PCI USA Level 1 Certification

The PCI Level 1 Certification gives you a complete introduction to teaching pickleball with clarity and confidence. This fully online program guides you through technique, tactics, lesson planning, and coaching fundamentals. You’ll learn through high-impact video tutorials, training activities, and case studies designed to strengthen your on-court instruction.

What you’ll learn:
• Technique: serves, volleys, smashes, groundstrokes and more
• Tactics: how to clearly teach core concepts and progressions
• Lesson Planning: group management, safety, and session design
• Access to 30+ drills, activities, and teaching tools

Your steps to certification:
• Complete the online course
• Pass the knowledge quiz (85 percent required)
• Submit your three-part video evaluation:
– Demonstration skills
– Playing skills
– Teaching skills
• Receive detailed results and feedback from PCI evaluators

What’s included:
• 12 months to complete the certification
• Full access to the PCI Resource Library
• Certificate upon successful completion
• Listing in the PCI Coach Directory

Price: $299
Annual renewal: $149