Information for international participants and those who want to take the course while living outside the United States
Q: If I live outside the United States, can I take the online course?
A: Yes, absolutely. In most every cohort there is at least one person not in the United States.
Q: How will an international participant receive the course materials?
A: We will provide a digital copy of the coursebook as part of the course fees. However, if an international participant would like to receive a hard copy of the coursebook, they can pay additional shipping fees that will include the cost for a FedEx shipment to their international address.
Q: Is the course recorded? Do I need to be online when the course takes place?
A: It is a live course with visual, verbal, and written interaction via the Zoom-platform, so, yes, class participation is required. The course is not recorded.
A: It depends on the specific cohort. Throughout the year we hold courses from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM in the Eastern Time Zone, the Central Time Zone, the Mountain Time Zone, and the Pacific Time Zone (U.S. and Canada). Depending on which time zone the course is set for, the course may be an overnight course or a late evening course.
For example, if the course starts at 8:00 AM Eastern Time in the U.S. and Canada, it will start at these times in these locations:
Mexico City, Mexico: 6:00 AM
Mumbai, India: 5:30 PM
Bali, Indonesia: 8:00 PM
For a course that starts at 8:00 am Pacific Time in the U.S. and Canada, it will be
Mexico City, Mexico: 8:00 AM
Munich, Germany (CEST): 5:00 PM
Mumbai, India (IST): 8:30 PM
Bali, Indonesia (WITA): 11:00 PM
Q: Do international participants have the ability to purchase the RRCA's Run Coaching Insurance?
A: The RRCA Coaching Insurance does not cover coaches who live outside the United States. However, you may find that your local insurance provider offers a better insurance price for run coaching if you have the RRCA Certification here in the United States.
Q: Does the RRCA offer a public registry of international coaches?
A: Yes, our searchable database offers a registry of international coaches searchable by country.
Testimonials from recent international participants
Czech Republic: Darina S:
Thank you once again for such a wonderful experience, joy and meaningful learning.
China: Changna
I truly found the courses rewarding. They gave me a chance to re-think the way I approach training, especially when reflecting on my experience in running camps. When I returned to work on Tuesday, I actually found myself missing the time in class. Despite the late-night schedule from my time zone, the learning experience was engaging and worth it.I'll seize the time in the upcoming Spring Festival holiday in China to prepare and take the exam. Thanks again for the thoughtful and well-structured course.
