{"id":29878,"date":"2026-02-18T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beyoga.pt\/certificacao-dgert-e-ipdj-o-que-significa-para-a-tua-formacao-de-yoga\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T19:51:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T18:51:13","slug":"dgert-ipdj-certification-yoga-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beyoga.pt\/en\/dgert-ipdj-certification-yoga-training\/","title":{"rendered":"DGERT and IPDJ Certification \u2014 What It Means for Your Yoga Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Poppins:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=Bebas+Neue&display=swap'); :root{--by-green:#2d3a2e;--by-terra:#C4614A;--by-sage:#caddc0;--by-cream:#faf8f5;--by-taupe:#8f7d71;--by-dark:#2c2422;--by-body-txt:#66615c;--by-faq-lbl:#7a8c7e;--by-terra-light:rgba(196,97,74,0.08);--by-sage-light:rgba(202,221,192,0.25);--by-border:rgba(45,58,46,0.1);} 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h3{font-size:21px;}.by-stat-num{font-size:36px;}}<\/style>\n<article class=\"by-article\">\n<div class=\"by-hero by-photo-hero\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(rgba(20,18,15,0.22),rgba(20,18,15,0.68)),url('https:\/\/beyoga.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/diplomados2.jpg') center\/cover no-repeat\">\n<div class=\"by-photo-inner\">\n    <span class=\"by-hero-label\">Training \u00b7 Certifications<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>DGERT and IPDJ Certification: what it means for your <em>Yoga<\/em> training<\/h1>\n<p>    <span class=\"by-hero-intro\">BeYoga School is certified by DGERT and recognised by IPDJ. Discover what these certifications mean in practice: what they represent for your professional path in Portugal and beyond.<\/span><br \/>\n    <span class=\"by-hero-meta\">7 min read<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"by-body\">\n<p>When you choose a <em>yoga<\/em> teacher training in Portugal, you come up against an important question: <em>is this school certified?<\/em> And, if it is, what does that mean in practice? <strong>BeYoga School<\/strong> is certified by <strong>DGERT<\/strong> and recognised by <strong>IPDJ<\/strong>, and there are solid reasons why that matters to you. Certification is, in fact, one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/beyoga.pt\/en\/how-to-compare-yoga-teacher-trainings-portugal-2026\/\">7 objective criteria for comparing <em>Yoga<\/em> teacher trainings<\/a> \u2014 but not the only one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"by-body\">\n<span class=\"by-section-label\">DGERT<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What is DGERT?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>DGERT<\/strong> (Dire\u00e7\u00e3o-Geral do Emprego e das Rela\u00e7\u00f5es de Trabalho \u2014 the Directorate-General for Employment and Labour Relations) is the Portuguese public body responsible for certifying training providers. A school with DGERT certification has gone through a rigorous evaluation process that checks the quality of its programmes, the qualifications of its trainers, the pedagogical conditions and the trainee assessment processes.<\/p>\n<p>It is not an automatic registration. DGERT certification involves auditing, documentation and compliance with the quality standards of the National Qualifications System. It means the school operates as a professional training provider, with obligations to support trainees, issue state-recognised certificates and meet defined pedagogical standards.<\/p>\n<h3>What DGERT certification guarantees the trainee<\/h3>\n<div class=\"by-benefits-grid\">\n<div class=\"by-benefit-card\">\n    <span class=\"by-bc-icon\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>A state-recognised diploma<\/h4>\n<p>The certificate you receive at the end of the training is issued by a body recognised by the Portuguese state, not just by the school.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"by-benefit-card\">\n    <span class=\"by-bc-icon\">\ud83d\udd0d<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>An assessed programme<\/h4>\n<p>The curriculum has been evaluated and approved by an independent public body. Pedagogical quality is not just a marketing promise.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"by-benefit-card\">\n    <span class=\"by-bc-icon\">\ud83c\udf93<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Qualified trainers<\/h4>\n<p>The trainers hold the qualifications required by the national system, not just practical experience.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"by-benefit-card\">\n    <span class=\"by-bc-icon\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Complaint mechanisms<\/h4>\n<p>In case of any irregularity, you have access to complaint mechanisms through a public body independent of the school.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"by-img-full\" src=\"https:\/\/beyoga.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/diplomados2.jpg\" alt=\"Graduates of BeYoga School in Lisbon with DGERT and IPDJ certification\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"by-img-caption\">A BeYoga training cohort \u2014 Lisbon, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"by-body\">\n<span class=\"by-section-label\">IPDJ<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What is IPDJ?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>IPDJ<\/strong> (Instituto Portugu\u00eas do Desporto e Juventude \u2014 the Portuguese Institute for Sport and Youth) is the public body that oversees sport in Portugal, including physical and wellbeing activities. Recognition by IPDJ is relevant for anyone who wants to work as a <em>yoga<\/em> professional in formal settings: gyms, sports associations, clubs or municipal programmes.<\/p>\n<p>In Portugal, <em>yoga<\/em> is recognised as a physical and wellbeing activity, which means its professionals fall within the regulatory framework for sport. BeYoga School&#8217;s IPDJ recognition places its graduates within that framework, with practical implications for anyone who wants to work in the sector.