CTTC
Comprehensive Teacher Training Course
in Germany/ Austria/ Switzerland/ Scandinavia
The CTTC provides a thorough, comprehensive education in Pilates that includes study on the full complement of Pilates apparatus. As the term comprehensive implies, this course is NOT splintered into individual apparatus and many levels, as some programs are; it is about the whole.
Upon completion of the course, you will be qualified to:
- Work according to the principles of Pilates and introduce these tenets to clients and students
- Assess posture and posture types, as well as detect postural deviations
- Solve problems and provide effective exercise solutions for many physical conditions
- Compile comprehensive and safe Pilates programs, tailored to individual needs
- Use the BASI® Block System to successfully administer individual and group sessions
- Analyze and understand the Pilates exercises, based on anatomical and biomechanical principles
- Demonstrate at a high level the vast repertoire of classic Pilates exercises, as well as a wide range of original BASI® exercises
- Use the full line of major Pilates apparatus
- Modify exercises according to the needs and goals of the individual
- Work with specific populations and be equipped to embark on BASI® Advanced Education courses
Course Details
The Comprehensive Teachers Training Course is taught by members of the BASI® Pilates faculty in Host studios around the world. Courses are ongoing in multiple locations throughout the year. The module portion of the course is generally held over a six month period and requires approximately 500 hours of study, practice, observation and apprentice teaching.
Due to sickness and other important reasons, a student may catch up on course modules missed, at any course location in Germany, Austria, Switzerland or Scandinavia, depending on availability.
All courses, no matter where they are held in our licence area, not only uphold the educational standards of BASI® Pilates, but also in some instances exceed these to comply with the requirements of the Pilates associations in the various licence areas, an important factor in deciding where you are going to start your Pilates education.
Course Contents & Requirements
Twelve modules, including lectures, exercise analysis and practice, and discussion.
– At the beginning of the course, CTTC students receive the current BASI® ® Study Guide and five movement analysis Work Books, covering Mat, Reformer, Auxiliary, Cadillac and Wunda Chair, a unique six volume text of detailed descriptions of the BASI® Pilates System (over 500 pages total)
Required after each module. Many host locations organize workshops (or informal study sessions) with the course instructor or assistant instructor to review and discuss material.
Practical Work consists of individual practice completed by the student. This can include, but is not limited to, private, semi-private and group sessions, as well as mat classes. This work should include practice on all apparatus and mat exercises included in the BASI® CTTC. Please check with the BASI® host or affiliate studio as many instructors offer discounted sessions to current BASI® students. In addition most host locations offer “open studio time,” during which students can practice on their own or in groups.
Up to 100 hours at the host location or a studio approved by BASI® Pilates Germany/Austria/Switzerland. These are the recommended number of hours; they may be adjusted based upon the past experience of the student.
Guidelines for observation and apprentice teaching my differ slightly depending on the course location.
Up to 200 hours at the host location or a studio approved by BASI® Pilates Germany/Austria/Switzerland. These are the recommended number of hours; they may be adjusted based upon the past experience of the student.
Guidelines for observation and apprentice teaching my differ slightly depending on the course location.
Your BASI® Pilates certificate will be issued when all BASI® requirements have been met. These include satisfactory attendance of all modules, passing scores on all required exams, submission and acceptance of your research paper and completion of all observation, practical and teacher training hours.
The process of becoming a skilled teacher is very individual and BASI® recommends everyone to study in their own pace. The goal is to develop the ultimate performance of each individual, independant of how long it takes. Students are allowed to repeat each section of the exam until they meet the requirements of the BASI® standard.
Why choose the BASI® Comprehensive Teacher Training Course?
The Comprehensive Teacher Training Course is taught by memebers of the international BASI® faculty in host studios around the world. The programs take place every year in many locations. The course modules are taught in general over a time period of 6 months, in addition there are about 500 hours of practice, observation and apprentice teaching.
