REGISTRATION OPEN-CNWI Course (K9 Nose Work® Instructor Program)

REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY OPEN

NACSW® K9 Nose Work®

Instructor Certification Course (CNWI)

Take the next step in your professional journey with the NACSW® K9 Nose Work® Instructor Certification Course. This in-depth, instructor-focused program is a required component for those pursuing Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI) status and is designed to develop confident, skilled educators grounded in the NACSW K9 Nose Work® methodology.

Delivered live in a virtual classroom, the course emphasizes instructional skills, training concepts, and teaching strategies essential for leading successful K9 Nose Work® teams.

FAQs

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Course Schedule

Segment 1: February 27 – March 2, 2026
Segment 2: August 14 – 17, 2026

Course Format & Daily Schedule

Format: Live virtual instructional event via Zoom Webinar
Location: Online (Virtual Classroom)
Daily Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time

This course is designed as an immersive, live learning experience. Full attendance for all course days is required to ensure participants gain the maximum benefit from the material and instructional format.

The Instructor Certification Course is instructed by Amy Herot and Jill Marie O’Brien, founders and originators of the NACSW K9 Nose Work® program.

Continuing Education Credits

NACSW CEUs:
6 CEUs per day for CNWI participants
CCPDT CEUs:
30 CEUs for CPDT-KA
Attendance at all 8 course days is required
CEUs are not awarded for individual days

ARE YOU A CURRENT CNWI/ANWI/PNWI INSTRUCTOR? CNWI can register directly through the instructor's portal.

ANWI / PNWI Participants:

Instructors wishing to repeat specific course days should contact
registrations@k9nosework.com for registration details

Instructor Program Benefits

Enrollment in the NACSW® K9 Nose Work® Instructor Certification Course provides access to a robust suite of professional resources and ongoing support designed to set instructors up for long-term success.

Benefits include:

Comprehensive 300+ page Instructor Manual; A detailed, professionally developed reference covering methodology, instructional structure, and best practices for teaching

K9 Nose Work®.

Exclusive Use of NACSW® Trademarks: Authorized use of NACSW® and K9 Nose Work® trademarks to market your certified status and professional services, in accordance with program guidelines.
Access to Instructor-Only Community: Participation in a private, instructor-only discussion forum, collaboration, and shared learning.
Instructor-Only Educational Webinars: Ongoing continuing education opportunities available exclusively to NACSW instructors.
Ongoing Instructor Support: Continued guidance and support from the NACSW Education team beyond course completion.
Professional Network & Continuing Development: Connection to a global community of NACSW instructors committed to maintaining high standards in K9 Nose Work® education.