Training

Training and certifications from outdoor federations

Training offered by other organizations

• Wilderness first aid

  Wilderness first aid training is a prerequisite for most jobs in adventure tourism. Complete your training with one of our business partners to take advantage of the discount offered to AEQ member businesses (see our business partner directory for details on these discounts).

  • SIRIUSMEDx has been a leader in first aid training, risk management, and medical support services in remote areas for over 25 years. Founded in 1990, SIRIUSMEDx is renowned in Canada and internationally for its expertise, the skill of its experienced team, and the excellence of its programs and solutions.
  • Atout Plus offers, among other things, the Canadian Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid training, as well as an online store for all your first aid equipment needs.
• Boating safety for watercraft rental providers

  Transport Canada’s Office of Boating Safety offers a free online training course for organizations that rent watercraft. This course covers best practices to ensure customer safety and satisfaction.

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• Avalanche safety

  Avalanche Québec’s mission is to protect the public, prevent accidents, and enhance avalanche safety by providing awareness activities, information, and education, primarily for the people of Quebec. The organization lists numerous training programs offered by specialized providers on its website. These courses are designed for both outdoor professionals and mountain enthusiasts.

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• Ecotourism
  • Leave No Trace Canada was founded in 2004 by six partners, including Aventure Écotourisme Québec. The organization offers instructor and master instructor training for outdoor professionals. The goal of the Leave No Trace education program is to prevent or minimize environmental impacts while ensuring a positive experience for all users.
  • The Filière mycologique de la Mauricie is the first organization in Quebec to train and certify mycology guides. Benefit from support in planning and implementing training programs that certify guides individually or in cohorts across Quebec.
• Field leader program

  This program from the Outdoor Council of Canada focuses on the leadership skills and attributes required to take a group outdoors and provide an effective framework for managing risks. Courses apply for outdoor clubs, camps, outfitters, schools, community programs, outdoor centres, or any other context where outdoor activities are part of programming. They are designed to prepare field leaders to lead others in low-risk terrain.

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• Adventure Tourism Study Programs

  To become a professional adventure tourism guide, learn from experts at recognized educational institutions. Proper training, combined with hands-on experience, is a valuable asset for anyone looking to pursue a career as a guide. Develop your skills through adventure tourism training programs offered by educational institutions within our network.

• Customer service and other tourism training programs

  Ensure the professional development of your human resources. Help develop the complementary and transferable skills of your employees through training and tools offered by the Conseil québécois des ressources humaines en tourisme (CQRHT).