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Online Pilates Mat Teacher Certification
Become the Pilates instructor people request by name
Learn Pilates. Learn to teach it. Complete your online test-out and earn your Pilates+ Mat Certification from anywhere in the world
100% Online • Self-Paced • Lifetime Access • Mat 1 + Mat 2 Advanced • $199 through Nov 30
Start immediately • No scheduled training times • No travel • Learn at your own pace
Pilates+ Mat Certification is a 100% online, self-paced Pilates Mat teacher training program created by NOGA Movement. The program was developed by Pilates educator and teacher trainer Laurie Alfano from more than 20 years of real-world teaching and instructor education experience.
Your one-time tuition includes Mat 1 and Mat 2 Advanced of the Pilates+ Mat repertoire (35 exercises), interactive lessons, online training videos, a manual, an interactive student portal with mini quizzes, partner, cueing and music drills and class planners, recorded Pilates classes, teaching practice and drills, practical anatomy, Pilates principles, cueing, modifications and advancements, injury considerations, class construction, music instruction, an online certification test-out, certificate upon successful completion, lifetime access to the training, and new workshops as they're added.
There are no required live training times, travel weekends or completion deadlines. Students can enroll and complete the Pilates+ Mat Certification online from anywhere in the world and progress through the training at their own pace.
100-Hour Pilates Mat Teacher Education
Pilates+ is a 100-hour Pilates Mat teacher education program combining comprehensive coursework with self-practice, observation, practice teaching, class planning and assessment.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know before you begin.
Can I become a Pilates instructor online? Yes. Pilates+ Mat Certification is a 100% online Pilates Mat teacher training program. You'll complete the interactive training lessons, manual, practice classes and teaching preparation online, then complete your online test-out. Once you successfully pass the test-out, you'll receive your Pilates+ Mat Certification certificate.
How much does Pilates+ Mat Certification cost? Pilates+ Mat Certification is $199 USD as a one-time payment through Cyber Monday, November 30, 2026. Starting December 1, tuition is $299. Your tuition includes the complete online training (Mat 1 and Mat 2 Advanced), interactive lessons, manual, recorded classes, online test-out and lifetime access to the program. There are no ongoing licensing fees.
Why is Pilates+ so much less than traditional teacher trainings? Pilates+ was intentionally designed as online education. By eliminating many of the expenses associated with traditional teacher training, including training facilities, travel weekends and multiple on-site teacher trainers, we can make professional Pilates education more accessible. The lower price doesn't mean less education. You're learning directly from the creator of Pilates+, with more than 20 years of real-world Pilates teaching and instructor education behind the program.
Is there a schedule or required live training? No. There are no required class times or training weekends. For the standard Pilates+ Mat Certification, there are no required class times or training weekends. Pilates+ is self-paced, so you can train around work, family and your own schedule. Students choosing the optional 100-Hour Teacher Education Pathway may have additional practice, observation, teaching and live/supervised education requirements. Want live support? You're welcome to join the optional monthly live Q&A.
How long does Pilates+ Mat Certification take? There is no required completion timeline. Some students move through the material quickly, while others take more time to study and practice before testing out. The goal isn't to finish as fast as possible. The goal is to feel prepared to teach.
Do I need previous Pilates experience? No, Pilates+ is designed to provide a thorough foundation for aspiring instructors while also being valuable for fitness professionals, Reformer instructors, movement professionals and experienced teachers who want to expand or refresh their Pilates Mat education.
What will I learn in the certification? Pilates+ covers Pilates history and principles, the Pilates+ Mat repertoire across Mat 1 and Mat 2 Advanced (35 exercises), practical anatomy, cueing, modifications and advancements, injury/pregnancy considerations, class construction, teaching practice, music and teaching presence. The focus isn't simply learning exercises. You'll learn how to teach them. Every lesson is interactive, with mini quizzes, partner drills, cueing drills, music drills and class planners you practice at home. Students who want more can choose the optional 100-hour Pilates Mat teacher education pathway, at no extra cost, combining comprehensive coursework with self-practice, observation, practice teaching, class planning and assessment. Your training is designed to prepare you for the part that matters most: confidently teaching Pilates in the real world.
