Yes.

The Inclusive Kettlebell Coach (IKC) Certification is designed for fitness professionals, movement practitioners, and kettlebell enthusiasts who want to learn how to coach kettlebells safely, effectively, and inclusively.

You do not need previous experience teaching kettlebells. We start with the fundamentals and build progressively toward teaching more advanced skills, coaching confidence, and real-world application.

If you're brand new to kettlebells and would like additional support before entering the certification, we recommend joining one of our Coaches Corner Foundations workshops.

Over 12 weeks, you'll learn how to:

• Teach foundational and advanced kettlebell skills safely

• Adapt kettlebell training for different body sizes, abilities, and movement histories

• Apply size-inclusive and trauma-informed coaching principles

• Improve your coaching communication and cueing

• Analyze movement and solve common coaching challenges

• Build confidence coaching real people in real-world settings

• Explore ethical business practices and values-based coaching

This is not just a kettlebell skills course. It's a coaching certification designed to help you become a more effective and inclusive coach.

The program runs for 12 weeks.

Each week includes:

• One 90-minute live group coaching session. Monday’s at 12 EST

• One workshop, guest lecture, case study, or community learning session. Thursdays at 6:30 pm EST

Classes are held live online.

You'll also receive homework assignments, coaching practice opportunities, and access to session recordings through the student portal.

Most students spend approximately 3-5 hours per week on the program.

This includes:

• Live coaching session

• Weekly workshop

• Kettlebell practice

• Homework and reflection activities

• Coaching practice assignments

The more time you spend practicing and coaching, the more you'll get from the experience.

Size-inclusive coaching recognizes that people of all body sizes deserve access to strength training.

We take a weight-neutral approach to coaching. While some clients may have weight-related goals, we do not assume weight loss is the primary reason someone trains.

Our coaching framework acknowledges the impact of weight stigma, weight bias, and barriers to participation in fitness spaces. You'll learn practical ways to adapt kettlebell training for diverse bodies while creating environments where people feel respected, capable, and welcome.

Trauma-informed coaching recognizes that our experiences can influence how we move, learn, communicate, and participate in fitness spaces.

Throughout the certification, you'll learn how to create coaching environments that prioritize choice, autonomy, safety, trust, and respect.

Our approach is informed by the principles of Trauma Informed Weight Lifting (TIWL), anti-oppressive practice, and anti-racist frameworks. The goal is not to treat trauma, but to coach in ways that reduce harm and support people in having meaningful, empowering experiences with movement.

Life happens.

All live sessions are recorded and uploaded to the student portal for review.

That said, live attendance is strongly encouraged. The coaching conversations, case studies, practice opportunities, and community discussions are a valuable part of the learning experience and difficult to replicate through recordings alone.

Your student portal opens approximately one month before the start of the program.

Inside you'll find:

• Welcome materials

• Pre-course readings

• Preparation activities

• Program schedule

• Course resources and downloads

You'll maintain access to the course materials for 12 months from the start of your cohort.

The investment is $1,500 USD.

Payment options:

• One payment of $1,500

• 3 monthly payments of $500

Payment plans are offered as an accessibility tool and are not a subscription. All payment commitments continue until the balance is paid in full.

Please note that all payment commitments must be completed regardless of attendance, participation level, or completion status. Due to the digital nature of the program and immediate access to course materials, all sales are final.

Certification is based on participation, practice, and demonstrated coaching competency.

To earn your certification, you'll need to:

1. Attend and Participate

Attend live coaching sessions whenever possible and engage in discussions, practice opportunities, and workshops.

2. Complete Weekly Assignments

Each module includes practical homework designed to help you apply what you're learning.

Assignments may include:

• Personal kettlebell practice videos

• Coaching practice videos

• Reflection activities

• Case study work

3. Complete Coaching Practice

Throughout the program, you'll coach real people and receive feedback to help refine your skills and build confidence.

4. Successfully Complete the Final Assessment

The certification concludes with a practical assessment where you'll demonstrate both your kettlebell skills and your ability to coach others using the principles taught throughout the program.

Successful graduates earn the designation of Inclusive Kettlebell Coach (IKC).

Most kettlebell certifications focus primarily on technique: how to perform the lifts and how to teach the mechanics.

Those skills matter, and you'll learn them here too. But coaching people requires more than teaching movement.

The Inclusive Kettlebell Coach (IKC) Certification goes beyond kettlebell technique to explore how people experience fitness, strength, and coaching in the real world.

You'll learn how to:

• Adapt kettlebell training for different body sizes, shapes, abilities, and movement histories

• Coach with a trauma-informed lens that prioritizes autonomy, safety, and choice

• Recognize and reduce common barriers that prevent people from feeling welcome in fitness spaces

• Improve your communication, cueing, and coaching presence

• Create meaningful strength experiences for a wider range of clients

• Build an ethical, values-driven coaching practice

This certification was created for coaches who want to teach kettlebells to more than just athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

If you want to confidently coach beginners, larger-bodied clients, older adults, people returning to movement, and individuals with diverse lived experiences, IKC provides the tools, framework, and practical experience to do that.

We believe great kettlebell coaching isn't just about teaching the bell. It's about seeing and teaching the person holding it.