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Your leading Swiss fitness academy
Pilates Instructor course
Bring body and mind into harmony: turn your passion into your profession! Learn 100 % flexibly from home how to lastingly improve your participants' posture, powerhouse and quality of life with precise, flowing exercises.
- Start today: 100 % online and flexible alongside work and everyday life
- Recognised across the Swiss fitness industry
- No exam stress: relaxed assessment via a submitted video
- Over 15'000 successful graduates
4.8/5 from 24 reviews
Recognised throughout Switzerland
Qualitop, Qualicert, SFGV, SBFI, SVBO and Swiss Active stand behind our trainings – your diploma is valid across the entire Swiss fitness industry.
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Training
Pilates Instructor online
- 100% flexible: learn the theory and all the exercises via high-quality practical videos comfortably from home.
- Without exam stress: you don't have to demonstrate in front of a jury. Your qualification is achieved completely relaxed via a self-filmed submission video.
- Recognised diploma: your door opener to teach in studios or become self-employed.
- Lifetime access to the learning platform
from CHF 105.–/mo.CHF 1'000.– one-timeincl. VAT
Purchase on invoice available · TWINT · Mastercard · VISA · PayPal
Optional: book together
Pilates Instructor + Basic Heart (bundle) – CHF 1'460.–View bundle →
Your qualification in 3 steps
1
Start right away
Sign up and get instant access to our learning platform – no waiting for a semester to begin.
2
Learn flexibly
You acquire the knowledge at your own pace – whenever and wherever you want, supported by our experienced instructors.
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Secure your qualification
You complete your course with an industry-recognised credential and start straight into your new role.
Schedule & time commitment
How your study time is distributed – flexibly plannable alongside work and everyday life.
100 hoursDigital learningflexible scheduling
10 hoursPractical assignmentsindividual dates
16 hoursPractical transferselectable dates
2 hoursOnline consultation hoursflexible, optional
10 hoursExam preparationflexible scheduling
2 hoursAssessments & examsfixed date
Total effort: 140 hoursTotal duration (average): 2 – 3 months
Prerequisite: Basic Heart online (118 hours) – not included in the hours above – already completed or book together
Everything together in the bundle: Pilates Instructor + Basic Heart (bundle) · 258 hours in total · CHF 1'460.–
A LOOK INSIDE THE LEARNING PLATFORM
A direct excerpt from our learning platform – you unlock this content when you sign up.
01Your scripts & the Pilates glossary
Two scripts guide you through the training: the fundamentals script and the script with all exercise sequences. You also get a Pilates glossary explaining all technical terms.
02Fundamentals & lesson structure
What Pilates is all about and how a Pilates class is built: in the videos “Was ist Pilates” and “Stundenbild einer Pilates Stunde” you learn the concept, principles and dramaturgy of a lesson.
03Pilates stance & alignment (5 videos)
Correct alignment in all basic positions – standing, supine, prone, side-lying and all-fours. The Pilates stance videos show you the leg position in every posture: your foundation for precise cueing.
04Technique & PrePilates (3 videos)
Shoulder girdle organisation, rib-hip connection and activating pelvis and core. With PrePilates exercises like breathing, angel arms, nose nods and lower-back mobilisation you set up every class safely.
05The complete exercise repertoire (8 videos)
All classic matwork exercises step by step: Hundreds, Roll Up, Spine Twist, Rolling Like A Ball, Single & Double Leg Stretch, Criss Cross, Swimming, Swan Dive, Shoulderbridge, plank variations, Teaser, Deep Down Squats and more.
06Masterclass
A complete Pilates lesson as a masterclass video – this is what your future class will feel like. Follow along, analyse and practise in front of your own mirror.
07Knowledge check & submission video
You test your knowledge in the learning check and finish with a self-recorded submission video – no exam stress, with personal feedback from the trainers.
08Online consultations & practical day
In the online consultations you clarify your questions live with the experts. On the practical day you apply what you have learned on site and refine your technique and teaching.
Lifetime access
Your learning platform stays yours after you graduate – including all later updates. To look things up, refresh and prepare your classes.
Recognised throughout Switzerland
The most common question first: yes – with your diploma you can work in any fitness centre in Switzerland. These recognitions and partnerships stand behind it:
SVBO
The Swiss industry association – your path to the industry certificate.
SFGV seal
SFGV-recognised module exams – your admission to the final exam “Specialist in Physical Activity and Health Promotion with Swiss federal diploma”.
SBFI
Federally recognised for subsidies – federal contributions on the way to the federal exam.
TÜV ISO 9001:2015
Externally certified training and process quality.
Swiss Active
Member of the leading association of the Swiss fitness industry.
Your investment
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
CHF 1'000.–
- Start anytime with our learning platform
- Learn when and where you want
- Learn at your own learning pace
- Script and learning videos for optimal learning success
- Online consultation hours with specialist experts
- 2 practice days
Your career path
Your diploma is just the beginning – your path leads upward step by step.
- Group Fitness Fundamentals
- You are herePilates Instructor
What the graduates say
The videos and scripts are very helpful. The practical days were great and during them I gained a completely new perspective on Pilates. Our trainer Christina was very competent, likeable and answered all my questions patiently. The two days were well structured and it was great to teach a few exercises and get honest feedback on them. Of course you have to invest a lot of time in self-study and try to immerse yourself deeply in the discipline so that you get as much as possible out of the practical days too and can then teach as a competent instructor, but it is worth it :) I had a lot of fun during the course and the practical days and would definitely recommend it.
