MEET THE FOUNDER & COURSE DESIGNER

Georgina Tagliaferri

Georgina is the driving force behind Progressive Pilates Academy. With over a decade of industry experience, she has taught thousands of clients across matwork, reformer, and group fitness settings. As the creator of the Certificate IV in Group Pilates & Fitness Instruction, Georgina has carefully designed every element of the program to ensure it’s practical, engaging, and aligned with real-world industry standards.

Passionate about movement, education, and empowering the next generation of instructors, Georgina blends her expertise as a fitness leader with her qualifications in training and assessment. Her teaching style is approachable yet thorough, giving students the confidence to grow into strong, capable, and industry-ready instructors.

Lead educator & mentor

Kate Conroy

Kate brings a wealth of knowledge and energy to the Progressive Pilates Academy team. With years of hands-on experience delivering Pilates, group training, and functional fitness sessions, she knows what it takes to create classes that inspire and challenge.

As an educator, Kate’s focus is on mentoring students through their learning journey—breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand steps and providing practical tips that only come from years in the studio. Her supportive, down-to-earth approach makes her a favourite among learners, ensuring every student feels confident and capable as they develop their skills.

The Experience & Knowledge Behind Progressive Pilates Academy

Together, Georgina and Kate have instructed over 65,000 clients, delivered more than 5,000 hours of classes, and bring 10+ years of combined industry expertise into the Academy. With full training and assessment qualifications, they know what it takes not only to lead effective classes, but also to teach others how to succeed as confident, capable, and accredited instructors.

Their shared passion for Pilates, education, and community ensures that every student at Progressive Pilates Academy learns from real experience, backed by nationally recognised standards.

How Long Does It Take to Become a Pilates Instructor?

One of the most common questions people ask before starting instructor training is:

“How long does it take to become a Pilates instructor?”

The answer can vary depending on the course and how quickly you progress through the learning material.

Typical Training Time

Most Pilates instructor courses take a few months to complete, depending on whether the learning is done full-time or part-time.

Many modern courses combine:

• Online theory modules

• Session planning and coursework

• Practical assessments

This flexible structure allows students to complete much of the learning at their own pace while still gaining hands-on teaching experience.

Learning at Your Own Pace

Some students complete their course quickly, while others prefer to take their time working through the material and building confidence before their practical assessment.

The most important part of training is developing the skills needed to teach safely and confidently, not simply finishing as quickly as possible.

A Career that keeps Growing

Becoming a Pilates instructor is just the beginning. Many instructors continue to develop their skills through workshops, mentoring and further training as they grow in the industry.

Progressive Face-to-Face

These are done over a period of 4 weeks; however they do require some learning to be done online before the first session and logbook hours to be completed after the practical assessment. These can be done at your own pace, however a typical timeline for a student enrolled in the face-to-face might look like this:

Before First Session:

Complete the first online modules covering Pilates principles, anatomy basics, and client consultation before attending the first face-to-face session.

Week 1

The first practical session will cover a few topics such as Pilates principles, pre-screening clients and class structure.

Week 2

Attend the second practical session where students begin working through exercise technique, cueing, and class flow.

Week 3

Continue with the third face-to-face session, focusing on programming, progressions, regressions, and practice teaching.

Week 4

Attend the final practical session and complete the practical assessment, where you will instruct a 45-minute session.

After Assessment:

Students then complete their required logbook hours, where they observe and assist in Pilates classes to further develop confidence and experience. These hours can be completed at a pace that suits your schedule.

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