Corpus Pilates™ Studio Comprehensive (Mat & Apparatus) Instructor Training, Levels 2 & 3: Intermediate & Advanced
Develop intermediate and advanced Pilates repertoire across Mat and the full studio apparatus while refining teaching skills, movement analysis, hands-on cueing and intelligent programming. Build the precision, coordination and critical reasoning needed to teach more complex movement and individual needs.
Course Fee
€3,550 + €375 exam fee
Non-refundable deposit: €300
Course Description
Studio Comprehensive: Intermediate & Advanced
Levels 2 & 3 form the Intermediate & Advanced stage of the Corpus Pilates™ Studio Comprehensive (Mat & Apparatus) Instructor Training. Building on Level 1, students progress through two new syllabuses and develop more complex repertoire across Pilates Mat and the studio apparatus, including the Reformer, Cadillac/Tower, Chairs, Barrels, and small equipment.
At the intermediate stage, greater emphasis is placed on coordination, precision, and fluidity. Exercises become more physically demanding as the centre of gravity moves further away from the floor, with increased upper-body work, open-chain movement, reduced surface contact, and exercises that may involve inversion or suspension. Students expand their knowledge of the apparatus and develop a wider range of programming choices for more athletic and physically capable clients.
As the training progresses into advanced work, students learn increasingly complex exercises that demand greater control, coordination, and adaptability. The focus develops toward maintaining centred movement while the body responds to changing relationships with gravity, allowing students to teach challenging repertoire with greater fluidity and precision.
Teaching development remains central throughout Levels 2 & 3. Students refine hands-on teaching, alignment observation, exercise modification, touch techniques, intelligent programming, and critical reasoning. The training also develops programming for sports-specific needs, special populations, and the use of small equipment, helping instructors make more informed exercise choices for individual clients.
Timeframe
Up to 5 months
Total Training Hours
Approx. 320–350 hours
Self-Study
60 hours
Training Level
Intermediate & Advanced
Exams
Theory + take-home + practical exams
Language
English & French
Before registering for Studio Comprehensive Levels 2 & 3, students must have successfully completed the preceding Level 1 training and passed all required Level 1 examinations.
The Corpus Pilates™ Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (FAK) requirement must also be completed before progressing to Intermediate & Advanced training. Students with an accepted previous qualification in anatomy, kinesiology or a comparable field are fully exempt from the FAK requirement.
Alternative entry via the Bridge Program
Students who have completed Pilates instructor training with another school may be eligible to enter the Corpus Pilates™ system through the Bridge Program. Previous training and experience are evaluated individually to determine the appropriate entry point, with Levels 2 & 3 being the highest possible Bridge Program entry point.
Levels 2 & 3 progress through two new Intermediate and Advanced syllabuses, developing the Studio Comprehensive repertoire across Mat and the studio apparatus while extending teaching, observation and programming skills.
Intermediate training includes:
- Intermediate repertoire on the Reformer
- Cadillac/Tower repertoire
- Chairs and Barrels
- Small equipment
- Progressions and intelligent exercise choices
- Correct alignment and movement observation
- Modifications for physical constraints
- Exercise selection for individual needs
- Practice teaching and hands-on teaching
- Cueing to the secondary powerhouse
- Programming for sports-specific and special populations
Advanced training includes:
- Advanced repertoire on the Reformer
- Cadillac/Tower repertoire
- Chairs and Barrels
- Small equipment
- More complex and physically demanding exercise variations
- Maintaining centred movement through changing relationships with gravity
- Fluidity and precision in advanced movement
- Correct alignment and touch techniques
- Intelligent programming
- Critical reasoning and problem-solving
- Programming for coordinated, athletic clients seeking greater challenge and variety
By the end of Levels 2 & 3, students should be able to:
- Teach intermediate and advanced exercises on the Reformer, Cadillac/Tower, Chairs, Barrels and small equipment
- Apply correct alignment principles when teaching intermediate and advanced repertoire
- Modify exercises appropriately when physical constraints are present
- Select exercises according to individual client needs
- Develop practical teaching skills through supervised practice teaching
- Apply appropriate touch techniques when teaching advanced repertoire
- Use intelligent programming to create appropriate and progressive sessions
- Apply critical reasoning when making teaching, exercise-selection and programming decisions
The Brussels Levels 2 & 3 course combines in-person practical training with live online theory sessions via Zoom.
