International Teacher Training Accreditation for Pilates (ITTAP)
Establish internationally recognized standards for your Pilates teacher training program.
Review the Mat, Reformer, and Comprehensive ITTAP Standards to determine eligibility and prepare your application.
Choose Your Program:
Which teacher training program are you accrediting?
Select the standards that match your program.
Mat Teacher Training
100-Hour Teacher Training Program
Designed for programs that prepare instructors to teach Mat Pilates. Explore the complete accreditation requirements, curriculum expectations, instructional hours, examinations, other required application documentation, and more by clicking the blue button below.
Reformer Teacher Training
300-Hour Teacher Training Program
Designed for programs focused on Reformer instruction. Explore the complete accreditation requirements, curriculum expectations, instructional hours, examinations, other required application documentation, and more by clicking the blue button below.
Reformer Teacher Training
450-Hour Teacher Training Program
Designed for full-apparatus Pilates teacher training programs. Explore the complete accreditation requirements, curriculum expectations, instructional hours, examinations, other required application documentation, and more by clicking the blue button below.
What is ITTAP?
International Accreditation for Pilates Teacher Training Programs
The International Teacher Training Accreditation for Pilates (ITTAP) is the Pilates Method Alliance's accreditation program for Mat, Reformer, and Comprehensive Pilates teacher training programs.
ITTAP establishes internationally recognized minimum educational standards for Pilates teacher training programs. Rather than evaluating individual teachers or teaching styles, ITTAP evaluates the educational structure of a teacher training program, including its curriculum, instructional requirements, student assessments, Teacher Trainer qualifications, and supporting documentation.
Developed in collaboration with Pilates educators and industry professionals, ITTAP provides a consistent framework that supports greater transparency and consistency in Pilates education while respecting the diversity of teaching methods and lineages throughout the profession.
What Does ITTAP Evaluate?
Accreditation Based on Published Standards
ITTAP accreditation evaluates the teacher training program, not the individual teachers who complete it.
Programs are reviewed against published standards that establish the minimum educational requirements for Pilates teacher training. Depending on the accreditation category, these standards include curriculum design, instructional hours, supervised learning, competency assessments, Qualified Teacher Trainer qualifications, and program administration.
Programs are evaluated on areas including:
✓ Curriculum design and educational philosophy
✓ Lecture and classroom instruction
✓ Observation, self-practice, assisted teaching, and supervised teaching hours
✓ Written and practical competency examinations
✓ Teacher Trainer qualifications
✓ Functional anatomy, safety, teaching methodology, ethics, and business education
✓ Student documentation and program records
What ITTAP Accreditation Means
Recognition That Your Program Meets the Published Standards
Programs that successfully complete the ITTAP accreditation process are recognized as meeting the internationally published minimum standards established for their teacher training category.
ITTAP accreditation demonstrates that a program has met the required educational, structural, and assessment criteria outlined within the applicable standards. It provides prospective students, graduates, and the Pilates community with confidence that the program has been independently reviewed against an internationally recognized framework.
Benefits of ITTAP Accreditation
Programs that achieve ITTAP accreditation receive more than recognition for meeting the published standards. Accreditation also provides opportunities to increase visibility and demonstrate a commitment to transparent, structured Pilates education. Benefits include:
Program listing on the PMA Website
Accredited programs are listed on the PMA's website, making it easier for prospective students around the world to discover and compare ITTAP-accredited teacher training programs.
Recognition by the Pilates Method Alliance
Programs that successfully complete the ITTAP accreditation process are recognized as meeting the published ITTAP standards for their accreditation category.
Support of an International Standard
ITTAP provides a consistent framework for evaluating Pilates teacher training programs across Mat, Reformer, and Comprehensive education while respecting the diversity of teaching approaches throughout the profession.
What ITTAP Does NOT Do:
Understanding the Scope of Accreditation
ITTAP accreditation applies only to the teacher training program.
ITTAP does not:
Certify individual Pilates teachers
Rank programs from best to worst
Endorse one Pilates methodology over another
Evaluate individual instructors or graduates
Determine teaching style or educational philosophy
Programs may teach different Pilates approaches while still meeting the published ITTAP standards.
Why Review the Standards?
Everything You Need to Prepare Your Application
Each ITTAP Standards Guide explains exactly what is required before applying for accreditation.
Inside each guide you'll find:
Program eligibility requirements
Required curriculum components
Instructional hour requirements
Qualified Teacher Trainer qualifications
Student observation and teaching requirements
Written and practical examination requirements
Required application documents
Submission guidelines
Accreditation process
Reviewing the standards before beginning your application helps ensure your program is prepared for submission.
Hear from an ITTAP-Approved Program
"The ITTAP application process was very straightforward and user-friendly. We did have some questions as we completed the application, and Dan at PMA answered all of them in a very thoughtful and timely manner. ITTAP places the curriculum and practice teaching at the forefront, which will create better teacher training courses and stronger Pilates teachers. Applying for the new ITTAP program was a good exercise for our studio, we had to revisit our educational model and rethink and adapt parts of our training. We feel our programs will be even better this year because of the new ITTAP standards.”
— Natural Pilates Co.
ITTAP-Approved Program (2022)
Every teacher training program is unique. Reviewing the standards is the first step toward understanding the accreditation requirements and evaluating whether ITTAP is the right fit for your program.
Review the ITTAP Standards
Choose Your Accreditation Path:
Mat Teacher Training
100-Hour Teacher Training Program
Designed for programs that prepare instructors to teach Mat Pilates. Explore the complete accreditation requirements, curriculum expectations, instructional hours, examinations, other required application documentation, and more by clicking the blue button below.
Reformer Teacher Training
300-Hour Teacher Training Program
Designed for programs focused on Reformer instruction. Explore the complete accreditation requirements, curriculum expectations, instructional hours, examinations, other required application documentation, and more by clicking the blue button below.
Comprehensive Teacher Training
450-Hour Teacher Training Program
Designed for full-apparatus Pilates teacher training programs. Explore the complete accreditation requirements, curriculum expectations, instructional hours, examinations, other required application documentation, and more by clicking the blue button below.
Ready to Apply?
Once you've reviewed the standards and confirmed your program meets the requirements, you're ready to begin the ITTAP accreditation application.
Thank you for your support of the ITTAP Program!
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