How does the online Pilates certification test-out work? After completing the training and practicing the material, you'll complete the Pilates+ online certification test-out. A link will be provided in the training. You can test when you feel prepared. Once you successfully pass, your Pilates+ Mat Certification certificate will be issued immediately.
Can I take Pilates+ outside the United States? Yes. Pilates+ is completely online, and students can enroll from around the world. There is no travel requirement or in-person training weekend. Pilates+ is designed to prepare you with the knowledge and teaching skills needed to lead Pilates Mat classes. Requirements for instructors can vary by studio, employer, insurer and location, so students should always check any specific local or employer requirements.
Is Pilates+ a 100-hour Pilates Mat teacher training? Yes. Pilates+ offers an optional 100-hour Pilates Mat teacher education pathway. It's not required for your certification, and it doesn't cost more or less. Your training hours include coursework, self-practice, observation, practice teaching, class planning and assessment. Graduates who choose to pursue additional independent professional credentials have documentation of their completed 100-hour teacher education.
Are the Pilates+ lessons interactive? Yes. Every lesson in Pilates+ is now interactive, with practice drills you do at home: mini quizzes, partner drills with an interactive partner, cueing drills, music drills and class planners. You don't just watch the exercises. You practice performing, cueing and teaching them until the method of teaching becomes simple and second nature. It's the closest thing to being in the training room, without having to be there.
What is the most affordable Pilates Mat certification? Traditional Pilates Mat teacher trainings commonly cost several hundred to over a thousand dollars per level, before travel and testing fees. Pilates+ is $199 (through November 30, 2026) for Mat 1 and Mat 2 Advanced together, with lifetime access, interactive lessons and no licensing fees, which makes it one of the most affordable complete Mat certifications available online.
What is the best online Pilates Mat certification? The best program is the one that actually prepares you to teach. Look for: a complete Mat repertoire (not just beginner exercises), real cueing and class-building instruction, a test-out or assessment, documented training hours, lifetime access to review the material, and a price that doesn't require travel or time off work. Pilates+ was built around all of them: the complete Pilates+ Mat repertoire, interactive lessons with mini quizzes, partner, cueing and music drills and class planners, an online test-out, an optional 100-hour teacher education pathway at no extra cost, and lifetime access, created by a teacher trainer with 20+ years of experience who is trained in Power Pilates and Balanced Body.
How does Pilates+ compare to Power Pilates, Balanced Body or BASI? Power Pilates, Balanced Body and BASI are respected programs, and your Pilates+ teacher trainer is herself trained in Power Pilates and Balanced Body. Those programs are typically taught level by level, often in person or on a set schedule: Balanced Body's Mat pathway runs across Mat 1, 2 and 3 plus a required Movement Principles course, Power Pilates offers its Core Mat levels as a studio weekend or a multi-week online academy, and BASI's Mat program is around $1,099 plus testing fees. Pilates+ brings that professional training background into one fully online, self-paced program: Mat 1 and Mat 2 Advanced in one tuition, interactive lessons, an online test-out, lifetime access, no deadlines, no travel and no licensing fees. If you want a classical lineage or a Reformer pathway, those schools are great options. If you want a complete, affordable Mat certification you can start today from anywhere, Pilates+ was made for you.
Does Pilates+ include advanced Mat work? Yes. Your tuition includes both Mat 1 and Mat 2 Advanced of the Pilates+ Mat repertoire (35 exercises). Lessons unlock in order as you complete them, so you build a solid foundation before Level 2 opens up in your student portal. Many programs sell these as separate levels.
Is Pilates+ accredited? There is no single government body that licenses Pilates instructors, and requirements vary by studio, gym, employer, insurer and country. Although your Pilates+ teacher trainer holds accredited certifications from ACE and others, to keep the cost low for students we chose an independent path. Graduates receive their Pilates+ Mat Certification certificate, and students who complete the optional 100-hour pathway (no extra cost) also have documentation of their 100 hours to use toward additional independent professional credentials if they choose.
