Online Rope Rescue Solutions
You and Your Team Need to Succeed
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Learn Rigging Online to Stay Up to Date On Current Rigging Techniques In An Ever-Changing Industry
Outdated and cookie-cutter training isn’t going to get the job done when you need to be skilled, adaptable, and efficient.
Learning Rigging Online with classes on a wide variety of topics for all skill levels

Learn Creative Rigging Solutions for Various Disciplines & Skill Levels
Push your knowledge and skills to the limits. Practice innovative & smooth rope rigging techniques.

Bridge the Gap Between
Effectiveness & Efficiency
Confidently & accurately lead your professional rope rescue & rigging team to save the day.

Tactics & Strategies
that Actually Work
Move beyond theoretical knowledge to implement systems that safely, skillfully & effectively get the job done.
Be the One That Everyone Knows They Can Count on To Pull Their Weight

Join the Academy
Join today and get instant access to dozens of training courses at the touch of your fingertips, wherever you are.

Master Your Skills
Stay up to date on cutting edge and innovative techniques to help you adapt quickly with speed, skill, and competence in any situation.

Lead Your Team To Success
Build a strong and thriving team to help others succeed as you advance your status and skill set.
Built by riggers, for riggers
Here’s what you get when you join Rigging Lab Academy

CONTRIBUTORS
Learn from the top rigging experts in the industry from across the world.

COMMUNITY
Collaborate and share knowledge with everyday riggers throughout the world.

courses
Access to a training roadmap of 35 courses with a continuously growing collection of courses, videos & more.

Technical Manuals
Get access to exclusive technical manuals written by our partners.
Learn What You Need To Know For When You Need To Know It
We know it's hard to find up-to-date rigging & rope rescue training from quality experts. Rigging Lab Academy brings rigging experts straight to you with classes on a wide variety of trainings for all skill levels. With the most up-to-date training from RLA, become the leader to advance your team to higher levels keeping them effective and safe in any situation.
FOUR Levels To Help You
Climb To The Top Of Your Profession
Rigging Lab Academy
Essentials
$59.97 Annually
Essentials Membership Benefits Include:
- Instant access to the Essentials library of several virtual rope rescue training courses.
- A continuously growing collection of courses, videos, technical manuals, and more.
- Training roadmaps & technical manuals to stay on track with quick and easy "rules of thumb."
- Accelerate the learning process with In-lesson discussion boards.
- Special "RLA Members Only" deals at Rescue Response Gear on your favorite gear & kits.
- Receive a personalized record of hours completed upon successfully completion of each course (ask your AHJ if usable)
- Make payments month-by-month or Annually.
Monthly
Yearly / Save 21%
$ 19.97 Monthly
$174.97
Includes all features & benefits of Rigging Lab Academy Essentials plus...
- Master your technical skills with unlimited access to the entire roadmap of all RLA training courses and demonstrations.
- High-quality professional courses…Get unrestricted access to RLA courses and demonstrations
- Access courses anytime, anywhere…Enable on-demand learning for everyone
- Monitor and measure learning engagement…Give accurate insights to drive learning
- Achieve outcomes through Learning Paths…Combine all your learning resources into a custom learning path
- Advance your SKILLS by building them into SYSTEMS and SOLUTIONS.
Rigging Lab Academy
Unlimited Team Membership
With the most up-to-date training from Rigging Lab Aacademy, become the leader to advance your team to higher levels keeping them effective and safe in any situation.
$497 Annually
- Unlimited Student Members
- Unlimited Courses
- 2 Group Analysts
- Certification of Completion Certificates
- Team Member Discussion Groups
- Push your knowledge and skills to the limits. Practice innovative & smooth rope rigging techniques
- Virtual Learning Environment
Rigging Lab Academy
Unlimited Team Membership Premium
Go from whiteboard to real-world with engaging monthly virtual instruction to layout your rope team's training objectives and strategy. Get the right training to get the job done every time.
$997 Annually
- Unlimited Student Members
- Unlimited Courses
- Unlimited Group Analyst Administration
- Certification of Completion Certificates
- Team Member Discussion Groups
- You can assign as many leaders as you wish to manage the team’s progress
- Customized Sub-Group Training Tracks and Programs
- 1:1 Quarterly Zoom Calls
- Beta Access to new Unreleased Courses
- Monthly Behind The Scenes (BTS) systems (short videos and documentation not found anywhere else - only UTM)
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Frequently Asked Questions
RLA Essentials is great for new rescuers, riggers and team members who need to stay upto date on awareness, safety and basic team operations. Courses are focused on helping you build a strong and stable foundation of critical, must-know rigging skills, no matter your level of experience. for the FAQ
RLA Plus is perfect for rope riggers who are looking to get things done, these courses will have you dig deeper into the subject matter. The classes will focus not only on the knowledge deliverables for advancing your skills. The +PLUS courses are designed to integrate your knowledge and skills into riggings systems and solutions.
For Rescue techs and leaders who want more in-depth training and coaching, RLA Pro [Rigging Lab Academy Pro] is the perfect option, because it’s everything in Rigging Lab Essentials and +Plus. With access to all our Online Courses and Workshops, with their updates and partner instructor access, and possible certificates on topics such as Confined Space Rescue, Twin Tension Systems, High Directional Rigging… you get the idea.
When joining the Rigging Lab Academy membership the best place to start is at the beginning… whether a seasoned rigger or brand new… the essentials are the building block to success. Start with the knot craft course and work your way down the essentials!
The only skill you need is a willingness to learn. The Rigging Lab Academy content and community has resources and advice for beginner, veteran riggers and instructors alike! We firmly believe there are no stupid questions. Never Stop Growing!
While the membership has a re-occurring auto payment, As a member, you can cancel at any time. While we hope you stay forever, we despise contracts and would never impose them on our members.
The Courses and Master Classes vary in length, and average from 2 – 10 hours each, depending on your pace of study, the ability to pass the quizzes, and depth of pursuit of learning!
Rigging Lab Academy is releasing content on a semi regular basis… as we are posting new blog each week. Along with members only content each month. RLA will keep you up to date rigging and rescue strategies and tactics