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STOTT PILATES® Advanced (Level 2) Certification Courses

Take Your Pilates Training to the Next Level

The Advanced (Level 2) program builds upon Essential and Intermediate exercises, introducing greater strength, balance, and coordination challenges. Each course deepens your knowledge and refines your skills, preparing you to work with highly conditioned clients, including athletes and dancers.

These courses can be taken immediately after the corresponding Level 1 course or as a series over time.

Advanced Program Choices

  • ✔ Advanced Matwork (AM)
  • ✔ Advanced Reformer (AR)
  • ✔ Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels (ACCB)

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Advanced Matwork (AM) Certification

High-Skill Level Mat Pilates Techniques

For instructors ready to expand their Matwork repertoire with advanced exercises that demand greater skill,
including enhanced coordination, balance, control, speed, agility, strength and endurance.

What You’ll Learn
  • ✔ 13 advanced exercises for highly conditioned clients.
  • ✔ Progressions and modifications to challenge strength, balance, and endurance.
  • ✔ Muscular initiation & sequencing for precise movement control.
  • ✔ Variations for increased intensity in personal and group settings.
Course Structure & Format
Component Hours
Instruction & Practical Application 6 hours
Total Training Time 6 hours

Duration: 1 day

Continuing Education Credits (CECs)

  • 0.6 STOTT PILATES® CECs
Prerequisite
  • ✔ Completion of Intensive Mat (IMP) or Comprehensive Matwork & Reformer (CMR).
Required Course Materials
Education materials

Additional languages
A number of required education materials are available in languages other than English. See all available course materials

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Advanced Reformer (AR) Certification

Reformer Training

Ideal for instructors looking to deepen their Reformer expertise with high-intensity, advanced exercises.

What You’ll Learn
  • ✔ 70 advanced Reformer exercises that require enhanced strength, flexibility, and stability.
  • ✔ Use of Reformer accessories to create dynamic, high-performance workouts.
  • ✔ Muscular initiation & sequencing for precise execution.
  • ✔ Exercise variations for increased intensity and athletic conditioning.
Course Structure & Format
Component Hours
Instruction & Practical Application 18 hours
Total Training Time 18 hours

Duration: 3 days

Continuing Education Credits (CECs)

  • 1.8 STOTT PILATES® CECs
Prerequisite
  • ✔ Completion of Intensive Reformer (IR) or Comprehensive Matwork & Reformer (CMR).
Required Course Materials
Education materials

Additional languages
A number of required education materials are available in languages other than English. See all available course materials

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Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels (ACCB) Certification

Refine Your Skills with Advanced Equipment Training

Designed for instructors who want to master Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels for highly conditioned clients.

The ACCB program consists of three separate modules, allowing you to complete each element individually or together.

Advanced Cadillac (ACAD)

Expand your expertise in Cadillac exercises for strength, mobility & flexibility.

What You’ll Learn
  • ✔ 28 advanced Cadillac exercises plus modifications.
  • ✔ Use of Cadillac’s Trapeze, Fuzzy Straps, Push-Thru & Roll-Down Bars for unique progressions.
  • ✔ Techniques for spinal mobility, core strength & athletic performance.
Course Structure & Format
Component Hours
Instruction & Practical Application 6 hours
Total Training Time 6 hours

Duration: 1 day

Continuing Education Credits (CECs)

  • 0.6 STOTT PILATES® CECs
Required Course Materials
Education materials

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Advanced Stability Chair (ACHR)

Develop strength and stability techniques using the Stability Chair™.

What You’ll Learn
  • ✔ 14 advanced Stability Chair™ exercises plus modifications.
  • ✔ How to enhance unilateral & bilateral stability challenges.
  • ✔ Techniques for core activation & balance training.
Course Structure & Format
Component Hours
Instruction & Practical Application 3 hours
Total Training Time 3 hours

Duration: 1 day

Continuing Education Credits (CECs)

  • 0.3 STOTT PILATES® CECs
Required Course Materials
Education materials

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Advanced Barrels (ABRL)

Spinal mobility and core strength training using Barrels.

What You’ll Learn
  • ✔ 14 advanced Barrel exercises using the Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, and Arc Barrel.
  • ✔ Techniques for spinal mobility, flexibility, and strength training.
  • ✔ Exercise variations for postural alignment and athletic conditioning.
Course Structure & Format
Component Hours
Instruction & Practical Application 3 hours
Total Training Time 3 hours

Duration: 1 day

Continuing Education Credits (CECs)

  • 0.3 STOTT PILATES® CECs
Required Course Materials
Education materials

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Prerequisites for Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels (ACCB) Modules

  • ✔ Completion of Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels (ICCB) or Comprehensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels (CCCB).

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Final Notes:

  • Advanced courses can be taken immediately after Level 1 or separately over time.
  • Earn valuable Continuing Education Credits (CECs) to expand your expertise.
  • Perfect for instructors working with athletes, dancers & highly conditioned clients.