Assistant Certification

You begin the course by enrolling in the Assistant Online Course which you can complete from the comfort of your home.

There aren’t any prerequisites for the Assistant Online Course. Anyone can do it. But to attend Module 2 In-Person Training, you must be at least 16 years old and have a riding level equivalent to IKO Kiteboarder Level 4 - Advanced.

1. Log in to your IKO account.
2. On the left-hand menu, scroll to the bottom and click “My Profile”.
3. In your profile page, look for the Certification section.
4. Click and you will be able to see all you certification. 

Only live course give access to a diploma.

IKO Centers commit to operate exclusively with IKO Certified and valid Instructors and Assistants. The Plus membership allows you to organize pro courses straight at your school, which means that you get the opportunity to train your team if they are not already IKO Instructors. By hosting training courses, you can earn up to $3720 USD in 10 days.

From the day that your membership expires, you are no longer recognized as an IKO Instructor which means that you lose your license to teach and all the benefits associated with being a member of IKO including insurance coverage..

If you failed the Pro course (ATC or ITC), it means that you did not meet the requirements to pass the course and that you are not ready to follow an internship yet. This decision is final and up to the Assistant Trainer's or Examiner's judgement with confirmation of the Training Department for special cases. Note that none of the fees are refundable.

You can edit the price of your training event at any time as long as the event is not Accepted by the examiner or Assistant Trainer.

To edit the price:

1. Login with your school account
2. Go to Bookings
3. Click on the Edit to edit the details

To become an Assistant you need to check the prerequisites for the course and then look for an ATC in the Training Calendar.

Candidates with internship have the option to continue their training alongside an Instructor Level 2 or higher until they reach a satisfactory level. Look for the Internship Guide in the files section of your profile.

The ITC organizer has the authority to make a payment agreement. The only set fee is the IKO fee. The Organizer determines the final price based on his expenses.