ICI Foundation Instructor

Become an indoor cycling instructor online

Train flexibly, wherever you are. Build the knowledge and practical skills needed to plan and instruct safe, effective indoor cycling sessions, with tutor support throughout your training.

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Study At your own pace

Access Six months

Assessment Theory, planning & practical

Support Real ICI tutors

Is this route for you?

Train from wherever you are

The online route is designed for people who want the flexibility to complete their indoor cycling instructor training around work, classes and other commitments.

You don't need a previous Level 2 or Level 3 fitness certificate.
You can work through the learning at your own pace.
You have six months' access to complete your training.
Your practical ability is assessed, not simply your theoretical knowledge.
You have tutor support rather than being left to work everything out alone.

Already fitness qualified?

You may have another option

If you already hold relevant Level 2 or Level 3 fitness training, you may also be eligible for ICI's one-day in-person route.

Prefer practical face-to-face learning from the outset? Our two-day course is also available without previous fitness certification.

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How online training works

Learn, apply, then demonstrate what you can do

Online training isn't simply a collection of videos to watch. You'll build your knowledge, apply it to session planning and demonstrate your practical instructional skills.

Work through the course Complete the online learning and build the underpinning knowledge needed for indoor cycling instruction.

Complete your theory assessment Demonstrate that you understand the principles behind safe and effective instruction.

Plan your session Apply what you've learned by developing an appropriate indoor cycling session plan.

Complete your practical assessment Demonstrate your instructional skills in practice.

Course content

What you'll learn

Your training covers the knowledge behind indoor cycling as well as the practical skills required to coach riders effectively.

Bike setup & rider safety

Setting riders up appropriately and understanding the principles behind safe participation.

Indoor cycling positions & technique

Recognised riding positions, transitions, technique and effective coaching.

Anatomy & physiology

The relevant exercise science underpinning effective indoor cycling instruction.

Energy systems & intensity

Understanding how riders work at different intensities and how sessions create different training demands.

Cadence, resistance & control

Using resistance and cadence purposefully while maintaining appropriate technique and control.

Session design

Planning purposeful sessions with appropriate structure, progression, challenge and recovery.

Coaching & communication

Giving clear instructions and cues and communicating effectively with riders.

Managing a class

Observing riders, offering appropriate options and managing the practical demands of instructing a group.

Tutor support

Online doesn't mean you're on your own

You can study independently, but there are real people behind your training.

ICI tutors support learners through the course and assessment process. If you're unsure about something, the aim is to help you understand it, not leave you guessing your way through the course.

Your assessments are there to establish that you can apply what you've learned safely and effectively before certification.

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Ask when you need help

Questions about the course, learning or assessment process can be directed to ICI rather than relying on generic fitness advice from elsewhere.

Assessment

You'll demonstrate both knowledge and practical ability

ICI Foundation Instructor certification requires you to show that you understand indoor cycling and can apply that knowledge in practice.

Theory assessment

Checks your understanding of the underpinning knowledge needed for safe and effective indoor cycling instruction.

Session plan

Shows that you can apply your knowledge to designing an appropriate indoor cycling session.

Practical assessment

Demonstrates your ability to put your knowledge and coaching skills into practice.

After you pass

Certification is the start, not the finish

Once you've successfully completed your assessments, you become an ICI Foundation Instructor.

Your instructor record is added to the ICI Instructor Register, where your certification can be independently verified.

Instructor certificate Your ICI Foundation Instructor certification and training record.

Instructor Register Your ICI instructor record can be checked using the verification service.

Further development Continue into specialist indoor cycling CPD and professional development.

ICI membership Members receive additional instructor resources and 50% off eligible ICI development courses.

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Questions

Online training FAQs

No. The online Foundation Instructor route does not require previous Level 2 or Level 3 fitness certification.

You have six months' access to the online course.

The learning is delivered online and the route includes theory, session-planning and practical assessment. Full practical assessment instructions are provided as part of your training.

ICI tutor support is available during your training. You don't need to rely on guessing or generic advice if you're unsure about the course or assessment process.

Once you've successfully completed the required assessments, you'll receive ICI Foundation Instructor certification and your record will be updated on the ICI Instructor Register.

Start online

Train to become an indoor cycling instructor from wherever you are

Start your ICI Foundation Instructor training online and work through the course at your own pace during your six months' access.

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