All courses, independant of the location, are under the supervision of BASI® Pilates and match the guidelines and structure of BASI® Pilates.
More than just an educational program the BASI® CTTC provides a long-lasting foundation for a career in Pilates and offers graduates the possibility to teach clients includiing the advanced level on all standardized Pilates equipment.
The BASI Comprehensive Teacher Training Course is, opposed to other programs, not splitted into individual pieces of equipment and levels but keeps the whole in mind. BASI® is of the opinion that a teacher should be familiar with everything.
A CTTC graduate has the skills as well as the qualification to teach clients of all levels on all relevent apparatus. This may sound strict but it maintains the extremly high level of our education and avoids misinterpretations. There is never a question what a BASI® Pilates certified teacher is qualified to teach, or not.
Further information under:
Tuition
It is our goal to make the BASI® education financially possible for everyone. Cost-effective and convenient payment plans are available. The tuition includes the lectures, examination fee and study material.
The course tuition can vary due to exchange rates and local economies. For the accurate course price please open the website of the specific country or e mail us under
Course dates
Comprehensive Teacher Training Course
in Germany/Austria/Switzerland and Scandinavia
Upcoming courses
Fuerstenfeldbruck (Munich) - Waitinglist!
| Module 1-2 | 02. - 03. August 2025 |
| Module 3-4 | 09. - 10. August 2025 |
| Module 5-6 | 16. - 17. August 2025 |
| Module 7-9 | 10. - 12. Oktober 2025 |
| Module 10-12 | 14. - 16. November 2025 |
| Exam | 29. - 30. November 2025 |
Course start:
fridays 12:00 / saturdays: 10:30 / sundays: 9:30
Course end:
Module 1-6: saturdays: 19:15 / sundays: 18:15
Module 7-12: fridays: 18:45, saturdays: 17:15 / sundays: 16:15
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location:
BASI Pilates Fürstenfeldbruck
Hauptstr. 24
82256 Fuerstenfeldbruck
The course will be taught bilingually German/English
Practice, observation and teaching practice hours can also be fulfilled at our BASI Pilates Studio in Munich-Pasing!
St. Gallen - Waitinglist!
| Module 1-2 | 16. - 17. August 2025 |
| Module 3-4 | 30. - 31. August 2025 |
| Module 5-6 | 13. - 14. September 2025 |
| Module 7-8 | 25 - 26. October 2025 |
| Module 9-10 | 8. - 9. November 2025 |
| Modul 11 | 15. November 2025 |
| Modul 12 | 6. December 2025 in Zürich |
| Exam | 7. December 2025 in Zürich |
Course start Module 1-11:
saturdays 10:00/ sundays 09:00
Course end:
Module 1-6: saturdays 17:45/ sundays 16:45
Module 7-11: saturdays 16:45/ sundays 15:45
times for Module 12 will be announced!
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location:
Bewegungswelt GmbH
Gallusstrasse 32a
9000 St. Gallen
Course language is German and English
Fuerstenfeldbruck (Munich)
| Modul 1-3 | 05. - 07. September 2025 |
| Modul 4-6 | 17. - 19. Oktober 2025 |
| Modul 7-9 | 05. - 07. Dezember 2025 |
| Modul 10-12 | 16. - 18. Januar 2026 |
| Prüfung | wird noch bekannt gegeben |
Course start:
fridays 12:00 / saturdays: 10:30 / sundays: 9:30
Course end:
Module 1-6: saturdays: 19:15 / sundays: 18:15
Module 7-12: fridays: 18:45, saturdays: 17:15 / sundays: 16:15
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location:
BASI Pilates Fürstenfeldbruck
Hauptstr. 24
82256 Fuerstenfeldbruck
The course will be taught bilingually German/English
Practice, observation and teaching practice hours can also be fulfilled at our BASI Pilates Studio in Munich-Pasing!
