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Hi Patricia,
That's a great question. It's nice to see that you have such high standards and want to set your Pilates training program apart from others with the credibility that accreditation will lend to it.
First, to be clear, please know that IDEA is neither an accrrediting body nor a certificatation agency. We work wtih many of these organizations, but we don't assume either role in the fitness industry.
However, this information might help you. When we created IDEA FitnessConnect last year, IDEA focused its verification efforts for all professionals in the platform on four accreditation agencies. These four are a good place for you to start asking questions about protocols for applying for and being considered for accreditation: The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA); the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC); the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and the US Department of Education.
Has anyone else out there undergone accreditation who could shed more light on this for Patricia?
That's a great question. It's nice to see that you have such high standards and want to set your Pilates training program apart from others with the credibility that accreditation will lend to it.
First, to be clear, please know that IDEA is neither an accrrediting body nor a certificatation agency. We work wtih many of these organizations, but we don't assume either role in the fitness industry.
However, this information might help you. When we created IDEA FitnessConnect last year, IDEA focused its verification efforts for all professionals in the platform on four accreditation agencies. These four are a good place for you to start asking questions about protocols for applying for and being considered for accreditation: The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA); the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC); the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and the US Department of Education.
Has anyone else out there undergone accreditation who could shed more light on this for Patricia?
I have been teaching Pilates for around 7 years now and obtained my Certifications through The Pilates Coach and Bender Training Academy and became a Master Trainer for them. They have just partnered with the NAFC (National Association of Fitness Certifications), so maybe you could check them out as I believe this to be one of the best functional Pilates programs out there. Good luck and I hope this helps a little!

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Thanks a lot for your answer Sandy. I sent an e-mail to somebody at NOCA or ICE I think is now, for help but I am waiting for an answer. I ma going to try with the others you name.
Best regards
Patricia
Best regards
Patricia
Hi Patricia,
Please update us as things progress. I'm sure there are others who will be interested in hearing about the process. Best of luck!
Please update us as things progress. I'm sure there are others who will be interested in hearing about the process. Best of luck!

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Hi Sandy, nobody answer my question yet, can you believe it? I don't know what to do really.
I appreciate your concern.
I appreciate your concern.
Patricia, I will be more than happy to assist you with your question. please feel free to contact me directly rayi@pilatesmethodalliance.org
Patricia, con mucho gusto te puedo ayudar con tu inquietud. Me puedes contactar directamente rayi@pilatesmethodalliance.org.
Ray Infante
Patricia, con mucho gusto te puedo ayudar con tu inquietud. Me puedes contactar directamente rayi@pilatesmethodalliance.org.
Ray Infante