Become a Certified CPFA Instructor
There are many CPFA certification courses to choose from, please visit our Upcoming Courses & Workshops page to find details.
You can become CPFA certified without taking a CPFA certification course. Here are some of the situations that you may still become certified. If you are:
* Self taught but have been teaching pole or Aerial Hoop
* Learned by taking classes
* Have gymnastics training
* Have Aerial or Circus training
* Have taken a certification course not approved by the CPFA
Once you have become a CPFA certified Pole Fitness Instructor you will be listed on our site under Certified Instructors so that people can easily find you! This can be great for job references or for promoting your services.
All CPFA certified instructors must follow our Scope of Practice.
Steps for Becoming a CPFA Certified Instructor
WITHOUT a Certified CPFA Course
- Possess a current CPR/First Aid certificate. (prices vary)
- Have taken Fitness Theory (and provide a certificate, prices vary)
- Have a minimum of 20 teaching hours.
- Challenge the Exam ($275) Downloadable Study Guide
- Get evaluated by a Registered Pole/Aerial Hoop Fitness Leader or send in your video to the CPFA for evaluation. Take a written online exam (FREE first try, $25 subsequent attempts)
- Register with the Canadian Pole Fitness Association and you will be listed as a qualified and educated Instructor in your area (FREE)
- Insurance for Instructors (studio insurance available Jan 2021)
Download our pole written exam study guide
Download our beginner pole practical exam study guide
Download our aerial hoop study guide
WITH a Certified CPFA Course
- Possess a current CPR/First Aid certificate (prices vary).
- Have taken Fitness Theory and provide a certificate (prices vary).
- Have a minimum of 20 teaching hours.
- Take a CPFA certification course (Prices vary and cost includes the final exam).
- Get evaluated by a Registered Pole/Aerial Hoop Fitness Leader or send in your video to the CPFA for evaluation ($75). Take a written online exam (FREE first try, $25 subsequent attempts)
- Register with the Canadian Pole Fitness Association and you will be listed as a qualified and educated Instructor in your area (FREE).
- Insurance for Instructors (studio insurance coming Jan 2021)
