One of the Coaching Association's most important services is the certification program. This program is supervised by the Certification and Accreditation Board (CAB), consisting of Fencing Masters elected by other member Fencing Masters. The USFCA certification program provides the fencing coach or teacher a measurement of his or her knowledge and ability through an examination process and certification program.

Certification is granted to individual coaches on four levels: Assistant Moniteur, Moniteur, Prévôt, and Fencing Master.

Testing Policy:
All examinations for coaching certification administered in the USA will  be given according to USFCA policy:  As of December 23, 2009, no tests or certifications given in the USA, regardless of testing date, will be accepted unless they are conducted by certified USFCA examiners.  The applicant must pass the written  examination before being tested in a practical examination.  When the written exam has been passed, the candidate will then be promoted for candidacy for the practical examination before a board of USFCA examiners.  The examiners will use the USFCA testing forms and grading criteria for the test.  Each weapon is tested separately for all levels.

Please refer to the documents on this website for more information on the certification process.

For more information on current testing procedures, the USFCA Certification Examination Protocol is now available on this web site, or you may contact the Chair of the C&A Board. When contacting the Chair of the C&A Board, please be sure to communicate your full postal address, zip code, and telephone number. For information on taking a moniteur practical exam in your area, contact your Regional Vice President. (please refer to the Contacts section of this website for addresses and emails!)