capture-decran-le-2025-09-02-a-12.46.42-600x390.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Previously Completed the Level 3 Course?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019re eligible for exams of any component.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Riding &amp; Teaching Exams<\/strong>: Register for each exam day separately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instructor Training<\/strong>: Register for a retest, even if testing for the first time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Need More Training?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can re-register for any module as many times as you wish if more prep is needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We also offer level 3 training member sessions. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/course-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">member sessions schedule<\/a> in your region. Spots are limited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you feel ready, it\u2019s a great idea to register for the <a href=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/courses\/prep-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Level 3 exam prep<\/a>. This gives you the chance to ask questions, clear up any doubts before exam day, practice on some of the terrain, and get more familiar with the resort where the exam will take place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"311\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Capture-decran-le-2025-09-02-a-12.46.58.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Capture-decran-le-2025-09-02-a-12.46.58.png 311w, https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Capture-decran-le-2025-09-02-a-12.46.58-306x90.png 306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Course Schedules<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Canada<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/course-schedule\/?language=en&amp;groups=3%2C12&amp;regions=1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2C6%2C7#casi-search\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/course-schedule\/?language=en&amp;groups=3%2C12&amp;regions=1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2C6%2C7#casi-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule<\/a> now available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International (Japan &amp; China)<\/strong>: Check ICP schedules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>All ICP-run programs this season include full Level 3 modules + IT evaluation<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exam Availability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Canada<\/strong>: Riding and Teaching exams available in 2025\u201326. Register via the <a href=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/course-schedule\/?language=en&amp;groups=3%2C12&amp;regions=1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2C6%2C7#casi-search\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/course-schedule\/?language=en&amp;groups=3%2C12&amp;regions=1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2C6%2C7#casi-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CASI Course Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International<\/strong>: Aiming for 2026\u201327 return (possibly sooner at some locations, registrations will be&nbsp;through CASI website)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>CASI will announce updates when finalized<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Have Questions?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure where to start or need clarification about prerequisites, modules, or exam registration, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out. Our team is here to support you and help you find the pathway that best fits your goals. Reach out to our <a href=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Program Managers<\/a> or ICPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Gen2022-160x160.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Gen2022-160x160.jpeg 160w, https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Gen2022-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Gen2022.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/casi-acms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/gen_signature-160x84.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21089\" style=\"width:92px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Genevi\u00e8ve Pilotto<\/strong><br>Director of Education and Programs<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most significant change to the CASI programming for the upcoming season is to the Level 3 course, moving to a modular format, similar to our Level 4. 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