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 programs generally take two years to complete if the student attends full-time. It will take longer if a student decides to attend part-time, due to the number of credits taken. A master's degree program in early childhood education is designed to prepare certified teachers and other applicants interested in entering the field to work with children from birth to eight years old.