Most direct routeDiploma · Level 2 + 3Gold Diploma
Level 2 and Level 3 with a 1-to-1 expert mentor. The most direct route to qualified PT.
From£999or about £75 a month, 0% interest
Personal trainer and fitness courses
Level 2, 3 and 4 qualifications, diplomas, bundles and CPDs. Every route is Ofqual-regulated and starts with a mentor who's an active PT. A £99 deposit secures your place.
How you can study
Every course is delivered one or more of these ways. Tap one to learn more.
Study method
Diplomas
Level 2 and Level 3 together, with a mentor who's an active PT. The route from beginner to qualified personal trainer.
Most direct routeDiploma · Level 2 + 3
Our flagshipDiploma · Level 2 + 3Classic Diploma
Our flagship course: face-to-face 1-to-1 mentoring, Level 2 and 3 and nine CPDs.
From£1,399or about £109 a month, 0% interest£127 per course
£100 per courseDiploma · Level 2 + 3 + 4Fifteen for Fifteen
15 recognised courses for £1,500, created to celebrate our 15th birthday. Unlimited free resits for life.
From£1,500or about £117 a month, 0% interest£100 per course
Diploma · Level 2 + 3Premier Diploma
Level 2 and 3 with Programme Design and a development day. Study online with support, with funding that may be available.
From£1,599or about £125 a month, 0% interest£400 per course
Diploma · Level 2 + 3 + 4Master Personal Trainer Diploma
Level 2, 3, Level 4 Nutrition and Strength and Conditioning, plus ten CPDs. Available by contacting us.
From£1,899or about £150 a month, 0% interest£136 per course
Diploma · Level 2 + 3 + 4Platinum Plus Diploma
Level 2 and 3 with an expert tutor, plus GP Referral, two Level 4s and ten CPDs.
From£1,999or about £159 a month, 0% interest£133 per course
Diploma · Level 2 + 3 + 4Super Platinum Plus Diploma
15 qualifications including four Level 4s, with 1-to-1 face-to-face mentoring.
From£2,999or about £242 a month, 0% interest£200 per course
Diploma · Level 2 + 3 + 4The Diamond Diploma
Taught personally by our founder and CEO and our head of delivery. Limited places, quarterly intake.
From£4,499or about £367 a month, 0% interest£562 per course
Bundles
Many qualifications and CPDs in one purchase, at around £100 or less per course.
Bundle · 6 coursesTriple Treat
Level 2, Level 3 and our most popular Level 4, with expert support and flexible learning.
Price£999or about £75 a month, 0% interest£166 per course
Bundle · 8 coursesLevel 4 Specialist Bundle Including Nutrition
Level 2, Level 3 with online support, a Level 4 Nutrition qualification and five CPDs.
Price£1,199or about £92 a month, 0% interest£150 per course
£100 per courseBundle · 15 coursesNotorious November Bundle
15 courses from Level 2 to Level 4, with 1-2-1 mentors for Level 2 and 3. £100 per course.
Price£1,500or about £117 a month, 0% interest£100 per course
£100 per courseBundle · 20 courses20 for 20 Bundle
20 courses for £2,000, our biggest bundle, with 16 CPDs including five new ones. 0% interest plans available.
Price£2,000or about £159 a month, 0% interest£100 per course
Bundle · 15 coursesNew Career Expert PT Bundle
15 courses including three Level 4 specialisms, to take you from novice to master. Study with 0% interest finance.
Price£2,025or about £161 a month, 0% interest£135 per course
Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications
Single Ofqual-regulated qualifications, starting with Level 2 gym instructing, then Level 3 personal training and what follows.
Start hereLevel 2Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction
Your comprehensive start into the fitness industry. The Ofqual-regulated qualification for gym instructors.
From£499Online with Support · Mentor Led £699
Level 3Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
The most cutting-edge Level 3 PT qualification in the industry. Train clients on your own.
From£499Online with Support · Mentor Led £699
Level 3Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training
The combined package: Level 2 and Level 3 in one NVQ Diploma, on the Qualifications and Credit Framework.
Price£1,495or about £117 a month, 0% interest
Level 3Level 3 GP Referral (Exercise Referral)
Increase your revenue by partnering with your local GP practice and working with referred patients.
Price£595or about £42 a month, 0% interest
Level 3Level 3 Personal Training in Different Environments
Limited edition: perfect for personal trainers who work outdoors, in private studios, parks and other non-gym settings.
Price£595or about £42 a month, 0% interest
Level 3Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity
An advanced online nutrition course to help you maximise your clients' performance.
Price£499£99 deposit secures your place
Level 36 Week Full Time Face to Face Intensive
Qualify fast: Level 3 face to face in 6 weeks, plus Level 4 Strength and Conditioning online.
Price£2,999or about £242 a month, 0% interest
Level 4 specialisms
Specialise in strength and conditioning, back pain, weight management, nutrition and advanced personal training.
Our most popular Level 4Level 4Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning (RQF)
The only Ofqual-regulated strength and conditioning qualification. Coach athletic performance.
