reformer Pilates training program
ONLINE COURSE | £1,500FULLY CPD ACCREDITED
Step into your journey as a confident, knowledgeable, and inspiring Reformer Pilates instructor.
Our fully online training programme combines expert-led education, practical exercise breakdowns, comprehensive theory modules, and real-world teaching preparation to help you build the skills and confidence needed to teach exceptional Reformer Pilates classes.
Designed to fit around your lifestyle, this CPD Accredited programme allows you to learn at your own pace while developing a deep understanding of movement, programming, cueing, and class delivery.
You’ll be encouraged to practise every exercise yourself throughout the course. After all, the best instructors don’t simply teach movement — they embody it.
Our comprehensive Reformer Pilates Training Programme is fully accredited by CPD, providing internationally recognised professional development certification and industry-recognised credibility.
PRE-REQUISITES
Anatomy & Physiology Certification is required before completing your final assessment. We will recommend a trusted provider.
A Level 3 Mat Pilates Diploma is recommended but not essential.
Access to a reformer bed is highly recommended throughout your training to maximise practical learning, confidence, and understanding of the method.
what is included
23 HOURS OF ONLINE TRAININGComprehensive theory modules, exercise tutorials, practical demonstrations, and quizzes designed to support your learning and progression.
DOWNLOADABLE COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING MANUALSA detailed and professionally designed reference guide to support your learning throughout the course and beyond.
ONLINE ACCESS TO TRAINING MATERIALS & VIDEOSLifetime access to all course content, allowing you to revisit and refine your knowledge whenever you need.
ONGOING ACCESS TO OUR CLASS PLANNING REPERTOIREContinue developing your creativity and programming skills with our growing library of class-planning resources.
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE ELM ACADEMY COMMUNITY Join our dedicated Academy Facebook group for continued support, connection, guidance, and inspiration from like-minded instructors.
FINAL ASSESSMENTOnce you have completed your 100 practical training hours through a combination of class observation, class participation, programme planning, teaching, and class hosting, you will have developed the confidence, experience, and hands-on skills required to become an exceptional instructor. Alongside this, you will need to complete an Anatomy & Physiology qualification. We will recommend a trusted provider to help you achieve this requirement and support you throughout your learning journey. You will submit a 45-minute assessment video demonstrating your ability to teach a safe, effective, and engaging Reformer Pilates class.
You will be required to teach 10 exercises from the training manual and demonstrate:
• Creativity and class design
• Strong demonstrations
• Knowledge of the training material
• Breathwork and clear cueing
• Flow and choreography
• Energy and atmosphere
• Effective use of music
• Corrections and hands-on support
• Intuitive class planning
• Passion, personality, and presence
STRUCTURE
• 23 hours of online training
• Self-paced learning
• 100 logged practice hours
Anatomy & physiology qualification
• Final video assessment
UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
• Fully CPD Accredited Reformer Pilates Certification
• Lifetime access to course materials and training videos
• Ongoing support through the Elm Academy community
A LITTLE REMINDER FROM US
This course is designed to challenge you, inspire you, and help you step into your full potential as an instructor.
Show up consistently. Stay curious. Trust your training.
Great instructors don’t just count reps — they command the room, create an experience, and leave people feeling stronger than when they arrived.
That’s the Elm standard.
