Things You'll Need:
- Funds
- Application
- Pilates experience
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Step 1
Make sure you really want to become certified in Pilates. Talk with Pilates instructors in your area and see if they will let you sit in during one of their classes so you can see first hand what the job is like.
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Step 2
Meet the PMA's eligibility requirements. Before you even obtain an application, you will need to have completed at least 450 hours of teacher training courses or at least 720 hours of full time employment as a Pilates instructor within the past 12 months. If you don't have any experience with Pilates, you'll need to begin by finding a local school offering Pilates courses. If you visit the PMA website you'll be able to search for a studio near you. (See link below in resources section)
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Step 3
Complete and send in application materials once you have met the eligibility requirements. The application fee is $295 if you go through the Pilates Method Alliance website. Any forms and handbooks that you may need are available for download at the PMA website.
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Step 4
Wait for approval. This can take up to 10 business days while incomplete applications will take longer to process.
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Step 5
Schedule a testing time within 90 days of obtaining your approval. If you don't schedule the test within 90 days, you will be charged $50 to become re-activated.
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Step 6
Take the exam. The Pilates certification exam consists of 150 multiple choice questions and 3 hours are given to complete it.
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Step 7
Meet re-certification requirements to keep your certification status current. The Pilates Method Alliance requires their teachers to obtain 16 hours of continuing education credits every 2 years. You can find links to PMA approved classes from their site. A renewal application along with a fee is also required.
