Continuing education is a key part of maintaining your USA Cycling Coach Certification, ensuring you stay current with the latest coaching techniques, training methodologies, and industry best practices. As part of the annual certification renewal process, coaches are required to complete Continuing Education Units (CEUs). While most CEUs must come from USA Cycling-approved courses, you may apply up to 5 CEUs per year from approved third-party providers.
However, not all third-party courses are approved, so it’s essential to understand the requirements before enrolling in an external course. Below, we’ll break down what you need to know about using third-party CEUs and how to ensure they count toward your certification renewal.
USA Cycling maintains a list of approved third-party providers within the Learning Management System (LMS) at https://learn.usacycling.org. If a provider or course is listed in the LMS, it has been reviewed and approved for CEU credit.
Key Reminders:
- You may use up to 5 CEUs per year from third-party providers.
- Only courses explicitly listed in the USA Cycling LMS are approved.
- If a course is not listed in the LMS, it will not be accepted, regardless of what the provider may claim on their website.
If you are unsure whether a course is approved, please contact USA Cycling before enrolling to confirm eligibility.
If you are an educator or course provider interested in having a course approved for USA Cycling CEUs, you must submit it for review. Approval is not automatic, and courses will only be considered if they align with USA Cycling’s coaching education standards.
To submit a course for approval, complete the Third-Party CEU Approval Application.
Once submitted, USA Cycling will review the course and determine whether it meets the necessary criteria. If approved, it will be added to the USA Cycling LMS, allowing coaches to count it toward their CEU requirements.
Continuing education is a valuable tool for coaches looking to expand their expertise and provide the best possible support for their athletes. While third-party CEUs offer flexibility in fulfilling your annual requirements, it’s essential to verify that a course is USA Cycling-approved before enrolling.
If you have any questions about third-party CEUs, need to confirm a course’s approval status, or want to submit a course for review, please contact USA Cycling for assistance. By staying informed and following these guidelines, you can ensure that your CEU credits count toward maintaining your certification.
