What Makes the Principal Track Different (PBI)?

PBI is not an “upgrade.” It is a professional positioning decision.

  • Complete CBI Certification 35-hour curriculum + proctored exam — you start teaching within weeks

  • Principal Instructor Exam Complete CBI + any 2 specialties, then pass the Principal exam to earn the designation

  • 24-Month Course Access Study at your own pace — double the access time of the CBI standalone

  • Coaching Sessions Personalized guidance from IBBFA Master Instructors

  • All 4 Specialty Certifications Included Prenatal & Postnatal, Special Populations, Ballerobica, Advanced Barre

  • 3-Year Directory Listing Verified Principal Instructor profile on ibbfa.org/directory/

  • CEC Credits from 7 Organizations ACE, NASM, AFAA, ISSA, CanFitPro, NPCP, AUSactive

  • Master Instructor Pathway Principal is the prerequisite for Master — the highest active designation

Everything Included

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What You're Getting

  • CBI Certification Course + Exam ($599 value)

  • Prenatal and Postnatal ($375 value)

  • Special Populations & Contraindications ($375 value)

  • Ballerobica — High-Energy Barre ($375 value)

  • Advanced Barre ($375 value)

  • Principal Instructor Board Review

  • Coaching Sessions

  • Media Hub & On-Demand Library

  • 3-Year Directory Listing ($297 value)

  • Individual Purchase Total - $2,396 | Your Price: $1,297 — Save over $1,000

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What IBBFA Instructors Say

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Informative and helpful

Storm Rhodes

This course was easy to follow and understand. Each portion built up on the one before and that made studying simple.

This course was easy to follow and understand. Each portion built up on the one before and that made studying simple.

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I am so happy I found IBBFA

Natallia Silva

Amazing!!! I love every moment of it and will be your ambassador in Poland. Looking forward to my practical exam and really want to introduce barre in my bou...

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Amazing!!! I love every moment of it and will be your ambassador in Poland. Looking forward to my practical exam and really want to introduce barre in my boutique studio.

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BEST COURSE

Tatiana Abdallah

I absolutely loved this course!!! A very, very special thanks to IBBFA Barre Certification for providing this course. I enjoyed every minute of this training...

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I absolutely loved this course!!! A very, very special thanks to IBBFA Barre Certification for providing this course. I enjoyed every minute of this training, the instructors are amazing and very informative; their attention to details is outstanding. This course hold everything an instructor needs to start their journey with Barre; it holds dos and don'ts as an instructor, deep knowledge of the body's anatomy and biomechanics, class outlines...literally everything. Sooo glad I chose IBBFA, if I ever have to do it again I will definitely choose IBBFA Barre Certification again and again!!!!

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Comprehensive and systematic Barre Certification

Chitra Judith Constantine

I'm very pleased I chose IBBFA Barre Certification! It is very thoroughly prepared with a very detailed manual and clearly prepared video library. It starts ...

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I'm very pleased I chose IBBFA Barre Certification! It is very thoroughly prepared with a very detailed manual and clearly prepared video library. It starts the prospective Barre instructors at a very basic level to begin with, catering to instructors who do not have any ballet or fitness background. Then as you go through each Level you will gain more detailed and in depth knowledge about Barre fitness. I highly recommended it to all experienced and non-experienced instructors. It is accessible from any part of the world. The team is responsive to your emails and inquiries on social media.

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Wonderful Office Experience

Saloomeh Safari

completed my Barre Level 1 certification through the offline course, and it was such a great experience! The material was well-structured and easy to follow,...

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completed my Barre Level 1 certification through the offline course, and it was such a great experience! The material was well-structured and easy to follow, and I really appreciated how clearly everything was explained. Practicing on my own helped me grow as an instructor and understand the details of technique and cueing. I feel proud and confident to start teaching Barre now. Highly recommend this certification! 💪🏻✨

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FAQ

  • Include questions a potential student may have before purchase.

    The complete CBI certification course and exam, all 4 specialty certification courses (Prenatal and Postnatal, Special Populations & Contraindications, Ballerobica, Advanced Barre), the Principal Instructor Board Review exam, coaching sessions with Master Instructors, Media Hub access, 24 months of course access, and a 3-year verified directory listing.

  • Do I need to complete all 4 specialties to earn Principal?

    No. You need to complete CBI plus any 2 of the 4 specialties, then pass the Principal Instructor exam. The bundle includes all 4 specialty courses, but you choose which 2 to complete for the designation. The other 2 are bonus education you're welcome to complete on your own schedule.

  • How quickly can I start teaching?

    Within your first 1–2 weeks. After purchase, you'll complete the CBI course material and schedule your live proctored exam. Once you pass, you're immediately listed in the IBBFA directory as a Certified Barre Instructor. You continue working toward your specialties and Principal designation while already teaching.

  • Is a payment plan available?

    Yes. You can enroll for 4 monthly payments of $349 ($1,396 total). You receive full course access immediately — the payment plan doesn't restrict your access to any materials.

  • I'm already CBI certified. Can I upgrade?

    Yes. Existing CBI holders can upgrade to the Principal Track for $897, which includes all 4 specialty courses and the Principal Instructor Board Review. Visit barrecertification.com/pricing for upgrade options and payment plans.

  • What CEC credits does this provide?

    IBBFA certification is recognized by 7 CEC accrediting organizations: ACE (3.5), NASM (1.9), AFAA (28), ISSA (35), CanFitPro (15), NPCP (35), and AUSactive (8).