Training Courses

Bikeability Scotland Instructors deliver Bikeability Scotland Levels 1 and 2 training to children.

This course covers the skills necessary to lead group rides, both on quiet roads and on recognised cycle paths.  

Cycle Trainers are able to deliver all three levels of the UK National Standards of cycle training to both children and adults.  

Tailored training to support families build confidence and skills to cycle together on local roads and paths.

A DVSA-accredited course for professional drivers including a practical cycling module.

This one day course qualifies candidates to train others as Play on Pedals Instructors (POPI).

Play on Pedals Activity Leaders deliver engaging games and activities for nursery age children to fall in love with cycling.

This one day course empowers candidates to deliver the Play on Pedals activities within their nursery or early years centre.

The ACT Orientation supports Cycle Trainers to deliver Adult Cycle Training courses to adult learners.

For adults wanting to learn to cycle and who want to improve their cycling skills and confidence.

The Go Mountain Bike Orientation supports existing mountain bike leaders to deliver Go Mountain Bike sessions.

A three hour case to increase hazard perception and awareness of vulnerable road users includng people cycling.   Aimed at people learning to drive or who have recently received their licence.

A  one hour workshop specifically designed to support people that drive for business to improve awareness of vulnerble road users, including people walking, wheeling and cycling.

A one day course that is designed for anyone introducing cycling activities to groups with Additional Support Needs.  

Enables qualified and experienced cycle trainers to teach cargo bike training to the end user.

This course supports Cycle Trainers to take on the role of instructor trainer and deliver the Bikeability Scotland Instructor (BSI) course.

The Cargo Bike Training course is aimed at people able to cycle competently and confidently who would like to ride a cargo bike either for work or for personal use.

This 1.5 hour orientation supports qualified Cycle Trainers and road safety practitioners to deliver Cycle Awareness Training to identified audiences including senior secondary school pupils, new and young drivers.

This training is designed for Cycle Trainers who are working as Mentors supporting Bikeability Scotland training in Scottish Local Authorities.

Cycle Patrol provides skills and knowledge to use bikes as part of patrol duties.

A 16 hour, practical, scenario based course designed as an introduction to first aid in an outdoor or remote environment.    

CPD course for Bikeability instructors.. The Bike Set Up, Maintenance and Roadside Repairs Workshop is a 3-hour practical training workshop that provides instructors with support to gain experience and knowledge..

CPD course for Bikeability instructors.  The Riding Skills for Instructors Workshop is a 3-hour practical training workshop that provides instructors with support to develop their own personal riding skills.

CPD course for Bikeability instructors.  The Teaching Complete Beginners Workshop is a 3-hour practical training workshop that supports instructors to develop the cycling skills of those who cannot ride a bike.

CPD course for Bikeability Scotland instructors.  This workshop is a 3-hour practical training workshop that supports instructors to deliver the current style of Bikeability Scotland training (Levels 1 & 2) whilst using the new resources.

CPD course for Bikeability instructors.  The Instructional Techniques workshop is a 3-hour practical training workshop that supports instructors to develop their instructional skills. 

CPD course for Bikeability instructors. The Group Management workshop is a three hour practical training workshop that supports instructors to develop their group management skills. 

CPD course for Bikeability instructors.  The Managing Risk and Risk Assessment workshop is a 3-hour practical training workshop that supports instructors to develop their risk management skills.

CPD course for Bikeability Scotland instructors.  The First Aid workshop is a 6-hour practical training workshop that supports instructors to develop their first aid skills.

CPD course for Bikeability instructors.  The Delivering Inclusive Cycle Training Workshop is a one-day course that provides instructors with support to ensure cycle training sessions are inclusive to all trainees..

This course is for experienced Cycle Patrollers.

A CPD module for professionals and anyone delivering cycling projects, introducing the key priniciples and knowledge of Planning and Designing for cyclists.  

A CPD module for professionals and anyone delivering cycling projects to examine the policy and processes involved in planning cycling infastructure.

A CPD module for professionals and anyone delivering cycling projects to examine the key points in the design of new infrastructure, including identifying origins, destinations and suitable corridors.

A CPD module for professionals and anyone delivering cycling projects to understand the principles and benefits of behaviour change.

An orientation course for industry experts and skilled facilitators to deliver Cycling Scotland's 'Making Cycling Mainstream' CPD courses.

A self-supported exercise to demonstrate application of skills and knowledge gained during the Making Cycling Mainstream CPD course.