Lugano
| Module 1-3 | 19. - 21. September 2025 |
| Module 4-6 | 14. - 16. November 2025 |
| Module 7-9 | 16. - 18. January 2026 |
| Module 10-12 | 27. Feb. - 01. March 2026 |
This course will be offered bilingually English/Italian
Course start:
fridays 13:00 / saturdays 10:00/ sundays 09:00
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location:
BASI Pilates Academy Lugano
Via Vanoni 3
6900 Lugano
Switzerland
Hamburg - Waitinglist!
| Module 1-2 | 27. - 28. September 25 |
| Module 3-4 | 8. - 9. November 25 |
| Module 5-6 | 13. - 14. December 25 |
| Module 7-9 | 13. - 15. February 25 |
| Module 10-11 | 11. - 12. April 26 |
| Module 12 | 19. April 26 |
| Exam | 3. May 26 |
Course start:
Module 1-6: saturdays: 10:00 / sundays: 9:00
Module 7-12: fridays: 12:00 / saturdays: 10:00 / sundays: 9:00
End:
Module 1-6: saturdays: 18:45 / sundayss: 17:45
Module 7-12: fridays: 18:45 / saturdays: 16:45 / sundays: 15:45
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location (Host-Studio):
PURE BALANCE – Pilates Bewegungsraum
Sillemstraße 76A,
20257 Hamburg/Eimsbüttel
Location & Time for Modul 12 in Berlin:
Time: 11:00 – 17:45
Studio A Pilates
Berliner Straße 120
10713 Berlin
Turku
| Module 1-3 | 03. - 05. October 2025 |
| Module 4-6 | 21. - 23. November 2025 |
| Modul 7-9 | 16. - 18. January 2026 |
| Module 10-12 | 06. - 08. February 2025 |
| Exam | tba |
Course start:
fridays: 10:30 / saturdays: 12:00 / sundays: 10:00
Course end:
Module 1-6: fridays: 18:15 / saturdays: 19:45 / sundays: 17:45
Module 7-12: fridays: 17:15 / saturdays: 18:45 / sundays: 16:45
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location:
BASI Pilates Academy Turku
Eerikinkatu 17,
20100 Turku
Düsseldorf
| Modul 1-3 | 10. - 12. October 25 |
| Modul 4-6 | 12. - 14. December 25 |
| Modul 7-9 | 20. - 22. February 26 |
| Modul 10-12 | 20. - 22. March 26 |
| Exam | tba |
Course start:
fridays: 12:00 / saturdays: 10:00 / sundays: 9:00
Course end:
Module 1-6: fridays: 20:45 / saturdays: 18:45 / sundays: 17:45
Module 7-12: fridays: 18:45 / saturdays: 16:45 / sundays: 15:45
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location:
Pilates Essenza
Konkordiastraße 94,
40219 Düsseldorf
Stuttgart - Waitinglist!
| Modul 1-2 | 11. - 12. October 25 |
| Modul 3-4 | 08. - 09. November 25 |
| Modul 5-6 | 13. - 14. December 25 |
| Modul 7-9 | 06. - 08. February 26 |
| Modul 10-12 | 17. - 19. April 26 |
| Exam | 17. May 2026 |
Course start:
Module 1-6: saturdays: 10:00 / sundays: 9:00
Module 7-12: fridays: 12:00 /saturdays: 10:00 /sundays: 9:00
End:
Module 1-6: saturdays: 18:45 / sundayss: 17:45
Module 7-12: fridays: 18:45 /saturdays: 16:45 /sundays:15:45
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location :
BASI Pilates Stuttgart
Gerber Straße 3
70178 Stuttgart
Stockholm
| Modul 1-2 | 11. – 12. October 2025 |
| Modul 3-4 | 08. – 09. November 2025 |
| Modul 5-6 | 29. – 30. November 2025 |
| Modul 7-8 | 24. – 25. January 2026 |
| Modul 9-10 | 07. - 08. March 2026 |
| Modul 11-12 | 18. - 19. April 2026 |
| Exam | 30. May 2026 |
Course start:
saturdays: 12:00 /sundays: 09:00
End:
Module 1-6: saturdays: 19:45 /sundays: 16:45
Module 7-12: saturdays: 18:45 /sundays: 15:45
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location:
Pilates Flow STHLM
Torsgatan 33
1131 Stockholm
Stockholm - Machine part of the CTTC for BASI MTTC Graduates only
