Personal Training Courses
- Save up to 30%, accredited PT courses from £976
- Winner Best Education Provider 2025
- 0% Finance from only £27pm on Personal Training Courses
- 'Excellent' 5/5 Trust Pilot Rating
- Internationally Recognised CIMSPA Personal Trainer Courses
- Save up to 30%, accredited PT courses from £976
- Winner Best Education Provider 2025
- 0% Finance from only £27pm on Personal Training Courses
- 'Excellent' 5/5 Trust Pilot Rating
- Internationally Recognised CIMSPA Personal Trainer Courses
Why Choose The Fitness Group?
World Class Accredited Personal Training Courses. Study Online or In Person.
Trusted Industry Leaders
We are rated 4.9/5 on Trust Pilot with over 2500 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.
What to expect on your Personal Trainer Course
Our Level 3 Personal Training Courses are the highest standard in the industry today. When you study with The Fitness Group, you’re choosing an internationally recognised, industry-leading Level 3 Personal Training Qualification. Our expert team of tutors will ensure you gain the essential knowledge and skills to build a successful, rewarding career.
What you’ll learn on our Level 3 PT Course
- Principles of Anatomy and Physiology of Fitness
- Professionalism and Customer Care for Fitness Instructors
- Health and Safety in the Fitness Environment
- Conducting Client Consultations to Support Positive Behaviour Change
- Planning and Instructing Gym-Based Exercise
- Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise, Health and Fitness
- Lifestyle, Health and Common Medical Conditions
- Encouraging Positive Health and Fitness Behaviours in Clients
- Programme Design and Delivery for Personal Training
- Professionalism and Business Acumen for Personal Trainers
Assessment Structure
Whether you choose online or in-person study, your personal trainer course will involve the same rigorous assessments, ensuring a consistent standard of qualification.
- Level 2 – Workbook, 1 x theory, exam, 1 x client consultation, 1 x practical assessment and 1 x group induction.
- Level 3 – Workbook, 2x theory exams, 1 x client consultation, 1 x practical assessment.
PT Course Timelines
Timelines for becoming a personal trainer depend on whether you decide to study full-time or part-time. You can view our full-time course dates for each location within the specific course page for your chosen course.
Full-Time Personal Training Course Packages
Level 2 Gym Instructor: 2 weeks.
Level 3 Personal Training: Additional 3 weeks (total 5 weeks).
Flexible Personal Training Course Packages
Start Immediately: Access electronic learning materials upon enrolment.
Flexible Learning: Study at your own pace and on your terms, with full support from the team.
Customisable Journey: Build your personal schedule around your lifestyle.
Level 3 Personal Trainer Course Certificate
If you already hold your Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification then you can start at Level 3.
Duration: Potential to qualify in as little as 3 weeks, depending on the package and prior qualifications.
Content: Covers personal training program design, business management, and marketing skills.
Qualification Endorsement
Support for the Level 3 Personal Training Courses has been provided by the following professional bodies:
- All of our Personal Training Courses included in our packages are Ofqual Accredited and are listed on the Regulated Qualifications Framework. Ofqual recognition is recognised internationally.
- CIMSPA, REPs UAE and EREPs endorse this courses, giving you international recognition and global career possibilities. Upon certification, you will be eligible for a minimum of 20 CIMSPA points for this qualification. This will be higher in any of our bundled packages with multiple courses.
- We are proud to be a CIMSPA Enhancing partner training provider. This is top level of CIMSPA quality recognition.
- We are a UK Active approved partner. We are proud to be nominated for the Education Training Provider of the Year in the UK Active Awards in 2025 along with another 2 finalist awards for the innovation award and the outstanding leadership awards.
Start Earning as a PT in Just 6 Weeks
Begin working as a personal trainer immediately after qualification, whether independently or at a gym. Start earning as a personal trainer after completing The Fitness Group’s CIMSPA endorsed Level 3 personal training course.
We offer guaranteed interviews with top fitness companies upon qualification, ensuring success. We offer ongoing support and mentoring to help you identify the best career path, matching you with opportunities at nationwide major gyms or leisure centres.
Personal Trainer Course Study Options
We also provide highly affordable 0% finance options, making our industry-leading personal training qualifications accessible to everyone.
Our entry level Level 3 Pro Personal Training Pro Package qualifies you with both Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer. For this package, and all of our personal trainer course packages you can choose either online study or in person at one of our UK or UAE venues.
With our online personal trainer course you can enrol today, take advantage of our current offer and get started when it suits you.
For those who prefer face-to-face classroom learning, you can select from our expert tutor-led courses available at various dedicated venues across the UK and the UAE, reserving your space on dates that suit you.
