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Education & Courses

Ready to develop the next generation of Jamaican weightlifters?

Olympic Weightlifting Coaching Courses

Build your coaching career through Olympic weightlifting, strength & conditioning and CPD courses delivered in Jamaica by the National Weightlifting Association of Jamaica (NWAJ).

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NWAJ is a Licensed Delivery Partner of British Weightlifting. British Weightlifting provides the technical course framework, coaching standards and educational support. Where applicable, formal qualifications are awarded in partnership with Focus Awards, a regulated awarding organisation.

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Our course pathway includes introductory learning, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 coaching, youth coaching, strength & conditioning, personal training, gym instruction and CPD opportunities.

These courses provide structured learning and practical development for coaches, athletes, fitness professionals, teachers and anyone seeking to support the growth of weightlifting in Jamaica.

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All coaching courses require a deposit to secure a provisional place. The remaining balance must be paid before the course begins.

Introduction to Olympic Weightlifting

An accessible introduction to the snatch, clean and jerk, movement fundamentals, safety and the coaching environment.

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Course fee: J$20,000

Deposit: J$12,000

Weightlifting Preparation

Level 1 Award in Coaching Olympic Weightlifting

A foundation coaching award covering Olympic weightlifting technique, safety, session delivery and supporting athlete development.

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Course fee: J$60,000

Deposit: J$40,500

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Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Olympic Weightlifting

Advanced coach development focused on programme planning, technical analysis, athlete support and progressive performance development.

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Course fee: J$85,000

Deposit: J$50,000

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Level 3 Coaching Weightlifting

Learn to coach young Olympic weightlifters safely, effectively and age-appropriately.

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Course fee: J$125,000

Deposit: J$110,000

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Level 3 Coaching Youth Weightlifting

Learn to coach young Olympic weightlifters safely, effectively and age-appropriately.

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Course fee: J$60,000

Deposit: J$40,500

Combined Level 1 + Level 2 Coaching Pathway

A complete coaching pathway combining foundation and advanced learning for coaches developing their practice.

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Course fee: J$112,000

Deposit: J$80,000

Jamaica Weightlifting delivers structured education for coaches, teachers, fitness professionals, athletes and technical officials through our signed partnership with British Weightlifting.

Strength & Conditioning, CPD & Short Courses

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Workshops

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Workshops

Level 3 Strength & Power

Develop practical knowledge of strength and power training principles to support weightlifting and athletic performance.

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Course fee: J$85,000

Deposit: J$50,000

Level 3 Personal Training

Build practical skills to plan and deliver safe, effective personal training sessions for a range of participants.

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Course fee: J$90,000

Deposit: J$60,000

Practical workshops to refresh coaching knowledge, share best practice and support ongoing professional learning.

Introduction to Strength Training

Learn fundamental strength-training principles, exercise selection, technique and safe programme planning.

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Course fee: J$20,000

Deposit: J$12,000

Practical workshops to refresh coaching knowledge, share best practice and support ongoing professional learning.

Level 2 Strength Coach

Develop your ability to design, coach and review strength programmes that support athlete development.

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Course fee: J$60,000

Deposit: J$40,500

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Workshops

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Workshops

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Workshops

Practical workshops to refresh coaching knowledge, share best practice and support ongoing professional learning.

Functional Fitness Coach

Explore movement quality, conditioning and coaching methods for safe, effective functional fitness sessions.

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Course fee: J$60,000

Deposit: J$40,500

Practical workshops to refresh coaching knowledge, share best practice and support ongoing professional learning.

Level 2 Gym Instructor

Build the knowledge and practical skills to instruct safe, effective gym-based training sessions.

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Course fee: J$70,000

Deposit: J$55,500

Practical workshops to refresh coaching knowledge, share best practice and support ongoing professional learning.

Level 4 Strength & Conditioning

Advanced strength and conditioning development covering programme design, performance support and athlete monitoring.

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Course fee: J$160,000

Deposit: J$142,000

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Workshops & Course Bundles

Mixed and bundled courses are availble upon request. 

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Get in contact: info@jamaicaweightlfiting.org for more information

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