Speir Pilates 500-Hour Comprehensive Pilates Certification Program

Program Description
The Speir Pilates 500-Hour Comprehensive Certification is an immersive, industry-leading training designed to develop world-class Pilates instructors. Over seven intensive weekends, apprentices gain mastery in mat and apparatus work — from beginner through advanced — along with anatomy, teaching methodology, programming strategies, and professional development to excel in today’s fitness landscape.

This program teaches classical Pilates foundations, with some contemporary applications to prepare instructors for a variety of teaching environments, including boutique studios, private training, and group fitness.

In addition to live weekend modules, apprentices complete self-practice, observation, and practice teaching hours under the mentorship of our experienced education team.

Apprentice Perks:

• 10% off all personal sessions and 20% off all other Speir Pilates purchases (including group classes and semi-group classes) beginning at program start date.
• Access to Speir’s network of instructors and continuing education opportunities.
• Video library of training materials
  
  

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Weekend Training Modules

Weekend 1 – Beginner/Intermediate Mat 1

Friday, January 23: 4-7

Saturday, January 24: 12pm-6pm

Sunday, January 25: 12pm-6pm

• Core Pilates principles
  
  
• Beginner and intermediate mat repertoire (Part 1)
  
  
• Cueing fundamentals & movement sequencing
  
  
• Modifications and progressions for varying abilities
  
  

Weekend 2 – Beginner/Intermediate Mat 2

Friday, January 30: 4-7

Saturday, January 31: 12pm-6pm

Sunday, February 1: 12pm-6pm

• Beginner and intermediate mat repertoire (Part 2)
  
  
• Flow building & transitions
  
  
• Anatomy focus: core stabilizers, spine, and pelvic alignment
  
  
• Introduction to class formatting for private and group settings
  
  

Weekend 3 – Beginner Reformer

Friday, February 20: 4-7

Saturday, February 21: 12pm-6pm

Sunday, February 22: 12pm-6pm

• Beginner reformer repertoire and safety
  
  
• Spring settings and resistance principles
  
  
• Integrating props for accessibility
  
  
• Programming for new clients
  
  

Weekend 4 – Intermediate Reformer

Friday, March 20: 4-7

Saturday, March 21: 12pm-6pm

Sunday, March 22: 12pm-6pm

• Intermediate reformer repertoire
  
  
• Cueing and tactile feedback techniques
  
  
• Spring progressions for strength and endurance
  
  
• Jumpboard Training: Immersion into this popular training prop for both group and private training
  
  

Weekend 5 – Cadillac, Tower and Magic Circle

Friday, April 17: 4-7

Saturday, April 18: 12pm-6pm

Sunday, April 19: 12pm-6pm

• Full repertoire for beginner through advanced levels
  
  
• Safety protocols for springs and apparatus
  
  
• Unique Cadillac/Tower exercises not found on other apparatus
  
  
• Programming for rehab and athletic clients
  
  

Weekend 6 – Chairs & Barrels

Friday, May 1: 4-7

Saturday, May 2: 12pm-6pm

Sunday, May 3: 12pm-6pm

• Wunda Chair and High Chair exercises
  
  
• Spine Corrector, Small Barrel and Ladder Barrel exercises
  
  
• How to integrate chair and barrel work into private and group formats
  
  
• Strength and flexibility progressions
  
  

Weekend 7 – Advanced Reformer & Mat

Friday, May 29: 4-7

Saturday, May 30: 12pm-6pm

Sunday, May 31: 12pm-6pm

• Advanced-level repertoire and flow sequences on the reformer and mat
  
  
• High-intensity classical and contemporary variations
  
  
• Athletic programming and advanced modifications

Additional Program Training (Videos & Virtual Apprentice Meetings)

• Functional Anatomy
• Music Psychology
• Prop Infusion
• Pre/Postnatal programming
• Business + entering the fitness market

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Program Structure & Requirements

• Total Hours: 500 hours (includes in-person training, observation, self-practice, and practice teaching)
  
  
• Format: Seven in-person weekend modules + independent hours completed between modules
  
  
• Location: Speir Pilates Mar Vista, 12821 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90066
  
  
• Faculty: Led by Speir Pilates Education Director Kristen Matthews, Co-Founder Andra Speir, and senior teacher trainers
  
  

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Tuition & Payment Options

Program Cost: $8,500

• Includes: All weekend modules, training materials, mentorship, and evaluation fees.
• Payment Plan: $1,000 deposit to secure your spot, followed by equal monthly installments over 10 months (no interest).
• Additional cost: 20 personal or semi-personal training sessions required for completion of certification 
• Pricing structure modeled after premium industry certifications, ensuring exceptional value and training quality.

Note

• If you have not completed the program by the end of 12 months, you will be charged a delinquency fee of $50/week.

Prerequisites

• 15 personal or semi personal training sessions (*does not need to be completed at Speir, but must be classically-based).
  • You will be required to show proof of completion prior to program start date.