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Important Information about Pilates Teacher Certification

Pilates Instructor Academy's comprehensive equipment certification exceeds the requirements to sit for the Certified Pilates Teacher (CPT) examination offered by the National Pilates Certification Program NPCP (formerly Pilates Method Alliance (PMA).  The Certified Pilates Teacher (CPT) examination was designed to measure skill and knowledge of a person who has received comprehensive Pilates teacher training to include 450 hours or more of lecture self-study, observation and assistant teaching hours. For more information about the NPCP (formerly PMA) and the CPT exam please click here. (Adapted from the NPCP website) Pilates Instructor Academy's online and in-studio courses are approved for NPCP Continuing Education Credits.

PIA is proud to be recognized as an ACE Continuing Education Provider, and our courses are approved for ACE Continuing Education Credits.  The American Council on Exercise® is a nonprofit organization committed to enriching quality of life through safe and effective exercise and physical activity. As America's Authority on Fitness, ACE protects all segments of society against ineffective fitness products, programs and trends through its ongoing public education, outreach and research. ACE further protects the public by setting certification and continuing education standards for fitness professionals. (Adapted from the American Council on Exercise website)

Certain PIA courses have been approved for continuing education for massage therapists certified by The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB).  NCBTMB is an independent, private, nonprofit organization founded in 1992.  The mission of NCBTMB is to define and advance the highest standards in the massage therapy and bodywork profession. In support of this mission, NCBTMB serves the profession through Board Certification, Approved Providers, and Assigned Schools. (Adapted from the NCBTMB website)

Tuition reimbursement for military spouses:  Certain PIA certification courses have been approved for MyCAA Military Spouse Career funds.  For more information, please contact Amanda Iiams at 888-251-2080 or email her.