I often think that must be how the general public thinks when trying to work what different Pilates instructor can offer. Differing amounts of training and different types of training grounds make it all a little tricky me thinks. Some have done weekend courses, others have completed studio apprenticeship type training under a Physio or Pilates instructor, some are accredited through Pilates ITC and others attended Sydney based UTS and completed the Grad Dip, this one ended in 2006 unfortunately. No doubt there are many more training grounds across the country.
Recent changes in the Pilates training world have meant that nationally accredited training programs are now available under the VETAB system. Vocational, education training and something something. 
Cert IV in Pilates Instruction (91121 NSW) and Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice (91120 NSW) are standardised programs with the same or very similar learning guidelines utilised wherever you study, and your qualification is recognised country wide.
This is of course really useful to the general public in helping determine how much training an instructor has done and how well constructed their learning program was. And importantly for us, it makes it clear as an employer exactly what they have learnt and what standard of teaching they come with, personal attributes and previous skill sets aside.
Current Cert IV course providers I am aware of include -
And a final word from the APMA December 2008 Newsletter, “We look forward to being able to launch the APMA’s Advanced Diploma in Pilates Movement Therapy in 2009.”
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