Level 4 Personal Training Courses
- Save up to 35%, accredited PT courses from £976
- Internationally Recognised CIMSPA Qualifications
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- 0% Finance from only £27pm on Personal Training Courses
- Save up to 35%, accredited PT courses from £976
- Internationally Recognised CIMSPA Qualifications
- Winner Best Education Provider 2025
- 0% Finance from only £27pm on Personal Training Courses
Why Choose The Fitness Group?
World Class Accredited Personal Training Courses. Study Online or In Person.
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We are rated 4.9/5 on Trust Pilot with over 3000 reviews. We support recruitment for all major gyms in the UK, offering guaranteed interviews for our personal training course graduates.
Unlimited Free Exam Resits
Confidence guaranteed — resit exams as many times as you need, at no extra cost. Flexible ‘Pay as you Earn’ finance available too. Pay in flexible manageable instalments at 0% interest over 36 months. Qualify as a personal trainer and pay as you earn.
Internationally Accredited
Graduate with your CIMSPA endorsed and OFQUAL regulated personal training qualifications. This is the industry leading standard accredited courses.
Unmatched Mentoring & Career Support
Choose online study or in person from any of our nationwide venues. You will have your own assigned tutor and choose from dedicated workshop dates. Guaranteed Interviews and career support.
Our level 4 personal training courses
Advanced Level 4 qualifications for qualified personal trainers completed online at your own pace
Level 4 Personal Trainer Courses: Overview
Our Level 4 Personal Trainer Courses are the highest standard of PT education available and is designed for coaches who want to work with advanced clients, specialise in strength and conditioning principles, and deliver elite-level programming.
The Level 4 Personal Training courses are designed to build upon your Level 3 PT knowledge and teaches advanced techniques in performance-based coaching, movement assessment, client periodisation, and long-term programme design.
Graduates of the level 4 personal training courses typically go on to charge higher rates, work with athletes or advanced clients, or open their own coaching businesses.
A pre-requisite for the level 4 personal training courses are the Level 2 Gym Instructor Qualification and Level 3 Personal Training Qualification.
Explore our Level 4 Personal Training Courses
Choose from our Internationally recognised & CIMSPA accredited Advanced Level 4 Courses
Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes Course
This CIMSPA endorsed qualification provides the essential skills to work safely and effectively with clients living with obesity, diabetes, metabolic issues, or weight-management challenges.
You will learn the physiology behind obesity and diabetes, behaviour-change strategies, risk considerations, and how to develop safe, tailored exercise programmes that support both health and long-term lifestyle change.
This course is ideal for PTs who want to expand their client base and work in health-focused, GP referral, or corrective exercise environments.
Level 4 Lower Back Pain Management
Our Level 4 Lower Back Pain Course equips fitness professionals with the advanced knowledge needed to support clients who experience chronic or recurring lower back pain.
You will study the common causes of lower back pain, red flags, screening protocols, and safe exercise progressions based on industry-recognised guidelines.
This specialist qualification enables PTs to work more confidently with clients referred by physiotherapists, chiropractors, or healthcare settings, providing structured, evidence-based support.
Level 4 Nutrition
This Level 4 Nutrition course provides a deep exploration of advanced nutritional science, behaviour change, dietary analysis, and evidence-based strategies that support health, weight management, and performance.
You will learn how to evaluate dietary habits, communicate nutrition concepts clearly, and provide non-prescriptive nutrition guidance aligned with your professional scope of practice.
This qualification is ideal for PTs wanting to enhance client results and differentiate themselves in a competitive market.
Level 4 Nutrition for Physical Activity & Sport
Designed for fitness professionals working with athletes or performance-focused clients, this Level 4 qualification covers advanced sports nutrition principles including energy systems, fuelling strategies, hydration, supplementation, and nutrition planning for training and competition.
You will learn how nutrition influences performance, recovery, adaptation, and body composition – enabling you to support a wide range of clients from recreational athletes to those preparing for events or structured training blocks.
Compare Level 4 PT Courses
All Personal Trainer Courses are Internationally Recognised. Our team is located worldwide, across the UK, Europe and UAE.
Level 4 Obesity And Diabetes Course
Level 4 PT + 10 CPD Points
- Internationally accredited & CIMSPA endorsed.
- Entry Requirements: Level 3 Personal Trainer
- Course Length: No Deadlines & self paced. 4-6 weeks average online.
- 0% Finance with Huge Course Offers.
Level 4 Nutrition Course
Level 4 PT + 10 CPD Points
- Internationally accredited & CIMSPA endorsed.
- Entry Requirements: Level 3 Personal Trainer
- Personal Trainer Course Length: No Deadlines 8-12 weeks average online and 5 weeks classroom.