Price£595or about £42 a month, 0% interest
Level 4Level 4 Certificate in Exercise for Managing Lower Back Pain
Work with clients experiencing back pain, using safe, evidence-based exercise.
Price£595or about £42 a month, 0% interest
Level 4Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity and Weight Management for Obese Clients
Plan and deliver weight management programmes for clients with obesity, diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
Price£595or about £42 a month, 0% interest
Level 4Level 4 Certificate for Advanced Personal Trainers (RQF)
The crème de la crème of our PT qualifications, for experienced trainers.
Price£1,195or about £92 a month, 0% interest
Level 4Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition for Athletic Performance
Specialist sports nutrition for qualified fitness professionals, delivered on our online platform.
Price£595or about £42 a month, 0% interest
Online and business courses
Coaching, programming and body composition courses you can take online.
CPDOnline Coaching and Programme Design
An EREPS-approved course on designing and delivering online programmes, from basic to advanced.
Price£595or about £42 a month, 0% interest
CPDBody Composition Fundamentals (with Tanita)
The first of its kind in the UK, created with Tanita. Exclusive to PT Academy.
Price£150£99 deposit secures your place
CPD courses
Practical add-ons such as boxing, kettlebells, circuits and business skills. Many are free for learners.
Free for learnersCPDProgramme Design CPD
A fundamental REPs-approved course covering programme design from basic to advanced. Free for PT Academy learners.
For PT Academy learnersFreeFree for everyone else
Free for learnersCPDLevel 2 Development Day
Practical training to prepare for your Level 2 practical assessment. Free for PT Academy learners.
For PT Academy learnersFree£99 for everyone else
Free for learnersCPDLevel 3 Development Day
Everything you need to pass your Level 3 practical: advanced training methods, cardiovascular methods and PNF stretching.
For PT Academy learnersFree£99 for everyone else
CPDBoot Camp CPD
Design and run boot camp group sessions built on interval training. Free for PT Academy learners.
For PT Academy learnersFree£249 for everyone else
CPDEnhanced Functional Training CPD
The core of our Enhanced courses: Level 3 training systems such as supersets, drop sets, giant sets and pyramids.
Price£99Per course
CPDEnhanced Circuits CPD
From traditional circuits to advanced circuit programming, with Level 3 training systems.
Price£99Per course
CPDEnhanced Core CPD
Cutting-edge, modern core training approved by REPs and the Fitness Register.
Price£99Per course
CPDEnhanced Kettlebells CPD
Learn the swing, snatch, clean and jerk, plus advanced Level 3 kettlebell training systems.
Price£149Per course
CPDSuspension Training CPD
Develop strength, balance, flexibility and joint stability with strap-based bodyweight training.
Price£149Per course
CPDCombined Boxing CPD
Boxing skills from the basics to combinations, with contributors including professional boxers and kickboxers.
Price£149Per course
CPDEnhanced Business Skills CPD
The UK fitness industry's first business course that includes social media, led by our founder and CEO.
Price£249Per course
CPDIndoor Cycling CPD
Lead indoor cycling classes that burn fat and build heart health and muscle endurance. Central London only.
Price£249Per course
Funded places
Free or co-funded routes if you meet the criteria.
FundedFunded PT Courses
Gain Level 2 and Level 3 personal training qualifications for free, or co-funded, if you meet the criteria.
Funded
PriceFreeIf you qualify
Which courseis right?
Starting from scratch? Choose a diploma. It includes Level 2 and Level 3 together, so you qualify as a personal trainer in one go.
Already hold a Level 2? Take the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training to train your own clients.
Already a PT? Add a specialism: Strength and Conditioning, Lower Back Pain or GP Referral.
Want the best value? Bundles pack up to 20 courses together at around £100 each.
Coursequestions
What's the difference between a course, a bundle and a diploma?
A course is a single qualification, such as Level 3 Personal Training. A diploma combines Level 2 and Level 3 (and sometimes Level 4s and CPDs) with mentor support. A bundle packs many courses together at a lower price per course.
Which course should I start with?
If you're starting from scratch, take a diploma, because it includes Level 2 and Level 3 together. If you already hold a Level 2 gym instructing qualification, take the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training. If you're already a PT, add a Level 4 specialism.
Are your courses Ofqual regulated?
Yes. Our qualifications are Ofqual-regulated and awarded through Focus Awards. Our Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications are endorsed against CIMSPA's professional standards, and our qualifications give access to the Register of Exercise Professionals at the matching level.
How much do your personal trainer courses cost?
The Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training is £699 (£499 Online with Support). Our Gold Diploma, which includes Level 2 and Level 3 with a 1-to-1 mentor, is £999. Bundles start from £999 for Level 2, 3 and 4. A £99 deposit secures your place and plans are 0% interest.
Do I need a gym to be assessed?
Your practical assessment takes place in a gym with the equipment you'll use as a trainer: one-to-one with your mentor, at an assessment day, or recorded in a gym and sent to your assessor.