Comprehensive Training

What you’ll get

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You can expect personalized attention, mentorship, all textbooks & access to the online portal, and community, 5-7 modules curated specifically to the culture of the studio.
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Acceptance of our teacher trainees to be true to themselves and their teachings while incorporating the Pilates Principles and the original method of Joseph Pilates, based on NCPT guidelines.
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Knowledgeable training from top notch mentors with over 20 years of experience that are NCPT certified.
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Discounted classes to take your practice hours at the studio, free use of the studio when available for your “student teaching hours”, end of module team photo shoot, pop quizzes along the way for studying support, and the ability for private sessions with your mentors for additional support at a cost.
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Access to the teaching education platform the first of its kind in the industry where you document your hours, receive extra reference materials, and get 24/7 support and feedback from your mentors!
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You will gain the ability to “Be a Teacher”!. Most programs do not train you for the masses, but we do! You learn to teach all types of clients, tactical, verbal and visual cueing, modifications for injuries, posture deviations, class planning for flow, prop usage, how to study for test out, and even some advanced contemporary moves. By the time you complete this program and pass the exams, you will be ready to start your Pilates teaching career, and you will gain confidence in your teaching & make lifelong friendships! See FAQ below for more info.

How do I get a Comprehensive Pilates Certificate?

Indoor Pilates class with multiple participants using reformer machines, instructor leading the session near open garage-style door.

450 Hours

Our Comprehensive Program includes training across the full Pilates system, including:

Mat
Reformer
Cadillac / Trapeze Table
Chair
Ladder Barrel
Spine Corrector
Magic Circle
Small props
Anatomy
Special populations
Modifications and progressions
Cueing and teaching methodology
Practice teaching and observation
Written Test of 125 questions - 80% Pass Rate
Practical Exam on all Apparatus with 80% Pass Rate

Two young women in workout gear pose in front of a mirror at a fitness class, with several women exercising on Pilates reformers in the background.

Group of women participating in a Pilates class, with one woman smiling and holding a Pilates reformer machine in a spacious studio with white walls.

Students will learn through:

In-person training modules
Online lectures and educational videos
Written coursework
Quizzes and review assignments
Observation hours
Self-practice hours
Practice teaching hours
Mentorship and instructor feedback

A Program Built for Real Teaching

Becoming a Pilates instructor is more than memorizing exercises. It requires understanding anatomy, movement patterns, equipment, cueing, modifications, programming, safety, and how to work with different bodies.

Our program is built to help students develop the skills they need to teach with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Your Education, Your Pace

Students may complete the program through a structured schedule with assigned coursework before each live module.

The material you complete before each training weekend is designed to support what you will learn in class. Students are expected to complete videos, written lectures, quizzes, and homework before each live training so they arrive prepared and ready to apply the material.

Precision Pilates Teacher Training

Comprehensive Pilates Education Designed for the Next Generation of Instructors

At Precision Pilates, our Comprehensive Teacher Training Program is designed for students who are ready to deepen their practice, understand the body, and become confident, knowledgeable Pilates instructors.

Our Comprehensive Program includes 450 hours of education, combining in-person training, online coursework, observation, self-practice, practice teaching, written assignments, quizzes, and mentorship.

This 450-hour structure is designed to align with the educational-hour expectations required for graduates of a Comprehensive Pilates program who wish to pursue the National Pilates Certification Program Comprehensive exam.

Why Choose Precision Pilates?

Precision Pilates Teacher Training is designed for students who want more than a quick certification. Our program emphasizes education, practice, mentorship, and real-world teaching skills.

Students will gain experience with:

Classical Pilates principles
The History of Joseph Pilates & Elders
Anatomy / Injuries and Condtrincations
Exercise breakdowns and progressions
Proper setup and safety
Hands-on practice
Observation and note-taking
Practice teaching
Client programming
Professional standards of the NPCP & Code of Ethics
Equipment types and Saftey
Props
How to be a teacher / Cueing / Types of Teachers
Teaching confidence
Preparing for the NPCP Pathway
Precision Pilates’ Comprehensive Program includes 450 hours of education to support students who plan to pursue the National Pilates Certification Program Comprehensive exam pathway.
Completion of a teacher training program does not automatically grant national certification. Students who wish to become nationally certified must apply separately through the NPCP and meet all NPCP exam and eligibility requirements.