| Machine part of the Modules 1-6 | 14. - 16. November 2025 |
| Modul 7-8 | 24. – 25. January 2026 |
| Modul 9-10 | 07. - 08. March 2026 |
| Modul 11-12 | 18. - 19. April 2026 |
| Exam | 30. May 2026 |
Course start:
Module 1-6: tba
Module 7-12: saturdays: 12:00 /sundays: 09:00
End:
Module 1-6: tba
Module 7-12: saturdays: 18:45 /sundays: 15:45
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location:
Pilates Flow STHLM
Torsgatan 33
1131 Stockholm
Zurich - Gruppe EN
| Module 1-2 | 25. - 26. October 2025 |
| Module 3-4 | 13. - 14. December 2025 |
| Module 5-6 | 31. Jan. - 01. Feb. 2026 |
| Module 7-8 | 11. - 12. April 2026 |
| Module 9-10 | 09. - 10. May 2026 |
| Module 11-12 | 13. - 14. June 2026 |
| Exam | 19. - 20. September 2026 |
This course will be offered in English from Module 7 on in English and German
Course start:
Module 1-6: saturdays 12:30/ sundays 10:00
Module 7-12: saturdays 13:00 / sundays 11:00
End:
Module 1-6: saturdays 20:30/ sundays 18:00
Module 7-12: saturdays 20:00 / sundays 18:00
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location:
BODY LINE & Pilates
Pilates Studio in Selnau
Freigutstrasse 40
8001 Zürich
Current courses
Fuerstenfeldbruck (Munich) - fully booked!
| Module 1-3 | 30. May - 01. June 2025 |
| Module 4-6 | 04. - 06. July 2025 |
| Module 7-9 | 10. - 12. October 2025 |
| Module 10-12 | 14. - 16. November 2025 |
| Exam | 29. - 30. November 2025 |
Course start:
fridays 12:00 / saturdays: 10:30 / sundays: 9:30
Course end:
Module 1-6: fridays: 20:45, saturdays: 19:15 / sundays: 18:15
Module 7-12: fridays: 18:45, saturdays: 17:15 / sundays: 16:15
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location:
BASI Pilates Fürstenfeldbruck
Hauptstr. 24
82256 Fuerstenfeldbruck
The course will be taught bilingually German/English
Practice, observation and teaching practice hours can also be fulfilled at our BASI Pilates Studio in Munich-Pasing!
Morges - fully booked!
| Module 1-2 | 26. - 27. April 2025 |
| Module 3-4 | 24. - 25 May 2025 |
| Module 5-6 | 21. - 22. June 2025 |
| Module 7-9 | 05. - 07. September 2025 |
| Module 10-11 | 18. - 19. October 2025 |
| Module 12 | 6. December 2025 in Zurich |
| Exam | 7. December 2025 in Zurich |
This course will be offered in English
Course start Modules 1-11:
fridays 13:30 / saturdays 10:30/ sundays 09:00
End:
Module 1-6: saturdays 18:30 / sundays 17:00
Module 3-4: saturday 19:15 / sunday 17:45
Module 7-12: fridays 20:15 / saturdays 17:15 / sundays 15:45
Times for Module 12 will be announced
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location:
The Pilates Club
Avenue de Plan 12b
1110 Morges
MTTC section Module 1-2 and 5-6:
Nouvelle Ecole De Danse De Morges A. Et H. Bretholz
Rue de la Gare 15
1110 Morges
Freiburg
| Modul 1-2 | 26. - 27. April 2025 |
| Modul 3-4 | 31. May - 01. June 2025 |
| Modul 5-6 | 05. - 06. July 2025 |
| Modul 7-9 | 12. - 14. September 2025 |
| Modul 10-12 | 14. - 16. November 2025 |
Course start:
Module 1-6: saturdays: 10:00 / sundays: 9:00
Module 7-12: freidays: 13:00 / saturdays: 10:00 / sundays: 9:00
Course end:
Module 1-6: saturdays: 18:45 / sundays: 17:45
Module 7-12: freidays: 19:45 / saturdays: 16:45 / sundays: 15:45
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location:
Dynamic Arts
Kartäuserstr. 13,
79102 Freiburg
Vienna - fully booked!
