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Pilates Comprehensive Certification Renewal Requirements

Renewing your credential keeps your certification current and supports high standards across the Pilates profession. Use the quick links below to review requirements, locate approved CECs, and start your renewal application.

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Renewal Requirements

CEC Requirement
Earn 16 NPCP-approved CECs during your renewal period.
Renewal Cycle
Renewal is required every 2 years. Initial certification begins on the date you pass the certification exam.
Recordkeeping
You must keep your own CEC records. The NPCP does not maintain continuing education records for certificants.
The NPCP Board determined that a 2-year renewal cycle with 16 continuing education credits supports continued competence in the field of Pilates. The cycle and requirements may change to keep pace with expectations of a competent Pilates teacher.
Rationale: As stated in the Code of Ethics, certified Pilates professionals agree to continue engaging with education and experiences to enhance their skills and knowledge, thereby providing the highest quality services to their clients.
Stay current
Continuing education advances knowledge, skills, and abilities and keeps professionals in dialogue with evolving best practices.
Public Safety
CECs support safe work with a wide variety of clients, including special populations and contraindications.
Adapt + grow
Stay aware of developments in the field including teaching online, allied modalities, and evolving community needs.

Find NPCP-approved CECs

The NPCP provides a list of approved CECs on the Continuing Education Calendar.

Petitioning for non-approved workshops

Certificants who attend non-NPCP approved workshops may petition to have some or all hours considered toward renewal. If you are unsure whether a course qualifies, contact the Continuing Education Department before submitting a petition.
Petitioned hours must:
  • Fall within allowed categories and maximums and within the Scope of Practice of a Pilates Teacher
  • Include a completed petition form (one per course) and the $25 application fee
  • If in doubt, contact the Continuing Education Department before submission, as the petitioning fee is nonrefundable
Important: Distance Learning (pre-recorded video, DVD, or home-study courses) are not eligible for petitioning.

Start your renewal

Ready to renew? Start the Pilates Comprehensive Renewal Application using the link below. Keep your documentation and CEC records available for reference.

Maximum number of CECs per category

Quick reference
Category Max number of CECs
Pilates content Up to 16
Allied modalities Up to 16
Industry development Up to 10
Research Up to 16
Business development Up to 4

Maximum number of CECs by delivery method

Delivery limits
Content delivery Max number of CECs
Live course (live streaming) Up to 16
Distance learning (with a quiz) Up to 16
CPR course Up to 3
AED course Up to 1

CEC Categories + Policies

Below is a clear breakdown of how CECs are categorized and what is required for each category. All information shown here is part of the renewal policy.
Category 1
Pilates content
Pilates content workshops must be taught by an NPCP certified teacher who has been teaching clients for a minimum of 5 years and has been teaching Pilates workshops to teachers for a minimum of 1 year.
Category 2
Complementary content
Complementary content supports NPCP certified teachers by broadening skill sets beyond the Pilates paradigm. See the categories below for limits and instructor requirements.

Complementary content categories

Allied Modalities
Up to 16 CECs
Allied modality workshops support the NPCP certified teacher by broadening their skill set beyond the Pilates paradigm. These workshops include topics such as:
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Biomechanics
  • Kinesiology
  • Movement, etc.
Allied Modality workshops must be taught by a licensed healthcare professional, or an individual that provides evidence of mastery of the subject matter presented.
The subject matter must fit within the presenter’s scope of experience or knowledge and be applied appropriately to the Pilates professional’s Scope of Practice.
Industry Development
Up to 10 CECs
Industry Development workshops enhance the Pilates teacher’s understanding of the structures inherent within established professions. Presenters should identify established norms and focus on commonly defined industry elements. Workshops must be taught by individuals with field experience in:
  • Third party certification
  • Professional associations
  • Accreditation
  • Licensure development
The subject matter must fit within the presenter’s scope of experience or knowledge and be applied appropriately to the Pilates professional’s Scope of Practice.
Business Development
Up to 4 CECs
Business development workshops address the skills necessary to maintain a productive Pilates studio. Subjects like those listed below will be considered:
  • Business administration
  • Marketing
  • Networking
  • IT support
  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting
This coursework must be taught by a presenter that holds a degree (minimum of a Bachelor’s degree) in business administration, finance, or accounting, or has 5+ years of experience as a business owner or administrator.
Research
Up to 16 CECs
The promotion of research within the field of Pilates supports growth and scientific validation of the Pilates Method. Research studies undertaken at a university, college, research organization, or by an individual will be considered.
The subject matter must fit within the presenter’s scope of experience or knowledge and be relevant to the Pilates professional’s Scope of Practice. The research methodology must provide minimally one of the following levels of evidence:
  • Peer reviewed or published research (e.g. systematic reviews, controlled trials, cohort studies) (up to 16 CECs)
  • Poster presentations (up to 1 CEC)
Note: Candidates wanting to use research for their renewal must petition the work to obtain credit.

Appeals Process

Certificants whose renewal is denied may appeal within 10 days of notice of a denied application. Appeals are processed within 30 days. The decision of the Executive Director is final. Candidates desiring to appeal the results of a petition denial must comply with the following:
  • An appeal must be emailed to [email protected] and received within 10 calendar days of the denial.
  • The candidate is responsible for demonstrating that the appeal should be considered by providing all details supporting their request for the reversal of the adverse decision.
Check quick step-by-step renewal guide here.

 

Exceptions

Renewals completed after certification has lapsed are subject to a $15 administrative fee.
Each lapsed renewal is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us at [email protected] to assess your situation.

 

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