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Become a Certified Comprehensive Pilates Instructor (Worldwide CPD-recognised)
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Teach confidently across all classical apparatus
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Adapt sessions for diverse client populations: rehab, athletes, postnatal, seniors, and more
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Understand the body in motion with applied anatomy and movement science
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Build a professional portfolio including teaching, observation, case studies, and assessment
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Optionally prepare for the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) Certification Exam
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Apprenticeship Format: Learn in a real studio environment through guided mentorship, hands-on teaching, and continuous support
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350-Hour Certification: Accredited by Mbodies; layered onto existing Level 3 Pilates Matwork Certification
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Apparatus Coverage:
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Reformer
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Cadillac / Tower
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Wunda Chair
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Ladder Barrel & Spine Corrector
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Mat Integration & Class Design
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Nationally Recognised CPD: Earn insurance-valid certifications as you progress module by module
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Blended Learning: Practical in-studio sessions, online learning modules, observation hours, and practice teaching
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Component
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Hours (Approximate)
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Apparatus Training Modules
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100+ hours (in-person)
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Observation & Mentored Teaching
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50–75 hours
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Personal Practice & Reflection
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80–100 hours
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Case Studies & portfolio
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60–75 hours
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Theory & teaching practice
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60–80 hours (self-directed)
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Final Assessments & Exam Prep
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Included in total hours
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Master the contemporary Pilates repertoire across all major equipment
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Learn progressive adaptations for special populations
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Develop body reading and functional movement observation
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Refine tactile cueing, voice delivery, and teaching presence
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Understand anatomical and biomechanical theory as it applies to teaching
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Build sustainable client programs and session flows across apparatus
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✔ Full case study portfolio
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✔ Minimum required observation and teaching hours
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✔ Practical teaching assessment across multiple apparatus
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✔ Written theory exam
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✔ Optional: PMA Exam registration for international certification
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Includes full apparatus training, mentorship, learning materials, assessments, and certification
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Payment plans available (deposit + instalments—contact for details)
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Insurance to teach each discipline is available upon completion of each module
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Next Cohorts:
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September 2026
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January 2026
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Flexible study options available over 1 or 2 years
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Level 3 Mat Pilates certification (or equivalent)
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Alternatively, a physiotherapy or clinical movement qualification
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You’ll receive support, feedback, and mentorship from experienced apparatus instructors
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Expect weekly check-ins, progress reviews, and a professional yet nurturing environment
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Personal responsibility, consistency in practice, and reflective journaling are expected as part of your learning
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Include a copy of your Level 3 Matwork qualification
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A non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your place
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Full enrolment guidance and payment options will be provided upon acceptance
Frequently Asked Questions
You will need at least one to two years practice of taking this program.
The important point is that the Matwork modules were never ultimately intended to operate as a standalone first Pilates qualification in isolation. Because of the way the UK Pilates education and insurance landscape works, the structure we have developed is instead based around either:
- A first full Reformer qualification, with Matwork used as the foundation and supporting CPD learning around that qualification; or
- A Comprehensive qualification, where Reformer forms the initial regulated qualification and the Matwork, Tower, Chair and Barrels content sits around this as part of the broader Comprehensive pathway.
So in practical terms, this means that prospective pilates teachers who do not already hold a Level 3 Mat qualification, provided the end point is the standalone Reformer, full Mat & Reformer qualification or Comprehensive qualification pathway rather than a standalone Mat certificate.
We advise a minimum of one to two years of consistent practice.
You are the architect of your future, what you put into the modules is what you will get out. We recommend having your own speciality such as pelvic floor, pre/post natal, menopause, swimmers…there are so many options
Observation hours can be done online using Pilates Anytime or Pilates-ology or at any comprehensive studio worldwide?
You will need to pay for private lessons to catch up on the missed hours.
When we embody the work, we feel rather than over analyse. Would you go to a hairdresser who had not practiced?
Yes you can, you can book a private any time or alternatively take a semi private at the studio?
This is for hygiene, safety and learning to use the whole body. Anyone who truly understands the mind body and feet to hemisphere connection will know that sports socks don’t encourage toe separation and Vibram five-fingers are the way forwards.
Yes
Yes, you can , but the last instalments must be paid two weeks prior to the start of the course.
Yes it is, this course can be taught privately to you.
Yes we can, we need a minimum of 6 participants.
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