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Why Should I Train To Be A Pilates Teacher?

Are you ready for a rewarding career that combines your love for movement with the chance to make a positive impact?


Training to be a Pilates teacher might just be your perfect path!


This journey not only deepens your personal practice but also equips you with the skills to empower others. You will find joy in helping your clients improve their strength, flexibility, and overall well-being while fostering a supportive and vibrant community.


With the Pilates industry on the rise, you will have plenty of exciting career opportunities, whether you are teaching in studios, offering private sessions, or leading your own classes. Plus, the flexibility of creating your own schedule allows you to achieve a great work-life balance.


So, why wait? Embark on this fulfilling journey and discover the transformative power of Pilates for yourself and your future students!

"The mind, when housed within a healthful body, posses a glorious sense of power."

- Joseph Pilates

Upcoming Intake

Next In-Person Training Dates

Training Block OneMonday 2nd – Wednesday 4th November 2026
Training Block TwoMonday 9th – Wednesday 11th November 2026

Please note: Self-guided learning modules on anatomy and physiology must be completed prior to these sessions.

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And you can book a free 1-1 discovery call to find out more from our expert team.

Your Learning Journey and What To Expect

This is a full Pilates teaching qualification. The course includes your Level 2 and Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology coursework and should take around 3–6 months to complete. It is designed so that you can make progress at your own pace.

Day 1

Start Your Course

Register for the course and gain immediate access to your learning content. We will personally follow up to welcome you and complete your registration.

Month 1

Begin Your Online Study

Start exploring the first modules, covering anatomy and physiology. We recommend spreading your studies over 4–6 weeks to keep things manageable and avoid feeling overwhelmed.

Month 2

Practical Training Days

Attend your 6 in-person practical days. You will learn Mat Pilates principles, class planning, teaching practice, modifications, adaptations and postural assessments.

Month 3

Build Your Assessment Work

Begin your assessment worksheets, develop a progressive class plan for a student and practise for your practical assessment.

Month 4

Prepare For Assessment

Schedule your practical assessment, complete your learner portfolio and submit your work for external assessment.

Done!

Become Qualified

You did it! We are thrilled to announce that you’ve successfully completed your Level 3 Pilates qualification. You will receive both a digital and hard copy of your certificate, showcasing your achievement and readiness to inspire others in Pilates. This is just the beginning of your exciting journey!

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Why train with us?

Teacher Training Highlights

A flexible, accredited Pilates teacher training pathway designed to help you qualify, build confidence and access long-term learning support.

Pilates teacher training students earning a Level 3 qualification

Level 3 qualification

Students will earn a Level 3 qualification with no prior experience necessary.

CIMSPA accreditation logo

CIMSPA accredited

Full accreditation by CIMSPA, for application in any studio, gym or personal environment based in the UK or abroad.

Online learning platform for Pilates teacher training

Lifetime learning access

Unlimited access to our online learning platform including learning videos and tutorials, for life.

Personalised support from a Pilates teacher trainer

Personalised support

Benefit from personalised support throughout your learning journey and the expertise of a teacher trainer with decades of Pilates experience.

In-person Pilates learning days and assessments

Blended learning

This course combines self-guided learning via our interactive online portal with in-person learning days and assessments.

Flexible Pilates teacher training pricing

Flexible pricing

Pricing is all-inclusive and flexible, allowing you to spread the cost over 6 months interest free.

Industry Endorsed & Recognised

Why should I take this course?

Whitespace is proud to host this Pilates training course by London Pilates Academy (LPA). 

Started by Pilates educators with decades of experience teaching Pilates classes and academies, LPA was designed to provide more standardisation and accessibility to the world of Pilates.

Grounded in anatomy & physiology and designed for the needs of today’s clients, LPA delivers accredited Pilates education designed to equip students for the real world.

We believe it’s important to have a good experience throughout your learning journey – not sit on hold when you have a question, or spend weeks waiting for email response. It’s just as important that you have the right foundation to set you up for whatever environment you enter professionally.

