Course overview
The FÔLD Academy offers both Level 3 Reformer Pilates and Level 3 Mat Pilates instructor training courses powered by Create with flexible teaching options to help you get qualified on your terms.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Course length
By the end of your course…
Qualification & Accreditation
Location
The majority of your learning will take place online, through self-paced study and video lessons. We’ll give you a timetable of your in-person teaching days when you sign up for the course, which are usually held at one of our FÔLD Partner Studios or accessible training venues in major UK cities.
Cohort Locations & Dates
Hampshire - Alresford
Mat Pilates
🗓️ June 2026 Cohort
Workshops: June 6th, 7th, 20th, 21st & 27th
Assessments: August 22nd & 23rd
Reformer Pilates
🗓️ April 2026 Cohort
Workshops: April 18th, 19th, 25th & 26th
Assessments: June 13th & 14th
🗓️ October 2026 Cohort
Workshops: October 10th, 11th, 30th & Nov 1st
Assessments: December 12th & 13th
London - Notting Hill
Mat Pilates
🗓️ September 2026 Cohort
Workshops: September 5th, 6th, 18th, 19th & 20th
Assessments: November 21st & 22nd
Reformer Pilates
🗓️ June 2026 Cohort
Workshops: June 6th, 7th, 27th & 28th
Assessments: August 8th & 9th
🗓️ January 2027 Cohort
Workshops: January 9th, 10th, 30th & 31st
Assessments: March 13th & 14th
Essex - Colchester
Reformer Pilates
🗓️ August 2026 Cohort
Workshops: August 22nd, 23th, 30th & Nov 1st
Assessments: October 24th & 25th
Sheffield
Mat Pilates
🗓️ April 2026 Cohort
Workshops: April 11th, 12th, 24th, 25th & 26th
Assessments: June 27th & 28th
Reformer Pilates
🗓️ September 2026 Cohort
Workshops: September, 5th,7th & 27th
Assessments: November 7th & 8th
Liverpool
Mat Pilates
🗓️ May 2026 Cohort
Workshops: May 9th, 10th, 22nd, 23rd & 24th
Assessments: July 11th & 12th
Reformer Pilates
🗓️ August 2026 Cohort
Workshops: August 8th, 9th, 29th & 30th Assessments: October 11th & 12th
Bath - Frome
Mat Pilates
🗓️ April 2026 Cohort
Workshops: April 11th, 12th, 19th, 25th & 26th
Assessments: June 27th & 28th
Reformer Pilates
🗓️ August 2026 Cohort
Workshops: August 15th, 16th, 29th & 30th
Assessments: October 10th & 11th
Midlands - Redditch
Mat Pilates
🗓️ May 2026 Cohort
Workshops: May 9th, 10th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd & 24th
Assessments: July 25th & 26th
Reformer Pilates
🗓️ October 2026 Cohort
Workshops: August 15th, 16th & September 5th, 6th
Assessments: October 17th & 18th
Glasgow
Reformer Pilates
🗓️ September 2026 Cohort
Workshops: September 12th, 13th & October 3rd & 4th
Assessments: November 15th & 16th
Manchester
Reformer Pilates
🗓️ July 2026 Cohort
Workshops: July 25th, 26th & August 15th & 16th
Assessments: September 26th & 27th
Stockport
Mat Pilates
🗓️ April 2026 Cohort
Workshops: April 11th, 12th, 24th, 25th & 26th
Assessments: June 27th & 28th
Chelmsford
Mat Pilates
🗓️ May 2026 Cohort
Workshops: May 16th, 17th & Jun 12th, 13th & 14th
Assessments: July 25th & 26th
12 months at 0% interest free by Direct Debit
Cost
Level 3 Certificate in Instructing Studio Reformer Pilates: £1,749
Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork: £1,749
12 months at 0% interest free by Direct Debit
Or combine Level 3 Reformer Pilates & Level 3 Mat Pilates and save £499. Buy now for just £2,999 or pay over 12 months interest-free.
10% off your FOLD reformer
Entry requirements
The FÔLD Academy Level 3 Mat Pilates qualification is open to anyone with an interest in teaching Pilates or getting under the skin of its benefits.
Our Reformer Pilates Level 3 qualification is for anyone already qualified as Level 3 Mat Pilates instructors who want to start offering Reformer Pilates practice. For the reformer Pilates course, you will also need regular access to a reformer. (Save 10% on your first FÔLD reformer bed when you sign up.)
For both courses, it’s helpful to have a basic understanding of anatomy and teaching experience, but it’s not essential.
FÔLD FAQs
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An online Pilates course, like the ones from the FÔLD Academy, offers flexibility in your training, allowing you to qualify while working a full-time job.
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FÔLD Academy Pilates courses are hybrid and combine in-person teaching with online and self-paced study.
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While in-person courses can help you dedicate specific timeslots to your training, their schedules are often rigid and less accessible for those who work full-time jobs or have regular commitments. An online course allows you to do a lot studying at your own pace.
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Both Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork and Level 3 in Instructing Studio Reformer Pilates include in-person teaching weekends to prepare you for your practical assessment. This is your opportunity to show your planning skills and teach a full mixed ability session.
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Yes. Both the Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates Academy courses offer in-person practical hours to help you finetune your teaching style with a live audience.
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The FÔLD Academy Level 3 in Instructing Studio Reformer Pilates and Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork are accredited by YMCA Awards and are delivered through Create.
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Our instructors are passionate and experienced with regular teaching hours under their belt and extra Pilates qualifications too.
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Our Pilates instructor courses run throughout the year and at a variety of locations. For the latest dates, check our individual course pages.
Course lessons
Our courses aim to unlock your confidence and unique teaching style. Below is an example of how we do this.
Subsections of every course
Every course focuses on foundations, sequencing, teaching skills, assessment and career. The aim is to give you a well-rounded understanding of Pilates and also how you can use your qualification to teach others.
Before finishing the course, you’ll take part in mock classes, have assessment preparation and find out more on how to build your own client base.