Enroll in the proper training programs. The first step in attaining your Zumba fitness instructor license is to enroll in one of the following courses: 1  Zumba Basic Steps Level 1: This course will teach you the foundation for teaching Zumba.
A bachelorâs degree can usually be completed in four years. Complete a teacher education program. Most states require teaching candidates to complete a teacher preparation program in addition to an undergraduate degree. In some states, the teacher education program can be part of a bachelorâs degree.
Master's only programs may be completed in one to two years. The normative time for doctoral degree programs in the Graduate School of Education is six years, with the exception of the Leadership for Educational Equity Program - it has an expected degree completion time of 3.5 years.