Three hands-on certifications — compound, crossbow, and recurve — built by retailers, manufacturers, and industry experts to give your shop a consistent, credible service standard.
Three hands-on certifications — compound, crossbow, and recurve — built by retailers, manufacturers, and industry experts to give your shop a consistent, credible service standard.
Each program stands on its own — pick the one (or three) that fit your shop. Tap “Full skill list” for the complete practical assessment and skills breakdown.
$600 / technician
Full bow setup, tuning, and fitting — from string and cable replacement to paper tuning and draw adjustments.
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT INCLUDES
-> Complete a bow setup for the instructor acting as “the customer”
-> Replace string & cables; time cams
-> Set factory axle-to-axle and brace height
-> Install drop-away rest, peep sight, d-loop
-> Level 2nd & 3rd axis on sight
-> Adjust draw length & weight based on form fundamentals
-> Select an appropriate arrow for the setup
-> Assist with paper tuning and make adjustments
-> Remove all accessories from the bow
SKILLS COVERED
-> Compound bow parts & function
-> Foundational form & bow fitment
-> Safe use of bow shop tools & fixtures
-> String & cable replacement, cam timing
-> Axle-to-axle & brace height adjustment
-> Rest, peep & d-loop installation
-> 2nd & 3rd axis sight leveling
-> Draw length & weight fitting
-> Arrow selection
-> Basic paper tuning
$600 / technician
Assembly, diagnostics, and sight-in across two-cable, four-cable, and recurve crossbow platforms.
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT INCLUDES
-> Identify specific problems on a damaged crossbow
-> Help a “customer” select a crossbow for their needs
-> Assemble a compound crossbow
-> Select appropriate arrows for a given crossbow
-> Change string & cables, set cam timing, adjust axle-to-axle on two-cable and four-cable (adjustable & non-adjustable) crossbows
-> Change string & set brace height on a recurve crossbow
-> Demonstrate a safe, efficient sight-in process at 20 yards
SKILLS COVERED
-> Crossbow parts & function
-> Foundational shooting form & fit
-> Safe crossbow operation
-> Inspecting for damage & wear
-> Safe use of bow shop tools & fixtures
-> Crossbow assembly
-> Scope mounting & adjustment
-> String & cable changes
-> Cam timing & cam lean adjustment
-> Arrow selection
-> Efficient sight-in process
$600 / technician
Setup and fitment across recreational, traditional, barebow, and target recurve bow styles.
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT INCLUDES
-> Complete a recurve bow setup for: recreational archery, traditional hunting, traditional 3D, barebow, and target recurve
SKILLS COVERED
-> Essential background knowledge
-> Basics of proper recurve shooting form
-> Recurve bow parts, design & function
-> Understanding proper bow fitment
Every program follows the same hybrid format — learn on your own schedule, then prove it in person.
WATCH ONLINE
Complete the on-demand course at your own pace, on your own schedule.
PRACTICE THE SKILLS
Re-watch videos and rehearse each skill in your shop before assessment day.
PASS THE PRACTICAL
Attend a half-day in-person assessment to demonstrate the skills and get certified.
Quick answers to the questions we hear most. Still stuck? Reach out using the contact card below.
Kurt Smith, Director of Industry Relations, can help with anything not covered above — including group registrations and assessment locations.
