The online theory
Log in and learn the theory at your own pace. Interactive scripts, detailed instructional videos and flashcards prepare you perfectly. If you have questions, our experts are available to you in regular online consultations.
Your leading Swiss fitness academy
Cycling Instructor course
Become a Cycling Instructor: turn your passion into a profession! Lead gripping classes, motivate people with your playlists
- Start today: 100 % online and flexible alongside work and everyday life
- Recognised across the Swiss fitness industry
- Over 15'000 successful graduates
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Recognised throughout Switzerland
Qualitop, Qualicert, SFGV, SBFI, SVBO and Swiss Active stand behind our trainings – your diploma is valid across the entire Swiss fitness industry.
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Training
Cycling Instructor online
- Lifetime access to the learning platform
CHF 460.–incl. VAT
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Optional: book together
Cycling Instruktor + Group Fitness Fundamentals (bundle) – CHF 1'380.–View bundle →
Your qualification in 3 steps
1
Start right away
Sign up and get instant access to our learning platform – no waiting for a semester to begin.
2
Learn flexibly
You acquire the knowledge at your own pace – whenever and wherever you want, supported by our experienced instructors.
3
Secure your qualification
You complete your course with an industry-recognised credential and start straight into your new role.
Schedule & time commitment
How your study time is distributed – flexibly plannable alongside work and everyday life.
60 hoursDigital learningflexible scheduling
8 hoursPractical transferselectable dates
2 hoursOnline consultation hoursflexible, optional
10 hoursExam preparationflexible scheduling
2 hoursAssessments & examsfixed date
Total effort: 82 hoursTotal duration (average): 1 – 2 months
Prerequisite: Basic Heart online (118 hours) and Basic Moves online (75 hours) – not included in the hours above – already completed or book together
Everything together in the bundle: Cycling Instruktor + Group Fitness Fundamentals (bundle) · 275 hours in total · CHF 1'380.–
A LOOK INSIDE THE LEARNING PLATFORM
A direct excerpt from our learning platform – you unlock this content when you sign up.
01Script & lesson planning
The Cycling training script plus a lesson-planning template (PDF and Word) for your own classes.
02Bike setup & riding technique (7 videos)
Basic bike setup, the 4 hand positions, climbing standing and seated, descending with safety notes, and jumps.
03Music & lesson dramaturgy (4 videos)
The right beat, welcoming your participants, the warm-up and the cool-down – how you guide a cycling lesson.
04Knowledge check & submission video
You test your knowledge in the learning check and finish with a self-recorded video of your lesson – no exam stress.
05Online consultations & practical day
In the online consultations you clarify questions live with the experts; on the practical day you get on the bike in front of the group yourself.
Lifetime access
Your learning platform stays yours after you graduate – including all later updates. To look things up, refresh and prepare your classes.
HOW YOUR TRAINING IS STRUCTURED
The practical day
Theory is good, practice is better. On a selected weekend, you meet our professionals in German-speaking Switzerland. Here you train the perfect instruction, cueing and music implementation directly on the bike.
The final examination (online)
No on-site exam stress! For your qualification, you simply film a complete lesson led by you and submit the video conveniently online. Our experts assess your video and you receive your recognised diploma.
Recognised throughout Switzerland
The most common question first: yes – with your diploma you can work in any fitness centre in Switzerland. These recognitions and partnerships stand behind it:
Qualitop & Qualicert
Health-insurance recognised – fitness centres across Switzerland can employ you.
SVBO
The Swiss industry association – your path to the industry certificate.
SFGV seal
SFGV-recognised module exams – your admission to the final exam “Specialist in Physical Activity and Health Promotion with Swiss federal diploma”.
SBFI
Federally recognised for subsidies – federal contributions on the way to the federal exam.
TÜV ISO 9001:2015
Externally certified training and process quality.
Swiss Active
Member of the leading association of the Swiss fitness industry.
Your investment
CYCLING INSTRUCTOR
CHF 460.–
- Start anytime with our learning platform
- Learn whenever and wherever you want
- Learn at your own pace
- Script and learning videos for optimal learning success
- Online consultations with experts
- 1 practical day
Your career path
Your diploma is just the beginning – your path leads upward step by step.
- Group Fitness Fundamentals
- You are hereCycling Instructor
What the graduates say
I am very happy with the way the training at the Update Akademie is run. The course material is designed to be practical and can be accessed at any time, both on a laptop and on a mobile phone. You can take as much time to study as you need and complete the theory examination as soon as you feel confident enough with the course content. The practical day was instructive and engaging and was not artificially dragged out, as I have experienced with other fitness training courses. I particularly appreciated the pleasant atmosphere as well as the hands-on way the content was taught.
