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Enhance your Outdoor Career

Grow your skills with us

Broken up into two formats (Access and Intensive) to fit any schedule, this program will help current Outdoor Leaders differentiate themselves from other instructors and grow their current skill set by pairing Centre-based Modules with an extended Outdoor Journey.

This program is specifically meant for those with a serious interest in pursuing a career in outdoor leadership, with a focus on leading groups in extended wilderness travel. It will provide participants with well-rounded training that incorporates both the technical and relational skills needed to work in today’s outdoor sector.

Program Modules

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (JEDI)

Coaching Skills

Indigenous Land Perspectives

Trauma-Informed Outdoor Leadership

Environmental Leadership

What We Offer

Outdoor JOurney

With a proven track record of delivering unforgettable outdoor experiences for the past 50+ years, we pride ourselves on ensuring that all participants have a transformational Outdoor Journey (either in an Urban or Wilderness setting) in order to develop social-emotional competencies and skills that will last them a lifetime.

TAILORED CURRICULUM

Our professional outdoor educators are skilled at bringing together your curriculum goals with the benefits of real-world, hands-on opportunities in nature. We offer a variety of program modules to choose from, with the opportunity to support you in building out a curriculum that feels right for your cohort.

Why Choose Us?

Rest assured that when you choose Outward Bound Canada, we will do our very best to ensure you achieve your learning objectives.

For more than 60 years, Outward Bound Canada has been a trusted leader in outdoor education. We’ve partnered with hundreds of schools and groups across the country, delivering high-impact experiences that foster personal growth, leadership, and a deeper connection to nature. Our success is built on quality programming, strong risk management, and lasting educational outcomes.

We understand that every cohort’s objectives differ. We will work with you to design experiences that match your exact goals.

We make outdoor learning easy. Outward Bound Canada handles every aspect of the experience, including program design, logistics, equipment, risk management, and certified instructors. Our all-in-one approach removes barriers and ensures a seamless, enriching experience for students from start to finish.

What Participants are Saying

  • “I think the program is essential to anyone looking to work in the outdoor sector and cannot recommend it enough.”

    -Participant

  • “I really appreciate the opportunity that the Training Academy has offered me. I feel like I have gained a lot of valuable knowledge and experiences. Keep up the great work and continue to inspire people to engage in the outdoor profession!”

    -Participant

  • “The programs have been incredibly useful thus far. I’ve been recommending to others in the outdoor communities!”

    -Participant

  • “I loved having the opportunity to learn within this space. Thank you for having me. The instructors really made the whole experience- OBC’s team is amazing!!!”

    -Participant

Ready to Enhance your Outdoor Career?

We would love the opportunity to work with you and your cohort. To book with us or learn more about our programs, please click the button below and someone from our team well get back to you as soon as possible!

Let’s Work TOgether!

Looking for Foundations level programming? Visit our Foundations page to learn more!