I am very satisfied with the course. I particularly appreciate the high degree of flexibility, which allowed me to fit the learning nicely into my everyday life. The practical days with Christina were especially valuable and very instructive for me. She responded to every question patiently and competently and was able to explain the content clearly and in a practical way. It helped me a great deal to go through what I had learned with her on site once more and to deepen it. In my opinion an additional practical day would be a sensible addition, so as to gain even more confidence in applying it. All in all, though, I am very satisfied with the course and would definitely recommend it.
Last weekend I happily completed the practical days led by Christina Strecke. I experienced the weekend as totally inspiring and instructive. I benefited enormously from the helpful tips, the clear explanations and the structured teaching. :) Christina addressed all questions competently and kindly and impressed me with her lively, friendly manner. The Update Studio in Bern is very attractive, centrally located and inviting. Now I am looking forward to polishing my exercises. The notes and videos are a real help with that. :)
A good online module for training as a Pilates-Instructor at your own learning pace. The exercises can be practised in a targeted way with the videos; the script (theory) and the descriptions of the Pilates exercises are clear and easy to understand. Preparing well for the practical days is advisable, so that on these 2 intensive days with the trainer you can also put what you have learned into practice. The support through the online question hour rounds off the offering. I felt well looked after and supported by Christina. I am now looking forward to the workshop courses, which are exciting too.
The practical days with Christina were very enriching and inspiring. The two days were intensive and I was able to take away a lot of valuable pointers. I particularly appreciated how competently Christina could answer every question and how individually she responded to us. She is an outstanding trainer! The online course was a good basis as well, but it was the practical days that first brought out the "essence" of Pilates for me. That is why one or two practical days during the course would certainly be even better :-)
The Pilates training with Christina Strecke was simply brilliant! Christina is an impressive woman with a wonderful aura – she puts the content across professionally, clearly and absolutely authentically. The group and the atmosphere during the course were great, which made learning genuinely enjoyable. A highly recommendable course for everyone who wants to understand and teach Pilates from the ground up!
Why update Akademie?
Competence & knowledge at the level of research
Our courses meet all the criteria of the Qualicert OK status and prepare you optimally for working in the fitness industry across Switzerland. Our training concept is based on the latest scientific findings in sport and movement research and is professionally evaluated on an ongoing basis.
Flexible training and self-determined learning
Do you want to reorient your career and take a new path step by step – without neglecting family, finances or your social life? Our courses adapt to your life – not the other way round. For an optimal learning experience, our e-learning portal gives you all the tools to acquire the necessary knowledge through self-study. You also take the exam stress-free from your home computer.
The starting shot for your trainer career
The fitness industry is a growth market – and a recognised qualification is your ticket to a new career path! Our courses build on each other logically, so every hour you invest gives you maximum learning value.
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BASIS (BASIC HEART)
The Pilates Instructor course starts with the basic course Basic Heart. In it you learn, in an online course, the basic knowledge about the human body. This course can be completed at any time online and at your own learning pace.
After this basic course you can complete the Pilates Instructor training. This training too can be started at any time and independently of location.
The 1st part of the training takes place online via the learning platform. On the platform you'll find a script as well as countless practice-oriented learning videos with the contents of the script. You can watch all the topics as often as you want. You can practice the practical contents at any time.
Once all learning contents have been sufficiently learned, you can complete the learning assessment on the platform at any time. If you pass it, the practice days are open to you.
In 2 days all topics are put into practice. The instructors, with many years of practical experience, will go through all the contents with you in detail.
The course is concluded with a submitted video.
Frequently asked questions
Is the training recognised throughout Switzerland?
Yes – our trainings are recognised across the entire Swiss fitness industry. The diplomas meet the Qualitop and Qualicert quality labels (health-insurance recognition), update Akademie is a member of Swiss Active and the industry association SVBO, and our module exams are SFGV-recognised for admission to the final exam “Specialist in Physical Activity and Health Promotion with Swiss federal diploma”. With your diploma you can work in any fitness centre in Switzerland.
When can I start the training?
Anytime. After registering you get immediate access to the online learning platform and can start right away – there are no fixed start dates and no waiting times.
How long does the training take?
That's up to you – you learn at your own pace. Expect around 140 learning hours; most participants complete the training in 3 – 4 months. Thanks to the flexible schedule, it fits easily alongside your job.
How is the training structured?
You learn flexibly on the online learning platform – with videos, scripts and knowledge checks. In the online consultations you clarify your questions directly with our experts, and on the practical days you apply what you've learned on site. The training concludes with the exam.
Which requirements must be met for participation in the course?
For participation you must be 16 years old. You should be open and communicative. You should also enjoy group fitness lessons.
For admission, the Basic Heart or an equivalent training with the topics anatomy/physiology must be completed. The Basic Heart and the Pilates Instructor can be completed simultaneously.
Can I start directly without Basic Heart?
Yes, if you already have a qualification covering anatomy and physiology – for example as a medical practice assistant, physiotherapist or sports scientist – or if you have already completed Basic Heart. In that case, simply book the instructor training on its own. Without this prior knowledge, choose the bundle with Basic Heart.
How long do I have access to the learning platform?
Lifetime. Your access remains active even after you complete the training – you can revisit videos, scripts and all learning content at any time, for example to refresh before your first sessions.
How much does the training cost?
The training costs CHF 1'000.– – including all learning materials and the exam fee. There are no hidden costs.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. For orders of CHF 1'000 or more, simply choose invoice as the payment method at checkout and pay in either 2 or 10 instalments.
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We advise you without obligation and free of charge – in a 1:1 conversation or at the online info evening.