For classroom study you can study across any one of our 15 locations in the UK, Dubai for the UAE or Bucharest for Europe
Our Personal Training Course Locations
You can choose to study with one of our intensive with our personal training courses at any of our nationwide venues. With this option you will attend in person during Monday to Thursday over a five week period to earn your Level 2 gym instructor and Level 3 personal training qualification.
Or you can choose our flexible study option for your personal training qualification: Choose the ultimate convenience of online learning, and study at your own pace. You can be assessed on your practical elements via video or there is an option to attend one of our workshop days to complete your practical assessments.
Both the intensive five week personal trainer course and the flexible online study option leads to the same industry-leading, internationally recognised personal training qualification.
About Our Personal Trainer Courses
Level 3 Personal Trainer Course
Our Industry-Leading Active IQ Level 3 Personal Trainer Course is the next step for learners who have completed their Level 2 Gym Instructor Course and now want to take the next step to become a Level 3 Personal Trainer.
This cutting edge qualification will ensure you have the knowledge and skills to work with individuals or groups of clients as a qualified personal trainer. When you take the next step to study our Level 3 Personal Training Courses you can start earning in as little as 3 weeks!
If you do not yet hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification yet then you should study one of our combined personal trainer packages qualifications.
Level 3 Pro Personal Trainer Course
This Level 3 Pro Personal Trainer Course Package will educate you to a professionally competent level to plan and deliver great PT Programmes with excellent client satisfaction. It’s designed to teach you the business management and marketing skills needed to pursue a successful career as a personal trainer.
This course combines Level 2 Gym and Level 3 Personal Training to complete a well-rounded learning experience for anyone wishing to pursue a career in personal training with no prior experience. Even if you’re new to becoming a personal trainer, our in-depth and accredited personal training courses equip you with all of the skills you need to start your new career.
Level 3 Specialist Personal Training Course
Our Level 3 Specialist Personal Trainer Package enhances the Level 3 Pro Personal Trainer Course Package by adding highly desirable accredited CPD qualifications. In addition to the Gym and Personal Training Course, you will study Level 3 Exercise Referral and Level 3 Supporting Pre and Post Natal Clients with Exercise and Nutrition.
It’s one of the most focused and comprehensive in-person and online personal trainer courses available and our flexible approach to learning means that you can complete your personal trainer certification online.
You will be qualified to work with pre and postnatal clients, widening your potential client market. The Level 3 Exercise Referral Course enables you to work with referred client across a range of conditions, opening up your client base to clients who have been referred from a GP or healthcare specialist.
Level 3 & 4 Master Personal Trainer Package
Our Level 3 & Level 4 Master Personal Trainer Package is the ultimate personal training course package to launch your career as a specialist trainer. This package includes an incredible mix of accredited qualifications, all highly desirable by employers across the country.
Importantly, our education and business development team have spoken to over 200 employers across the country as part of a nationwide qualifications reform and we can confirm that the qualifications within this Master Personal Trainer Course Package are the most sought after in the fitness industry today.
The master personal trainer course package includes, Level 2 Gym Instructor, Level 3 Personal Trainer, Level 3 Exercise Referral and your choice of either of our Level 4 specialist qualifications below.
- Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity and Lifestyle Strategies for Managing Low Back Pain or
- Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity and Weight Management for Obese and Diabetic Clients
Level 4 Platinum Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach
Our Level 3 and Level 4 Platinum Personal Trainer Course contains everything within the Level 3 Specialist Personal Trainer Course Package and adds your choice of our industry leading Level 4 Nutrition Courses.
Our Level 4 Nutrition Courses are recognised by the Royal Society for Public Health and you can choose between the Level 4 Diploma in Nutrition or you can upgrade to our Platinum PLUS package and study the Level 4 Diploma in Nutrition for Sport and Physical Activity.
Compare PT Courses
All Personal Trainer Courses are Internationally Recognised. We have teams in the UK, Europe and The UAE. All our PT packages start from just £976 — see below for full package breakdowns.
Level 3 Personal Training Course
Level 3 PT + 20 Accredited CPDS
- Internationally accredited & CIMSPA endorsed.
- Entry Requirements: Level 2 Gym Instructor
- Personal Trainer Course Length: No Deadlines. 4-6 weeks average online and 3 weeks classroom.
- 0% Finance with Huge Course Offers.
Level 3 Pro Personal Trainer
Level 2 Gym, Level 3 PT + 20 Accredited CPDS
- Internationally accredited & CIMSPA endorsed.
- Entry Requirements: None.
- Personal Trainer Course Length: No Deadlines 8-12 weeks average online and 5 weeks classroom.
- 0% Finance with Huge Course Offers.
