Instructor Certification
Get certified to teach — by the woman who invented it.
The Pole Dance Instructor Certification (PDIC) and Lap Dance Instructor Certification (LDIC) from Fawnia Mondey — nationally recognized, CEU-approved, in Las Vegas or online.
Curriculum
What you'll learn
- Foundational & advanced pole technique
- Spotting, safety and injury prevention
- Class structure, cueing and choreography
- Business, liability and studio setup
- Teaching practicum with live feedback
- Your certification exam & credential
Why certify with PFS
The original certification
Fawnia Mondey created the world's first pole dance instructor training. Thirty years on, PFS graduates teach in studios across the country — with credentials the industry recognizes and CEUs that count.
Train in person in Las Vegas, or complete your certification online from anywhere.
Most popular
PDIC — Pole
Pole Dance
Instructor Certification
Instructor Certification
- Full pole teaching curriculum
- Choreography & class flow
- CEUs for AFAA & NASM
- In-person in Las Vegas or online
- Lifetime credential
LDIC — Lap Dance
Lap & Chair
Instructor Certification
Instructor Certification
- Chair & lap-dance teaching methods
- CEUs for AFAA & NASM
- Choreography & class flow
- In-person or online
- Lifetime credential
Ready to teach?
Start your certification journey.
Tell us your goals and we'll match you with the right track and next available cohort.
Talk to us ↗Questions
Certification FAQ
In-person or online?
Both — train in person in Las Vegas or complete your certification online from anywhere.
Do I need teaching experience?
No. We take you from student to confident instructor with hands-on practicum and live feedback.
Are the CEUs recognized?
Yes — our continuing-education units are approved for AFAA and NASM.
What's the difference between PDIC and LDIC?
PDIC certifies you to teach pole; LDIC certifies lap & chair dance. Many students earn both.
How long does it take?
Cohorts vary in length and pacing — contact us for the current schedule.