NCPT = Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher It’s administered by the NPCP (National Pilates Certification Program) and is the only nationally accredited Pilates certification exam in the U.S.

In Pilates education, “comprehensive” means training across all major Pilates apparatus and disciplines, combined with required hours in education, observation, practice teaching, and supervised student teaching.

The Pilates Club Pro Method® is considered comprehensive because it includes:

    •    Mat Pilates

    •    Reformer

    •    Cadillac / Tower

    •    Wunda Chair

    •    Functional anatomy & biomechanics

    •    Classical Pilates principles and repertoire

    •    Contemporary movement science and programming

    •    Observation, practice teaching, and supervised teaching hours

    •    Written and practical assessments

This depth of training prepares instructors to teach both private sessions and group classes safely and effectively.

The NCPT® (Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher) exam requires applicants to complete a comprehensive Pilates education program before they are eligible to sit for the exam.

Because The Pilates Club Pro Method® is a comprehensive program, graduates:

    •    Complete education hours aligned with NPCP eligibility requirements

    •    Gain exposure to the full Pilates apparatus and teaching methodologies

    •    Are prepared academically and practically to apply for and sit for the NCPT® exam

In short:

Comprehensive training is the pathway that makes national certification possible.

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Plain-English Version

“Comprehensive means you’re trained in the full Pilates system—not just one piece of it—so you can teach confidently, professionally, and pursue national certification.”

Graduates earn Certification in The Pilates Club Pro Method® and may teach Pilates using our method while pursuing the NCPT® credential, if desired.

Yes. Mat Pilates certification is the prerequisite for all apparatus-based Pilates education.

Students must complete Mat Pilates certification before progressing into:

    •    Reformer

    •    Cadillac / Tower

    •    Wunda Chair

This ensures a strong foundational understanding of Pilates principles, movement patterns, and teaching fundamentals before advancing to apparatus training.

No. The Pilates Club Pro Method® education does not expire.

That said, it is strongly recommended that students remain engaged and consistent in their studies in order to:

    •    Integrate the material effectively

    •    Retain technical and teaching skills

    •    Complete the program in a timely and meaningful way

A focused and steady approach supports both educational quality and long-term professional success.

Completion of the program prepares students to sit for the NCPT® exam; however, exam passage is not guaranteed and is determined solely by the NPCP.