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, mat, chairs, & barrels. 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 Instructor 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.
There are a specific number of Logged practice, teaching and observation hours are required at each level, to complete the 450 hour course.
Level 1
After completing all modules, course requirements, and completion of assessments, students will receive a Certificate of Completion for Level 1. After completing Level-1, you will be qualified to student teach to complete your teaching hours required for Level 2.
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.
NEW for 2025
- Updated prerequisite requirements.
- Orientation Day: Level 1 course prep.
- The Tuition Bundle now includes private sessions.
- Payment plans are available.
Getting Started
Prerequisites & Materials
The Centre for Spatial Medicine (CFSM) Webinar Bundle
To be completed by Orientation Day.
- Webinars 1 & 2
- Moving Connections Movement tools used to gain awareness, connect fascially, and prepare for movement.
Private Sessions
To be completed by November 7, 2025
- New to Pilates or fascial movement?
- Ten (10) or more private sessions
- OR, Private sessions & Classes Bundle
- Studio Clients
- Five (5) or more private sessions
- Continue class membership
Reference Materials
- Anatomy Trains
by Thomas Myers
This will be your anatomy book for the course and a valuable resource for your teaching career.
$80
Orientation Day
October 4, 2025
Orientation day takes place one month prior to the start of Level 1 to prepare you to dive right into learning to teach Pilates through a fascial movement lens.
Your First Classroom Day
- Webinars completed
- Prerequisite private sessions in progress
Agenda
- Moving Connections
- Course prep
Level 1 Begins
Four (4) weekend modules
- All prerequisites are completed
Agenda
- Focus shifts to learning to teach exercises on the Cadillac and Reformer with an understanding of fascial movement concepts.
Course Dates
Level 1
Orientation Day
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Course Days
November 7-9, 2025
January 9-11, 2026
February 27-March 1, 2026
April 17-19, 2026 (Test Out)
Level 2
Course Days
June 5-7, 2026
August 1-3, 2026
September 18-20, 2026 (Test Out)
Level 3
Course Days
November 6-8, 2026
January 15-17, 2027
March 5-7, 2027 (Test Out)
Investment
Payment plans are available on prerequisite private sessions, and Levels 1, 2 & 3.
CFSM Webinar Bundle
$660
- CFSM Webinar Series 1 & 2 (Counts as 12 required course hours)
- Video resource for Moving Connections
Prerequisite Private Sessions
One (1) private session per week
$443/month
One (1) private session per week
$593
- Five (5) Private Session & Five (5) Classes
- Acceptable budget friendly option
"Anatomy Trains" Book
$80
Level Options
LEVEL 1
Private Session Bundle
$5,190
Early Bird Deadline - July 31, 2025
- Save $400 ($100 per module) ($4,790)
- Save an additional $100 if Early Bird paid in-full ($500 off) ($4,690)
Tuition Includes
- Four (4) Level 1 course modules
- Six (6) discounted private sessions (one private session per month with Cody)
- Orientation day
LEVEL 1
Without Additional Private Sessions
$4,650
Suitable for those who are already members of Performance Pilates
Early Bird Deadline - July 31, 2025
- Save $400 ($100 per module) ($4,250)
- Save an additional $100 if Early Bird paid in-full ($500 off) ($4,150)
*Private sessions are strongly recommended through the duration of the course. Private sessions are the single session rate of $112 each, or discounted through Studio Private Session Membership commitment.
LEVELS 2 & 3
Private Session Bundle
$3,545
Early Bird Deadline (TBD)
- Save $300 ($100 per module) ($3,245)
- Save an additional $100 if Early Bird paid in-full ($400 off) ($3,145)
Tuition Includes
- Three (3) private sessions (one private session per month with Cody)
LEVELS 2 & 3
Without Additional Private Sessions
$3,275
Suitable for those who are already members of Performance Pilates
Early Bird Deadline (TBD)
- Save $300 ($100 per module) ($2,975)
- Save an additional $100 if Early Bird paid in-full ($400 off) ($2,875)
*Private sessions are strongly recommended through the duration of the course. Private sessions are the single session rate of $112 each, or discounted through Studio Private Session Membership commitment.
450 Required Course Hours
Level 1
| Prerequisites | ||
| CFSM Webinar Series 1 | = | 12 Hours |
| Orientation Day | = | 5 Hours |
| TOTAL HOURS | = | 17 |
| *Private Sessions from CFSM certified instructors count toward practice hours. | ||
| Level 1 Course | ||
| Weekend Module Hours | = | 84 |
| Practice Hours | = | 45 |
| Observation Hours* | = | 18 |
| TOTAL HOURS | = | 164 |
| (Includes pre-requisite hours above) | ||
Level 2
| Level 2 Course | ||
| Weekend Module Hours | = | 62 |
| Practice Hours | = | 43 |
| Observation Hours* | = | 23 |
| Student Teaching | = | 15 |
| TOTAL HOURS | = | 143 |
| Levels 1 & 2 Combined Hours |
= | 307 |
Level 3
| Level 3 Course | ||
| Weekend Module Hours | = | 62 |
| Practice Hours | = | 43 |
| Observation Hours* | = | 23 |
| Student Teaching | = | 15 |
| TOTAL HOURS | = | 143 |
| Levels 1, 2 & 3 Combined Hours |
= | 450 |
Contact Cody and Michelle!
getpilates@performance-pilates.com