Pilates Comprehensive Exam Application

Candidate Handbook             Manual del Candidato

Review the Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice.

Candidates that pass the National Pilates Certification Exam are awarded the title of Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT).

The Exam

The National Pilates Certification Exam consists of 125, multiple choice questions. The exam is administered at testing centers worldwide and online - remote live proctored (*home/office).

 Candidates are allowed 3 (three) hours to complete the exam and the passing score is 80.

*Home/office option remains a proctored exam. Candidates must strictly follow the testing company's guidelines. Please verify technology compatibility beforehand; it is the candidate's responsibility to ensure equipment compatibility and system check prior to the test day as registration fee is nonrefundable.

Applications 

Applications are available on the NPCP website and must be accessed online. Apply when ready to take the exam as eligibility is 90 days (3 moths).



Candidates will be prompted to create an account (if you previously had an account, sign in to continue) and provide the following:

 Complete legal name as it appears on current official documents. Acceptable IDs in Latin alphabet: state issued driver's license, state issued identification card, government issued passport, passport card, green card, alien registration, permanent resident card, national identification card, and military ID.
 Address - City - State or Province - Postal Code
 School/ Mentor contact name and email address that provided Pilates training

Application Submission

 Candidates will be prompted to choose between going to a testing center or taking the exam online - remote live proctored - read above for this option.
 Candidates need to complete payment to submit their application
 Candidates are notified of application status via email within 24 hours of submission
 Approved candidates will receive a link via email to schedule their exam. Make sure to check junk/spam folder. *Candidates may schedule their exam at a later date, but testing must be completed within 3 months (90 days) of application submission
 After scheduling an exam date, candidates will receive an email confirmation that contains the test date, time, and site address and directions if applicable



It is extremely important that candidates read the Candidate Handbook provided here and on the application page in its entirety.

NOTE: Application fees are nonrefundable.

Rescheduling Exam

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are provided for candidates who have any sort of impairment e.g., walking, talking, hearing, reading, performing manual tasks, etc. To apply for reasonable accommodations, the candidate must submit documentation provided within the past 12 months by a medical professional on the professional’s letterhead. The documentation must reference a diagnosis of the disability and specific recommendations for accommodations. Reasonable accommodations are considered based on the candidate’s request, disability, documentation submitted, and appropriateness of the request. Reasonable accommodations do not include steps that fundamentally alter the purpose or nature of the exam.

If you need to request special accommodations, contact us 45 days BEFORE scheduling your exam: [email protected].

Our Test Administration Company

Meazure Learning is the test administration company that administers all examinations for the NPCP on the ProctorU platform. It provides psychometric consultation, test administration, test scoring, score reporting, and annual exam analysis.

We offer a Voucher Program for schools on discounted group rates for the NPCP exam - up to 20%! 
Contact  Nena Garcia to learn more.

If you have any questions, contact us at [email protected].