Professional Membership and Active Status

The ★★ Affiliate Instructor status is awarded to instructors who hold active annual membership with the Indoor Cycling Institute.
Affiliate status confirms that you are:

• A qualified ICI instructor
• Actively engaged in continued professional development
• Aligned with ICI Professional Standards
• Committed to maintaining current best practice

While your ★ Junior qualification is permanent, Affiliate status reflects active, ongoing professional engagement.

What Affiliate Instructor Status Means

As a ★★ Affiliate Instructor, you:

• Maintain active ICI membership
• Can submit ICI and non-ICI CPD for CPD points
• Have access to the 50% discount on all our CPD courses for ICI Members
• Appear as an Affiliate Instructor on the public Instructor Register
  
• Sit within the recognised ICI professional progression framework

Affiliate status demonstrates continued commitment beyond initial qualification.
It provides visible confirmation to employers and venues that your knowledge and practice remain current.

Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Affiliate Instructors must complete at least 5 CPD points every 12 months to maintain their ★★ status.
CPD points may be earned through:

• ICI online CPD modules
• Live webinars and workshops
• Advanced courses
• Events and masterclasses
• Structured reflective practice
• Approved written contributions

CPD points are valid for 12 months from the date of completion.
Membership renewal confirms that CPD requirements have been met.

Why Affiliate Status Matters

Affiliate status supports:

• Ongoing professional growth
• Employer confidence in maintained standards
• Clear differentiation from inactive certificate holders
• Structured progression towards ★★★ Endorsed Instructor recognition

It demonstrates that you are not simply qualified — you are engaged.

Member Benefits

Affiliate membership also includes:

• 50% discount on ICI CPD courses
• Access to the CPD portal and submission tools
• Eligibility to apply for ★★★ Endorsed Instructor status
• Priority updates and Institute communications

Professional standards remain the primary purpose of membership. Benefits support continued engagement.

How to Become an Affiliate Instructor

To become a ★★ Affiliate Instructor:

• Hold an ICI Junior Instructor (★) certificate
• Activate annual ICI membership
• Commit to completing 5 CPD points within each 12-month cycle

Once membership is active, your ★★ status will appear on the ICI Instructor Register.

Progression

Affiliate status is the recognised step between foundation qualification and advanced endorsement.
Instructors who maintain CPD and demonstrate sustained practice may apply for ★★★ Endorsed Instructor recognition.

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