Practical training takes place at Corpus Studios, Rue Borrens 33, 1050 Brussels, Belgium and focuses on developing the Intermediate & Advanced Mat and studio apparatus repertoire, teaching skills, hands-on techniques and programming.
Theory sessions are delivered live online via Zoom and support the practical training with teaching concepts, programming and the theoretical components of the course.
Attendance
100% attendance is required for all practical training. If a practical session is missed, the student is responsible for arranging and paying for the required catch-up training with a Master Trainer.
Live attendance is expected for online sessions whenever possible. Online sessions are recorded and may exceptionally be reviewed later when a student is unable to attend live.
Current session dates, times, online arrangements and assessment dates are provided in the Course Schedule tab.
The course fee includes the Corpus Pilates™ training materials, including course manuals and supporting training videos.
Students receive the Mat manuals, the four syllabus manuals covering Foundation, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced, plus the Corpus Pilates™ Handbook.
The materials support the Mat and studio apparatus repertoire covered throughout the Studio Comprehensive training, including work on the Reformer, Cadillac/Tower, Chairs, Barrels and small equipment.
Course materials are available in English or French.
Studio Comprehensive Levels 2 & 3 requires independent study, personal practice, teaching practice, observation and private or duo lessons in addition to the scheduled course training.
Self-Study: 60 hours
Study of the course materials, research and preparation for assessments.
Teacher’s Journal: 125 hours
The Teacher’s Journal records the required practical development hours:
- Personal Practice: 50 hours
- Teaching Practice: 50 hours
- Observation: 25 hours
At least 80% of the observation hours should be completed in live classes.
Private / Duo Lessons: 2 lessons
Both lessons must be completed before the practical exam.
Required Mat & Apparatus Classes
As part of the Studio Comprehensive pathway, students are required to complete 10 Mat classes and 10 Apparatus classes.
The 10 Mat classes are included in the course price. The 10 Apparatus classes are an additional cost, with a 10% student discount through the student membership.
The Brussels Levels 2 & 3 course combines live practical training at Corpus Studios in Brussels with online theory sessions via Zoom.
Practical Session 1
Live in Brussels
Friday 23 October 2026, 17:00 – 21:30
Saturday 24 October 2026, 12:30 – 20:30
Sunday 25 October 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
Theory Session 1
Zoom – online
Tuesday 17 November 2026, 18:00 – 21:30
Practical Session 2
Live in Brussels
Friday 20 November 2026, 17:00 – 21:30
Saturday 21 November 2026, 12:30 – 20:30
Sunday 22 November 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
Practical Session 3
Live in Brussels
Friday 11 December 2026, 17:00 – 21:30
Saturday 12 December 2026, 12:30 – 20:30
Sunday 13 December 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
Theory Session 2
Zoom – online
Thursday 17 December 2026, 18:00 – 21:30
Practical Session 4
Live in Brussels
Friday 8 January 2027, 17:00 – 21:30
Saturday 9 January 2027, 12:30 – 20:30
Sunday 10 January 2027, 10:00 – 18:00
Session Format Submissions
1 December 2026 – Intermediate Comprehensive and Mat
18 January 2027 – Advanced Comprehensive and Mat
1 March 2027 – Program for special case
Exam Dates
Poster Presentation
Thursday 25 February 2027, 17:00 – 21:30
Live or via Zoom for distance students
Take-home Exam
Thursday 11 March and Friday 12 March 2027, 17:00 – 21:30
Zoom – online
Written Theory Exam
Thursday 25 March 2027, 17:00 – 21:30
Online / remotely supervised
Practical Exam
Live in Brussels
Friday 16 April 2027, 17:00 – 21:30
Saturday 17 April 2027, 12:30 – 20:30
Sunday 18 April 2027, 10:00 – 18:00
Location: Corpus Studios, Rue Borrens 33, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
Online sessions: Zoom
To successfully complete Studio Comprehensive Levels 2 & 3, students must complete and pass all required assessments and fulfil the remaining course completion requirements.
