Please note: Certification content for the 2026-2027 season is in development and will be available after July 1st.
Event Partners and volunteers are the backbone of every Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) event, and the RECF is committed to providing resources to assist with event preparation. Our volunteer certification courses include interactive and engaging learning resources to ensure that you are prepared. After earning your certification, you can be confident in your ability to perform your role as an Event Partner or volunteer!
All training is self-paced, and can be completed on your schedule. For more information on how to use the system at training.recf.org, visit this article.
Event Partner Certification Courses
Event Partners are expected to recertify every two seasons.
The Event Partner Certification Courses prepare new Event Partners to host RECF drone and/or robotics competition events. Existing Event Partners who would like a refresher or additional event planning resources for hosting events are also encouraged to complete the drone and/or robotics EP certification.
Head Referee Certification Courses
RECF head referees are expected to recertify each season.
The head referee certification courses are designed to teach volunteer RECF drone and/or robotics referees the nuances of the game rules and how tournaments are run. Qualified and certified head referees help provide a consistent experience for participants within and across local, regional, national, and world championship events.
Scorekeeper Referee Training Courses
The RECF scorekeeper referee courses are designed to teach volunteer RECF drone and/or robotics scorekeeping referees the basics of the current games and how to score matches. Trained scorekeeper referees assist certified head referees in providing a consistent experience for participants within and across local, regional, national, and world championship events.
Judge Advisor Certification Courses
Judge advisors are expected to recertify each season.
The RECF judge advisor certification courses are designed to teach volunteer RECF drone and/or robotics judge advisors the procedures and resources needed to judge student interviews, assess students' notebooks/logbooks, and help determine winners of judged awards. Judge advisors and judges help provide a consistent experience for participants within and across local, regional, national, and world championship events.
Judge Training Courses
The RECF Judge training course is designed to teach volunteer RECF drone and/or robotics judges about the procedures and resources used to judge student interviews, assess students' notebooks/logbooks, and help determine winners of judged awards. Judges volunteers work with a judge advisor and other judges to provide a consistent experience for participants within and across local, regional, national, and world championship events.
Coach Training Courses
The RECF Coach Academy and training courses prepare new and experienced coaches and mentors to form and guide student teams for RECF drone and robotics competitions.
Student Training Courses
The RECF training courses for flight teams and drive teams teach students the nuances of the game rules and how RECF competitions are run.