With LPA, you can expect a responsive, professional experience delivered by highly experienced tutors at every stage of your journey. You can expect 100% dedication from the team.

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Kacie Shoulders, Pilates teacher

Meet your teacher

Your Pilates Teacher, Kacie Shoulders

Kacie Shoulders leads the mat Pilates teacher training offering at LPA, holding over 10 years of teaching experience and deep expertise in holistic fitness and wellness disciplines including Pilates, martial arts, Vinyasa and Yin yoga, and nutrition.

Kacie has a relaxed approach to teaching, focusing on making movement accessible and inclusive to a broad range of students. Students can expect to feel comfortable asking questions and working through any challenges while being encouraged to push themselves.

Relevant Qualifications

  • L3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates
  • Functional Reformer Training Certification
  • L3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity (Perinatal)
  • 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
  • Registered Associate Nutritionist
  • L3 Award in Education and Training
  • L3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

What are past graduates saying?

Course Payment Options

Option 1: Full Upfront Payment:

£1,599

Option 2: Payment Plan:

£250 Deposit followed by 6 equal monthly payments

or

£250 Deposit followed by 10 equal monthly payments

Mat and Reformer bundle available when you buy two courses together

Option 1: Full Upfront Payment:

£2,699

Option 2: Payment Plan:

£250 Deposit followed by 6 equal monthly payments

or

£250 Deposit followed by 10 equal monthly payments

Terms & Conditions

Whitespace will refund your course price minus a £250 enrolment fee if requested in writing within 30 days of enrolment. No refunds will be given after 30 days.

No refunds are available for enrolments made within 30 days of the first day of in-person classes.

To defer to another course, you must notify Whitespace in writing at least 30 days before the course starts. You will defer to a London-based course and incur a £250 fee. You can only defer your place once.

If the course is cancelled by Whitespace or London Pilates Academy, you will have the option to defer your place or receive a full refund.

All course days must be completed in sequential order; there is no option to attend missed days in future courses.

The course price includes one practical assessment; additional reassessments will incur a fee of £100 each.

Scheduled practical assessments must be cancelled or rescheduled with a minimum of 30 days' notice, or a £100 cancellation fee will apply.

The course price includes one LAR assessment; additional assessments will be charged at £25 each.

Participants in in-person assessments may be required to take livestream or recorded reassessments if referred.

In case of sickness that prevents participation in a course, a doctor's note from a licensed medical doctor will be required; the deferral fee of £250 will still apply.

In instances of bereavement, students may defer once; the deferral fee of £250 will still apply.

Course deferrals can only be made once for any reason.

Course participants agree to share their personal and contact details with London Pilates Academy  for purposes related to course administration, communication and support. London Pilates Academy respects your privacy and will handle your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Need to know more?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about accreditation, assessments, course structure and becoming a fully qualified Mat Pilates teacher.

About London Pilates Academy

All the London Pilates Academy tutors are qualified to both teach and assess.

As importantly, we have all taught at the highest level, resulting in vast industry experience.

You could say that our courses and workshops are written and delivered for trainers, by trainers.

We understand the needs of the modern trainer and the demands of the modern clients that you are likely to encounter within your career.

Yes. The course is accredited by CIMSPA and backed by YMCA Awards.

Unless your potential employer has a specific certification requirement, the course will be recognised.

About The Course

It’s fairly safe to say that none of us enjoy undertaking assessments.

However, to have a more robust certification, we must have a fair and transparent process of assessing the learner’s knowledge.

We have both a multiple choice theory assessment and practical teaching assessment attached to the comprehensive training.

Course days start at 9am and finish at 5pm

The online modules take around 8 hours to complete, so we suggest spreading these out over 3-4 weeks prior to the first day of class.

Check the course days before you book and make sure you’re available for all course days.

If you have a special circumstance, please contact us before booking.

Your Qualification

We aim to give instant feedback.

This Level 3 course is awarded by YMCA Awards, and the extensive internal and external verification process can take time.

Yes! After successfully completing this course, you will be fully qualified to teach mat-based Pilates in any Pilates or fitness setting.

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