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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 in the UK:

Feature
ICI
YMCA Fit
Premier Global
Internationally recognised qualification
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
Official BodyBike education provider
Yes
No
No
Official Globeracer education provider
Yes
No
No
Training provided by master trainers
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
1-day, 2-day or fully online comprehensive course available
Yes
No
No
Post-course alumni support
Yes
No
No
High tech lab with latest bikes
Yes
No
No
Comfortable teaching suite with complimentary refreshments
Yes
No
No
Concierge service for help with booking accommodation
Yes
No
No
Free airport pick-up and drop-off for international delegates
Yes
No
No
One-to-one individual support with a master trainer
Yes
No
No
Optional online recording of practical assessment
Yes
No
No
Certificate typically sent within 2 working days of passing the course
Yes
No
No
Endorsed by MyZone
Yes
No
No
Endorsed by GymGear
Yes
No
No
Information updated: 13/1/2021

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All Masterclass courses are run from our dedicated training studio and teaching rooms in Portishead, Junction 19 of the M5 (close to M4 and M32)
​All students to report to The Indoor Cycling Institute, Pure Offices, Kestrel Court, Portishead, BS20 7AN
The Indoor Cycling Institute provides the most comprehensive and up to date indoor cycling instructor training; providing entry-level courses, and further education to raise the standard of instructors.
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  • Home
    • Pre-Instructor
    • Instructor CPD
    • For Managers
  • Courses
    • ONLINE indoor cycling instructor training course
    • ICI Level 1 Indoor Cycling Instructor training course
    • ICI Level 1 PRO indoor cycling instructor training course
    • Upgrade your certificate to ICI standard
  • book your date here
  • Code of Conduct