HOW PMBIA DELIVERS EXCELLENCE
With courses running in 18 countries and counting, the PMBIA certification is the globally recognized industry standard. Our mandate is simple: to provide a consistent, professional framework that empowers instructors to teach and guide on any trail, anywhere, within their certification level. By training thousands of instructors each year, we continuously elevate teaching and guiding standards worldwide. Ultimately, our work is all about the rider on the trail—ensuring a safer, more enjoyable experience through the world's best coaches and guides.
THE POWER OF OUR REGIONAL PARTNER MODEL
To maintain this global standard while respecting local nuances, the PMBIA operates on a Regional Partner Model.
Think of it as a master partnership: PMBIA provides the world-class curriculum, the educational materials, the team that delivers the courses and their training, and the rigorous quality control. However, we team up with Regional Partners with a shared passion for education and mountain biking in each country to manage the hands-on logistics.
Why do we operate this way? Because local experts are best equipped to handle local needs. This model allows us to deliver a seamless experience tailored to your region—offering customer service in your time zone, language, navigating local permits and insurance, complying with regional workplace safety regulations, and processing transactions in your local currency.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR REGISTRATION
Because our trusted Regional Partners manage the schedules and logistics for their respective areas, clicking "Register" will sometimes securely direct you to their specific website to complete your booking. Rest assured, you are exactly where you need to be to secure your spot in a PMBIA-sanctioned course.
Our official partners include:
- Canada: PMBIA
- Quebec: PMBIA Quebec
- USA: Ninja MTB Performance
- Australia: Gravity OZ MTB Coaching
- New Zealand: Treadmark
- Japan: Japan Outdoor Institute (JOI)
- China: RideBeyond