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Course Details June 12th-14th, 2026
LEVEL 1 COURSE (INCLUDES 1-YEAR PMBIA MEMBERSHIP) | 3-DAY BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The Level 1 course trains both new and experienced instructors to teach and guide beginner to low-intermediate mountain bikers, in both cross-country and downhill environments. New instructors learn the tools they need to safely and effectively teach, while experienced instructors will increase their level of skill and understanding in teaching and riding theory that the PMBIA Certifications uniquely provide.
A strong focus is given to learning teaching skills in their own right, to develop a sense of this all-important part of a mountain bike lesson. Throughout the course, candidates will learn and practice PMBIA’s proven, modern teaching models and skills, enabling them to deliver safe, effective and fun lessons to beginner to low-intermediate riders.
Each day of the 3-day course, instructor candidates will learn riding skills and theory, have plenty of time to practice, and receive personal feedback for their own improvement. Additional workshops covering topics such as bike set-up, risk management and first aid take place throughout the course to further build knowledge and skills during the course.
WHY ARE WE HERE: TO GET MORE PEOPLE ON BIKES! Better Instructors and Guides provide safer, more effective, consistent, and fun lessons. This, in turn, makes the sport easier and safer for new riders to learn and current riders to keep progressing. Ultimately, this helps create a sport that is more appealing and easily accessible to non-riders, helping create new participants, while also ensuring the sport doesn’t lose current riders due to injury or lack of progression.
IMPROVE THE STANDARDS OF TEACHING & GUIDING. The quality of mountain bike lessons and tours within the industry relies heavily on the training and knowledge of the Instructors and Guides, who lead these services. The PMBIA’s role is to ensure professional quality training courses, complete with consistent assessment methods, to create the best Instructors and Guides possible. The PMBIA Team have over 70 years of collective experience teaching mountain biking, training Instructors (some in multiple sports), and always listens to any feedback to continually evolve and refine the Instructor certifications the PMBIA provides.
INTERNATIONAL CONSISTENCY IN TEACHING METHODS & TERMINOLOGY Regardless of what people ride, where they ride or how they ride, teaching with the PMBIA’s Six Skill System and proven teaching methodologies allows an Instructor to safely and effectively progress any student, in any environment. There simply isn’t a need for a “bike park” Instructor course, an “xc Instructor” course, a “Canadian” course, or an “Australian” course. A PMBIA Certified Instructor can teach and guide any type of mountain biker in a variety of terrains.
OPERATING AS A NON-PROFIT, MEMBER-LED ASSOCIATIONPMBIA is a registered nonprofit association led by its members. We’re governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the membership, with a small staff team supporting daily operations. Because PMBIA is nonprofit, membership revenue is reinvested into the organization, funding curriculum updates, instructor resources, program development, and the systems that support consistent course delivery worldwide. A member-elected board also provides governance, oversight, and checks and balances that help protect the organization’s mission, reduce conflicts of interest, and keep decisions focused on member benefit rather than profit.
MEMBER VALUEAs an active PMBIA member, you gain access to PMBIA courses and educational resources, plus member-only pro deals from industry partners, helping you save on the gear and equipment you rely on every season. Renewing your membership keeps you connected to a global community of instructors while investing in your own professional growth. Your renewal directly supports new programs, updated resources, and ongoing improvements that elevate both your skills and the overall standard of mountain bike instruction worldwide.
LEVEL 1 COURSE (INCLUDES 1-YEAR PMBIA MEMBERSHIP) | 3-DAY BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The Level 1 course trains both new and experienced instructors to teach and guide beginner to low-intermediate mountain bikers, in both cross-country and downhill environments. New instructors learn the tools they need to safely and effectively teach, while experienced instructors will increase their level of skill and understanding in teaching and riding theory that the PMBIA Certifications uniquely provide.
A strong focus is given to learning teaching skills in their own right, to develop a sense of this all-important part of a mountain bike lesson. Throughout the course, candidates will learn and practice PMBIA’s proven, modern teaching models and skills, enabling them to deliver safe, effective and fun lessons to beginner to low-intermediate riders.
Each day of the 3-day course, instructor candidates will learn riding skills and theory, have plenty of time to practice, and receive personal feedback for their own improvement. Additional workshops covering topics such as bike set-up, risk management and first aid take place throughout the course to further build knowledge and skills during the course.
WHY ARE WE HERE: TO GET MORE PEOPLE ON BIKES! Better Instructors and Guides provide safer, more effective, consistent, and fun lessons. This, in turn, makes the sport easier and safer for new riders to learn and current riders to keep progressing. Ultimately, this helps create a sport that is more appealing and easily accessible to non-riders, helping create new participants, while also ensuring the sport doesn’t lose current riders due to injury or lack of progression.
IMPROVE THE STANDARDS OF TEACHING & GUIDING. The quality of mountain bike lessons and tours within the industry relies heavily on the training and knowledge of the Instructors and Guides, who lead these services. The PMBIA’s role is to ensure professional quality training courses, complete with consistent assessment methods, to create the best Instructors and Guides possible. The PMBIA Team have over 70 years of collective experience teaching mountain biking, training Instructors (some in multiple sports), and always listens to any feedback to continually evolve and refine the Instructor certifications the PMBIA provides.
INTERNATIONAL CONSISTENCY IN TEACHING METHODS & TERMINOLOGY Regardless of what people ride, where they ride or how they ride, teaching with the PMBIA’s Six Skill System and proven teaching methodologies allows an Instructor to safely and effectively progress any student, in any environment. There simply isn’t a need for a “bike park” Instructor course, an “xc Instructor” course, a “Canadian” course, or an “Australian” course. A PMBIA Certified Instructor can teach and guide any type of mountain biker in a variety of terrains.
OPERATING AS A NON-PROFIT, MEMBER-LED ASSOCIATIONPMBIA is a registered nonprofit association led by its members. We’re governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the membership, with a small staff team supporting daily operations. Because PMBIA is nonprofit, membership revenue is reinvested into the organization, funding curriculum updates, instructor resources, program development, and the systems that support consistent course delivery worldwide. A member-elected board also provides governance, oversight, and checks and balances that help protect the organization’s mission, reduce conflicts of interest, and keep decisions focused on member benefit rather than profit.
MEMBER VALUEAs an active PMBIA member, you gain access to PMBIA courses and educational resources, plus member-only pro deals from industry partners, helping you save on the gear and equipment you rely on every season. Renewing your membership keeps you connected to a global community of instructors while investing in your own professional growth. Your renewal directly supports new programs, updated resources, and ongoing improvements that elevate both your skills and the overall standard of mountain bike instruction worldwide.