Level 3 Specialist Personal Trainer
Level 2 Gym, Level 3 PT, L3 Exercise Referral, Level 3 Pre & Post Natal + 20 Accredited CPDS
- Internationally accredited & CIMSPA endorsed.
- The Specialist PT Package Includes L2 Gym, L3 PT, L3 Exercise Referral & Level 3 Pre & Post Natal
- Entry Requirements: None.
- 0% Finance with Huge Course Offers.
Level 3 & 4 Master Personal Trainer
Everything in Specialist Personal Trainer + the choice of industry leading Level 4 Specialist Courses.
- Internationally accredited & CIMSPA endorsed.
- The Master PT Course Package includes L2, L3 and L4 Courses + 20 Free CPDs
- Entry Requirements: None.
- 0% Finance with Huge Course Offers.
Level 3 & 4 Platinum Personal Trainer
Everything in Specialist Personal Trainer + the choice of industry leading Level 4 Nutrition Course
- Internationally accredited CIMSPA and RSPH endorsed.
- The Platinum PT Course Package includes L2, L3 & L4 Course + 20 CPDs
- Entry Requirements: None.
- 0% Finance with Huge Course Offers.
Start Earning as a Personal Trainer in Just 6 Weeks
Becoming a Level 3 Personal Trainer is one of the highest paid jobs in the UK today that doesn’t require a degree.
Your first step to becoming a personal trainer is studying and graduating with our internationally recognised, industry leading Level 3 Pro Personal Training Package.
Or supercharge your career with our advanced packages with our Level 3 Specialist Personal Training Package, our Level 3 & 4 Master Personal Trainer Package or our Level 3 & 4 Platinum Personal Trainer Package.
The Platinum PT Course package includes Level 4 Nutrition, recognised by the RSPH.
These popular enhanced personal training courses package allows you to expand your knowledge and become a specialist trainer with expert knowledge that opens up your client market.
For all of our personal trainer course packages you can either study online or in person at one of UK face to face venues.
You can start studying your personal trainer course from as young as 16 years old. Our research shows it one of the best jobs for 16 year olds and one of the most popular choices for adults looking for a career change at 50!
Career Progression Beyond your Personal Trainer Course.
We recommend that you continue your career progression beyond your Level 3 Personal Trainer Course to grow your knowledge in specialist areas.
Once you have completed your accredited level 3 Personal Training Course you can continue your studies with our Level 3 Exercise Referral Course.
With this specialist course you will open up new markets and clients, enabling you to support clients who have been referred from their GP.
Their GP will refer them to work with a specialist trainer to support them with exercise and nutrition, usually to support a chronic long term condition.
After studying our Exercise Referral Course you can choose to specialise further in Level 4 Lower Back Pain, Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes, or both! You bundle these together with our Level 4 Master Personal Trainer Course package.
Alternatively Platinum Personal Trainer package allows you to study everything within the Level 3 Specialist Personal Trainer package and become a Level 4 Nutrition Coach by studying one of our RSPH Level 4 Nutrition Courses.
Active iQ Quality Charter
We’re proud to announce that The Fitness Group holds the Active IQ Quality Charter. This significant achievement means that as an education provider, we are deeply committed to upholding the highest professional and ethical standards across the fitness industry.
All of our personal trainer courses have been meticulously designed to the highest standards, ensuring we provide learners with the best possible education. This commitment helps you enhance your career with confidence, knowing you’ve received top-tier training.
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.
Industry Leading PT Courses
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Level 3 Personal Training Course Review
“Recently just completed my level 2 and level 3 with the fitness group in Glasgow! We had Alasdair as our tutor. I cannot recommend him enough. He is amazing at what he does. His level of knowledge is so inspiring to be around and he makes so much time for everyone both as a group and individually. He provided so much support and always made it a really welcoming, friendly and positive environment to be in. I am a really anxious person and I was worried about attending the course and within the first 5 minutes he made everyone feel so at ease. I have already been looking into my next course with the fitness group and I will make sure I book onto the one that he is teaching where possible for sure. A really good person and thanks for everything you done for us all Alasdair! If you are thinking of doing a course here.. you won’t regret it!”
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FAQs
Check out the frequently asked questions about our Personal Training Courses.
- Active IQ is the leading industry awarding body in the internationally.
- In the UK CIMSPA is the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity, i
- In Europe EREPs help support the health health and fitness sector, promoting standards and providing endorsement and
- In the UAE, REPs UAE is a public register which recognises the qualifications and expertise of exercise instructors in the UAE.
- UK - London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, Derby, Bristol, Leeds, Cardiff, Liverpool
- UAE - Dubai Personal Trainer Courses
The minimum age to obtain any of our qualifications is 16 years old you can start studying before this however you must be 16 years old upon qualification.