ironman u is the gold standard of triathlon coach certification.

IRONMAN U is the Official Coach Certification Program of IRONMAN® and the gold standard of professional triathlon coach certification. The program ensures coaches are educated, experienced, and equipped to provide high-quality coaching services.

IRONMAN U Certified Coaches have access to experts, comprehensive resources, and a robust, supportive community of coaches worldwide.

40% OF ATHLETES PARTICIPATING IN AN IRONMAN OR IRONMAN 70.3 invest in structured training.

Start your IRONMAN U coach certification journey today to serve athletes through the art and science of coaching.

Experience the Benefits of IRONMAN U Certification

1
ENHANCE credibility  USING the ironman u CERTIFIED COACH MARKS
2
expand KNOWLEDGE THROUGH ongoing   EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
3
engage with athletes through
on-site support programs
4
build your network THROUGH a collaborative GLOBAL coach Community
5
grow your BUSINESS with An  IRONMAN U COACH FINDER database profile

start your coaching journey today!

1. get certified

How much you choose to take advantage of IRONMAN U's benefits and the associated educational resources is up to you. You can simply complete the IRONMAN U Level 1 Coach Certification Course and use the corresponding education and IRONMAN U Certified Coach distinction and marks to grow your business. Additionally, you can join the collaborative coach community and benefit from working with other coaches to expand your knowledge, increase your experience, and grow your business. Or go the distance and complete Level 2 and Level 3 certification.

NOTE: Through November 1, 2024, those who sign up for IRONMAN U Level 1 Certification are also enrolled in IRONMAN U's FREE Premiere Access program. This includes various benefits such as early access to course content, ability to provide course feedback, free gear, and more.

2. engage in the coach community

 

IRONMAN U is supported by TriDot’s Coach Community. This supportive group provides coaches with business coaching, mentorship, mastermind groups, and other opportunities to work together to increase education and experience, and grow your business, in addition to the sport of triathlon as a whole.

3. embody the ironman u coach profile

IRONMAN U provides value to coaches of all types and with a wide range of business goals. The program's primary focus is on professional coaches who are: 1) Humble, hungry, "people people" 2) Intrinsically motivated to grow and connect, and 3) Passionate about helping people improve and succeed.

If this describes you, get started today!

ironman u offers three Certification Levels


IRONMAN U Coach Certification levels are based on the below key areas:
1. Coach education (as evidenced by certifications)
2. Coach experience (as evidenced by athletes and hours coached)
3. Coach engagement in collaborative initiatives to grow the sport
ironman u Level 1
IRONMAN U L1 Course
IMU L1 Course Education
IRONMAN U Coach Logo
L1 Coach Hub Group
Coach Finder Listing
Eligible for CMGs (Full Rate)
Eligible for CBA
IRONMAN Event Support
Access to Event Clinics
Additional TriDot Benefits
Experience Certification
TPS Priority 3
Coach Connect Priority 3
Apprentice Program
Discount on CEP (CBA & CMG)
Eligible for TriDot Upgrades
ironman u Level 2
IRONMAN U L2 Course
TriDot Pool School Certified*
1,000 hours experience
Level 1 Benefits Plus:
IMU L2 Course Education
L2 Coach Hub Group
Coach Finder L2 Badge
TPS Priority 2
Coach Connect Priority 2
Eligible to Lead CMGs
Eligible for Event Lead
Eligible for TriDot Upgrades
ironman u Level 3
Active Body Check Certified*
FuelX Certified*
TriDot Run School Certified*
5,000 hours experience
Level 1 & 2 Benefits Plus:
L2 Coach Hub Group
Coach Finder L3 Badge
TPS Priority 1
Coach Connect Priority 1
L3 Group Calls with MCs
Eligible for Focus Groups

Legend:
IMU = IRONMAN U
TPS = TriDot Pool School
CEP = Coaching Excellence Program
CBA = Coach Business Accelerator
CMG = Coach Mastermind Group
MC = Master Coach
start your journey to
get ironman u certified today!
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