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Level II and III Certification program
Elevate your coaching!
Elevate your coaching with the AIR and TECH certification training! These 4-day courses sharpen your riding and teaching beyond Level 1.
The TECH Certification program refines all our trail skills such as climbing and descending technical terrain, advanced trail cornering and manoeuvers such as wheelies, nose pivots and bunnyhops.
The AIR certification program focuses on flow trail technical skills, such as technical descending, advanced cornering on natural and flow type corners, as well as an introction to coaching jumps and drops.
I want to coach jumps and drops
Level II / III
Air (4 days)
Air coaching certification
I want to coach technical riding
Level II / III
Tech (4 days)
Trail coaching certification
What you will learn - L2 AIR
The PMBIA Level 2 AIR Specialized Instructor certification trains instructors to teach intermediate to advanced students in technical and flow-based bike park terrain. The course focuses on refining skills in cornering, descending, steeps, rock rolls, pumping, and maneuver-based techniques for introducing small to medium tabletop jumps and drops.
- Teach intermediate to advanced riders on technical and flow-based bike park terrain
- Refine skills in cornering, descending, steeps, rock rolls, pumping, and maneuver-based techniques
- Introduce small to medium tabletop jumps and drops safely
- Improve risk management, guiding, and people skills at higher speeds
- Use PMBIA templates and methodologies to structure effective lessons
- Receive mentorship, practice teaching, and daily feedback from a PMBIA Trainer
Who is it for & Course context
Designed for PMBIA-certified instructors aiming to teach intermediate to advanced riders in technical and jump/flow terrain.
- Suitable for bike schools, clubs, and coaching services
- Covers blue and black trails, including bike park jump lines and flow trails
- Lessons focus on cornering, descending, steeps, rock rolls, pumping, and jumps & drops
- Typically held in lift-accessed bike parks or trail centers
- Locations must be within 2 hours of emergency medical care
Why take this course
- Become certified to teach advanced terrain and techniques
- Gain hands-on coaching experience in real-world scenarios
- Learn structured, skill-based teaching methods from experienced PMBIA Trainers
- Improve risk management and lesson planning for higher-speed riding
- Advance your career in bike instruction with an industry-recognized certification
Pre-requisites
- PMBIA Level 1 Certification (mandatory)
- Active PMBIA Membership (not included in course cost)
- 2+ seasons of teaching experience (recommended but not required)
- Completion of pre-course reading and worksheet (2-3 hours)
- Confident riding at speed on technical and flowy intermediate to advanced terrain
- 40-hour Wilderness First Aid (recommended but not required)
- Minimum age: 17 years (due to legal responsibility for students)
What you will learn - L2 TECH
The PMBIA Level 2 TECH Specialized Instructor certification trains instructors to teach intermediate to advanced students in technical riding in both uphill and downhill settings. The course focuses on refining skills in cornering, technical climbing, technical descending in natural terrain. Steeps, roots and rocks will be a main component of the TECH course. Trail manoeuvres such as bunny-hops, wheelies, manuals, stoppies and nose pivots will allow trainees to adapt to a vast variety of trail situations.
- Teach intermediate to advanced riders on technical natural terrain, both in uphill and downhill settings on trails ranging from cross-country to enduro trails.
- Refine skills in cornering, technical descents, technical climbing, rock rolls and maneuver-based techniques
- Improve risk management, guiding, and people skills at higher speeds
- Use PMBIA templates and methodologies to structure effective lessons
- Receive mentorship, practice teaching, and daily feedback from a PMBIA Trainer
Who is it for & Course context
Designed for PMBIA-certified instructors aiming to teach intermediate to advanced riders in natural trails, ranging from cross-country to enduro trails.
- Suitable for bike schools, clubs, and coaching services
- Covers blue and black trails, including both uphill and downhill techniques.
- Lessons focus on cornering, descending, steeps, rock rolls, pumping, and jumps & drops
- Typically held in natural trail systems.
- Lift-accessed trail centers are an added bonus to maximise time spent on bikes.
- Locations must be within 2 hours of emergency medical care
Why take this course
- Become certified to teach advanced terrain and techniques
- Gain hands-on coaching experience in real-world scenarios
- Learn structured, skill-based teaching methods from experienced PMBIA Trainers
- Improve risk management and lesson planning for higher-speed riding
- Advance your career in bike instruction with an industry-recognized certification
Pre-requisites
- PMBIA Level 1 Certification (mandatory)
- Active PMBIA Membership (not included in course cost)
- 2+ seasons of teaching experience (recommended but not required)
- Completion of pre-course reading and worksheet (2-3 hours)
- Confident riding at speed on technical and flowy intermediate to advanced terrain
- 40-hour Wilderness First Aid (recommended but not required)
- Minimum age: 17 years (due to legal responsibility for students)
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I am a certified Level II instructor
What's next?
The PMBIA four-tier system offers extensive opportunities for professional development. Becoming a Level 3 instructor establishes you as a high-performance coach.
To ensure a well-rounded skill set, an instructor wishing to achieve Level III status is encouraged to complete the full Level II pathway, in both AIR and TECH. A trainee must show a high level of mastery, scoring at least “Autonomous” (4 out of 5) in all aspects of riding and coaching, as well as serving as a model and mentor to other Level II trainees.
Completing the Kids Module is the final step, equipping Level 3 instructors with all the necessary tools to excel as high-performance coaches.
The Level 4 course is a five-day intensive program designed for master coaches aiming to achieve the highest industry standard, providing advanced training in all the different situations a coach can face, requiring advanced knowledge, riding and coaching styles.
PMBIA MISSION STATEMENT
With PMBIA Québec, instructors receive the best training experience, combining international standards with a strong local presence.
- Led by a team of dedicated, Quebec-based course conductors, ensuring local expertise and personalized instruction.
- Available in both French and English, making world-class training accessible to all.
- Supported by reference guides and booklets translated into French by Vélo Québec Association ensuring clarity and ease of learning.
- Proudly operated by a local non-profit, reinforcing our commitment to growing the sport within the province.
Why become a member ?
PMBIA Membership helps support the continued growth and development of the PMBIA, it’s programs, and position within the industry. PMBIA makes learning safer and simpler, getting more people on bikes! Members also get pro-deals with our industry partners.
ANNUAL PMBIA MEMBERSHIP
Annual PMBIA membership allows members to enjoy its many benefits, including access to all the latest teaching materials and pro-deals.
The membership fees also help genuinely support the PMBIA. These fees go directly towards:
- Association administration
- Developing new course materials
- Website and resource improvements
- Building new industry partnerships
Membership fees are critical of what makes the PMBIA run. If you like what we do, please support us by becoming a member or renewing your membership today!
PMBIA is a worldwide recognised certification association
Recognized in Quebec by Vélo Québec, AEQ, and ASSQ, it meets industry standards while adapting to local needs.
With French resources, a nonprofit mission, and a focus on teamwork, PMBIA builds better coaches and stronger riders worldwide.
6 reasons to choose PMBIA over other competitors
Quebec based !
Certification recognised in Quebec by VQ, AEQ, ASSQ
Addressing the needs of your bikeschool or club
Proudly non for profit!
French translated documents and customer service
Teamwork and personal development
PMBIA Industry partners
