Want to be a Personal Trainer?

We have the perfect study option for you

All our personal training courses include the Level 2 Fitness Instructing (Gym) course. Contact us to discuss your options if you already hold your Level 2 Gym Instructing qualification.

Our personal trainer courses are great for… people who want a career in the fitness industry as a personal trainer. You do not need any qualifications to do this course although we do advise that you have some experience of using a gym.

With FIE personal trainer courses I can… gain employment in any of the major health club chains and independent fitness centres in the UK as well as qualify for entry on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at Level 3 which will also enable me to start my own personal training business.

During the personal trainer course I'll learn about… anatomy and physiology, designing cardiovascular and resistance training programmes, all systems of the body, principles of training, physical activity promotion and health and safety. I will also learn how to design a progressive programme to meet clients goals, how to assess their fitness level, how to give advice on healthy eating and nutritional diets. If I choose the diploma option I will also learn about GP and exercise referrals, teaching circuit classes, group indoor cycling classes, training outdoors and how to setup and manage my own personal training business.

I'll study the personal trainer course… online or in the classroom. I can either work at my own pace, in my own time and from where I like or I can choose to attend a classroom course. For the distance study course all I have to attend personally is the assessment days, the optional training days if I choose them or complete the practicum component in a local gym.

I will have access to… the online study guide anytime I wish to study as well as optional daily, tutor led eClasses. Click here for the eClass timetable.

The personal trainer qualification I gain… is accredited by Central YMCA Qualifications Certificate and is internationally recognized. This means I'll be able to travel throughout the UK, Europe and Australia and my qualifications will be fully recognized. Contact our Enrolment Mangers on 0845 257 8570 for more information. All our personal training qualifications are also recognised by the National Register of Personal Trainers (NRPT).

I can start my personal trainer course… right now because I don't have to wait for a venue, tutor or other people! I work my way through each section of the course in order and because it's online, I'm able to study when it suits me. Click here to view a short demonstration of how you will study your fitness course online.

Please note that all training and assessment days fall on Saturdays (distance option). For more information about these days, please refer to our terms and conditions. Click here for a full list of assessment and training dates.

Study Options:

What is the Difference Between the Certificate and Diploma?

All personal training courses recognised by REPs consist of ten compulsory units. Some courses, like our Level 3 Diploma, contain additional modules which are not compulsory but which arm the trainer with an even greater skill set. Both of our personal training course options are recognised by REPs and permit entry to REPs at level 3, allowing you to work as a recognised personal trainer.

The Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training consists of the ten compulsory modules you need in order to obtain a recognised personal training qualification. The Diploma includes the additional modules of GP and Exercise Referral, Circuits, Indoor Cycling, Training Outdoors and Business and Marketing Skills. Payment plans are available, contact us for options.

Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (including Level 2 Gym)

	Saturdays Study - £1,999 12 Saturdays attendance, with access to online content, click to enrol.
	Distance Study - £1,499 Start anytime, work at your own pace online and select from any of the monthly training & assessment days, click to enrol.
	Intensive Study - £1,999 4 weeks attendance, Monday to Friday with access to online content, click to enrol.

Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (including Level 2 Gym)

	Saturdays Study - £2,499 18 Saturdays attendance, with access to online content, click to enrol.
	Distance Study - £1,999 Start anytime, work at your own pace online and select from any of the monthly training & assessment days, click to enrol.
	Intensive Study- £2,499 5 weeks attendance, Monday to Friday with access to online content, click to enrol.