
Level 3 qualification
Students will earn a Level 3 qualification with no prior experience necessary.
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
Please note: Self-guided learning modules on anatomy and physiology must be completed prior to these sessions.
And you can book a free 1-1 discovery call to find out more from our expert team.

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.
Register for the course and gain immediate access to your learning content. We will personally follow up to welcome you and complete your registration.
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.
Attend your 6 in-person practical days. You will learn Mat Pilates principles, class planning, teaching practice, modifications, adaptations and postural assessments.
Begin your assessment worksheets, develop a progressive class plan for a student and practise for your practical assessment.
Schedule your practical assessment, complete your learner portfolio and submit your work for external assessment.
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!
Why train with us?
A flexible, accredited Pilates teacher training pathway designed to help you qualify, build confidence and access long-term learning support.

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

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

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

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

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

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





Meet your teacher
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.




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
Please make sure you have read and understood our Terms & Conditions before you book.
Need to know more?
Everything you need to know about accreditation, assessments, course structure and becoming a fully qualified Mat Pilates teacher.
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.
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.
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.