Training
Professional Training
Professional training catered to your course specific operations:
(high ropes rescue, zipline retrieval, tour management, course maintenance, wilderness first aid, CPR, and more)
ensure your staff has all the knowledge and tools they need to be successful in providing a safe and exciting atmosphere to your guests! With years of proven experience and an extensive training program, we can assure your staff members are prepared for anything they might encounter while zipping through your aerial adventure park!
Level 2 Full Certification Course
We offer an all-inclusive course that includes training, lodging, and meals!
Take your challenge course operations to the next level.
Whether you’re an individual practitioner seeking to grow, or a course manager/owner looking to elevate your team, this training is designed to expand both knowledge and experience in high and low challenge course operations.
Class is held at our headquarters location, Historic Banning Mills. We hold two Guinness World Records for the Longest Continuous Zip Line Course and Tallest Free-Standing Rock Wall!
Upcoming Course Dates*
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December 15 - 19, 2025
* Courses must have at least 6 participants enrolled to take place.
Location:
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205 Horseshoe Dam Rd., Whitesburg GA, 30185.
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45 Minutes from the Atlanta Airport.
All-Inclusive Course
$1,349 pp
Includes:
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Tuition for training and certification.
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Lodging for 5 nights. Check in will be the day before class starts (Dec. 14th between 4 and 10 p.m.) and check out will be on the last day of class.
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Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
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Share-a-room discount: If two participants are able to share a room, we can take $300 off the total of two packages. Pay $2,398 instead of $2,698. Email mateo@aaparks.com for this option.
Payment Schedule:
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A $100 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of reservation (full amount will be charged if you book within 10 days of the start date).
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The remaining amount will be charged 10 days prior to the start of the course.
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Cancellations less than 10 days before the start date will receive a refund of 50% of the total cost up until the day prior to the class start date. No refunds will be given for no-shows or day-of cancellations.
About the Course
What Participants Gain:
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Broader exposure to advanced technical systems and unfamiliar elements
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Confidence in handling emergency scenarios and conducting rescues
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Stronger judgment in decision-making and risk management
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Leadership and mentoring skills for guiding others in the field
What Organizations Gain:
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Staff who meet ACCT standards with documented certification
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Safer, more reliable operations across low and high elements
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Team members prepared for inspections, advanced belay systems, and equipment care
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Peace of mind knowing your program is backed by properly trained professionals
Topic Examples
These are not complete and some adjustments may be made to accommodate for weather or other unknown circumstances.
General
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Basic gear and course inspections
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Staff training requirements
Zip Line Canopy Tour
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Facilitation and gear up
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Friction brake
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Trolley transfer
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Rescues
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Stokes Basket rescue
Facilitation, Belaying, and Rescues
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Some prop and non prop games
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Knot tying
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Rock wall
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TP Shuffle
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Pamper Pole
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Dangling Duo
Level 2 Prerequisites:
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Minimum age of 18.
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Have either a current Level 1 Practitioners Certification or an equivalent of 40 hours of training delivered by a qualified person (documented).
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200+ hours of experience working on a course (documented).
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Portfolios documenting hours and previous training must be submitted via email to mateo@aaparks.com at least 10 days prior to the start of class. For questions about related training or experience, feel free to email your portfolio and questions.
Participant Requirements
A certain level of physical mobility is required for this course. Trainees are required to have full range of motion, average balance capabilities, use of both of their upper and lower extremities, be able to hear, see and understand verbal commands and hand signals, and must be capable of understanding, retaining and obeying verbal instructions.
Certification Assessment
A written and practical test will be given at the completion of instruction to demonstrate required skills. This assessment adheres to current certification standards of the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT). This course counts as 40 hours of training by a qualified person.
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, participants will receive:
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Full Level 2 Certification.
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Level 2 Certifications are valid for 3 years.
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40 training hours delivered by a qualified person.
Now Offering
Wilderness First Aid
Our Wilderness First Aid (WFA) training program offers canopy tour specific training designed to prepare guides for emergencies they might face while on the course. Don't wait for an accident to occur at your location, rest assured knowing your staff is prepared to care for your guests in any situation. As long time operators, we understand the inherent dangers of working in an ever changing, dynamic environment at height and will train your staff to spot potential dangers before they arise, minimize risk, and manage accidents when they occur.
