IIHF introduces mandatory online course for coaches ahead of 2024/2025 World Championship Season
 
In a significant step towards ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) is launching a new mandatory online course on abuse and harassment for all coaches participating in IIHF World Championships across all divisions, effective from the 2024/2025 season onwards.
 
The course is designed as an online self-learning module and will be accessible via a link on the official IIHF website HERE.
 
Coaches must register to access the course and complete each module at their convenience, with their progress being saved, allowing them to start and stop as needed. The entire course takes approximately 1,5 hours to complete in total.
 
Key details of the course include:  

• Course Link: IIHF Learning Environment (priimalms.com)
• Mandatory: for all Coaches (participants with Coach in their title, i.e., Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Video Coach, etc..)
• Registration: click on “IIHF Registration Form” to create your user profile
• Flexibility: start and stop at liberty, with progress saved
• Duration: approximately 1.5 hours to complete in total
• Certification: awarded upon completion of all modules with a minimum quiz score of 80%
• Documentation: certificates must be uploaded to the Online Player Registration Platform by the MNA
• Validity: certificate is valid for a period of 2 years

Completion of this course and obtaining the certificate will be mandatory for all coaches participating in official IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships. This initiative underscores the IIHF’s commitment to providing an environment that promotes safety and respect.  
 
For further information, please visit the IIHF website.

Access link: IIHF Learning Environment (priimalms.com)