A certification people know
PMBIA is an international standard for mountain bike instruction, used by bike parks, schools and coaching programs.
Become a certified MTB coach.
Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association courses, run across the USA by Ninja. Learn to teach riders of every level with the system used worldwide since 2006.
- Since 2006The worldwide standard
- Level 1 to 4Plus Kids, AIR and TECH
- Across the USATaught by PMBIA course conductors
The courses
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Course dates
Upcoming PMBIA courses
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Request a course near me Why get certified
Turn your riding into coaching
Teach with a proven system
Learn how to break skills into clear steps, read each rider and run safe, structured lessons from first rides to advanced terrain.
Ride better yourself
Every course sharpens your own technique as you learn the riding theory behind it.
See what a course is like
Inside a PMBIA course
The PMBIA missionExcellence in mountain bike instruction
“The purpose of the PMBIA is to inspire excellence in mountain bike instruction, guiding, and coaching. Through industry-proven content and instruction, the PMBIA assists mountain bike instructors, guides and coaches to deliver consistent, professional, training standards, worldwide.”
Ninja is the official USA PMBIA course provider. PMBIA courses were first developed in 2006 in Whistler, B.C.
Learn more at pmbia.bikeFAQ
Good to know
Questions about a course?Email USA@pmbia.bike or call Ninja at (800) 693-8360.
Where do I start?
Level 1 Instructor is the entry certification. It trains both new and experienced instructors, so you don’t need a prior PMBIA certification to take it.
What’s the difference between a certification and a module?
Certification courses (like Level 1 and TECH) certify you as an instructor. Development modules (like the Kids Teaching Module) add specialist skills for instructors who are already certified.
A course is sold out. What can I do?
Join the wait list on that course date. If a spot opens up, you’ll be notified. You can also request a course near you.
Can’t find a course in my area?
Use the request form. We add new courses where riders ask for them.