Ironman Certified Coach accreditation ensures that the coaching philosophy, principles and practices are suitable for athletes training for Ironman or Ironman 70.3 events.

Generally, Ironman training requires a minimum of 24 weeks, while Ironman 70.3 training requires around 14 weeks.  Accomplished athletes can prepare in slightly shorter durations, while those new to Ironman, or those with a low current activity level, may need a little longer in order to increase their activity level to around 10-hours of training per week.