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Pilates Teacher Training CPD Certification (20 CPD Points)
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Pilates Teacher Training CPD Certification (20 CPD Points)

Realise your dreams and train to be a Classical Mat Pilates instructor with this accredited Teacher Training course
Created byJosie McKenlay
Last updated 6/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • The history, fundamentals and Principles of Pilates, neutral position & thoracic breathing
  • The Classical Mat Pilates method from beginner to advanced level
  • Core concepts and the connection between the breath and core stability
  • Advanced knowledge of core activation and stabilisation
  • How to analyse each exercise so that you can modify/progress and safely teach all abilities
  • Anatomy & physiology, in particular, in-depth knowledge relevant to Pilates
  • How to recognise faulty postures and help correct them
  • Advanced teaching skills and class management
  • How to create interesting and balanced sequences
  • Health, safety and welfare to keep you and your clients safe
  • Special populations: who you can and shouldn't teach
  • Tools to build a client base and marketing ideas to grow your business
  • How to open and close classes with appropriate warmups and cooldowns
  • Advanced workshops: Girdle of Strength; Posterior Powerhouse; The Psoas; DNS (dynamic neuromuscular stabilisation)

Course content

7 sections78 lectures12h 40m total length
  • Introduction2:02
  • Need Translation? Start here0:32
  • Course Aims & Objectives3:02
  • Teaching Pilates: The Rules & Regulations3:25

    Some information on this extremely confusing subject!

  • CPD Explained1:30
  • Certification Information1:30
  • Student Guide to Udemy0:49

Requirements

  • You will need a mat for your practice and a desire to help people improve their health and wellbeing
  • Pilates: Beginner to Advanced is highly recommended before you take this course unless you have extensive knowledge and experience of classical mat Pilates
  • This is CPD (continued professional development) aimed at the movement professional and therefore assumes experience in the health & fitness sector.

Description

Follow your dream of becoming a Pilates instructor and join me on this accredited Classical Mat Pilates Teacher Training course.  All the information and knowledge you need to teach Pilates Mat exercise classes confidently and competently is included in this training course.  Upon successful completion you will recieve your Udemy Certificate of Completion  and a complimentary CPD certificate from me. 

Not only have I reaped the benefits of a personal Pilates practice, but I've had a tremendously rewarding career as a Pilates instructor over the decades and I'd like to help you do the same by sharing the knowledge I've gained over the years through extensive training, experience and research.  Pilates is a growing industry all over the world, attacting all age groups and many career opportunities.  I've already helped over 25,000 students here on Udemy acheive their goal to become a Pilates instructor: I can help you too.

"Josie has so much experience in Pilates, Yoga and Fitness industry and she shares her extensive knowledge very generously. Her lectures and materials are very clear and the way she gives instructions is very precise. Josie has always been very supportive and approachable.  A teacher like her is hard to find and there is always so much to learn."  Justina Kaselionyte

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

  • Accessibility: the obvious benefit of distance learning so that you can fit the Pilates teacher training in with your lifestyle and commitments.  The course is delivered in a variety of ways to accommondate different learning styles.

  • Affordability: you can take this training at a fraction of the fees charged by other training organisations, yet gain the same information and knowledge.  If it's not what you expected, Udemy offers a 30 day money back guarantee.

  • Continuity: Once you finish this course, you can specialise in areas such as Pre/Postnatal, Seniors, Pilates Props and Orthpaedics for injury rehabilitation and common health conditions.  Or side step into Barre and Somatic Movement.  All these skills will help you become an "in demand" professional and the training you gain on this course is the ideal foundation.

  • Accreditation: This means that it has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. The learning value has been scrutinised to ensure integrity, quality and a good learning experience.

  • Thorough: The content covers all the subjects recommended by the PMA, the UK level 3 guidelines specific to Mat Pilates teacher training, curriculum items recommended by NPCP and is extremely thorough.  "Contact hours" is all that's missing.  My 40 years experience in the fitness industry is also a bonus with over 50,000 Udemy students enrolled on my courses.

  • Support: I am always available to support you!

  • Lifetime access: The course is mostly high quality video content with supporting documentation to which you have lifetime access. 

  • Assignments & quizzes: There are plenty of assignments and suggested practices to help you achieve your goals.  The tests at the end of this Pilates Teacher Training course will help identify gaps in learning so that you can easily review.

THIS COURSE IS IDEAL FOR:

  • Anyone who wants to set up a business as a Pilates Mat teacher

  • Fitness instructors and personal trainers who would like to upskill and offer Pilates

  • Students who want an in-depth knowledge of Classical Mat Pilates

  • Therapists and healthcare workers who want to add new skills to help their clients

"I absolutely LOVED this course! As a physiotherapist, it was wonderful to see detailed descriptions of the anatomical structures required for each exercise, as well as the physiological benefits. I am so excited to incorporate teaching into my practice, and have already been teaching daily classes to friends and family free of charge. Thank you so much for the useful resources as well : )"  Amanda Anne Neri

All you need to take this course is a laptop (or any mobile device), a mat and a desire to learn a discipline that will improve yours and your clients health, wellbeing and quality of life.  Enrol today and realise your dream to teach Pilates.

NB: I provide training only and cannot offer advice beyond this course.  Please do due diligence prior to taking any training to ensure it will fulfil your requirements.  Participation does not guarantee employment or insurance, just like any other training.

Who this course is for:

  • Perfect for therapists and movement specialists who want to add Pilates to their skills
  • Ideal for health and fitness professionals looking for new modalities to teach
  • A great opportunity for the entrepreneur to start a new business