What to Look for in a Barre Instructor Training

Have you ever considered becoming a Barre Instructor? Or are you already a Barre Instructor but interested in learning a new method? There are loads of different instructor trainings out there and the majority of them are great! But when given all these different options, how do you know which one is the right one for you? As a Master Trainer and creator of an instructor training program and someone who has taken more than 10 different trainings myself, I believe there are three main things you should be on the lookout for when deciding what training is right for you.

1.) Accredited. First things first, when deciding which training you should attend, you need to make sure they are legit! Believe it or not, there are some programs out there that are not accredited through any sort of “governing” power (a few of the more popular accrediting services out there are ACE, NASM, AFAA and EREPS). To get a program, workshop, or training approved and accredited is a long and thorough process, but it helps keep the fitness industry standards high and “weed out” those that are less than up to par. You will also want to see how many CEC’s or CEU’s (Continuing Education Credits/Units) their course provides. Generally, for each hour of the training it is either .1 or 1 (depending on the accreditor) credit. I typically look for trainings that will help me reach my yearly continuing education requirements

2.) Read the Fine Print. It is very important that you know all the details about the training and the certification, and ask any questions for anything that they don’t readily provide. What is included with the training? Are there resources available to you after the course? How many hours/days is the training? What is the “test out” process? Will you have to send in a video of you teaching a class to get your certificate? Are there licensing fees to say you are a “Blah Blah Blah” Certified Instructor? Knowing the answers to all of these questions will be very helpful when trying to decide which Barre Instructor Training you should attend.

3.) Speaks Your Language. No, I don’t mean find a training that speaks English, Spanish or Mandarin, although that is very important but probably pretty obvious! What I do mean is find a company, program or training that speaks to you, your values and your goals. Perhaps it is important to you to find a company that has a core value of inclusivity. Or maybe you want a training that is on the same page as you when it comes to the “tuck” controversy? Another big one is online training versus in-person. If you are a self-motivated person and want to train on your own time, then finding one that is offered online could be a good option! On the other-hand, if you feel like you want a more “hands on” approach, then I would definitely suggest an in-person training. When weighing all your different options, be sure to ask yourself “what can they offer me?”

Becoming an instructor or learning a new method is a great tool in bettering yourself and your teaching. It can be equal parts exciting and overwhelming. But making sure you have done your research, know what you want out of the training and what your goals and values are can help point you in the right direction! If you are interested in becoming a certified Barre Instructor and learning the Barre Where You Are method, I would love to have you join me at one of our trainings! We are also always looking for gyms and studios across the globe to host one of our trainings! To find out more information, click here.

Hope to see you at the barre soon!

Cheers,

Heather McCreight