Welcome to Mountain Training
A collection of awarding bodies for skills courses and qualifications in walking, climbing and mountaineering.
We've been an awarding organisation since 1964 and in that time our name and logo have evolved several times. Our qualifications and skills courses are well respected across the sector and around the world, and our 60th year felt like a fitting time to refresh the brand...
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The official handbook of Mountain Training's walking schemes: Lowland Leader, Hill and Moorland Leader, Mountain Leader and Hill & Mountain Skills.
Hill WalkingThe official handbook of Mountain Training's climbing schemes. Perfect for new and developing climbers.
Rock ClimbingA set of guidelines which is useful for anyone with a responsibility for climbing, walking and mountaineering related activities.
Navigation in the MountainsMountaineering Councils
Candidates registering for many of Mountain Training’s qualifications are required to be members of a mountaineering council.