We Provide Fully Inclusive Courses
No hidden extras or additional fees – Unlike some providers
The Academy of Fitness Professionals believe in transparent pricing enabling our students to choose their PT course in confidence.
Firstly, our all inclusive personal training courses packages make it simple, affordable and convenient to qualify as a Personal Trainer.
Secondly, the price includes unlimited expert tutor support, course materials, assessment and certification.
All Inclusive Pricing
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Our Online PT Course Packages
PT Careers and Employability
Jobs in personal training demand well rounded training in the theory, practical and technical aspects of fitness.
This includes the skills and talent needed to motivate clients, maintain good relationships and coach in a way that delivers successful results.
Industry Recognised
Our personal trainer courses are recognised with CIMSPA, Ofqual, Focus Awards, PD Approval and UK Active. Therefore, you can be confident in the standard and caliber of PT training you will receive.
On successful completion of your course you will have the regulated qualifications to become a Personal Trainer. Moreover, you’ll be ready to gain employment and work with your own clients.
Join CIMSPA
CIMSPA accreditation provides a key indication to employers and clients that you have met the standard and bona fide to practice.
Our graduates typically run their own personal training businesses. Additionally, they also set up their own gyms and classes and work across the UK and internationally in gyms, leisure centres and hotels.
Career Development
Achieving your personal trainer certification is the best route.

Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any entry requirements?
Whilst there are no specific entry requirements we do advise students who enrol onto this course to be familiar with a PC and feel confident in answering questions in English.
Are your online personal training courses industry recognised?
Yes, our personal training courses are fully industry recognised by CIMSPA, and Ofqual. This meets the standards employers and insurers are looking for in your level 3 personal trainer qualifications.
What is the easiest personal trainer certification?
Our level 2 and 3 personal training course packages lead to all the qualifications you need to become a Personal Trainer.
How long does it take to qualify as a Personal Trainer?
If you have plenty of free time to commit to your studies it takes from 12 weeks to qualify as a Personal Trainer. Moreover, you set the pace so can progress faster or slower depending on the time you have available and how you learn best.
Are there any exams?
There are no exams. Instead, you complete course workbooks and practical’s which form your portfolio of evidence.
What are the cheapest online personal training courses?
We deliver great quality personal trainer courses at great prices. We are proud to work with a wide range of trusted partners.
The most cost effective qualification route is our complete online PT course package.
Can I become a personal trainer online?
Yes you can become a personal trainer online. We offer three personal training course packages; complete, specialist and ultimate all of which come with the option of choosing our online study pathway.
Practical skills are fundamental for a Personal Trainer. The online study pathway combines online theory and practical videos which showcase your skills in a gym setting.
What key skills do personal trainers need?
Being successful as a Personal Trainer requires a varied skill set and a lot of dedication.
You will be working with a wide range of clients, therefore it’s important to enjoy interacting with different people, and to have an enthusiastic, motivational streak.
Additionally, clients are paying for your time and services, so a well organised customer first outlook is key. Coupled with, the right qualifications and know how to deliver results.
The vast majority of Personal Trainers whether working in a gym or freelance need to build their own client base. Therefore, a business minded outlook can be extremely beneficial.
There is continued growth in gyms and leisure facilities in the UK and an estimated 1 in 7 of us are now members of a gym. As a consequence, people are becoming more aware of their health needs and the important role of exercise to remain fit, healthy and active.
This is excellent news for those thinking of becoming a Personal Trainer.
Personal Trainers are recognised and regulated fitness professionals and most importantly, they are expertly trained to prescribe and coach exercise to accommodate different client physical capabilities.
Additionally, they provide a valuable service to their clients that is tailored to meet their individual fitness goals.
Typically working one to one, Personal Trainers are highly qualified exercise specialists who use their expertise to create customised training plans, in depth coaching and on-going motivation that meet client goals.
The work is highly varied, potentially covering most age groups. Popular reasons clients opt for personal training services include; weight loss, becoming fitter and being more active.
Great with people
Natural motivator
Client centric
Fitness know how
Supremely organised
Commercially minded
We'll support you from day one
We’ll support you throughout the full lifecycle of your chosen PT course and beyond. Above all, our highly experienced personal training tutors will offer all the professional development expertise and guidance you need to help make your course studies a complete success.
Combining online theory with practical video submission, our online student hub provides the perfect platform from which to study and receive personalised tuition from your course tutor.
We'll support you from day one
We’ll support you throughout the full lifecycle of your chosen PT course and beyond. Our highly experienced personal training tutors will offer all the professional development expertise and guidance you need to help make your course studies a complete success.
Combining online theory with practical video submission, our student hub provides the perfect platform from which to study and receive personalised tuition from your course tutor.