Assessments
Students must complete:
- Poster presentation
- Take-home assessment / presentation
- Written Theory Exam
- Practical Exam
- Required session-format submissions in preparation for assessment
A minimum mark of 70% is required to pass the Written Theory, Take-home and Practical assessments.
Additional Completion Requirements
Students must also:
- Complete the required Delegate Portfolio
- Complete 60 hours of Self-Study
- Complete 50 hours of Personal Practice
- Complete 50 hours of Teaching Practice
- Complete 25 hours of Observation, with at least 80% completed live
- Complete 2 private or duo lessons before the practical exam
Completion Timeframe
Students must complete the course within 18 months. If the course is not completed within this period, the student must retake the entire course at their own cost.
After completion of the course and exam, students have one month to complete any outstanding required hours.
Completion of the Studio Comprehensive Pathway
After successfully completing Level 1 and the combined Levels 2 & 3 stage, together with all required assessments, study and practice requirements, and portfolio requirements, the student completes the full Corpus Pilates™ Studio Comprehensive (Mat & Apparatus) Instructor Training pathway.
Course Fee
€3,550
The course fee covers the Studio Comprehensive Levels 2 & 3 training and the course materials described in the Course Materials section.
Deposit
A €300 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place on the course. The deposit is deducted from the total course fee.
Remaining Balance
After the deposit, the remaining course balance is €3,250.
Exam Fee
The €375 exam fee is paid separately during the week of the practical exam.
The exam fee is separate from the course fee.
Payment Plan
If you require financial assistance, a payment plan may be arranged with Corpus Studios.
Students requesting a payment plan should submit a written request for approval before the payment arrangement begins.
Under the current payment-plan policy, the student pays the required course deposit and the remaining course fee may then be divided into 3 payments on agreed dates.
The final scheduled payment of the remaining course fee must be completed before the student enters the final exam. The €375 exam fee is paid separately during the week of the practical exam.
Students are responsible for ensuring that all agreed payments are made by the required dates.
Hands-On Learning Essentials
Apprentice Hours Requirements
A crucial element of the Corpus Studios education program is Apprentice Instructor Trainer Hours. This is when you will truly learn Pilates by watching experienced instructors, practising your teaching, and doing the exercises yourself.
Classes taken at Corpus Studios™ or another studio approved by Corpus Studios, or personal practice completed independently. Students should practise the execution of all exercises in the manuals.
At Corpus Studios™:
- All Mat students will be credited 10 Mat classes for each Mat Course taken. This applies to students intending to practise at Corpus Studios in Brussels and is not guaranteed at host studios. These classes can only be used until the date of the Practical Exam.
- Each class counts as 1 hour of personal practice toward your Apprentice Instructor Trainer Hours.
- Registration for classes is based on availability. Priority will be given to Corpus Studios™ paying clientele.
- Credited classes must be used for your current level of study.
Teaching practice may be completed with family, friends and colleagues.
- Complete a minimum of 5 hours teaching collective classes at your level of study.
- Practise 55-minute private session formats based on the level being examined.
- Practice Teaching can be completed at Corpus Studios™ only when the studio is open to the public and by reservation. It cannot take place during busy periods unless permission has been granted in advance. Busy periods include Saturday mornings from 10:00 to 13:00 and some evenings.
- Instructor Trainer Students from the program may use Corpus Studios™ facilities at no cost when practising with other classmates.
- A studio fee is payable when completing Practice Teaching with your own students in Corpus Studios™ facilities.
