Level 3 Mat Pilates Instructor Course
The industry-standard qualification for Pilates instructors in the UK
Mat Pilates teacher training that certifies you to teach: a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification delivered in small groups of no more than 8 students. All workshops taught personally by Emma Lovelock at The Pilates Corner studio in Baldock, Hertfordshire.
What students say
This course is unique - it is highly personalised and you feel seen. They are personally invested in your journey. Emma is a warm cheerleader who will cheer for you to succeed even in those moments you doubt yourself.
Having known very little about the details and skill of Pilates, I've been immersed more than I ever thought I would. Emma teaches with such passion and thoroughness, it's hard not to be enthralled. It's a truly full course with loads of content and information.
Thank you to Emma for creating a supportive and encouraging space for us to learn whilst also giving us clear feedback.
Well thought out course, with so much support offered at each stage. It is hands-on and fully engaging.
Very detailed, great resources, great support and a wonderful learning environment.
The perfect hybrid of professional teaching with fun! I wanted to be a Pilates instructor because I enjoyed Pilates and this course affirms that choice. Emma has curated a course that covers all bases of Pilates from history to practicality whilst nurturing us as individual instructors to play to our strengths and not become carbon copies.
It is a very comprehensive, hands-on course where you dive in and take on the challenge of teaching from day one. Emma has created a space where you feel safe, seen, and free to make mistakes and learn.
Upcoming cohorts
Choose the cohort that works best for your schedule. All in-person sessions are held at The Pilates Corner, Baldock SG7 6NG.
Not sure which one fits? Book a call with Emma and she'll help you work it out.
Access to the anatomy and physiology learning starts as soon as you pay your deposit. Full access to the online learning begins after your first course payment is received.
For assessments, you only need to attend one of the two dates shown for your cohort.
Everything you need to qualify and start teaching
The Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Mat Pilates is awarded by Active IQ. It is the industry-standard entry-level qualification for Pilates instructors in the UK. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to register with CIMSPA and obtain professional indemnity insurance to begin teaching.
This is what gets you from where you are now to standing in front of a class as a qualified, insured instructor.
- Approximately 200 hours of self-paced online study via the HSP student portal
- Active IQ e-learning access including anatomy and physiology
- Two-day Workshop 1 at The Pilates Corner, Baldock
- One-day Workshop 2 at The Pilates Corner, Baldock
- Learner Achievement Portfolio (LAP) with assessor marking throughout
- Practical teaching assessment
- Active IQ certification on completion
- Student community portal access throughout
The qualification is made up of two assessed components - the Learner Achievement Portfolio and a practical teaching assessment. Both must be passed to achieve the qualification.
Online learning and in-person workshops
The course runs over approximately five months. Online learning is self-paced and accessible 24/7. In-person workshops all take place on weekends at The Pilates Corner studio.
Before Workshop 1
Self-paced online study covering the history of Pilates, the six principles, the fundamentals, and the beginner exercise library. Approximately 50 hours of study.
Workshop 1
Two full days at The Pilates Corner. Day 1: 8:00am - 4:30pm. Day 2: 9:00am - 5:30pm. Practical teaching, technique, and personalised feedback.
After Workshop 1
Online study covering the Learner Achievement Portfolio, teaching skills, client consultation, special populations, and intermediate workshop preparation.
Workshop 2
One full day at The Pilates Corner. Introduces the intermediate repertoire and prepares students for assessment.
Practical Assessment
A taught in-person class assessed against Active IQ criteria. One reassessment is included in the course fee if needed.
Travelling to us
All workshops take place at The Pilates Corner in Baldock, just off the A1(M) in North Hertfordshire. Because the in-person days run at weekends, students regularly travel in from across the region, including Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth, Royston, Luton, Bedford, Cambridge and Milton Keynes. There's free parking just a 2 minute walk from the studio, and Baldock station is on the line between London King's Cross and Cambridge.
One clear price
The Level 3 Diploma is £1,499 + VAT. That's everything you need to qualify: the online learning, all three workshop days, your assessment, and the business foundations to get you started afterwards. To see what you could earn once you qualify, try the income calculator.
A separate, non-refundable deposit of £199 + VAT secures your place at the time of booking. Pay the course fee in full, or spread it across 3 or 5 instalments (fees apply) - and your first payment isn't due until six weeks before Workshop 1.
If cost feels tight, there are finance options we can talk through, including interest-free instalments. Don't let the number alone put you off - book a call and we can work out what fits.
Optional add-ons
Neither add-on is required to qualify. Both are available to anyone, whenever they want them.
Have a question before you register?
Book a no-obligation call with Emma. There's no hard sell - just an honest conversation about whether this course is right for you. If you are still wondering whether training is right for you, take the two-minute readiness quiz or come along to a Good Fit Live event.
No obligation. We will be in touch within 24 hours.