Advanced Personal Trainer Training
Our specialist package is perfect for aspiring Personal Trainers who are keen to work with adults and children. Qualifications in children’s fitness, boot camps, circuits, kettlebells and business are included, so you can offer a wide range of services and truly stand out.
You will qualify with an Ofqual regulated and NCFE endorsed Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training. This is the certification you need to work with adults of varying abilities and needs.
Once qualified you will be able to work as a CIMSPA recognised Personal Trainer and will meet the standards employers, insurance companies and clients expect.
Here you will use your client consultation and assessment skills to prepare and instruct motivational personal training programmes that inspire clients to change their lifestyle habits and reach their goals.
The Specialist Package is a popular choice with students who want to establish their own personal fitness business. It comes with the added benefit of a kids fitness qualification so you can work with children in the 5-15 age range in groups and one to one.
Training in boot camps, kettle bells and circuits is also included maximising the skills you have to offer. This will enable you to offer a wide range of services from the outset.
This package also includes business, sales and marketing training so that you have the knowledge and insight to develop your business in the right direction.
Course Features
Qualifications
Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training
Level 2 Kids Fitness Instructing
Boot Camps
Circuits
Kettle Bells
Business skills, sales and marketing
Summary
This Ofqual, NCFE and CIMSPA recognised Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training will enable you to work as a Personal Trainer.
Our specialist package is perfectly suited to Personal Trainers aiming to work with adults and children.
It offers extra qualifications in children’s fitness instructing, boot camps, circuits and kettlebells.
This enables you to offer a wide range of services. This means you can set up your own business and appeal to many client groups right from the start.
ALL INCLUSIVE FEES
Includes course materials, workbooks, assessment & certification fees
UNLIMITED SUPPORT
Your course tutor is on hand to help you succeed
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WEEKLY START DATES
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RECOGNISED CERTIFICATION
CIMSPA, Ofqual and NCFE recognised certification
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Pay in full fees save you 20%
At a Glance
Specialist Personal Trainer Package
Course Fees – Full online study
£1595 Pay in full
3 Month Payment Plan
6 Month Payment Plan
Course Fees – with 3 practical days
£1895 Pay in full
3 Month Payment Plan
6 Month Payment Plan
Recognised by
CIMSPA, OFQUAL & NCFE at level 3
Guided Learning Hours
580
Study Method
Distance learning
Video or practical workshop
assessment
PT QUALIFICATION NUMBER
60343886
Why take the Specialist PT route?
If your aim is to run your own personal training business helping adults and children to improve their health, fitness and lifestyle then this specialist diploma in personal training is ideal.
You will gain your Ofqual regulated and CIMSPA recognised level 3 personal trainer diploma qualifications enabling you to assist clients with exercise coaching, weight loss, corrective exercise, fitness testing and much more.
Our specialist PT pathway also leads to your level 2 Certificate in Instructing Exercise and Fitness for Children. This means you can also work with children in the 5-15 age range assisting them with their exercise and fitness goals. What’s more you will also study how to design and deliver boot camps opening doors to this lucrative part of the fitness market.
The course contains theory and practical learning. For the theory you study subject specific modules and show your understanding by completing short answer workbooks. Course practicals are evidenced by video or by attending three workshop days. The work you submit forms your course portfolio and there are no exams.
By the end of your course you will be a qualified Personal Trainer with the skills and expertise to work with your own clients in a gym based role or freelance.
Is this course for me?
This course is designed for students seeking an advanced Personal Trainer package who are keen to set up their own business offering a range of fitness services to both adults and children.
When you receive your personal training certification you can join CIMSPA with Practitioner status as an approved level 3 Personal Trainer. You can also work internationally via EREPs.
Once your course is booked we will simply arrange your enrolment and course welcome and you’re ready to start. When qualifying with us here at the Academy of Fitness Professionals there’s also the peace of mind that your course fees are backed up by our all inclusive guarantee.
This means your enrolment, induction, course materials, tutor support, workbooks, assessments and certification fees are all included as standard with no hidden extras.
Once qualified you’ll be a fully recognised Personal Trainer ready to establish your very own business.

What Our Students Say

It’s the best feeling in the world, empowering children with the insight and ability to commit to regular exercise. This sets them up for the future, instilling great lifestyle habits that they can adopt through their early years, into their teens and on into early adult hood and beyond.
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Course Delivery
This package course comes with the choice of two study pathways so you can pick the one that suits you best.
Online Study Pathway
- Complete 12 theory modules and workbooks from home.
- Work through our step by step practical skills packs which you submit to us via video clips.
- Complete your training in kids fitness instructing, boot camps, business skills, sales and marketing, circuits and kettle bells from home.
Practical Attendance Pathway
- Complete 12 theory modules and workbooks from home.
- Attend your fitness instructing workshop day at level 2 and two personal training days at level 3 to develop your practical skills.
- Complete your training in kids fitness instructing, boot camps, business skills, sales and marketing, circuits and kettle bells from
home.
This course comes with full tutor support by phone or email. Sometimes it’s really helpful to be able to ask a question, check you’re on the right track with an answer, or just have a friendly chat. Whatever it may be, your course tutor is there to lend a hand.
There are no exams involved in gaining this qualification.
Once complete your level 3 diploma in gym instructing and personal training, embossed with the Ofqual, CIMSPA and NCFE logos will be sent to you in the post.
Book Your Place
It’s easy to book your place. You can pay by debit or credit card online, or call Customer Services on 0845 270 1990.
Choose from our pay in full payment options which save you 20% on your course fees, or spread the cost with our three and six month flexible payments.
Once your booking is processed we will register you as a student with the Academy of Fitness Professionals and arrange your course welcome and enrolment.
You can then access your course materials and start your studies.