Real Pilates Teacher Training
Become a Real Pilates Teacher
Our next cycle of Real Pilates Teacher Training begins Fall 2025
Seminar Dates:
Beginner System : September 19-21
Intermediate 1 System : November 7-9
Intermediate 2 System : December 5-7
Advanced System : January 9-11, 2026
If you want to be a Pilates teacher there are dozens of ways to become one. All kinds of hybrid and fusion-inspired Pilates techniques can take you into the fitness field. But there’s only one path back in time to the original work…
Real Pilates trains you from the source, the primary technique, and methods created by Joseph Pilates himself.
You’ll learn every exercise, every variation, and every piece of equipment ever created by Joseph Pilates. You’ll learn how to train, how to challenge, and how to truly inspire your clients.
Over four seminar weekends, and 600 hours of practical and academic study you’ll become a bona fide expert in the classical system that was Joseph Pilates’ life’s work. As a 3rd generation instructor, you’ll get to carry on his legacy.If you are ready to take the leap and train to become a Pilates instructor, the comprehensive program is the way to go. This one-of-a-kind 30-week program presented over 600 hours total is designed to develop your ability to teach and set you up for success as a professional Pilates instructor.
During the course of the program, you will learn to teach the system of Pilates on all apparatus including reformer, Cadillac, chairs, and barrels as well as small apparatus. You will learn to safely teach all fitness levels and progress a student from beginner to advanced.
Still not sure if teacher training is for you? Test it out with our Real Pilates Prep Program.
THE 600 HOUR PROGRAM
* 4 Weekend Seminars led by Real Pilates® Lead Trainers
* Access to The Pilates Project’s Fair Haven studio for observing, self-practice and teaching
* Weekly Online Homework
* Access to a variety of instructors for observation
* Unlimited Group Classes
* Weekly Private and Semi-Private Sessions
* Monthly Meetings
* Assessment Exams
* Assistant Teaching
* Paid Teaching Opportunities
Our training program includes a progressive monthly schedule, with a time commitment of approximately 18-22 hours per week. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the initial assessment and interview process.
Tuition of $5630 includes a full apprenticeship at one of our host locations, all seminars, manuals, and exams. A mandatory training package of 60 sessions (20 Private and 40 Semi Private) throughout the course of the program is $2999
**(payment plans are available for both the tuition and training package)
FAQs
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Absolutely not. Our program starts the day you are ready. From the moment you choose to enroll we start you on a weekly program of workouts, homework and required assignments. You'll be entered into our e-learning platform where your formal Pilates education will begin. If you're ready, we can get you started.
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The RPTT program is a rigorous program . The weekly commitment is 18 - 22 hours per week to be split between self practice, student teaching, and observation. These hours are according to your schedule and the schedule of your Host studio. We have multiple protocols for extensions should one be necessary.
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No. You must complete at least 30 weeks to receive your certification.
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Candidates for teacher training should be at least an intermediate level practitioner or have completed our immersion or teacher prep course.
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Yes! teachers interested in bridging to Real Pilates may audit a portion of one seminar before committing to the program.
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Because this is a Comprehensive Certification you cannot pick and choose the weekends you want to do. The full program is required to receive your cetification
FAQs
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Absolutely not. Our program starts the day you are ready. From the moment you choose to enroll we start you on a weekly program of workouts, homework and required assignments. You'll be entered into our e-learning platform where your formal Pilates education will begin. If you're ready, we can get you started.
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The RPTT program is a rigorous program . The weekly commitment is 18 - 22 hours per week to be split between self practice, student teaching, and observation. These hours are according to your schedule and the schedule of your Host studio. We have multiple protocols for extensions should one be necessary.
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No. You must complete at least 30 weeks to receive your certification.
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Candidates for teacher training should be at least an intermediate level practitioner or have completed our immersion or teacher prep course.
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Yes! teachers interested in bridging to Real Pilates may audit a portion of one seminar before committing to the program.
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Because this is a Comprehensive Certification you cannot pick and choose the weekends you want to do. The full program is required to receive your cetification
”This classical Pilates program is real. The program is designed to give you enough time studying the methods and the body, practicing on yourself and teaching others right after your first weekend workshop. You will get out of it what you put into it, but it was an amazing program to be a part of. It challenges you, it’s fun and you work with so many awesome experienced teachers that provide you additional tips and training. I highly recommend this program to those that want to become a true classical Pilates teacher.”
—Amanda Ross | RPTT 2019