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Teacher Certification

Become a Classical Pilates Teacher


So, you’ve decided to embark on the rewarding journey of becoming a classical Pilates teacher! That’s a wonderful choice, one that truly demonstrates a giving and empathetic heart—a desire to gift those around you with lifelong health and well-being. (Bravo for choosing this path!)

We offer a variety of programs for your convenience:

  • Introductory Certification: to start your journey in smaller steps.
  • Comprehensive Certification: focused on hands-on learning.
  • Post-Certification Mentorship and Business Incubator: A variety of 3 month to two year long mentorship programs for any student that completes any certfication we offer. For those looking for mentorship to open your own Pilates Studio we offer a 5 year long business incubator and professional development course that will help you create a business plan, find funding, and a business advisor that will be with you step-by-step in the first crictcal five years of your business.
  • Continuing Education Credits (CECs) and Professional Development training: From one hour to multi days with dsome of the best and diversie group of expert teacher and experts in their field of study to give your professional career the boost it needs in these uncertian times.

    • Our Teacher Training program guide will be available for download soon check back for more detials.

Program Requirements

You Must Learn Pilates Before You Teach It To Others

We field a number of inquiries from prospective students who have not developed a strong Pilates practice before seeking to become a teacher. It is vital that you have at least a regular Pilates practice at the high intermediate level before you start any teacher certification program.
If this describes you, start with our In-Person Program first. Get the Pilates in Your body. A bonus for finishing this program is you get guaranteed acceptance into our Comprehensive teacher training program.

What Makes It Different

Why Get Certified with The Pilates School?

  • Science-based Kinesiology learning
  • WASC Accredited structure
  • Hands-on teaching and observing
  • Inclusive, culturally aware instruction
Teacher Training Paths

Ways to Get Educated

Introductory Certifications

Start with Baby Steps

Our introductory certifications are a fantastic starting point for those not ready to commit to a comprehensive program. These certifications teach you how to instruct Mat Pilates, Reformer, and Pilates with props, covering the Pre-Pilates to Low Intermediate levels, granting you access to the Pilates industry.

  • Starts with an in-person intensive
  • Moves into study, personal practice, and mentorship
  • Counts toward future comprehensive training
Comprehensive Program

For students pursuing long-term professional work

A more extensive, multi-semester path with lecture, lab, practice teaching, home study, and faculty evaluation.

  • Pre-Pilates and Basic systems
  • Intermediate I and II progression
  • Clear weekly workload expectations
CECs and Professional Development

Stay Educated and Get A Career Boost

Whether you are a certified Pilates Teacher or working in a different sector of the fitness industry, our CECs and professional development opportunities will keep your teaching skills top-notch.

  • Access to single or multi-day CEC training
  • Offer CPR/AED Training every quarter.
  • Access to business Incubator and mentorship program.
How Do I Get Started?

Ready to Start Your Next Career? Apply Now.

1

Be sure you meet program requirements.

2

Submit an application and fitness resume to BetterTeams.com

3

New Student Book a Teacher Certification Intake (3 Privates).