USAW Level 1 Certification Course

The No. 1 Weightlifting Course

What you'll learn

  • Take the highest-rated Level 1 coaching course in the world!

    USA Weightlifting has the only course that teaches you how to coach lifts safely and effectively, and is trusted by U.S. Olympic coaches.

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What You'll Learn Over Two Days of Class

  • Teach & Refine

    Perfect practice makes perfect. Learn how to coach lifts safely and effectively, so your athletes become stronger and faster!

  • Communicate

    Learn how to communicate with athletes and clients to ensure proper technique is understood so you can help them reach their goals!

  • Implement

    Learn how to develop training plans that help athletes reach their goals and keep clients coming back!


Thank you for giving an engaging and thoughtful course. I learned a lot and am looking forward to using these techniques in my own lifts and with my future clients.
Terry, College Football Team Strength & Conditioning Coach
Easily one of the best courses I've ever been part of!
Sarah, Personal Trainer

Who Should Take the Level 1 Coaching Course?


  1. You are a strength and conditioning coach at a college or high school, and you want to produce stronger, safer athletes.
  2. You are a weightlifting coach, and you want to put your athletes in the best position to win.
  3. You’re a college or high school team coach, and you need a certification to help your athletes train.
  4. You’re a fitness coach and you want to coach clients to reach their goals, and get a certification that will advance your career.