| Module 1-2 | 26. - 27. April 2025 |
| Module 3-4 | 17. - 18. May 2025 |
| Module 5-6 | 14. - 15. June 2025 |
| Module 7-8 | 05. - 06. July 2025 |
| Module 9-10 | 13. - 14. September 2025 |
| Module 11-12 | 18. - 19. October 2025 |
| Exam | 10. - 11. January 2026 |
Course start:
saturdays: 10:00 / sundays: 9:00
Course end:
Module 1-6: saturdays: 18:45 / sundays: 17:45
Module 7-12: saturdays: 17:45 / sundays: 16:45
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location:
Pilates Atelier
Untere Augartenstraße 26
1020 Wien
Copenhagen - fully booked!
| Modul 1-2 | 05 - 06. April 2025 |
| Modul 3-4 | 10. - 11. May 2025 |
| Modul 5-6 | 14. - 15. June 2025 |
| Modul 7-9 | 15. - 17. August 2025 |
| Modul 10-12 | 03. - 05. October 2025 |
| Exsamen | 25. - 26. October 2025 |
Course start:
fridays: 12:00 / saturdays: 10:15 /sundays: 09:00
Course end:
Modul 1-6: saturdays: 18:00 /sundays: 16:45
Modul 7-12: fridays: 18:45 / saturdays: 17:00 /sundays: 15:45
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location:
Copenhagen Pilates Studio ApS
Peder Skrams Gade 5, st.
DK-1054 København
Cologne - fully booked!
| Module 1-2 | 12. - 13. April 2025 |
| Module 3-4 | 31. May - 01. June 2025 |
| Module 5-6 | 05. - 06. July 2025 |
| Module 7-8 | 30. - 31 August 2025 |
| Module 9-10 | 04. - 05. October 2025 |
| Module 11-12 | 08. - 09. November 2025 |
| Exam | 23. November 2025 |
Course start:
saturdays: 10:00 / sundays: 09:00
Course end:
Module 1-6: saturdays: 18:45 / sundays: 17:45
Module 7-12: saturdays: 16:45 / sundays: 15:45
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location:
MY Pilates Cologne
Scheidtweiler Straße 71 (Hinterhof)
50 933 Köln
Turku - fully booked!
| Module 1-3 | 14. - 16. March 2025 |
| Module 4-6 | 16. - 18. May 2025 |
| Modul 7-9 | 13. - 15. June 2025 |
| Module 10-12 | 08. - 10. August 2025 |
| Exam | 14. September 2025 |
This course will be offered bilingually Finnish/English
Course start:
fridays: 10:30 / saturdays: 12:00 / sundays: 10:00
Course end:
Module 1-6: fridays: 18:15 / saturdays: 19:45 / sundays: 17:45
Module 7-12: fridays: 17:15 / saturdays: 18:45 / sundays: 16:45
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location:
BASI Pilates Academy Turku
Eerikinkatu 17,
20100 Turku
Berlin - fully booked!
