Romana's Pilates Certification Program

Instructor Training & Certification

PCPC is pleased to be a training center for Romana’s Pilates International.  This program is well rounded because it provides the deep knowledge of the exercises and safeties that Romana instilled in all of us.  This is a long journey, but it is a worthwhile experience.

The program usually takes between 9 months and a year, depending on your availability to accomplish your observation hours, workshops and test out at the three different levels of systems (basic, intermediate, advanced).

Currently, PCPC has a level 3 instructor and a level 4 instructor who facilitate your 700 hours of observation needed for the program.  Higher leveled teachers will be/may be brought in for the Intermediate and Advanced Seminars, as well as the final test out at the advanced level. You also may need to travel to another training center to complete your intermediate and advanced seminars.

 

Requirements for entering the program:

Prior to starting the program, you must commit to 15 to 20 hours weekly as a minimum observation after each seminar. These hours are key in your ability to learn and properly teach Pilates to students and truly understand how different bodies need different modifications/exercises. These are here as a means to grow your knowledge and understanding of Pilates. Failure to do this may result in your inability to move to the next level of training. 

You must be at a strong intermediate into advanced level in your Pilates Training, per Romana’s Pilates International.  This is needed on all pieces of equipment (reformer, Cadillac, chairs, barrels, etc.)  This will be decided by a level 4 or higher Romana trained instructor.  In the past it has taken between 75-100 lessons before a person is prepared for the RPI certification program.

You will need to complete an interview, along with your initial assessment into the program.  

Lessons are strongly encouraged once the program. A minimum of 15 private lessons are required by the completion of the program.  

Upon certification, you must complete at least one Continuing Education Program; (CPE) per year in order to keep your skills and safeties current.   

 

Initial Assessment- $300

  • This is a workout in which you demonstrate adequate understanding of the Romana’s Pilates System at the Intermediate level (order of exercises, your knowledge of the exercises themselves and what the exercise is for).  This includes: reformer, Cadillac, mat, chairs.  Proper springs setup, the order of the exercises, the ability to flow from one exercise to the next and aptitude to learn the exercises is needed to pass your initial assessment.  Typically, it lasts 1.5 hours with an interview.  These can be held at PCPC under a level 4 instructor.  

Registration to Romana’s Pilates International – $300

  • Goes to Romana’s Pilates International for your enrollment in the apprentice program.  Puts you in the global database and on emailing list from the organization

Administration for Romana’s Pilates International -$300

  • Filing and management of tests, paperwork and completion forms.
  • Covers the cost of your manuals (per level, when completed).
  • The intermediary between you and other training centers.

Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Seminars:

$1300 (basic), $1500 (intermediate) and $1800 (advanced) due at each seminar.

  • These are three different seminars roughly 3-6 months apart from each other. 

Independent study fee of $300 at EACH stage of the seminar.

  • This covers meetings and guidance by your leveled instructor at the studio.  
  • Weekly meetings, tutorials over written tests (does not include lessons).
  • Studio uses for practice.  Learn how to maintain the studio and all equipment.
  • An additional $300 independent study fee will be added after 12 months if you still have not completed the program.

Test out fees ***Pricing can change depending upon the level of teacher.

$300 Basic 

$400 Intermediate (including written portion)

$600 Advance (including written portion)

These fees are not owed all at once.  The cost of the seminar and the independent study fee are due at the start of each seminar.  The fee for testing is due when you test out at that particular level.  Below is the price breakdown:

 

At Assessment:  

  • Registration & Administration to RP fee of $600
  • Initial Assessment fee of $300

At Basic Seminar: (May be pay after passing assessment test or two weeks prior to seminar date to hold your spot.)

  • Seminar fee of $1300 
  • Independent study fee of $300

*** Basic Test fee $300 (must pass to enter Intermediate)

At Intermediate Seminar: (May be pay after basic test passing or two weeks prior to seminar date to hold your spot.)

  • Seminar fee of $1500
  • Independent study fee of $400

*** Intermediate Test fee $400 (must pass to enter Advanced)

At Advanced Seminar: (May be pay after intermediate test passing or two weeks prior to seminar date to hold your spot.)

  • Seminar fee of $1800
  • Independent study fee of $300 

 *** Advanced Test fee $600

If you have other questions please feel free to email the studio parkcitiespilatescenter@gmail.com or call the studio 214-378-5228. Please ask for Amanda or Susan we will be happy to speak with you in greater detail.