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.
3. Apply for PhD programs. If you want to teach in a two year college, you will need a master's degree (and often a PhD) in the subject you want to teach. If you want to teach at a university (four year institution), you definitely need a terminal degree in that discipline, usually the doctorate.