Level 1 Certification

Students who successfully complete the requirements below earn the Project Bike Tech Level 1 Bicycle Technician industry-recognized certificate.

Not every student needs to pursue certification. The course still builds valuable mechanical aptitude and shop awareness for everyone. Certification is available for those who want it.

01 Minimum Requirements

  1. 1

    All Level 1 Lessons + Skill Checks

    Complete every core lesson procedure and score 80% or better on the corresponding Skill Checks. These are monitored, collected, and filed by the licensed teacher on site.

    Skill Checks Folder ↗
  2. 2

    Final Bike Build & Skill Check

    Successful completion of the Final Bike Build and its associated Skill Check. This document is filed on site.

    Final Bike Build Doc ↗
  3. 3

    Level 1 Final Skill Inventory Checklist

    A complete Final Skill Inventory Checklist must be documented. Copies are filed on site and submitted to Project Bike Tech for certificate verification and issuance.

    Skill Inventory Checklist ↗

02 Instructor Notes

PBT honors instructor discretion and professional latitude regarding student completion of skills. Multiple opportunities for success may be offered within course time constraints, classroom realities, and district policies.

All PBT licensed teachers are included as “commenters” on curriculum files. Suggestions for updates are welcomed and reviewed by the PBT team.

03 Next Steps for Students

Track your progress

Keep a simple log of completed lessons and skill-check scores. Ask your instructor for the current checklist status.

Practice the skills

Repetition is key — especially wheel truing, derailleur adjustment, and brake setup. Use shop time wisely.

Ask questions early

If a skill check is not at 80% yet, schedule re-do opportunities well before the end of the course.