{"title":"Dream Launch Ski Instructor Course","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall-group training at Guangzhou Sunac Snow World for the CASI (snowboard) or CSIA (ski) Level 1 instructor certificate. The four-week course, ¥37,800 (17 training days + 3 exam days), suits complete beginners; the three-week course, ¥29,800 (12 training days + 3 exam days), suits riders who can handle intermediate runs; if you are already at instructor level, you can book the Level 1 exam only for ¥9,499. Each intake is capped at 8 people. Accommodation, lunch, gear, snow park entry, accident insurance and the Level 1 certification fee are included, along with job support for Japanese resorts (a job is not guaranteed).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor dates, pass rates, refund rules and FAQs, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/ski-instructor-course\"\u003eCASI \/ CSIA certification guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ski-instructor-course-3-weeks","title":"Plume Ridge Dream Launch Instructor Course | Three Weeks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e¥29,800 (about HK$34,870) | 12 training days + 3 exam days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor riders who already have the basics and can handle intermediate runs, aiming for the CASI snowboard or CSIA ski Level 1 certificate. 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