Credentials / International Sports Sciences Association

ISSA Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor

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Verified: this record was checked against its official source. Last verified 2026-09-03. 5 sources on file.

At a glance

Credential type
certification
Status
active
Target professional
Indoor cycling instructors
Country
US
Official page
https://www.issaonline.com/products/certified-indoor-cycling-instructor
Recertification page
unknown
Categories
Conditioning, Professional Development

Accreditation

No accreditation on record — status unknown. Absence of a claim is recorded honestly rather than guessed.

Eligibility & examination

Eligibility

Minimum age
unknown
Education
unknown
Degree required
unknown
Experience
unknown
CPR/AED
yes
Other prerequisites
Must complete all course quizzes to unlock the final exam; upload CPR card (current adult CPR/AED certification, valid at least 30 days beyond submission date; hands-on or ISSA-approved online course accepted)

No age, education, or prior-certification prerequisites stated on the product page. Certification process: enroll, pass the ISSA certification exam, upload CPR card, receive e-Certificate. Specialization courses must be completed within 8 months of purchase.

Examination

Format
Online, at-home, open-book, open-note final exam completed on your own schedule (online or home-study/mail options; some exams include written sections)
Online exam
yes
Testing center
unknown
Length
unknown
Questions
unknown
Passing score
General ISSA FAQ states a score of 70% or better on the final examination; another FAQ states 75% or better on all sections
Attempts included
2
Retake policy
If you fail any portion of the exam you may resubmit that portion free of charge (second attempt); each retest beyond the second attempt incurs an administrative fee

Initial certification costs

  • $639 — Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor course – one-time purchase
  • $636 — Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor course – 12 monthly payments at 0% interest ($53 today, then $53/mo)

Renewal & CEU requirements

2 yr
renewal cycle
20
CEUs per cycle
$99
renewal
Recertification required
yes
CEU unit system
ISSA Continuing Education Units (CEUs) — 20 units per 2-year certification period
Ethics requirement
unknown
CPR/AED at renewal
yes
Deadline rule
CEUs and renewal submission must be completed before the certification expiration date; may renew up to one year early (new period starts from original expiration date). One-year grace period after expiration with a late fee; after one year, full re-enrollment in the certification course is required.

Renew via Student Portal (My Account → Renewal); processing 3–5 business days. Requirements: 20 CEUs, current CPR/AED, portal submission. Standard renewal fee $99, may be waived if all 20 CEUs are completed through ISSA. Extra CEUs cannot be carried over. Third-party CEUs require certificate of completion, transcript with grade, or proof of attendance, uploaded for review (3–5 business days for approval). 'Certify for Life' option avoids future renewal fees.

CEU recognition

  • Third-party/outside CEU providers (unnamed) — ISSA-approved sources include industry conferences & workshops, college/university courses, industry certifications, internships, published articles — accepts ceus from
    Must meet ISSA CEU requirements and are subject to review; documentation (certificate of completion, transcript with grade, or proof of attendance) must be uploaded via Student Portal for approval

Sources (5)

Latest verification activity: initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-04) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-03)

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