Certified Pilates Instructor Teacher Training

Pilates at the Bungalow does NOT offer a "Certified Pilates Instructor" certification. Apprenticeships may be completed at Pilates at the Bungalow for The Pilates Center (Boulder, Colorado) Teacher Training Program, as well as some other training programs, check with each program to determine eligibility.   The Pilates Center Teacher Training Certification program in Boulder, Colorado can be completed by making about 6 trips to Colorado for the lectures, while studying and apprenticing at home.  It's a long way to go, but well worth the trip for the quality of training. 

The Pilates Center, Boulder, CO Teacher Training Certification Program  FAQs

Is it possible to complete the Teacher Training Certification Program from out of state?
Yes, it is possible to complete our certification program from long distance, although you would have to travel to Boulder for lecture weekends and exams (about 6-7 times during the year).

Requirements for Enrollment and Certification
To enroll you must be able to pass a performance exam covering all the Pilates exercises through Level IV. Acceptance in the program does not guarantee certification. 

The break down is:

200 observation (observing a certified instructor)
250 practice teaching (practice teaching a volunteer client)
150 personal workouts (working out on your own without instruction)
100 lessons (taking a lesson from a certified instructor)
50 miscellaneous (anything extra that will help enhance your Pilates education).

In order to meet your required 750 hours by the end of the year, you need to dedicate 15 hours a week toward your Pilates training.

To certify you must attend all 5 levels of the Formal Lectures (comprising a minimum of 96 hours), complete 750 hours of Apprenticeship, and receive a passing score of 85% or higher on written, performance and practical exams.