I found the course very practical. You can complete the theory part online on your own and then sign up for a practical day near you. The content is easy to understand and is explained in more detail with videos. On the practical day the most important points are gone through again, and afterwards you can gain plenty of practical experience, whether in the masterclass or in the short participant sequences on the indoor bike. It was great fun.
Why update Akademie?
Competence & knowledge at the level of research
Our courses meet all the criteria of the Qualicert OK status and prepare you optimally for working in the fitness industry across Switzerland. Our training concept is based on the latest scientific findings in sport and movement research and is professionally evaluated on an ongoing basis.
Flexible training and self-determined learning
Do you want to reorient your career and take a new path step by step – without neglecting family, finances or your social life? Our courses adapt to your life – not the other way round. For an optimal learning experience, our e-learning portal gives you all the tools to acquire the necessary knowledge through self-study. You also take the exam stress-free from your home computer.
The starting shot for your trainer career
The fitness industry is a growth market – and a recognised qualification is your ticket to a new career path! Our courses build on each other logically, so every hour you invest gives you maximum learning value.
Do you want to start right away?
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Good to know
Become a Cycling instructor
Feel the adrenaline. Feel the beat. Lead the group. Do you love the energy and the feeling of completely powering yourself out on the indoor bike? Then switch sides now and become the coach who sets the pace! In our flexible training, you learn everything to get started immediately as a certified Cycling Instructor in fitness centres.
Important info to start: To begin this training, you need the basic knowledge. Have you already completed the basic training Group Fitness (Basic Heart & Basic Moves) already?
Perfect, then you can start directly with the Cycling module! If not, you can also complete both basic courses at any time conveniently online with us.
Basic training
For admission to the Cycling Instructor, the basic Group Fitness training (Basic Heart and Basic Moves) must be completed. You can also complete it alongside the instructor course – it only needs to be finished before the practical day.
Both courses can be started at any time. The Basic Heart is a purely online course. After registration, you receive access to the learning platform and learn the basics of the human body and training theory. A script and numerous learning videos are available to you. You complete the course with a learning assessment on the platform.
The Basic Moves also starts online. You work through all topics on the learning platform and practise the basic steps and further topics of the training with instructional videos. After you have completed the basic training, you can take the Cycling Instructor.
You can begin your training as a certified Cycling Instructor at the same time as the basic training. Immediately after your registration, you receive the access data for our exclusive learning platform.
There you will find everything you need for your success:
- A comprehensive script that serves as your guide.
- Numerous instructional videos and an exclusive Masterclass in which you learn from experienced professionals.
You learn at your own pace and can repeat all topics as often as you like until you feel confident.
Frequently asked questions
Is the training recognised throughout Switzerland?
Yes – our trainings are recognised across the entire Swiss fitness industry. The diplomas meet the Qualitop and Qualicert quality labels (health-insurance recognition), update Akademie is a member of Swiss Active and the industry association SVBO, and our module exams are SFGV-recognised for admission to the final exam “Specialist in Physical Activity and Health Promotion with Swiss federal diploma”. With your diploma you can work in any fitness centre in Switzerland.
When can I start the training?
Anytime. After registering you get immediate access to the online learning platform and can start right away – there are no fixed start dates and no waiting times.
How long does the training take?
That's up to you – you learn at your own pace. Expect around 82 learning hours; most participants complete the training in 1 – 3 months. Thanks to the flexible schedule, it fits easily alongside your job.
How is the training structured?
You learn flexibly on the online learning platform – with videos, scripts and knowledge checks. In the online consultations you clarify your questions directly with our experts, and on the practical days you apply what you've learned on site. The training concludes with the exam.
What requirements must be met to take part in the course?
To take part you must be at least 16 years old, open and communicative and enjoy teaching group fitness classes. The group fitness foundation course is a requirement – but you can complete it in parallel. You can book the modules Basic Heart and Basic Moves directly with us and complete them at the same time as the Cycling Instructor training. These also take place flexibly.
How long do I have access to the learning platform?
Lifetime. Your access remains active even after you complete the training – you can revisit videos, scripts and all learning content at any time, for example to refresh before your first sessions.
How much does the training cost?
The training costs CHF 460.– – including all learning materials and the exam fee. There are no hidden costs.
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→Questions about this training?
We advise you without obligation and free of charge – in a 1:1 conversation or at the online info evening.