Full Comprehensive Pilates Certification

Full Comprehensive Pilates Certification

The 600 Hours Full Comprehensive Pilates Certification

Our studio adheres to the principles of Authentic Pilates, also known as Contrology, developed by Joseph Pilates. We encourage creative learning and open-minded discussions, as we share ideas with a collective understanding of the Classical work. Inspired by many, not just one lineage.

Cost £4,800

FIRST INTAKE 2026

Training Dates

  • Beginner: 26th – 29th March
  • Intermediate: 3rd – 7th June
  • Advanced: 5th – 11th October
SECOND INTAKE 2026
  • Beginner: 21st - 24th May
  • Intermediate: 5th - 9th Aug
  • Advanced: 24th - 29th Nov
Attendance at all dates is compulsory.
Attendance at monthly workshops and weekly classes is also compulsory.

Your tutor, Stacey,

Stacey has taught Pilates, movement and dance for over 20 years. A third‑generation Classical Pilates teacher, she completed Full Comp training with Olga Tamara APE and Brooke Siler. Continued study includes The 10 Week Challenge (Kathy Ross Nash), Before The 100 (Blossom Leilani Crawford), and workshops in London with Brooke Siler, Miguel Silva, Gloria Gasper, and Sandy Shimoda. She has also learned from Eric Carlovich, Amy Alpers, Benjamin Degenhardt, Sarita Allen, Jillian Hessel and Dana Santi.

Prerequisites for Classical Pilates Teacher Training

With Stacey Smith Pilates at Trent Park Pilates

Minimum Entry Requirements:

  1. Minimum of 25 Hours of Classical Pilates Training
    Applicants must complete a minimum of 25 hours of Classical Pilates sessions—privates, semi-privates, or classes—with a qualified classical instructor. This ensures familiarity with the key principles, exercises, and terminology of the original method as developed by Joseph Pilates.

  2. Consistent Personal Practice
    You should have an established personal Pilates practice (minimum 6 months preferred) and a strong commitment to the classical repertoire. While perfection is not expected, a working knowledge of foundational exercises is essential.

  3. Physical Readiness
    Applicants must be in good physical condition and able to perform beginner to intermediate mat and apparatus exercises. Any injuries or conditions must be disclosed before application, and medical clearance may be required.

  4. Passion for the Method
    We are looking for individuals who are passionate about the Pilates system and dedicated to preserving its integrity. A genuine interest in learning, teaching, and embodying the work is key.

  5. Interview and Movement Assessment
    Selected applicants will be invited for a short interview and movement assessment to ensure the programme is a good fit for their goals and abilities

FAQs

  • Fully Comprehensive:

    You will become a Full Comprehensive teacher on all of the Pilates apparatus. Currently, the Pilates industry is unregulated; however, the Classical Pilates industry recognises the qualification and the level of training each student has gone through to qualify. The quality of the courses is exceptional, with in-depth study of the Pilates method taught by experienced teachers. Classical Pilates teachers have all gone through 600 hours of rigorous training. The Full Comprehensive course is the gold seal of Pilates teacher training and is recognised throughout the industry.

    MatReformer and Mat only Course:

    You will become a Reformer or Mat Teacher. Currently, the Pilates industry is unregulated; however, the Pilates industry recognises the qualification and the level of training each student has gone through to qualify. The quality of the courses is exceptional, with in-depth study of the Pilates method taught by experienced teachers. Classical Pilates teachers have all gone through 100’s of hours of rigorous training.

  • No, as above. Your qualification is recognised by the NPCP, the National Pilates Certification Program in the US. This was formerly known as the Pilates Method Alliance certification and is the largest verification body of Pilates Teachers in the world. Our graduates are invited to sit this separate exam, which only certifies comprehensively trained Pilates Teachers.

  • No. A level 3 qualification aligns itself more with the fitness industry. This style of Pilates is often what you will find at your local gym or leisure centre.

  • Classical Pilates is the original and authentic style of Pilates created by Joseph Pilates and originally called ’Contrology’ Contemporary Pilates has deviated away from the original method and created new adaptations or new interpretations of the original work.

  • Trent Park Pilates is dedicated to teaching Classical Pilates, the true works of Joseph Pilates in a fully supportive, inclusive and nurturing teaching environment. 

  • Yes. There are many Pilates studios out there looking for apparatus and Mat teachers, plus with a Mat qualification you can set up anywhere. Many apprentices invest in equipment and set up their own studios whilst others go and work for studios. Finishing any of our courses does not guarantee you work.

  • The best way is to book into classes with different teachers and studios and discover what style you love the most and could see yourself teaching.

  • Before joining the Full Comprehensive you need to have at least 20 hours of Classical Pilates experience and at least 10 hours before the Mat course and 15 before the Reformer.