National Coach Certification Pathway
From School Supervisor to Level 3 Instructor
Explore the five-level South African chess coach pathway. Each level has a dedicated course on Promotion Academy where you complete your training, assessment, and certification. All lessons, tests, progress and certificates are completed and recorded on Promotion Academy.
Once a certificate has been verified and linked to your Chess SA ID, it may be submitted for approved display on your Chess South Africa player profile.
School Chess Supervisor
School
School Chess Supervisor
A standalone qualification for teachers and school administrators who want to deliver chess in-house — without needing to coach players individually or attend the TTT seminar.
Key Learning Outcomes
- • Run a school chess programme independently
- • Organise internal leagues and inter-school fixtures
- • Implement a structured chess curriculum
- • No prior chess coaching experience required
Prerequisites
None — open to all school teachers and administrators
Certificate Earned
School Chess Supervisor Certificate
Assessment
Complete the School Chess Supervisor Manual on Promotion Academy. Standalone course — no TTT assessment required.
Course availability: Available now on Promotion Academy — standalone qualification
External-platform notice: All lessons, tests, progress and certificates for this course are completed and recorded on Promotion Academy. The national website does not independently calculate course completion.
Entry-Level Instructor
Entry
Entry-Level Instructor
The first level of national coach certification. Awarded based on your assessment score in the Training the Trainers (TTT) programme.
Key Learning Outcomes
- • Basic coaching methodology
- • Introduction to chess pedagogy
- • Running beginner sessions
- • Safety and safeguarding basics
Prerequisites
Attend the 3-day Train the Trainers (TTT) seminar in person
Certificate Earned
CHESSA Entry Level Coaching Certificate
Assessment
Complete the TTT assessment on Promotion Academy. Your score determines your certification level (Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3).
Course availability: Available — attend TTT seminar, then complete assessment on Promotion Academy
External-platform notice: All lessons, tests, progress and certificates for this course are completed and recorded on Promotion Academy. The national website does not independently calculate course completion.
Level 1 Instructor
Intermediate
Level 1 Instructor
The second level of national coach certification. Awarded when your TTT assessment score meets the Level 1 threshold.
Key Learning Outcomes
- • Structured lesson planning
- • Tactical instruction for beginners
- • Running school chess clubs
- • Player assessment and feedback
Prerequisites
Attend the TTT seminar and achieve the required assessment score
Certificate Earned
CHESSA Level 1 Coaching Certificate
Assessment
Complete the TTT assessment on Promotion Academy. A higher score qualifies you for Level 1 certification.
Course availability: Available — attend TTT seminar, then complete assessment on Promotion Academy
External-platform notice: All lessons, tests, progress and certificates for this course are completed and recorded on Promotion Academy. The national website does not independently calculate course completion.
Level 2 Instructor
Advanced
Level 2 Instructor
The third level of national coach certification. Awarded when your TTT assessment score meets the Level 2 threshold.
Key Learning Outcomes
- • Advanced coaching methodology
- • Positional instruction
- • Tournament preparation for students
- • Curriculum design
Prerequisites
Attend the TTT seminar and achieve the required assessment score
Certificate Earned
CHESSA Level 2 Coaching Certificate
Assessment
Complete the TTT assessment on Promotion Academy. A higher score qualifies you for Level 2 certification.
Course availability: Available — attend TTT seminar, then complete assessment on Promotion Academy
External-platform notice: All lessons, tests, progress and certificates for this course are completed and recorded on Promotion Academy. The national website does not independently calculate course completion.
Level 3 Instructor
Elite
Level 3 Instructor
The highest level of national coach certification. Awarded when your TTT assessment score meets the Level 3 threshold.
Key Learning Outcomes
- • Elite coaching methodology
- • International opening repertoire instruction
- • High-performance player development
- • Mentoring junior coaches
Prerequisites
Attend the TTT seminar and achieve the highest assessment score
Certificate Earned
CHESSA Level 3 Coaching Certificate
Assessment
Complete the TTT assessment on Promotion Academy. The highest score qualifies you for Level 3 certification.
Course availability: Available — attend TTT seminar, then complete assessment on Promotion Academy
External-platform notice: All lessons, tests, progress and certificates for this course are completed and recorded on Promotion Academy. The national website does not independently calculate course completion.
Your Learning on Promotion Academy
Promotion Academy is the authoritative platform for enrolment, lessons, tests, assessments, course progress, course completion, certificates, and certificate verification. The national website may display only read-only synchronized summaries.
Your detailed learning progress is managed on Promotion Academy. The national website does not independently calculate course completion.
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