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I can’t recommend ICI enough for your indoor cycling qualification. I’m proud to know that I was trained by the best and to a very high standard. Thanks team!Mandy
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Indoor Cycling Institute
Become an indoor cycling instructor
Learn to plan, coach and deliver safe, effective indoor cycling sessions. Train online or learn with us in person, with a route to suit your existing experience.
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Specialist Indoor cycling education
Recognised ICI, CIMSPA, NASM & AFAA points
Flexible Online or in person
Develop Support beyond certification
Professional recognition
Choose your route
Three ways to start
Your route depends on your existing fitness training and how you prefer to learn.
All three lead to ICI Foundation Instructor certification.
Not sure which route you need?
Already have relevant Level 2 or Level 3 fitness training? The one-day route may be suitable. Starting without it? Choose online or two-day training.
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Flexible
Online instructor training
No previous fitness certification required. Study at your own pace with six months' access, tutor support and practical assessment.
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Face to face
Two-day instructor training
No previous fitness certification required. Learn and practise with us in the studio over two practical training days.
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Fitness professionals
One-day instructor training
For people who already hold relevant Level 2 or Level 3 fitness training. Pre-course learning followed by a practical day.
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Why ICI?
Indoor cycling isn't an add-on for us. It's what we specialise in.
ICI training is designed by indoor cycling specialists for today's fitness industry. As the industry changes, our training changes with it, reflecting current evidence, equipment, professional practice and the realities of instructing real riders.
You'll build the knowledge and practical skills to understand not just what to do, but why: from rider safety, bike setup and cycling technique to exercise science, purposeful session design, coaching and adapting sessions for different riders.
Specialist Indoor cycling education and professional practice are our focus.
Current Training develops as evidence, equipment and professional practice change.
Beyond certification Continue through specialist training, CPD, membership and professional recognition.
What you'll learn
Build the knowledge behind good instruction
Whichever route you choose, you'll develop the core knowledge and practical skills needed to instruct safely and effectively.
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Bike setup & rider safety
Setting riders up appropriately and understanding the principles behind safe participation.
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Indoor cycling positions & technique
Recognised riding positions, transitions, technique and effective coaching.
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Anatomy & physiology
The relevant exercise science underpinning effective indoor cycling instruction.
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Energy systems & intensity
Understanding how riders work at different intensities and how sessions create different training demands.
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Cadence, resistance & control
Using resistance and cadence purposefully while maintaining appropriate technique and control.
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Session design
Planning purposeful sessions with appropriate structure, progression, challenge and recovery.
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Coaching & communication
Giving clear instructions and cues and communicating effectively with riders.
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Managing a class
Observing riders, offering appropriate options and managing the practical demands of instructing a group.
After training
Your development doesn't stop when you pass
Certification is the beginning. ICI provides a route into professional practice and continued instructor development.
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Train Build your knowledge and practical skills.02
Complete your assessments Demonstrate the required knowledge and practical skills.03
Join the register Your ICI certification can be independently verified.04
Start instructing Put your training into practice.05
Keep developing Build specialist knowledge through CPD and professional development.ICI instructors
What our instructors say
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I completed the online indoor cycling course and it was excellent. The course is really well structured. They teach you to be a great, effective & safe instructor.Daire · Online instructor training
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Brilliant training providers! The course is extremely comprehensive and the materials are professional - I recommend getting the Handbook.Jennifer
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The learner gets much better, more focused training from experts rather than generalists, I am so pleased I found ICI for my training.KD
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Perfect balance of support and challenge - feedback was always specific, easy to understand and act on.JM
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I completed the online course. The study materials are brilliant, especially student wiki.Amanda · Online instructor training
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I can not imagine being any better prepared for the front of the studio in any way...Mark
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It was absolutely brilliant. We had a great time. I learnt so much and I feel confident in starting classes!Kirsty
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The precourse work is fantastic. You can definitely tell that ICI is elite. It was really engaging and I enjoyed it.Kirsty
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It was a fantastic course and I will be recommending it to others (as well as hopefully coming back for some CPD!)Jess
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Ongoing CPD also good, received my first resources within 24 hrs of passing, so youre not abandoned at the point of qualification. Ive really enjoyed it; highly recommend ICI!Jennifer
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The course is thorough, covering everything you need to know to qualify. There is support available when you need it and lots of encouragement along the way!JW
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Very helpful staff with good advice & tuition before, during & after the 2-day course I just completed.Ivor
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I found ICI to be professional, obviously passionate about what you do and educating others and extremely prompt in answering queries, so thank you.Keith
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I really felt the course covered everything and more that I needed to confidently become an Indoor Cycling Instructor.FJ
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The pre course on line training was excellent, massively relevant and a brilliant recap of A&P.Sarah
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The tutor was great, making sure we all understood fully everything that we needed to know to plan and present safe and effective classes, while still having fun.SS
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I just completed the on-line Indoor Cycling Institute certification program. After cycling and coaching for 20 years I learned a lot.Drew · Online instructor training
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The course material was so interesting, the tutors were great to have handy and checked in to see how you were getting on.Jack
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Great course run by great people. You are supported every step of the way by knowledgeable helpful staff. I would fully recommend this course.Clive
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It has enhanced the way I look at indoor cycling and made me into a far better instructor due to attending the course. Excellent 👍CE
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From the first phone call to attending the course with Angela, the professionalism was first class throughout.Pete · One-day instructor training
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I would 100% recommend ICI to anybody who wants to become the best indoor cycling instructor and not just your average Joe!PH
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Choose the training route that suits your experience and the way you want to learn.