What is Level 3 Training with Leave No Trace?

Formerly Master Educator Instructors, Level 3 Training course trains interested individuals to serve as Leave No Trace Level 1 and Level 2 Instructors. This level of training (certifying others as a Level 2 Instructor) through Leave No Trace is only offered through an approved Provider.

Once you are certified as a Leave No Trace Level 3 Instructor you can teach... 

Level 1 (formerly "Trainer")

Participants taking the two-day Level 1 Instructor Course learn Leave No Trace skills, ethics, and techniques for educating others about these low-impact practices. In-person Level 1 Instructor Courses typically occur over two consecutive days and involve spending more than half of the course outdoors. 

Virtual options are also available for Level 1 Instructor Courses. Level 1 Instructor Course graduates are prepared to offer Leave No Trace Skills Courses and Workshops to their community.

Level 2 Instructor (formerly "Master Educator")

The five-day Level 2 Instructor Course is our most comprehensive education course. Participants are provided with in-depth training on Leave No Trace skills and ethics through practical application during a field-based course. Participants learn Leave No Trace techniques through various methods—including discussions, scenarios, demonstrations, and hands-on activities—throughout all five days of the field-based course. 

The Level 2 Instructor Course is also designed to prepare participants to be the best possible teachers of Leave No Trace regardless of setting. Level 2 Instructor Course graduates are certified to instruct Level 1 Instructor Courses and are prepared to teach Leave No Trace Skills Courses and Workshops.

In Person Training with Limited Space

Leave No Trace - Level 3 Training

January 6-10, 2025

In order to become and maintain your Leave No Trace Level 3 Certifying Instructor status through the Leave No Trace/AORE Provider Agreement, you will need to:

• Be a current Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor (or get your Level 2 prior to January 6, 2025)
• Be a current AORE Professional or Organization member
• Recertify every two years per the Leave No Trace National Training Guidelines 
• Attend this 5-day LNT Certification Training: January 6-10, 2025 at Weber State University in Ogden, UT

Anticipated expenses for you include:

• Certification Training Course program fee: $1,500*
• Your travel, lodging and food for the Level 3 Certification 5 day course (not covered in your program fee) 

*You can pay the fee in full or opt to pay a deposit of $500 during registration (with the remaining balance due by December 2, 2024)

Hosting Level 2 Courses

Why Would Someone Attend Through Your Program?

Get your Level 3 Training complete and bring Leave No Trace to your programming... and make money! Level 2 Instructor Courses are 5-day courses. Each course requires one lead who is a Level 3 Instructor and a co-instructor who is a Level 2 instructor or higher. The course minimum is 5 and the maximum is 12 participants. Full guidelines are here for review.

You handle the promotion of your training and AORE will help with the administrative tasks. Your course is listed on the Leave No Trace website as well. 

Each Level 2 course would cost $850 per person. AORE would handle registration fees, payment to Leave No Trace, and provide a cut to the Course Provider program. You will need to have general liability insurance for any of the Level 2 courses you facilitate. See the Leave No Trace insurance requirements here. 

The Benefits of Providing Level 2 Courses:

• Attendees gain their Level 2 certification with Leave No Trace — this is great for colleges and education programs and in some cases a required training
• Level 2 Instructors can certify others as Level 1 Instructors
• Leave No Trace membership - good for one year
• AORE professional membership - good for year
• Rate is lower than other providers