Personal training courses built for industry success

To practice as a professional personal trainer, you must have the correct qualifications. You can start with the Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification, which will allow you to work on the gym floor. You’ll then need to complete the Level 3 Personal Training qualification to work as a PT. You can choose to enrol on these courses separately, but we recommend enrolling on our Personal Training Essentials package, which combines the two to create a Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training, giving you a clear and structured route to becoming a personal . Our courses are also endorsed by CIMSPA, demonstrating that we meet industry professional standards.

To explore what it truly takes to become a leading personal trainer in detail, we’ve created a step-by-step guide on how to become a personal trainer, which explores everything from getting qualified, to being insured and launching your career.

You only have to look at some of the UK’s best personal trainers to understand that there is no one magic formula or blueprint. Instead, to become a personal trainer you need to have a burning desire to help people, great communication skills, a passion for self-improvement, and a client-focused attitude.

How long it takes you to qualify depends on the course or package you enrol in. For our Personal Training Essentials package, the average time it takes to complete is 10-12 weeks. Our larger packages will take longer to complete. If you enrol in an online course, you will have up to 12 months to complete your course.

That said, these timescales are just guidelines. Every learner is unique and will approach their studies at a different pace. We know first-hand how exciting, rewarding and life-changing a career in personal training can be, and when it comes to the all-important studies, this isn’t something we like to rush. The more time, effort and attention you can invest in your personal training education, the better chance you have after qualifying of truly taking the industry by storm.

If you’re looking for a well-rounded learning experience that combines theory with hands-on practical training, an in-person or blended course may be the best option. These courses offer a more structured and interactive learning environment, giving you greater opportunities to learn directly from our team of expert tutors. The additional guidance and support you get from an in-person course can help build your skills, confidence, and readiness for a career in the fitness industry. When students book our in-person courses, they often tell us they are more focused because they have a specific training and assessment date that they are working towards.

In comparison, online courses are ideal for those who need greater flexibility, or a more affordable study option. Our online personal trainer courses allow you to learn at your own pace and fit your studies around existing commitments. However, successful online learning typically requires a high level of self-motivation, effective time management, and the ability to study independently without distraction.

We’ve partnered with some of the UK’s best-equipped and most well-known gym chains, health clubs, and leisure centres to deliver the practical elements of our personal training courses. By working with the likes of David Lloyd, Bannatyne, and Village Hotels, to name just a few, we’re able to offer you maximum choice and flexibility when it comes to your studies.

We currently deliver our personal training courses at over 20 venues across England, Scotland, and Wales. Our most popular locations include London-Central, London-East, Manchester, Cardiff, York, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds and Bristol.

A full list of venues can be found on our page. Here, you can learn more about each venue’s facilities, accessibility, and any available offers or discounts, such as reduced hotel rates. We’ve also included a route planner to help you find the best way to travel to your training, whether by walking, driving, or public transport.

You’ll benefit from 24/7 access to LES (Learner Engagement System). This is where you’ll complete the majority of your home study. You’ll have access to practice quizzes, workbooks, and hours of video lectures delivered by leading physiotherapists, doctors, nutritionists, and , including one of the UK’s best PT’s, Luke Worthington.

Alongside our online resources, you’ll also receive printed manuals that have been exclusively written and designed in-house by a team of experts. If you’d like a preview of the comprehensive materials we provide, you can take a look at a sample of our Level 3 Personal Trainer Manual.

From the moment you enrol, you’ll be assigned a personal support tutor who is available Monday to Friday via phone or email. Your tutor is a qualified and experienced personal trainer who understands the journey firsthand, so no question is too big or too small.

In short, no—and that’s because we believe in being completely transparent. Some providers advertise “guaranteed interviews” or jobs, but these are often self-employed roles where you may need to pay rent to work in a gym before gaining clients. In reality, these opportunities are open to any personal trainers, regardless of who you complete your training with. You can read more about this in our article about guaranteed interviews and jobs.

Instead, we focus on supporting you into genuine, sustainable employment. Once you qualify, you’ll gain access to CV Connect via LES (Learner Engagement System). This allows you to upload your CV, explore opportunities with leading UK fitness employers, and apply directly without agencies or unnecessary barriers.

Once you’ve chosen the personal training course or package that’s right for you and selected your preferred venue, the last thing that should hold you back is payment. That’s why we offer a range of flexible options to make your journey as straightforward as possible.

If you’d prefer to pay upfront, we offer a 5% discount when you pay in full for your PT course or career package.

If you’d rather spread the cost, we provide 0% interest payment plans over 6 or 12 months. With these options, you can secure your place on a personal training course from as little as £100, or £250 for a career package.

For more details on our discounts and pricing structure, take a look at our Price Promise.

Selected personal training courses and packages are also military approved. If you’re currently serving or a service leaver, you can contact our Careers team on 0800 612 4067 to find out more about the MOD’s Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELCAS).