Online Pilates courses and teacher training

The main difference between the face-to-face Level 3 Diploma in Mat Pilates and our online Pilates course is how the qualification is achieved.

In terms of the content that would normally be delivered on our face-to-face weekends, this will be livestreamed by our expert Pilates tutors. All you’ll need for this is an internet connection (and a suitable device), a Pilates mat and suitable space in your own home for which to practice.

Instead of completing your practical assessment at one of our nationwide venues, you’ll be required to film yourself delivering a Pilates session to friends and family members. Providing you’re following the guidelines, this can be done in any studio or open space of your choice.

Taking your Pilates course online by no means you’ll be disadvantaged in any way. Print and digital manuals, unlimited support from a dedicated tutor, video lectures, mock exams, and exercise demonstrations will all be at your fingertips at all times.

You can complete your theory assessments online in an open-book format. These assessments are designed to be taken at your own pace when you feel ready, plus, you’ll get instant access to your results as well. They comprehensively cover the full range of course content to ensure a thorough understanding of the material. This approach supports deeper learning and knowledge retention, helping you build a strong foundation in Pilates theory and practice.

Alongside the theory exams, worksheets and case studies (all accessed via LES), there’s also a practical assessment to complete. For this, you’ll need to head to your local studio, or a similar open space and film yourself delivering a safe and effective Pilates class to your friends and family.

Basically, you’ll need a group of around 6 participants to whom you’ll need to teach a Pilates session to in-line with the assessment criteria that we give you. Throughout your online course, and through support from your Learning Support Tutor, you’ll know exactly what you need to do in order to pass well in advance.

Simply put, with our online Pilates course, you’ll receive everything you need to pass with flying colours. Comparing side-by-side with the face-to-face equivalent, there really is no difference.

For starters, from the moment you enrol, you’ll be assigned a dedicated Learner Support Tutor. This experienced individual (and in fact our whole team), is on hand Monday – Friday via phone or email. They’ll answer questions, offer revision tips, offer career guidance and anything else you might need. We’ll also post you bespoke hard copy manuals and these can be instantly accessed via the HFE app and taken on the go.

The Learner Engagement System, or LES, is where the majority of learning will take place. This innovative platform contains a wealth of resources including mock exams, workbooks, over 50 hours of video lectures and demonstrations of Joseph Pilates‘ original 34 mat-based exercises.

We’re firmly committed to honesty and transparency when it comes to paying for your online Pilates teacher training. If you’re in a position to get everything sorted upfront, we’ll offer you a 5% discount when you pay for your course in full.

Alternatively, we have an interest-free payment plan that’s spread over six months. You’ll initially be able to secure your online Pilates course place for just £100 and after that, it’s just six months of low monthly payments.

With your online Pilates training, we want you to be able to take things at your own pace and that’s why you’ll have up to six months to complete your course. Everyone will learn at a different pace and the support we offer students, alongside our wealth of learning resources, reflects that.

We’ve also created an in-depth study guide for our online Pilates course and this provides a bite-sized breakdown of all the topics you’ll need to cover.

Ultimately, what’s going to serve you best as a Pilates instructor in the working world is not how quickly you complete the course, rather how you apply yourself to your learning. With some hard work, enthusiasm and determination you’re going to get a lot of the journey and come out the other side as a confident and highly capable qualified Pilates instructor.