Become a Certified
Pilates Instructor
THRIVE Pilates is the first and only provider of the Pilates International Training Centre teaching programme in New Zealand. If you’ve been considering training as a Pilates Instructor, you’ve come to the right place.
We offer Pilates ITC Course Delivery Days, Teaching Clinics and also Work Placement hours. It’s your one stop shop of all things learning how to be a professional Pilates instructor.
Opportunities for Observation and Teaching hours are available as well as the option to come into the studio at any available time during our open hours to utilise the equipment and space to assist with your studies.
Pilates ITC students are also offered a student discount off the classes and memberships at Thrive during the course of their studies.
Discover our Pilates Teacher Courses
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Matwork Class Professional
Matwork + Small Apparatus
Become a Pilates Matwork professional with one comprehensive qualification – online. It’s the heart of the Method: learn how to apply the Matwork with Small Apparatus to create functional, feel-good movement experiences for groups.
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Reformer Class Professional
Reformer + Small Apparatus
Become a Pilates Reformer professional with one comprehensive qualification – online. Learn how to safely apply the Method to deliver functional and fun Reformer classes for groups, plus creative use of the small apparatus.
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The Pilates Class Professional
Matwork and Reformer + Small Apparatus
Become a Pilates class professional with one comprehensive qualification – online. Unlock the power of Pilates Matwork and Reformer for groups. Learn how to apply Pilates on the Mat and Reformer + creative programming with small apparatus to create functional, feel-good movement experiences.
Why Choose Pilates ITC for Your Teacher Training?
If you're considering a career in Pilates, choosing the right training program is crucial. Pilates ITC is more than just a course—it's a globally respected certification that sets the gold standard in Pilates education. Here's why we stand out:
Accredited & Standardised by the Australian Government
Pilates ITC is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), which means we are accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)—the national regulator for vocational education and training. Why does this matter?
Training That Meets National Standards: RTOs must comply with rigorous national standards, ensuring the highest quality training and assessment.
Regulatory Oversight: Our program is subject to strict audits to ensure quality, compliance, and alignment with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Unmatched Reliability: You can trust that the education you receive is consistent, comprehensive, and designed to prepare you for a successful career.
In New Zealand, Pilates is an unregulated industry. Many in-house courses lack standardisation or oversight. Pilates ITC bridges this gap by offering certification with global credibility. You’ll gain the confidence of knowing your training meets stringent Australian Government standards—a level of quality that’s rare in NZ.
Recognised Worldwide
Pilates ITC is endorsed by professional peak organisations that advocate for excellence in the Pilates industry. Our certification is respected globally, allowing you to work not just in Australia and New Zealand but anywhere in the world. These endorsements include:
Pilates Alliance Australasia (PAA): Supporting high standards in the Pilates profession.
AusActive: Advocating for qualified Pilates professionals within the fitness and wellness industry.
Pilates Method Alliance (PMA): A global association promoting Pilates education and professionalism.
With this certification, you’ll stand out as a highly trained instructor, ready to lead with expertise and professionalism on a global stage.
Set Yourself Apart in an Unregulated Industry
In New Zealand, the Pilates industry lacks regulation, meaning many available courses don’t meet rigorous quality standards. By choosing Pilates ITC, you’re investing in a certification backed by global oversight, government accreditation, and professional recognition. This ensures you’ll graduate with the skills, confidence, and credibility to build a successful career—anywhere in the world.
When you choose Pilates ITC, you’re choosing a certification that’s respected, recognised, and unmatched in quality. Take the next step and set yourself apart in the world of Pilates.
About Pilates ITC Teacher Training in NZ
What you can learn
Our curriculum honours the Pilates Method as taught by Joseph Pilates and is strategically informed by modern health and evidence-based movement science, anatomy and physiology to create a comprehensive and balanced learning experience.
Pilates Method Fundamentals: history, principles, anatomy and physiology, and biomechanics.
Reformer Repertoire
Reformer Programming for group class: The Pilates International Categorisation™ (PIC) System (Studio/Reformer).
Small Apparatus Repertoire: Fitball, Foam Roller, Magic Circle (Pilates Circle), Weights and Poles, and Theraband.
Matwork Repertoire
Matwork Programming for group class: The Pilates International Categorisation™ (PIC) System.
Teaching Communications
Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)
How You’ll Learn it
Pilates ITC's "blended" study mode combines self-directed, online study with in-Studio, practical learning to create high quality learning and professional outcomes.
In-Studio.
Get into the nuts and bolts of the Coursework, the theory, learn the repertoire and hone your teaching craft under the direction of your Educators in the Studio.
Online.
Work through your Learning Management System (LMS) modules: course content and online resources at your own pace. The LMS guides the learner journey with a combination of activities, interactive apps, and video demonstration so you can immerse yourself in the Method. Online quizzes, programming and other written assessment tasks are intuitively timed to consolidate and evidence your progress in each subject area.