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TRAINING MODULES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AIR AND TECH
Improve your coaching and your skills with the AIR and TECH Modules! These 2-day courses will sharpen your riding and teaching beyond Level 1.
The TECH Module refines climbing, pedalling, and advanced maneuvers like wheelies and bunnyhops.
The AIR Module develops jumps, drops, and flow trail techniques.
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Air Module (2 days)
Aerial pro development
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Tech Module (2 days)
Technical pro development
What you will learn - AIR MODULE
The AIR MODULE is a two-day professional development course for PMBIA instructors beyond Level 1. It focuses on rider improvement, teaching practice, assessment, and feedback. This course helps instructors refine their jumping, dropping, and cornering techniques, as well as their teaching methods.Refine technical skills like jumps, drops, and cornering
- Learn to introduce jumps and drops to students safely
- Develop skill-based teaching and lesson planning techniques
- Gain hands-on practice teaching intermediate riders
- Improve assessment and feedback methods for advanced terrain
Who is it for & Course context
Ideal for PMBIA-certified instructors looking to advance their technical skills and teaching methods.
- Designed for intermediate to advanced mountain biking instruction
- Prepares instructors for the full AIR Instructor Course (Level 2 or 3)
- Helps instructors refine jumping, dropping, and cornering techniques
- Includes workshops on goal setting, suspension setup, and practice teaching
Note: This module alone does not certify you to teach advanced riders. Full certification requires completing the four-day AIR Instructor Course.
Why take this course
- Improve technical riding skills like jumps, drops, and high-speed cornering
- Learn structured methods for teaching intermediate and advanced techniques
- Prepare for the four-day AIR Instructor Course (Level 2 or 3)
- Retest or recertify Level 2 or 3 certifications
Pre-requisites
- PMBIA Level 1 Certification (mandatory)
- Active PMBIA Membership (not included in module cost)
- 2+ seasons of teaching experience (recommended but not required)
- Completion of the AIR Module Worksheet
- Confident riding at speed on green, blue, and black trails with proper technique
- 40-hour Wilderness First Aid (recommended but not required)
What you will learn - TECH MODULE
The TECH MODULE is a two-day professional development course for PMBIA instructors beyond Level 1. It focuses on rider improvement, teaching practice, assessment, and feedback. This course helps instructors refine their 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.
- Learn to introduce technical natural terrain, both in uphill and downhill settings on trails ranging from cross-country to enduro trails.
- Develop skill-based teaching and lesson planning techniques
- Gain hands-on practice teaching intermediate riders
- Improve assessment and feedback methods for advanced terrain
Who is it for & Course context
Ideal for PMBIA-certified instructors looking to advance their technical skills and teaching methods.
- Designed for intermediate to advanced mountain biking instruction
- Prepares instructors for the full TECH Instructor Course (Level 2 or 3)
- Helps instructors refine natural terrain riding, both in uphill and downhill settings on trails ranging from cross-country to enduro trails.
- Learn to introduce TECH manoeuvres such as bunny-hops, wheelies, manuals, stoppies and nose pivots to adapt to a vast variety of trail situations.
- Includes workshops on goal setting, suspension setup, and practice teaching
Note: This module alone does not certify you to teach advanced riders. Full certification requires completing the four-day AIR Instructor Course.
Why take this course
- Improve technical riding skills in technical terrain
- Learn structured methods for teaching intermediate and advanced techniques
- Prepare for the four-day AIR Instructor Course (Level 2 or 3)
- Retest or recertify Level 2 or 3 certifications
Pre-requisites
- PMBIA Level 1 Certification (mandatory)
- Active PMBIA Membership (not included in module cost)
- 2+ seasons of teaching experience (recommended but not required)
- Completion of the TECH Module Worksheet
- Confident riding at speed on green, blue, and black trails with proper technique
- 40-hour Wilderness First Aid (recommended but not required)
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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
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