CCMAT-Certification
Certification and Professional Recognition
Pilates on Mat Teacher Certification
Students who successfully satisfy the Academy’s assessment and examination requirements, together with any applicable requirements of REPS UAE and European Standards (EREPS), may be awarded the Pilates on Mat Teacher Certificate.
The certificate is issued in:
In India: GĀYO Fitness Academy
In United Arab Emirates: GĀYO Fitness Sports Academy
Letter of Performance
In addition to the certificate, graduates receive a Letter of Performance summarising their achievements throughout the programme.
The Letter of Performance may include:
Examination and assessment results
Academic performance
Practical teaching performance
Professional competencies demonstrated during training
Recommendation regarding the candidate's readiness and fitness to work as a Pilates on Mat Teacher
This document provides employers, studios, and professional registration bodies with additional information regarding a graduate’s knowledge, practical skills, teaching ability, and professional competence.
Additional Qualifications and Professional Pathways
Students Enrolling in India
Subject to successful completion of the relevant requirements, students may also be eligible for:
Skills India NSQF Level 4 Qualification (subject to SPEFL-SC assessment and approval)
European Standards EREPS Level 4 Registration Pathway
Students Enrolling in the United Arab Emirates
Subject to successful completion of the relevant requirements, students may also be eligible for:
REPS UAE Registration – Pilates Teacher Category "F" Pathway
European Standards EREPS Level 4 Registration Pathway
Specialist Certifications
To enhance professional competence and career opportunities, students may also earn specialist certifications based on successful completion of the relevant assessments and clinics.
Examples include:
Specialist in Fitness Assessment, Testing and Exercise Prescription
Other specialist clinics, workshops, and continuing education programmes offered from time to time
Emergency First Aid & CPR with AED
Students may also obtain:
Highfield International (UK) Emergency First Aid & CPR with AED
This qualification supports professional practice by providing essential emergency response knowledge and practical lifesaving skills.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
The Pilates on Mat Teacher Certificate and any specialist certificates awarded by GĀYO do not carry an expiry date.
However, professional excellence requires ongoing learning. Graduates are strongly encouraged to maintain and develop their knowledge, teaching skills, and professional competence through Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
GĀYO recommends that all certified Pilates Teachers complete a minimum of:
20 hours of CPD every two years following certification.
CPD activities may include:
Workshops and masterclasses
Specialist clinics
Advanced Pilates qualifications
Fitness and movement education programmes
Professional conferences and seminars
Many CPD activities may also contribute towards the continuing education requirements of REPS UAE, EREPS, and other professional registration bodies.
Please refer to the CPD Section of this website for information regarding approved workshops, clinics, seminars, and advanced qualifications.
Renewal of External Registrations
Professional registrations and qualifications issued by external organisations remain subject to the policies, renewal requirements, and continuing education standards of the respective awarding and registration bodies.
These may include:
European Standards EREPS Registration
REPS UAE Registration
Skills India NSQF Level 4 Qualification (where applicable)
Graduates are responsible for maintaining these registrations and memberships in accordance with the requirements, fees, renewal procedures, and continuing education obligations prescribed by the respective organisations.
Professional Scope and Recognition
The Pilates on Mat Teacher Programme is designed to develop competent, ethical, and professional Pilates Teachers capable of delivering safe and effective Pilates instruction within their scope of practice.
Graduates are encouraged to pursue lifelong learning and professional development in order to enhance client outcomes, expand career opportunities, and maintain the highest standards of professional practice.