Become a Qualified Pilates Teacher
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The Kim Shipton Method Reformer Teacher training course combines the traditional pilates repertoire combined with more dynamic exercises.
This high-tempo style of teaching uses a number of props and uses particular choreography to give a class that is highly effective and results-driven.
The Kim Shipton Method
Do you love Pilates and want to make it a career? Here’s your chance
When?
1) The Gym Howth, Howth, Dublin, March 26-30th March 2026
2) Hertford, UK, March 21-24th
3) Hertford, UK, June 11-15th
4) Hertford, UK, September 10-14th
Starting from 10am
Why the Kim Shipton Method stands out from the rest?
Unlike most other Pilates courses, you do not need a Mat Pilates qualification to enrol. All we ask is that you have completed 10 to 20 Reformer sessions. This means you can become a certified Reformer Pilates Instructor in half the time.
This is an intensive course offering 24 hours of in-person, hands-on learning. You will be actively working on and off the reformer throughout the training, depending on group size. The course runs across 3 to 5 days and is split into three focused modules, so you build real confidence through practice, not just theory.
At the heart of the training is the Kim Shipton Method, a dynamic, athletic style of Reformer Pilates. Throughout the programme, you will learn how to deliver high-energy sequences, powerful circuits, and intelligently layered workouts that truly challenge the body while staying safe and effective.
The programme is designed to train you in a fresh, modern approach to Reformer Pilates. You will not leave as a standard instructor. You will graduate as an upbeat, confident and welcoming teacher, fully equipped with advanced techniques you can use immediately with clients.
You will learn how to incorporate weights, props, deep stretching, and energising flows that leave your clients feeling strong, open and restored. This training is about more than just teaching exercises. It is about helping people feel their absolute best in their bodies.
Here from our graduates
Total course cost
UK course - £2800 plus VAT
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Payment plans available
*If you prefer more of a flexible payment plan, feel free to drop me an email below to discuss the options
*Please note, there is an additional £150 fee for your final exam charged at the end of your course
Tax deductible for many business owners.
If you’re training to become a qualified Reformer Pilates Instructor and operate as a sole trader or limited company, this course may be claimable as a legitimate business expense. Please speak to your accountant to confirm your personal circumstances.
What you will study:
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Introduces the reformer
Learn set up and maintenance of the machine
Theory
The theory element is a big part of pilates principles, similar to what you would learn in your Mat qualification. You will understand the importance of the fundamentals of pilates, correct alignment of your clients on the machine and set up of exercises.
Basic and intermediate pilates exercises on the reformer.
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This is where the course gets fun and incorporates my signature style.
Full day of Jump Board. Lots of high energy prop driven exercises and sequences that get you burning in all the right places!
Continues with more dynamic moves including weights, the magic circle and pilates ball. Guaranteed to get you thinking outside the ‘pilates box’.
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This module begins with advanced Pilates exercises designed to challenge even the fittest Pilates professionals, creating a powerful and energising training day.
You will also focus on class choreography, learning how to create your own signature flows as a teacher. We will cover key client considerations including lower back pain, pre and post-natal clients, and osteoporosis, so you leave with the confidence and tools to support a wide range of clients.
Throughout the module, you will practise your cueing with one another in a supportive, friendly environment. We will regularly break into small groups so you can refine your teaching style, build confidence, and receive real-time feedback on the reformer.
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Practical Requirements
Once you have completed your in-person training with Kim, the second phase of your journey begins.
To successfully qualify, you will need to complete 90 hours of practice teaching, which can be done in one of the following ways:
Teaching friends or family
Observing classes within a studio if you do not have access to a reformer at home
You will be required to log and submit the dates and times of your completed hours.
Anatomy & Physiology Online Exam
You will also gain access to your dedicated Kim Shipton Method student group, giving you continued guidance, connection, and a supportive network of like-minded instructors as you grow in your teaching. As well as Kims on-going support
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Upon successful completion, you’ll become a fully qualified Reformer Pilates Instructor, trained in the renowned Kim Shipton Method and certified to teach in studios globally. Our graduates are now living their dream careers across the world, from Australia and Canada to Dubai, Barbados, and Ireland.
If you’d like a personal recommendation from one of our qualified instructors, we’re more than happy to connect you.
Have a question about anything above?
FAQs
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Yes, we understand that training is an investment. Payment plans are available to spread the cost over time.
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From 11 years of experience, I can confidently say: yes. Lots of our graduates go on to build full-time income, run packed classes, and create a life they love, with flexibility, purpose, and stability. This training is more than a certification, it’s a launchpad.
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You’ll learn full Reformer technique (foundations up to advanced), how to cue and lead classes, how to design classes and flows, how to safely coach clients, and importantly how to build a sustainable, fulfilling career teaching Pilates.
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Upon successful completion of our training (including practical assessment and required practice hours), you’ll receive a recognised qualification from Kim Shipton Method, a credential that allows you to teach Reformer Pilates professionally.
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Yes. Many graduates begin teaching classes or private sessions soon after certification. It depends on your confidence, readiness, and schedule, but we support you all the way through, from training to teaching.
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You’re in safe hands. If the scheduled training dates don’t quite work for you, we will always do our best to be as flexible as possible.
You also have the option to arrange a private 1:1 training on a date that suits your diary (you may just need to bring a friend along for your mock assessment).
Alternatively, you’re welcome to join a future course date and rearrange your training to fit your schedule.
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You’re fully supported throughout your journey with the Kim Shipton Method.
You’re welcome to resit the course as many times as you need to build your confidence, and you can also come back to observe future trainings to deepen your knowledge. You’ll have access to the Kim Shipton studio to complete your Pilates practice hours, and you’re invited to watch live classes and use these observations to strengthen your own teaching skills and confidence on the reformer.
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At The Kim Shipton Method, we believe in being clear and honest about the opportunity in front of you. Before investing in your training, it’s important to understand the earning potential available within the industry.
Most Reformer Pilates instructors typically earn between £25 and £45 per class, depending on factors such as location, experience, and the studio they work with. Many instructors choose to teach part-time alongside other commitments, while others build a full-time career with strong earning potential.
With the dynamic, athletic teaching style you’ll learn through The Kim Shipton Method, instructors are well positioned to deliver high-energy, in-demand classes that studios and clients love to book.