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Become a Mat Pilates Instructor

Become a mat Pilates instructor today by enrolling onto our level 3 diploma in mat pilates qualification to qualify as an instructor and turn your passion for reformer into a career. This qualification is fully accredited and approved by our awarding bodies Active IQ & Focus Awards & their standards. All courses provided by us are Ofqual regulated. This is an internationally recognised qualification that will allow students to teach internationally.

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Who could do this qualification?

There are no specific entry requirements however learners should be aged 16+ and some experience of attending Pilates classes is highly recommended.

The course requires physical exertion, therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary and there is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners’ should have basic skills in communication pitched at Level 2.

The qualification has been designed for:

• Individuals who wish to work and/or seek employment in facilities which offer Pilates classes.

• Individuals considering a career in exercise and fitness instruction, in the discipline of Pilates.

• Individuals already working in the active leisure sector and who wish to enhance their career progression opportunities.

What does the qualification cover?

During the qualification learners will cover the following:

• Anatomy and physiology – workbook to be completed prior to practical days

• Principles of exercise, fitness and health – workbook to be completed prior to practical days

• Health and safety – online module to be completed prior to practical days

• How to support clients – online module to be completed prior to practical days

• Principles of Pilates Matwork – online module to be completed prior to practical days

• How to programme Pilates Matwork classes – completed during practical days

• How to instruct Pilates Matwork classes – completed during practical days

Do you offer payment plans?

COMBINED MAT & REFORMER PILATES COURSES FOR £1399

Just Mat Pilates:

£899 full upfront payment

(reduction when paid in full)

Payment plans:

£999 full price on payment plan

£200 deposit then choose from:

Option 1 – 3 month payment plan:

3 monthly payments of £266.33

Option 2 – 4 month payment plan:

4 monthly payments of £199.75

Option 3 – 6 month payment plan:

6 monthly payments of £133.16

More payment plan options available – please get in contact to discuss further suited to you.

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INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION

Our qualification will allow you to travel the world and teach as you go!

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COURSE STRUCTURE

STEP 1

Enrolment, click our enrolment form and pay either full payment or deposit for your course

STEP 2

Once initial payment is received you can then book a 1-1 teams call with heather via the calendar to discuss setting up your home study (online modules) and completion of your work books prior to your practical days

STEP 3

You will then attend 5 practical days and on the last day of your course you will complete your summative practical assessment (teaching your class plan to your peers in your group).

STEP 4

Once you have then submitted your class plan & any outstanding works, it will then take between 10-12 weeks for your certificate to be granted to you

What’s Included:

As our values are close to our heart we never miss the small details, therefore every detail counts so everything is included with the full price as advertised for each course, no extra or hidden costs. You have 12 months to complete each qualification and all of the below inc too:

All of our courses come with:

o Welcome & induction teams call

o Unlimited live or face to face 1-1 sessions if required for extra support

o Goodie bag

o E-manual & online learning platform

o Workbooks

o Accredited certificate upon completion of the course

o Business advice post completion with guidance on social media management

o Options to also rent space from our studio to teach your own classes with a huge discounted rate

o Ongoing support post completion, including 1 free class to teach friends and family to help build your confidence once qualified

o Practical referral fee x1

o Registration and certification fees

If you do not complete your course within 12 months you will need to repay the registration fee. If full payment is not received your awarding body certificate will not be granted to you until full payment is received.

Course training dates: We offer weekend only course dates and intensive course dates, see below our remaining 2026 & 2027 dates:

October 2026:

Weekends Only:

26/27th September

3/4th October

10/11th October

6 Day Intensive:

Monday 05th October - Saturday 10th October

January 2027:

Weekends Only:

9/10th January

16/17th January

30/31st January

Take a look at some of our wonderful graduates!

If you would like to join our growing team of graduates, get in touch today!