Myth: You Need Years of Pilates Experience Before Starting a Level 3 Pilates Diploma

One of the biggest misconceptions we hear from prospective learners is:

“I’d love to become a Pilates instructor, but I don’t think I’ve got enough experience yet.”

The good news is… you don’t need years of Pilates experience before embarking on a Level 3 Pilates Diploma.

The Reality

Our Active IQ Level 3 Pilates Diploma is designed to teach you everything you need to know to become a safe, knowledgeable and confident Pilates instructor.

During the course you’ll learn:

• Pilates principles and technique
• Anatomy and physiology
• Exercise analysis
• Teaching skills and cueing
• Planning effective Pilates programmes
• Adaptations and progressions
• How to deliver safe, engaging and professional classes

Whether you’re already a fitness instructor looking to specialise or you’re adding Pilates to your existing skill set, the qualification takes you through the learning process step by step. You don’t need any prior qualifications to do this course!

We Do Recommend One Thing…

Although you don’t need years of experience, we strongly recommend attending a few Pilates classes before starting the qualification.

This gives you the opportunity to:

• Experience different teaching styles
• Understand how a class flows
• Familiarise yourself with common exercises
• Decide if Pilates is the right career path for you
• Feel more confident when you begin your studies

Many of our most successful graduates started exactly this way.

Is This Qualification Right for You?

If you’re passionate about helping people move better, improve strength, posture and wellbeing, then Pilates can be an incredibly rewarding career.

Many of our learners go on to teach:

• Community classes
• Health clubs and leisure centres
• Boutique Pilates studios
• Online classes
• One-to-one sessions
• Corporate wellbeing programmes

Pilates continues to grow in popularity, creating exciting opportunities for qualified instructors across the UK.

Learn Online With Expert Tutors

Our Active IQ Level 3 Pilates Diploma is delivered live online via Zoom, allowing you to train from home while still benefiting from live teaching, interaction and tutor support.

You’ll be guided throughout the qualification by Rachel Holmes and Kelly Reed, who have supported hundreds of instructors to gain their qualifications and build successful Pilates businesses.

Upcoming 2026 Training Dates

• 17–19 July 2026
• 7–9 August 2026
• 11–13 September 2026
• 9–11 October 2026
• 6–8 November 2026
• 11–13 December 2026

Delivered live online via Zoom with Rachel Holmes & Kelly Reed through Choreography To Go. CLICK HERE TO BOOK

If you’ve been thinking about becoming a Pilates instructor, don’t let the myth that you need years of experience hold you back. With the right training, support and commitment, you could be teaching Pilates sooner than you think.

Your Pilates teaching journey could start this summer.