We are Pilates Certification Online (PCO), launched in 2010 by PAPT / The Pilates Studio® of Los Angeles. As the world's first pilates certification online program for authentic Pilates, we deliver the complete classical repertoire through our Virtual Classroom in five languages—English, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Korean—with gold standard manuals in 14+ languages, making world-class education accessible to a global audience. Explore our certification programs to join this legacy of excellence.
A Legacy of Excellence
Since 1992, we have maintained unwavering commitment to authentic pilates certification. Internationally recognized as the first professional organization to offer comprehensive Pilates teacher certification, we continue to uphold the standards established by Romana Kryzanowska and The Pilates Studio® of Los Angeles through every classical pilates training program we deliver.
Professional Recognition
Graduates of Pilates Certification Online are recognized by leading studios, hospitals, and wellness centers worldwide. Our comprehensive curriculum, developed in partnership with orthopedic surgeons and validated by decades of clinical practice, ensures every instructor can teach with confidence, safety, and authenticity across all classical apparatus and modifications.
Leadership and Expertise
Dr. Melinda Bryan, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist and Principal Pilates Master Teacher Trainer with over 35 years of experience, leads our mission. Certified by Romana Kryzanowska, Joseph Pilates' trusted protégé, she ensures our programs align with orthopedic best practices. Her expertise shapes safe, effective Pilates training worldwide.
Romana Kryzanowska's Contribution
In 1992, Dr. Bryan collaborated with Romana Kryzanowska to refine our certification program, incorporating medical validation with Dr. Neal S. Penenberg of Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic. Romana personally oversaw certification programs during her regular visits to Los Angeles, establishing The Pilates Studio® of Los Angeles as the exclusive West Coast training center. She called it her "home away from home" while living in New York, strengthening our program's authenticity. Learn more about our courses.
Our Global Impact
Through PCO, we've trained over 1,400 certified instructors across 30+ countries. Our world's best-selling classical pilates training manuals, directly aligned with our Virtual Classroom program, are available in over 14 languages globally, used independently or with courses by medical professionals and practitioners. Today, Dr. Bryan, a best-selling author, offers pathways for fitness professionals, therapists, and enthusiasts to master authentic pilates certification, building on our founding legacy.
Our Pilates Ecosystem
Kaz®, co-founder and creator of PCO, PWD, and PTV, established the digital infrastructure connecting the global Pilates community. Pilates Certification Online (PCO) delivers Virtual Classroom training. Pilates World Directory (PWD), launched in 2013, reconstructed and relaunched in 2023, serves as the world's most extensive Pilates professional registry. Pilates.TV (PTV) provides video-based media for the global Pilates community. Together, these platforms make authentic Pilates accessible worldwide.
Our medically reviewed approach ensures safe progressions across Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chairs, and Barrels. Our instructors deliver results confidently in clinical or studio settings. Choose programs with the PAPT / The Pilates Studio® of Los Angeles Official Seal for education rooted in the original method and modern standards.
Why Choose Pilates Certification Online?
Our programs combine over three decades of expertise with cutting-edge Virtual Classroom technology. We offer the complete classical Pilates repertoire with training in multiple languages, ensuring accessibility for a global audience. Enroll today to experience the gold standard in Pilates education established in 1992 and trusted worldwide since 2010.
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