<\/p>\n<div class=\"by-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;In a growing and increasingly regulated market, certification is not a bureaucratic detail: it is the difference between a training that opens doors and one with no formal recognition.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"by-quote-src\">BeYoga School<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"by-body\">\n<span class=\"by-section-label\">What changes in practice<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The impact on your professional path<\/h2>\n<h3>Access to formal work settings<\/h3>\n<p>Many gyms, <em>health clubs<\/em>, companies and municipal councils require their <em>yoga<\/em> instructors to hold a diploma from a certified body. A training without certification can close those doors, regardless of the pedagogical quality of the course itself.<\/p>\n<h3>Invoicing as a physical-activity professional<\/h3>\n<p>In Portugal, to issue invoices (&#8220;recibo verde&#8221;) as a physical-activity and wellbeing professional, you need a recognised professional title. The BeYoga diploma, through DGERT certification and IPDJ recognition, meets that requirement.<\/p>\n<h3>Credibility with your students<\/h3>\n<p>When you present your training to potential students, the fact that you were trained by a state-certified school conveys credibility and trust, especially for those who don&#8217;t know the world of <em>yoga<\/em> and are choosing based on objective criteria.<\/p>\n<h3>Equivalences in the European Union<\/h3>\n<p>DGERT certification makes it easier, in some contexts, to have your qualifications recognised in other European Union countries \u2014 a relevant point for anyone planning to work or live outside Portugal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"by-body\">\n<span class=\"by-section-label\">DGERT vs. Yoga Alliance<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Certifications that complement each other<\/h2>\n<p><strong><em>Yoga<\/em> Alliance<\/strong> is a private American (non-profit) organisation that sets international standards for <em>yoga<\/em> trainings, notably the popular RYT-200 and RYT-500. It is widely recognised in the <em>yoga<\/em> world and has market value in many countries.<\/p>\n<p>DGERT certification, on the other hand, is a public certification, recognised by the Portuguese state, with legal standing in Portugal and concrete regulatory implications. The two coexist and complement each other.<\/p>\n<div class=\"by-info-box\">\n<p><strong>BeYoga School has both<\/strong>, which means its graduates receive a diploma with public recognition in Portugal <em>and<\/em> eligibility to register the training with <em>Yoga<\/em> Alliance as RYT-200.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"by-divider\">\n<div class=\"by-faq-section\">\n<span class=\"by-section-label\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>DGERT, IPDJ and certification in Portugal<\/h2>\n<div class=\"by-faq-list\">\n<details class=\"by-faq\">\n<summary class=\"by-faq-q\"><span>Is DGERT certification mandatory to teach <em>yoga<\/em> in Portugal?<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"by-faq-a\">\n<p>It is not mandatory for just anyone to teach <em>yoga<\/em>. There is no law preventing someone without a diploma from teaching. However, to work in formal settings (gyms, companies, public programmes) or to invoice as a physical-activity professional, the regulatory framework requires a recognised qualification. DGERT certification provides that framework.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"by-faq\">\n<summary class=\"by-faq-q\"><span>What&#8217;s the difference between DGERT and <em>Yoga<\/em> Alliance?<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"by-faq-a\">\n<p>DGERT is a Portuguese public body: its certification has legal standing in Portugal. <em>Yoga<\/em> Alliance is a private American organisation with recognition in the global <em>yoga<\/em> market, but no legal standing per se. Ideally, a good teacher training has both, as is the case with BeYoga School.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"by-faq\">\n<summary class=\"by-faq-q\"><span>Is the BeYoga diploma recognised internationally?<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"by-faq-a\">\n<p>BeYoga graduates are eligible to register with <em>Yoga<\/em> Alliance as RYT-200, which confers recognition in the international <em>yoga<\/em> market. For academic or regulatory contexts in other countries, each country&#8217;s specific procedures for recognising foreign qualifications apply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"by-faq\">\n<summary class=\"by-faq-q\"><span>Can I work in a gym in Portugal with the BeYoga diploma?<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"by-faq-a\">\n<p>Yes. The BeYoga diploma, being issued by a body certified by DGERT and recognised by IPDJ, meets the usual requirements set by gyms and <em>health clubs<\/em> in Portugal for hiring <em>yoga<\/em> instructors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"by-faq\">\n<summary class=\"by-faq-q\"><span>How do I know whether a training has DGERT certification?<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"by-faq-a\">\n<p>You can check directly on the DGERT website (dgert.gov.pt) whether a body is certified. Just search by the school&#8217;s name or its certification number. Any certified school should be able to provide its DGERT certification number immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"by-cta\">\n  <span class=\"by-cta-label\">BeYoga School \u00b7 Teacher Training<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Train with a state-certified school<\/h2>\n<p>DGERT certification, IPDJ recognition and <em>Yoga<\/em> Alliance RYT-200 eligibility. 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