| Module 1-2 | 22. - 23. February 2025 |
| Module 3-4 | 22. - 23. March 2025 |
| Module 5-6 | 17. - 18. May 2025 |
| Module 7-8 | 21. - 22. June 2025 |
| Module 9-10 | 19. - 20. July 2025 |
| Module 11-12 | 13. - 14. September 2025 |
| Exam | 11. January 2026 |
This course will be offered in English
Course start:
Module 1-6: saturdays: 12:00 / sundays: 09:00
Module 7-12: saturdays: 12:00 / sundays: 09:00
Course end:
Module 1-6: saturdays: 20:45 / sundays: 17:45
Module 7-12: saturdays: 18:45 / sundays: 15:45
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location:
Studio A Pilates
Berliner Straße 120
10713 Berlin
Düsseldorf - fully booked!
| Modul 1-3 | 07. - 09. February 25 |
| Modul 4-6 | 04. - 06. April 25 |
| Modul 7-9 | 09. - 11. May 25 |
| Modul 10-12 | 20. - 22. June 25 |
| Exam | 06. July 25 |
Course start:
fridays: 12:00 / saturdays: 10:00 / sundays: 9:00
Course end:
Module 1-6: fridays: 20:45 / saturdays: 18:45 / sundays: 17:45
Module 7-12: fridays: 18:45 / saturdays: 16:45 / sundays: 15:45
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location:
Pilates Essenza
Konkordiastraße 94,
40219 Düsseldorf
Linz - fully booked!
| Module 1-2 | 01. - 02. February 2025 |
| Module 3-4 | 08. - 09. March 2025 |
| Module 5-6 | 05. - 06. April 2025 |
| Module 7-8 | 24. - 25. May 2025 |
| Module 9-10 | 28. - 29. June 2025 |
| Module 11-12 | 13. - 14. September 2025 |
| Exam | 12. October 2025 |
This course will be offered in German
Course start:
saturdays: 10:00 / sundays: 9:00
End:
Module 1-6: saturdays: 17:45 / sundays: 16:45
Module 7-12: saturdays: 16:45 / sundays: 15:45
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location:
BALANCED MIND
Freistädterstraße 135
4040 Linz
Munich - fully booked!
| Module 1-2 | 18. - 19. January 2025 |
| Module 3-4 | 15. - 16. February 2025 |
| Module 5-6 | 15. - 16. March 2025 |
| Module 7-9 | 09. - 11. May 2025 |
| Module 10-12 | 27. - 29. June 2025 |
| Exam | 19. - 20. July 2025 |
This course will be offered bilingually German/English
Start:
Module 1-6: saturdays: 11:00 / sundays: 09:00
Module 7-12: fridays: 12:00 / saturdays: 11:00 / sundays: 09:00
End:
Module 1-6: saturdays: 19:45 / sundays: 17:45
Module 7-10: fridays: 18:45 / saturdays: 17:45 / sundays: 15:45
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Location:
BASI® PILATES STUDIO MUNICH
Spiegelstr. 9,
D-81241 München
Zurich - fully booked!
| Module 1-2 | 16. - 17. November 2024 |
| Module 3-4 | 18. - 19. January 2025 |
| Module 5-6 | 08. - 09. March 2025 |
| Module 7-9 | 11. - 13. April 2025 |
| Module 10-12 | 13. - 15. June 2025 |
| Exam | 20. - 21. September 2025 |
Faculty:
BASI® Faculty
Hoststudio:
BODY LINE & Pilates
Beethovenstrasse 43
8002 Zürich
Course location for the mat part of modules 1-6 group A:
BASI® Pilates Studio Zürich
Bodmerstrasse 14
8002 Zürich
Course start:
saturdays 11:30 / sundays 09:30
Course location for the mat part of modules 1-6 group B:
TROZ Tanz Raum
Ottikerstrasse 23
8006 Zürich
Switzerland
Course start:
saturdays 11:00 / sundays 09:00
Course location for the equipment part modules 1-6 and modules 7-12 both groups:
BODY LINE & Pilates
Beethovenstrasse 43
8002 Zürich
Course start:
Module 1-6 equipment part: saturdays 17:30 / sundays 15:30
Module 7-12: fridays 13:00 / saturdays 13:30 / sundays 9:00
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