Protecting clean sport at the highest level

The IDCO Training Program enables existing trained DCOs who are currently working at local or national level to attain an advanced, international ITA Certification that allows them to promote quality testing around the world. ITA Certified IDCOs will be trusted experts in the professional, operational and World Anti-Doping Code compliance aspects required to deliver out-of-competition and in-competition testing programs at international sporting events such as international championships, Olympic Games, and other major events.

The ITA IDCO Training Program has been developed by a team of international experts in the area of sample collection and doping control officer training. The program builds on these fundamentals by developing the skills that IDCOs need to work with international athletes at major events.

The program includes a framework of continued professional development aimed at demonstrating ongoing competency and current knowledge. This ensures that all ITA Certified IDCOs are up to date with current international standards and practices. Every two years, IDCOs will be required to renew their certification by submitting evidence of ongoing professional development and current experience, and the ITA will support IDCOs to do this.

ITA Certification is awarded to the IDCO on successful completion of the course and an online examination. A unique, secure identity card will be issued to the ITA Certified IDCO, and this card must be used during testing missions conducted on behalf of the ITA. This gives international athletes reassurance that the IDCO collecting their sample has undergone trusted professional training.

• Current advances in anti-doping standards and practice
• Implementing international best practice
• International advances in testing equipment and software
• Implementing the WADA Code and International Standards for IDCOs
• Supporting athletes through the testing process
• Managing IDCO and chaperone teams at major events
• Safeguarding of athletes and anti-doping workforce
• Career horizons and opportunities

• World Anti-Doping Program
• Anti-doping operations
• Anti-doping procedures
• Testing at major games
• Testing at international events
• Out-of-competition testing of athletes
• Online examination

• Athlete biological passport program
• Specific gravity for urine testing
• Safeguarding athletes and workforce
• Public health and infection control
• What matters to athletes
• Results management and legal issues
• What matters to federations
• Implications of medical care
• IDCO expert insights

This IDCO Training Program session is for the DCOs of the Professional Worldwide Controls (PWC).

This IDCO Training Program session is for the DCOs of the Azerbaijan National Anti-Doping Agency (AMADA).

This IDCO Training Program session is for the DCOs of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES).

This IDCO Training Program session is for the DCOs of the Japan Anti-Doping Agency (JADA).

This IDCO Training Program session is for the DCOs of Anti-Doping Switzerland and San Mario NADO.

Congratulations to the newly graduated ITA-Certified International Doping Control Officers. It was the first IDCO face-to-face event with Anti-Doping Switzerland and San Mario NADO at MSI, Lausanne #KeepingSportReal

This IDCO Training Program session is for the DCOs of the Anti-doping agency of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

We are proud to congratulate the new ITA-Certified International Doping Control Officers from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia who recently graduated from the Virtual IDCO Training Program #KeepingSportReal

This IDCO Training Program session is for the DCOs of the Israel NADO.

We are excited to launch our new virtual version of the ITA International Doping Control Officer Training Program this week with our new IDCO graduates from Israel #keepingsportreal

This IDCO Training Program session is for the DCOs of the International Doping Tests & Management (IDTM).

Congratulations to the newly graduated ITA-Certified International Doping Control Officers from IDTM, representing Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Portugal, Russia, Spain and Ukraine. Your new role as an IDCO will provide the athletes of the world the assurance that the doping controls you undertake are conducted safely, respectfully and by a trained professional in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code and international best practice. #KeepingSportReal

This IDCO Training Program session is for the DCOs of the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD).

As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games approaches, the ITA is proud to certify the newly graduated IDCOs from the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD). We trust you will have an important role in delivering the testing program with excellence and integrity for the Olympic athletes in 2024 and beyond. #KeepingSportReal

This IDCO Training Program session is for the DCOs of the Bahamas Anti Doping Commission (BADC).

We proudly congratulate the newly graduated and ITA-Certified IDCOs from the Bahamas Anti-Doping Commission. Through the completion of the ITA International Doping Control Officer Training Program, you have acquired new skills and knowledge to be able to offer the athletes of the world the best possible testing experience. #KeepingSportReal

This IDCO Training Program session is for the DCOs of the Smart Test and NADO Guatemala.

Congratulations to the new ITA-Certified IDCOs from Smart Test and from NADO Guatemala. The IDCO Training Program connects IDCOs across continents with a common mission to improve testing for the athletes of the world. #KeepingSportReal

This IDCO Training Program session is for the DCOs of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES).

We proudly congratulate the new ITA-Certified International Doping Control Officers from the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) who recently graduated from the IDCO Training Program #KeepingSportReal

This IDCO Training Program session is for the DCOs of the SEARADO and Anti Doping Singapore.

Congratulations to the new ITA-Certified International Doping Control Officers from 11 countries of the South East Asia Regional Anti-Doping Agency (SEARADO) who recently graduated from the Virtual IDCO Training Program #KeepingSportReal

This IDCO Training Program session is for the DCOs of the International Doping Tests & Management (IDTM).

We are proud to congratulate the new ITA-Certified International Doping Control Officers from IDTM who recently graduated from the Virtual IDCO Training Program. Your new role as an IDCO will provide the athletes of the world the assurance that the doping controls you undertake are conducted safely, respectfully and by a trained professional in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code and international best practice. #KeepingSportReal

This IDCO Training Program session is for the DCOs of the International Doping Tests & Management (IDTM).

Congratulations to the newly graduated ITA-Certified International Doping Control Officers from IDTM, representing Brazil, France, Lithuania, Russia and USA. Your new role as an IDCO will provide the athletes of the world the assurance that the doping controls you undertake are conducted safely, respectfully and by a trained professional in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code and international best practice. #KeepingSportReal

This IDCO Training Program session is for the DCOs of the Anti-Doping Norway (ADNO).

We proudly congratulate the newly graduated and ITA-Certified IDCOs from Anti-Doping Norway (ADNO). Through the completion of the ITA International Doping Control Officer Training Program, you have acquired new skills and knowledge to be able to offer the athletes of the world the best possible testing experience. #KeepingSportReal

This IDCO Training Program session is for the DCOs of the Professional Worldwide Controls (PWC).

Congratulations to the newly graduated ITA-Certified International Doping Control Officers from PWC, representing Australia, Dubai, England, Korea, Qatar, Spain and Switzerland. We trust you will have an important role in delivering the testing program with excellence and integrity for the athletes of the world. #KeepingSportReal

This IDCO Training Program session is for the DCOs of the Central European Anti-Doping Organization (CEADO).

We proudly congratulate the newly graduated and ITA-Certified IDCOs from the Central European Anti-Doping Organization (CEADO), representing Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia. Through the completion of the ITA International Doping Control Officer Training Program, you have acquired new skills and knowledge to be able to offer the athletes of the world the best possible testing experience. #KeepingSportReal