Pilates Instructor Certification · Head-to-head
Pilates Encyclopedia vs NEU Pilates
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Pilates Encyclopedia | NEU Pilates |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum (25%) | 8.9/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Credibility (25%) | 8.4/10 ✓ | 7.8/10 |
| Value (20%) | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 ✓ |
| Flexibility (15%) | 9.5/10 ✓ | 8.9/10 |
| Support (15%) | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 ✓ |
| Overall | 8.5/10 | 8.4/10 |
Key facts side by side
| Pilates Encyclopedia | NEU Pilates | |
|---|---|---|
| Program | Pilates Encyclopedia Teacher Training and Membership | NEU Pilates Online Pilates Teacher Training |
| Price | $25 | $1,550 – $3,700 |
| Payment plans | Monthly membership, cancel anytime | 12 monthly payments available |
| Duration | 52-week comprehensive training, 500 hours (450 hours needed for NCPT eligibility) | One year of access; 150+ modules |
| Format | Self-paced | Self-paced |
| Accreditation | Prepares students to sit the NCPT (National Certified Pilates Teacher) exam; certificate issued by Pilates Encyclopedia | — |
| Certificate | Certificate of completion from Pilates Encyclopedia | NEU Pilates instructor certification |
| Free trial | Free trial offered on the membership | — |
| Refund policy | Full refund if the teacher training is not the right fit (terms not detailed) | 7-day money-back guarantee |
Highlighted cells mark the better value for that row (higher score, lower starting price). “—” means not published or not yet checked. Data checked from October 5, 2026.
Our verdict
Choose Pilates Encyclopedia if…
Aspiring or working Pilates teachers who want a large exercise library and a self-paced comprehensive training toward the NCPT exam.
It scores higher on credibility and flexibility.
Its lowest published price is lower ($25).
Choose NEU Pilates if…
Aspiring Pilates instructors who want a full online mat-to-apparatus certification with fascia-focused content and monthly payments.
It scores higher on value and support.