Pilates Instructor Certification Program
Start a Rewarding Career as a Fascial Pilates Instructor!
Do you want to do something that you are passionate about? Something fulfilling that positively changes people’s lives? …And make money?
We've released the 2025 dates for our Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certification Program, beginning July 12th.
- To learn more, fill out the form below.
- We will contact you, to discuss program details
- Begin your new career Fall 2026.
Our Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certification is a classical Pilates education program. In our 3 level program you will learn...
- The original Pilates studio repertoire from a fascial perspective, on the reformer, cadillac/tower, chairs, barrels, mat and auxiliary equipment.
- A new approach to your Pilates experience.
- A deeper understanding of the original teachings of Contrology.
- A new embodyment of skills to empower your teaching to be transformative and healing.
With a Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certification from Performance Pilates, you will be prepared to..
- Teach private Pilates sessions and Pilates classes
- See and teach movement from a fascial perspective.
- Address, and safely progress special populations.
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The Performance Pilates
Comprehensive Certification
The Performance Pilates Comprehensive Certification is a classical Pilates education program. Accredited through the National Pilates Certifcation Program (NPCP), our 3 level program teaches the original studio repertoire from a fascial perspective, on the reformer, cadillac/tower, chairs, barrels, mat and auxiliary equipment. This course will add a new approach to your Pilates experience. Through this fascial lens you will learn a deeper understanding of the original teachings of Contrology. You will embody skills to empower your teaching to be transformative and healing. The Performance Pilates Comprehensive PIlates Certification prepares you to teach individual clients, group classes, and to address and safely progress special populations.
Each level of our program consists of modules. Each module is 3 days There are 4 weekend modules in Level 1, and 3 weekend modules in Levels 2 & 3. NEW for 2025…We’ve added an Orientation Day a few weeks before our first full weekend. We will review pre-requisites and you’ll learn movements to give you awareness of the concepts necessary to dive right into learning to teach Pilates! A specific number of Logged
Level 1
After completing all modules, course requirements, and completion of assessments, students will receive a Certificate of Completion for Level 1. After completing the Level-1 course, you will be qualified.
Level 2
At the completion of Level-2 modules and course requirements, with passing scores on all assessments, you will be certified to teach healthy individuals in small group classes and private sessions.
Level 3
At the completion of Level- 3 modules and course requirements, with passing scores on all assessments, you will recieve your Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certification.
You will need 16 Continuing Education credit hours every two years to maintain your certification. Your Comprehensive Certification qualifies you to sit for the Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) exam.
Course Prerequisites
*Prices subject to change
Centre for Spatial Medicine Webinar 1
(Portuguese Translation)
$235
Webinar 1 is required prior to the first Level 1 weekend.
Centre for Spatial Medicine Webinar 2
(French Translation)
$335
Webinar 2 to be completed by the second Level 1 weekend.
Private Sessions with a CFSM Certified Instructor
Five (5) to ten (10) private sessions depending on experience with Pilates and with fascial movement.
If you are new to Pilates and fascial movement, 10 private sessions are required prior to Level 1. You can meet your private session requirements with Cody, Michelle, Marita, or Jill at Performance Pilates.
2025 Pricing & Schedule
*Modules take place on weekends...Fri-Sun.
Orientation - Saturday, July 12, 2025
Materials - "Anatomy Trains 4th Edition"
Completion of CFSM Webinars 1 & 2.
Level 1 - $3,950
(Early Bird Deadline is June 1, 2025)
Module I - August 1-3, 2025
Module II - October 3-5, 2025
Module III - November 14-16, 2025
Module IV - January 9-11, 2026
Practical & Teaching Assessment last day.
Written test to be taken by February 11, 2026..
Level 2 - $2,975
(Early Bird Deadline is January 17, 2026)
Module I - February 27-March 1, 2026
Module II - April 17-19, 2026
Module III - June 5-7, 2026
Practical & Teaching Assessment last day.
Written test to be taken by July 7, 2026.
Level 3 - $2,975
(Early Bird Deadline is July 1, 2026)
Module I - August 1-3, 2026
Module II - September 18-20, 2026
Module III - November 6-8, 2026
Practical & Teaching Assessment last day.
Comprehensive written test to be taken by January 30, 2027.
*** Dates are tentative and subject to change
Payment Options
Cost Per Module
$987.50 per module. (Level 1 would be split into 4 payments of $987.75.)
Early Bird Discounts
Register for Level 1, 2, or 3 by the “Early-Bird” deadline and save $100 per module! ($400 off Level 1!)
Paid-In-Full Discount
Pay your tuition for Level 1, 2 or 3 in full by the "Early Bird" and save an additional $100.
450 Required Course Hours
LEVEL 1
| Level 1 Prerequisites | ||
| CFSM Webinar Series 1 | = | 6 Hours |
| CFSM Webinar Series 2 | = | 6 Hours |
| Orientation Day | = | 8 Hours |
| TOTAL HOURS | = | 20 |
| Level 1 Course | ||
| Classroom Hours | = | 84 |
| Practice Hours | = | 43 |
| Observation Hours* | = | 23 |
| *Webinar 2 will count toward Observation Hours | ||
| TOTAL HOURS | = | 164 |
LEVEL 2
| Level 2 Prerequisites | ||
| Six (6) student teaching hours prior to Level 2 | ||
| All Level 1 observation and practice hours complete. |
| Level 2 Course | ||
| Classroom Hours | = | 62 |
| Practice Hours | = | 43 |
| Observation Hours* | = | 23 |
| Student Teaching | = | 13 |
| TOTAL HOURS | = | 141 |
| LEVELS 1 & 2 COMBINED HOURS |
= | 311 |
LEVEL 3
| Level 3 Course | ||
| Classroom Hours | = | 62 |
| Practice Hours | = | 43 |
| Observation Hours* | = | 23 |
| Student Teaching | = | 17 |
| TOTAL HOURS | = | 145 |
| LEVELS 1, 2 & 3 COMBINED HOURS |
= | 450 |
Contact Cody and Michelle!
getpilates@performance-pilates.com