Technical Education Evaluation Service

The PBMA Technical Education Evaluation Service (TEES) provides nationally recognized endorsement of your organizations educational offering.

The TEES program assesses organizations that offer bicycle industry technical education programs online and/or in-person. By participating in this Service, your organization will: (1) Receive a thorough and objective preliminary evaluation by the PBMA; and (2) Engage in collaborative follow-up work with PBMA’s education specialists to identify strategies and tactics that will improve efficiency, elevate quality of service, and remain current with existing marketplace trends.
 
TEES Program Overview:

• A minimum of one PBMA evaluator will attend your training program.
• PBMA will assess your program on the aspects outlined below.
• PBMA will provide feedback about your program based on current industry trends.

 
Participation Process:

• Fill out the Request Form and TEES Pre-Evaluation Questionnaire 
• Costs will vary based on the location and duration of your program.
• More about the process and the committee can be found here

 
Endorsement Outcomes:

• Comprehensive evaluation of your existing program
• Customized suggestions for organizational and curricular innovation
• Follow-up support from PBMA’s education specialists
• Rights to use “PBMA” and “Endorsed by PBMA” logos and graphics
• Inclusion in PBMA-run promotions of endorsed training programs
• Rights to advertise your organization “in association with” PBMA

 
Evaluation Criteria for Endorsement:

• Classroom Environment
• Workshop Environment
• Online Content and Format
• Student-to-Instructor Ratio
• Curriculum Content
• Industry Relevance
• Location
• Content delivery
• Cost
• Scholarship Opportunities

If you have any questions regarding the PBMA TEES program please feel free to contact us.