Stages University
STAGES CYCLING UNIVERSITY
“As a studio owner, I am PROUD to have my instructors take the certification, because I know Stages Cycling University will deliver a complete and accurate educational course that will empower my instructors to deliver high quality rides that will elevate the guest experience.”
INDIVIDUAL AND STUDIO CERTIFICATIONS
Stages Cycling University offers flexible solutions for both individual instructors wanting to get certified and for studio teams seeking education.
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been coaching for decades, these interactive courses will challenge you and help you design extraordinary class experiences!
All SCU courses are accredited with ACE.
WHICH CERTIFICATION IS RIGHT FOR YOU OR YOUR STUDIO?
Choosing the right certification for yourself or your team will set your studio up for success.
We recommend beginners start with Stages ONE and then add either Stages BEATS or Stages POWER (or both) depending upon which types of classes will be taught. More advanced instructors may be able to jump directly to Stages BEATS or Stages POWER.
With our NEW online options, every instructor can quickly and easily get education in the specific areas they choose.
STAGES ONE
YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE!
This course covers the following:
- Bike setup & pedal stroke
- Safe riding techniques
- Exercise physiology 101
- Class Design in No Time
- Motivational cueing
- And more!
STAGES BEATS
CALLING ALL RHYTHM INSTRUCTORSThis course covers the following:
- The Science of Music & Exercise
- Music Theory 101
- Music mapping
- Coaching on and off the bike
- Beat matching
- And more!
STAGES POWER
DATA-INFORMED COACHING
This course covers the following:
- Using a power meter & console
- Stages Simple Sets(TM)
- Science of riding with a power meter
- Functional Threshold Power (FTP)
- Coaching using FTP
- And more!
CHOOSE FROM ONLINE, VIRTUAL, AND LIVE CERTIFICATIONS
Get certified from anywhere in the world.
Schedule a live or virtual certification for your studio or join a virtual course individually. Live or virtual options are led by one of our international Master Educators, who coach instructors through a Stages ONE, Stages BEATS, or Stages POWER certification.
Or, enjoy the flexibility of self-directed online education. Hosted through our interactive Teachable platform, you can access Stages certifications via phone, tablet, or desktop, from anywhere in the world.
MEET OUR INTERNATIONAL MASTER EDUCATOR TEAM
Hailing from around the globe, our Master Educator team are experts in all things indoor cycling, and multilingual when it comes to speaking all the languages of indoor cycling.
Whether your studio teaches mostly beat-driven rhythm classes or your members are motivated by power metrics, our Master Educator team will coach your instructor team on how to bring the best out of every rider in every class and how to create stellar class experiences that keep riders coming back again and again.
“The SCU virtual course helped me become a better instructor. The courses are founded on science and evidence based training and are presented in a way that allows for all learners to benefit from the material. I highly recommend Stages Cycling University for indoor cycling certification and continuing education credits.”
Stages POWER Attendee
COMING SOON: WORKSHOPS
Interested in continuing education? The Master Educator team is hard at work building short, digestible workshops that take a deeper dive into the topics covered in our full-day certifications. Explore topics related to music mapping, the physiology and biomechanics of cycling, how to use FTP when building classes, and much more.