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.
Traditional Master's Degree Programs. A traditional master's degree program takes one or two years to complete. You'll be required to take anywhere from 30 to 60 credit hours of coursework, write an original thesis based on research in your field and pass final or certification exams.ome universities and programs offer undergraduates what's often called a 4+1, the option of beginning work toward a master's while finishing up a four-year degree, which can take a year off the time required to get the advanced degree. Such programs begin in the second or third year of undergraduate studies.