The NPCP aims to validate, preserve, and advance the legacy of Joe and Clara Pilates’ work for its lifelong benefits to health and wellness.

• Set standards for professional competency necessary to safely and effectively teach the Pilates method to everybody.
• To award a credential to those who have provided evidence that they meet established professional standards.
• Develop and maintain fair third-party certification exams which meet NCCA standards and reflect current practice through updates and psychometric analysis.
• Establish guidelines for continuing education courses which encourage ongoing professional growth for certified teachers.