The A1 Theory (2022) course contains a single content section. This section is divided into several interactive lessons and a quiz at the end of all lessons. The quiz requires a passing grade of 80% for successful completion.

This Adjudicator 1 course is the first stage toward certification as a CBTF Adjudicator - the THEORY content.  There are lessons and quizzes that you may do at your own pace.  You can stop and start as needed, and when you return to the online course, you will continue where you left off.  You must complete all of the theory content (lessons and the final quiz) BEFORE you attend the PRACTICAL/EXAMINATION portion of the course.

The A1 Practical Exams can only be taken upon successful completion of both the A1 Theory and the A1 Practical Zoom sessions. 

This course assesses Yellow, Orange, Red, and Maroon, with three exams at each level. Participants must also submit their digital masters as well as scoresheets for assessment.

To pass, you must score 70% on each level.


The Division 1 Theory (2024) course contains 19 separate activities organized in 5 different topics - Introduction and Review, Technique, Developing Judging Skills, The Judging Profession, and Wrap-Up. Each topic must be viewed in order, and there are short quizzes along the way.

TO BE REVIEWED... This Division 1 course is the first stage toward certification as a CBTF Judge - the THEORY content.  There are lessons and quizzes that you may do at your own pace.  You can stop and start as needed, and when you return to the online course, you will continue where you left off.  You must complete all of the theory content BEFORE you attend the PRACTICAL/EXAMINATION portion of the course.