- 0% Finance with Huge Course Offers.
Level 4 Lower Back Pain Course
Level 4 PT + 10 CPD Points
- Internationally accredited & CIMSPA endorsed.
- Entry Requirements: Recognised Level 3 Personal Training qualification
- 0% Finance with Huge Course Offers.
- Course Length: Flexible with no deadlines for online. 5 weeks classroom + online support.
Level 4 Diploma in Nutrition for Physical Activity and Sport
Level 4 PT + 10 CPD Points
- Internationally accredited CIMSPA and RSPH endorsed.
- Entry Requirements: Recognised Level 3 Personal Training qualification
- 0% Finance with Huge Course Offers.
- Course Length: Flexible with no deadlines for online. 5 weeks classroom + online support.
Flexible 0% Finance Options on our Personal Training Couses
We offer Klarna Finance with flexible monthly payment options for up to 36 months, allowing you to pay at your own pace with 0% interest. Whether you pay in full today or over time, you’ll never pay more for your course. Our finance options are the most accessible and budget friendly available for Active IQ’s industry leading personal training courses worldwide.
Unlimited & Free Exam Resits
Unlike other training providers, with The Fitness Group your chosen personal training course will never cost you any extra with hidden fees or exam resist costs. Your price and finance options will never rise for hidden fees.
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FAQs on our Level 4 PT Courses
Check out the frequently asked questions about our Level 4 Personal Training Courses.
These courses are designed for qualified personal trainers who already hold a Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (or Level 3 Personal Training Qualification). They are ideal for trainers working in health clubs, on a self-employed basis, or running a personal training business who want to work with clients who have medical conditions or specialist needs.
To enrol, you’ll typically need:
A Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training or Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
A solid understanding of anatomy and physiology
In some cases, a Level 2 Gym Instructor Certificate or Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
These prerequisites ensure you’re ready for advanced client assessment and exercise referral concepts.
Our Level 4 Personal Training Course represents the highest level of personal training education and is designed for coaches looking to work with advanced clients and deliver high-level, results-driven programmes.
Building on your Level 3 PT knowledge, the course develops advanced skills in coaching, movement assessment, client progression, and long-term programme design, enabling graduates to command higher rates, work with more complex clients, or grow their own coaching businesses.
For the Lower Back Pain Course, You learn how to assess the causes and classifications of chronic non-specific low back pain and how to plan, conduct and review physical activity and lifestyle programmes to help clients manage and improve low back pain symptoms. This develops specialist skills to support clients referred from healthcare settings or those with ongoing back pain.
In the L4 Obesity and Diabetes course you learn the prevalence, classification, development, and pathophysiology of obesity and diabetes and how to plan and deliver safe, effective physical activity and lifestyle strategies to support obese and diabetic clients. This equips you to work confidently with these populations within exercise referral schemes or on a self-referred basis.
In the Nutrition Diploma you learn advanced principles of nutrition, including macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, dietary requirements across the lifespan, and how nutrition impacts health, meal planning and evidence-based dietary strategies that support client wellbeing. This qualification deepens your understanding of nutrition science and its practical application in health and wellness settings.
As for the Nutrition for you learn both the fundamental principles of nutrition and how to apply them specifically to support physical performance and recovery, including energy balance, sports-specific dietary strategies and practical meal planning for clients engaged in physical activity or sport. This equips you to deliver nutrition guidance that enhances athletic outcomes as well as general health.
Yes. Many Level 4 courses are designed to prepare trainers to work safely with clients who have medical conditions, including diabetes control, chronic illnesses, and older adults. Some pathways link closely with exercise referral, GP practice guidelines, and specialist advice from clinical experts or medical doctors.
Most Level 4 personal training courses take 8–16 weeks, depending on whether you study online, blended, or in person. Courses often include assessment days, practical exercise sessions, and supported learning through a digital learning platform.
Yes. We offer Level 4 courses through an online learning platform, supported by digital training manuals, tutor guidance, and Help Desk access. Practical elements are usually completed via assessment days or structured exercise sessions.
Level 4 qualifications help trainers:
Charge higher fees
Expand into specialist or referral-based work
Improve customer experience and client retention
Build a sustainable career in a competitive market
They also support progression into CPD courses, specialist advice roles, or mentoring positions.
Absolutely. Most learners are active personal trainers working on a self-employed basis. Level 4 training helps differentiate your services, refine your exercise sessions, and offer specialist programmes that go beyond standard personal training.
Yes. Level 4 courses develop skills that directly support a PT business, including advanced client consultations, structured training programs, and better long-term results. Many trainers see improved word of mouth, stronger client relationships, and increased demand for fitness professionals when working at Level 4.