Level 3 Personal Training
Build the skills, confidence and qualification to start your career in the fitness industry.
Explore the opportunity first. There is no pressure to apply.
10–16 weeks
4–6 days
Online & self-paced
Level 3 Diploma in
Personal Training
Advanced Learner Loan
or pay £1,997
This course is ideal if you want to change career and become a Personal Trainer.
You're looking for a new direction and want a career that makes a difference.
You enjoy training and helping others, and want to turn that passion into a profession.
You want the skills, confidence and qualification to work in gyms, studios or start your own business.
You'll build the knowledge and practical skills to train clients safely and effectively.
Understand how the body works and moves.
Learn how to assess clients and set clear goals.
Create effective, safe and progressive training programmes.
Develop the skills to motivate, instruct and support your clients.
Understand the role nutrition and healthy habits play in results.
Learn how to promote yourself and build a successful career.
Study online at your own pace, with live tutor-led sessions delivered through Teams or Zoom. The course is designed to fit around work, family and other commitments.
Study online
anytime
Live tutor-led
sessions
Supportive learning
Community
Learn around
work and life
Changing career and returning to learning can feel like a big step. You’ll have a dedicated tutor to guide you through your learning, answer questions and help you stay on track.
Option 1
Ideal if you’d like to fund the course through an Advanced Learner Loan.
Option 2
Prefer to pay upfront? You can enrol without applying for an Advanced Learner Loan.
Includes:
Join tutor-led sessions through Teams or Zoom to build your knowledge, ask questions and stay on track.
Assessment is designed to help you demonstrate your knowledge, planning and coaching skills.
Register your interest and we’ll send you our free Your Career in Fitness guide, so you can find out more about the career, the course and your options before deciding whether to apply.
Register your interest
Frequently asked questions
Here are some of the things learners often want to know before deciding whether the course is right for them.
No. The course is designed as a route into gym instructing and personal training. You just need an interest in fitness and a commitment to learning.
Yes. Much of the course can be completed online in your own time, with live sessions delivered through Teams or Zoom.
Tutor-led sessions take place online through Microsoft Teams or Zoom, so you can join without travelling to a training venue.
You’ll complete a range of activities that allow you to demonstrate your knowledge, planning and coaching skills, with support from your tutor.
You’ll have tutor guidance throughout the course, including feedback on your work, live online support and help preparing for assessment.
The course costs £1,997. You can pay for it yourself or, if eligible, use an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the course fee.