Observation may be completed at Corpus Studios, with a former Corpus Pilates™ student, or in an approved Pilates centre.* Students may also observe the Corpus Instructor Education videos, but 80% of observation hours should be completed in live classes.
At Corpus Studios™:
- Observe a one-hour class at your level of study.
- Prior approval from reception and/or the instructor is required. A maximum of 3 students may observe per class.
- The instructor or receptionist must confirm your attendance on your observation sheet.
- Mat students may observe Mat classes only, not private sessions.
- Studio Pilates students may observe group apparatus classes or private sessions, discreetly and with permission from both the instructor and client.
*Alternatives are available for geographically isolated students upon request.
Note: After completion of the course and exam, students have one month to complete any outstanding Apprentice Hours.
Track Your Progress
Delegate Portfolio Requirements
To keep track of their own education and development, students are required to prepare a Delegate Portfolio at the start of the first training course and build and maintain it throughout the entire program.
As the Portfolio develops, it becomes your own personal handbook.
For each course, the Portfolio must include:
- Course dates, agendas and notes
- Proof of Apprentice hours
- Lesson plans, as required by each course
- Completed student and client feedback forms
The completed Portfolio must be submitted to the Master Trainer for review and approval after each course, before a Certificate of Completion will be awarded.
Test Your Skills and Knowledge
Course Exams
If you are unable to attend on the scheduled exam date, alternatives are available:
- Pay by the hour for a private exam with an assessor, or
- Take the exam with participants in the next scheduled course.
All written Theory Exams are scheduled on a specific date.
- 70% required to pass
- If unsuccessful, the exam must be retaken as an oral exam with a Master Trainer, at the student’s own cost (equivalent to one private lesson).
Some courses require completion of an open-book written exam, completed at home over several weeks. This approach encourages research and self-study, and the completed exam serves as a useful reference guide for teachers.
- 70% required to pass
- If unsuccessful, the exam must be retaken at the student’s own cost.
An in-depth Practical Exam is required for each course. It provides an opportunity for clarification and discussion, personal feedback, and learning from fellow students as well as the Master Trainer.
The Practical Exam assesses your ability to:
- Execute the exercises, modifying appropriately where necessary
- Teach a collective class
- Teach a private class
Depending on the course and level, the Practical Exam may take place over two days or one full day.
- 70% required to pass
- If unsuccessful, the exam must be retaken at the student’s own cost.
- All students are required to register for exams through the online booking system at least 2 weeks in advance.
- A fee is payable for each Practical Exam or each re-sit of a written exam.
- The exam fee must be paid during the week of the practical exam.
- All required exams for a course must be completed successfully.
- All required Apprentice Hours must be completed successfully before progressing to the next stage of training, where applicable.
- In addition to successful exams and Apprentice Hours, a completed Delegate Portfolio must be submitted before a Corpus Pilates™ Certificate of Completion or Diploma will be awarded.
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UPCOMING TRAINING
Upcoming Corpus Pilates™ Instructor Training (CPIT) Courses
- 17.09.2026 - 29.10.2026
- 575€ (non-refundable deposit: 175€)
- Online via Zoom
- 14.10.2026 - 23.05.2027
- 3550€ + 375€ (exam weekend price)
- Rue Borrens 33, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium
- 23.10.2026 - 17.04.2027
- 1595€ + 275€ (exam weekend price)
- Rue Borrens 33, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium
- 23.10.2026 - 18.04.2027
- 3550€ + 375€ (exam weekend price)
- Rue Borrens 33, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium
COURSE REGISTRATION
How to Register for a CPIT Course
You can register and pay for a CPIT course either directly through Mindbody or by bank transfer. All students need a Corpus Studios / Mindbody profile to register for a course.
After registering and paying the required course deposit, download and complete the Corpus Pilates™ registration form. Once Corpus Studios has reviewed your registration information and completed form, you will receive confirmation by email.
Registration Steps
All students need a Corpus Studios / Mindbody profile to register for a CPIT course.
You can register and pay either directly through Mindbody, using the full Workshops and Instructor Training schedule or the individual course page, or by bank transfer.
Please register for CPIT courses ideally at least two weeks before the course start date. Registration is possible up to one week before the course begins.
Follow the payment instructions and pay the required non-refundable deposit through Mindbody or by bank transfer.
In either case, send confirmation of your payment and enrolment to kelly@corpusstudios.com.
Course fees, deposit amounts, exam fees and any additional payment information are listed on the relevant course page.
After registering and paying your deposit, download and complete the Corpus Pilates™ registration form.
Once completed, email the form to kelly@corpusstudios.com
If you are registering for more than one CPIT course, you do not need to complete a separate registration form for each course.
Corpus Studios will review your registration information and completed registration form, check that you have been correctly registered for the course, and confirm your registration and preferred manual language by email.
Everything You Need to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Corpus Pilates™ Certificate of Completion or diploma remains valid.
Corpus Pilates™ teachers are expected to continue their education and keep their knowledge up to date. Teachers must complete a minimum of 10 hours of Continuing Education Credits (CECs) every two years. The two-year period runs from the year of completion. This can be completed through workshops or specific updates at Corpus Studios, with a minimum of 50% of the 10 hours completed through Corpus Studios, together with hours of proven self-study, such as Pilates workshops or specialisation in the Pilates field elsewhere.
You may take a break between Level 1 and the combined Levels 2 & 3. Once you begin an individual course, you have a maximum of 18 months to complete it. If the course is not completed within 18 months, the full course must be retaken at your own cost.
You will be required to pay to retake on another day and will have one month to prepare.
You are required to retake the exam at your own expense, no later than 1 month from last exam and will not be accepted into any further course until the exam is completed and passed.
You will receive a Certificate of Completion for each successfully completed course after your exams are passed and your required apprentice hours are received and accepted.
Upon successful completion of the full Corpus Pilates™ Mat Comprehensive pathway, including Level 1 and the combined Levels 2 & 3 stage, together with all required assessments and completion requirements.
There is a one-time cost paid to Corpus Studios to register you. Thereafter, annual membership renewal and payment is handled directly with EREPS.
When you have successfully completed the full Corpus Pilates™ Studio Comprehensive (Mat & Apparatus) pathway, including Level 1 and the combined Levels 2 & 3 stage. After completing the full Mat Comprehensive pathway, you are qualified as a Pilates Mat instructor, but not as a Pilates Studio instructor.
Corpus Studios recommends completing the required exams before accepting payment as a Pilates teacher. This is a professional recommendation and is not controlled by Corpus Studios.
100% attendance is required for all practical training. If you miss a practical session, you are responsible for arranging and paying for the required catch-up training with a Master Trainer.
Live attendance is expected for online sessions whenever possible. Online sessions are recorded and may exceptionally be reviewed later if you are unable to attend live.
Corpus Studios is a recognized Instructor Education Center and its education program and certification is recognized by EREPS (European Register of Exercise Professionals) and EuropeActive. With these approvals, your Corpus Certification will permit you to teach Pilates anywhere in the European Union, and it will give you credit in other countries. Corpus Studios offers both a repertoire in Classical “Traditional” and Contemporary Pilates with a very strong approach to teaching and programming for the individual or for class needs. You will learn about remedial and regular approaches designed to make you an intelligent and thoughtful instructor.
When at a Corpus Studio you can work out individually or with fellow students during any non-peak hours. If you are at another facility you will need to discuss this with the owner or management.
If your previous qualification in anatomy, kinesiology or a comparable field is accepted by Corpus Studios, you are fully exempt from the FAK requirement.
The course requires 2 private or duo lessons, both of which must be completed before the practical exam. These sessions give students the opportunity to experience being taught directly by an experienced instructor, receive individual correction and feedback, and better understand how a private session is structured and adapted to the client. They also help students experience the level of detail, communication and progression expected when teaching one-to-one.