Hey Red, I am no rookie. I have been riding one thing or another since the age of 6. I have ridden tote goats, mini bikes, dirt bikes, v-twins, old 750 4's silverwings, ventures and have stuck with goldwings for many years. I am not saying that a person "needs" a certificate to prove that they can ride. There is no substitute for experience, but a little refresher now and again on the physics of it all can't hurt. On the other hand, if someone is so set that they can't be taught anything, then they can't. Don't waste your money if you plan on walking in the door knowing that they can't teach you anything. That would also hurt the ones that are there for a reason.
If you have not read the Hurt report, maybe you should.
BTW: I don't play that keep up with me game. The last thing in the world you want is to taunt someone into riding beyond their ability just "To Keep Up" I would not want that accident on my shoulders!