New eLearning module for NCCP Make Ethical Decisions (MED)
Starting April 1, 2026, NCCP Make Ethical Decisions (MED) training and evaluation will be delivered through a new eLearning module in the Locker learning management system. This update introduces a one-time fee and a consistent learning experience across sports and contexts, making MED more accessible and efficient for coaches, no matter where they live. The shift reflects a broader effort to strengthen partnerships and enhance consistency across the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) ecosystem.
As a coach, if you are already certified in MED, nothing changes and you will not be required to take MED again. If you have taken MED training but have not yet completed the online evaluation, you are encouraged to do so before March 31, 2026. Coaches who have completed the training but not the evaluation by that date will be required to complete the new eLearning module, which includes both the training and evaluation. If you have never taken MED training, you will be able to complete the entire process online beginning April 1.
This transition is part of ongoing work with partners across the country to enhance the Canadian sport system and support the long-term sustainability of NCCP programming. Your support and understanding are appreciated as these improvements take effect.
The National Coaching Certification (NCCP) offers coaches the opportunity for training and evaluation in ethical decision-making.
Upon successfully completing NCCP Make Ethical Decisions, coaches will be fully equipped to handle ethical situations with confidence and surety. The training helps coaches identify the legal, ethical, and moral implications of difficult situations in the world of team and individual sport.
With this module, coaches will be able to:
Analyze a challenging situation and determine if it has moral, legal, or ethical implications.
Apply the NCCP ethical decision-making model to appropriately respond to situations in a way that is consistent with the NCCP Code of Ethics.
This module is the cornerstone of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and guides coaches about what to do when the going gets tough.
The eLearning module includes both training and evaluation and can be accessed in The Locker. Successful completion of the module is necessary for coach certification in any NCCP program. You can access NCCP Make Ethical Decisions here.
The Locker
Click here to learn more about The Locker and how to create an account.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MID-STREAM COACHES:
If you previously completed NCCP Make Ethical Decisions (MED) training or paid for the MED Online Evaluation, but did not complete the evaluation before March 31, 2026, you may be eligible for free access to the new MED eLearning module.
To request access, please complete this form.
If your request is approved, you will receive a one-time-use code to access the new MED module, which includes both the training and evaluation components.
Please submit your request by 4:00 p.m. ET on September 30, 2026. Approved coaches must redeem their code in the Locker and start the module by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 30, 2026 to retain access beyond that date.
After September 30, 2026, free access codes will no longer be issued and any unredeemed codes will expire.