Can I teach at a studio or gym after Pilates+? Pilates+ is designed to prepare you with the knowledge and teaching skills to lead Pilates Mat classes, and our most recent graduates are already teaching. Hiring and insurance requirements vary by studio, employer, insurer and location, so always check any specific requirements where you want to teach.
Does my certification expire, and is there continuing education? Never, and no. Your Pilates+ Mat Certification doesn't expire, there are no licensing fees, ever, and complimentary continuing education workshops are already waiting in your student portal. And when you're ready to go from certified to in demand, there's Pilates+ Pro. Pro is everything a working instructor wishes someone had handed them on day one: ✦ 300+ classes to learn from, teach from and borrow from, with every new class added automatically ✦ Continuing education workshops that make you the teacher clients trust with real bodies, including pelvis-specific and shoulder workshops ✦ Your own professional webpage, hosted for you ✦ Pro placement in the Pilates+ instructor directory, so students and studios can find you ✦ Done-for-you Pro marketing materials for your website, social media or studio, so you can fill classes instead of staring at Canva All of it for $29/month, less than a single drop-in class in most cities. Completely optional, never required to earn or keep your certification, and the fastest way to turn your new certificate into a full schedule.
What do I need to get started? A mat, a little space and a device to watch the lessons. You can start immediately after you enroll and keep lifetime access to the training. Our sample classes also use props like a small ball, magic circle, foam roller, yoga block, stretch band, hand weights and ankle weights. They're not necessary, but they're what bring life to your classes and expand your repertoire.
Lifetime Access
Your training doesn't expire. Return whenever you need a refresher.
Continuing Education
Pilates+ instructors receive access to select complimentary CE workshops.
Your Certificate
Successfully complete your online test-out to receive your Pilates+ Mat Certification certificate.
20+ years teaching & training
Thousands of instructors certified worldwide
100% online · lifetime access
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This Certification Is For You If…
You love Pilates and you're ready to teach.
You want a real, recognized certification without a $500+ price tag or travel.
You need to learn around work and life, at your own pace.
You already teach movement (yoga, barre, personal training) and want to add mat Pilates.
You're starting fresh and want a clear path from student to certified instructor.
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Everything You Get When You Enroll
Step-by-step video modules you work through in order
35 mat exercises across Mat 1 and Mat 2 Advanced, broken down on video — cueing, form, modifications, and advancements
A designed digital training manual + interactive virtual manual, yours for life
Interactive lessons: muscle maps, tap-through anatomy, and knowledge checks built into every module
A printable workbook for notes, practice, and teaching reference
Music instruction + a Music Count Cheat Sheet so you can teach on the beat
Live recorded classes to practice with and learn from
Injury assessments, modifications & pregnancy guidelines so you can teach real bodies safely
An online test-out — take it whenever you're ready, no deadlines
Your official Pilates+ Mat Teacher Certification certificate on completion
Lifetime access to every lesson, workbook, and future update
New workshops and exercises added to your training as they're released, at no extra cost
Optional instructor membership: continuing education, streaming classes, certification discounts, and a supportive community
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Curriculum
The history and philosophy of Pilates
The 6 foundational principles that make Pilates Pilates
Functional anatomy for movement teachers
Injury assessments — modifications and advancements for every body
Pregnancy guidelines
The full Pilates+ mat repertoire, Mat 1 and Mat 2 Advanced — 35 exercises, with variations
The Teaching Formula: how to structure and sequence a class
Teaching to music and counting
The Class Order and cueing that keeps clients moving
By the end, you'll be ready to confidently teach private clients, group mat classes, and studio classes.
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100-Hour Pilates Mat Teacher Education
Students may also complete the 100-Hour Pilates Mat Teacher Education Pathway, with self-practice, observation, practice teaching, class planning and assessment.
Your training is designed to prepare you for the part that matters most: confidently teaching Pilates in the real world.