The Most Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Certification Program in the Industry
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Recognized as the gold standard of Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training both in NYC and Worldwide.
Review our 2026 and 2027 Mat and Equipment Program deails and schedule availabilities below.
Mat Certification Group Program Details
Total Program is 97 hours. (32 hrs. of Lecture & 65 hrs. of Practice).
Total Tuition-$2,500, (All Inclusive, no prerequisites).
Early Bird Discount -$2,350- register 30 days prior.
Entire Program is taught live in studio by Expert Teacher Trainers.
32 Lecture Hours includes Anatomy, Biomechanics, Movement Science, The Art of Cueing and Observation, Classical Choreography and Contemporary Modifications all taught by our Certified Expert Teacher Trainers.
65 Practice Hours include 20 hours of Self Practice, 10 hours of teaching with another Mat Student, 5 hours of observing mat classes, taking 5 Mat Classes in our studio. (Included in your tuition), 10 hours being supervised by an Expert Teacher and teaching 15 semi-private mat classes in our studio with our clients.
Includes 5 free Mat Classes
50% off of any additional Mat classes you wish to buy.
Payment Plan Available: Pay $1,000/month for 3 months-$3,000 total tuition.
Upcoming 2026-2027 Group Mat Certification Program Lecture Schedules
Note: Students begin their practice hours after completing Mat Program lecture.
Note: Any missed group lecture are made up with private sessions at $100 per hour. Every two hours of missed group lecture equals one hour of private make-up.
Equipment Certification Group Program Details
Total Program is 356 hours. (46 hrs. of lecture & 310 hrs. of practice time).
Tuition - $6,000. (All Inclusive, no prerequesites).
Early Bird Price (registered within 30 days)- $5.700.
Save $600 - Register for both Mat and Equipment at the same time.
Entire Program taught live in studio by Expert Teacher Trainers.
46 Lecture hrs. include: Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrel and many other Props how to teach both Classical and Contemporary Pilates, how to teach all types of classes and private sessions, how to teach clients with medical conditions.
310 Practice time hrs. include: 80 hrs. self practice, 40 hrs, observation of classes and privates, 50 hrs. working with other students, 30 hrs. being supervised by expert teacher trainer, 105 hrs. of teaching a combination of reformer/tower, chair and private sessions.
Includes 5 free Equipment Classes
50% off any additional Equipment classes you wish to buy as well as 10% off any Expert Private session you wish to buy.
You schedle your practice time whenever you’re available. The studio is always available for your practice time.
Taking our Comprehensive Mat Program is required before taking our Comprehensive Equipment Program.
Save $600 — Register for our Mat and Equipment Programs at the same time and pay $7,900 in total for both instead of $8,500.
Save $600 by registering for the Mat & Equipment Programs at the same time.
Payment plans available: Pay $2,200/month for 3 months- $6,600 total tuition.
Upcoming 2026-2027 Group Equipment Certification Program Schedules
Note: Students begin their practice hours after completing each weekend Equipment Program lecture.
Note: Any missed group lecture are made up with private sessions at $100 per hour. Every two hours of missed group lecture equals one hour of private make-up.
Can’t make our weekend or weekday Program lecture dates or times?
Take our Certification Programs Privately.
Schedule your hours when it’s most convenient for you with one of our Expert Pilates Teacher Trainers.
Private Pilates Mat Certification Program:
25 lecture hours & 65 hours of practice time.
Tuition Cost, (all inclusive) $3,900
Private Pilates Equipment Certification Program:
35 lecture hours & 310 hours off practice time.
Tuition Cost, (all inclusive), $7,900.
Save $600—-Register for Mat and Equipment Programs at the same time and pay $11,200 instead of $11,800.
IMPORTANT CERTIFICATION SCHOOL PROGRAM POLICIES
CANCELATION POLICY
Cancellation of either the Mat or Equipment Programs must be received via email to the studio at least 30 days prior to the start of the lecture. A $250 Administrative Fee is applied to all refunds for each Program that is cancelled. No refunds are given for any reason if a cancellation is requested within 30 days prior to the start of the Mat Program. If you have register and paid tuition for both programs together, you cannot cancel either program, once lecture has started in the the first Program.
CHANGE OF PROGRAM POLICY
If a student registers and pays tuition for a specific Program but thereafter cannot attend any of the dates, you can request to move to a future Program date. You must email the Program Director with your request before the lecture of the Program you registered for starts. There is a $250 Program change fee to make this change. All changes are subject to Program availability.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY
If a student cannot continue any part of the Mat or Equipment Certification Programs lecture or practice time and needs to leave for more than a one month period, they are required to email the Program Director to state the reason for their absence to receive re-entry approval to continue the Program.
Failure to email the Program Director upon leaving the Program for more than one month may result in dismissal from the Program without any tuition refunds.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES FOR COMPLETING THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Once lecture is completed, students are responsible for maintaining continuous practice time to complete the Mat and/or Equipment Programs in a reasonable amount of time.
STUDENT APPRENTICE PRACTICE TEACHING AND SCHEDULING POLICY
Apprentice practice teaching of Mat and Equipment classes, which is part of the tuition, are scheduled and approved by the studio and student to teach on specific days and times. Students are required to maintain their schedules and teach their scheduled classes. If they wish to change their schedule they must do so two weeks prior.
Emergencies that occur withing a two-week period and will be accepted. However any consistent late cancellations by any student will result in removal of their class teaching schedule. If this occurs, you will need to book and teach your own private sessions at the studio to complete the required apprentice practice teaching hours. This decision is at the discretion of the Gramercy Pilates NYC Certification School.
Certification School Faculty
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Ernie Fossa
Gramercy Pilates NYC Certification School Founder, Owner and School Program Director
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Andrew Rosselot
Certified Expert Pilates Teacher & Expert Teacher Trainer
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Jaclyn Baer
Certified Expert Pilates Teacher & Expert Teacher Trainer
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Natalie Pruszko
Certified Expert Pilates Teacher and Assistant Teacher Trainer
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Jennifer Whelan
Expert Teacher Trainer, Special Populations
“Receiving my certification through The Gramercy Pilates NYC Certification School was such an amazing experience. The education and support that I received from the school helped me develop a new love for teaching and a passion for helping others through the Pilates methodology. The community of teachers and students at Gramercy Pilates NYC is truly one of a kind and I am forever grateful for my time in the program.”
—Isabelle Thier, 2024 Graduate