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Why choose ICI?

Why do instructors and managers choose ICI training? Why should you? Here's a quick comparison of courses available:

Feature
ICI
YMCA Fit
Premier Global
Internationally recognised certification
Yes
Yes
Yes
Named personal tutor throughout
Yes
No
No
Updated at least yearly
Yes
No
No
Blended learning
Yes
Yes
No
Prerequisites/prior fitness qualifications required
No
Yes
Yes
Recognised by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and Athletics as an Approved Continuing Education Provider and providing 1.7 CEUs
Yes
No
No
Recognised by the Athletics and Fitness Association of America as an Approved Continuing Education Provider and providing 15 CEUs
Yes
No
No
Certificate typically sent within 2 working days of passing the course
Yes
No
No
One-to-one individual support with a master trainer
Yes
No
No
1-day, 2-day or fully online comprehensive course available
Yes
No
No
Group teaching skills
Yes
Yes
Yes
Correct bike setup and posture
Yes
Yes
Yes
Effective cycling technique
Yes
Yes
Yes
Class planning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Class delivery
Yes
Yes
Yes
Use of music
Yes
Yes
Yes
Health and safety
Yes
Yes
Yes
Biomechanics
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advanced anatomy and physiology
Yes
No
No
Applied anatomy and physiology
Yes
No
No
Heartrate zone training with cardiotraining software
Yes
No
No
Future proofing your career and staying ahead of the industry
Yes
No
No
Injury prevention
Yes
No
Yes
Litigation and how to avoid it
Yes
No
No
Measuring change
Yes
No
No
Customer service
Yes
No
Yes
Post-course alumni support
Yes
No
No
Information updated: 19/4/2022

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  • Home
    • Pre-Instructor
    • Instructor CPD
    • For Managers
  • Courses
    • ONLINE indoor cycling instructor training course
    • ICI Indoor Cycling Instructor training course (1 day)
    • ICI indoor cycling instructor training course (2 day)
    • Upgrade your certificate to ICI standard
    • CPD courses
  • Course dates
    • UK indoor cycling instructor training >
      • Bridgend
      • Bristol
      • Cambridge
      • Devon (Newton Abbot)
      • Liverpool
      • St Albans
      • West Midlands (Aldridge)
    • Canada Indoor cycling instructor training
    • US Indoor cycling instructor training
    • Australia Indoor cycling instructor training
    • New Zealand Indoor cycling instructor training
    • Europe Indoor cycling instructor training
    • Denmark Indoor cycling instructor training
    • Norway Indoor cycling instructor training
  • Contact
    • About
  • Shop
  • Code of Conduct
  • Terms and conditions