Personal trainer courses in Derby
Qualify as a personal trainer in Derby, Derbyshire with an active PT as your mentor. Level 2, 3 and 4 qualifications, diplomas and bundles, with a £99 deposit and 0% payment plans.
Study inDerby.
The East Midlands has a busy mix of leisure centres, health clubs and independent studios looking for qualified trainers.
You'll learn on our own platform and train on a real gym floor, with a mentor who's a working personal trainer. We have 280+ venues across the UK.
- Your nearest assessment day is about 33 miles from Derby, within easy reach. Next date: Sat 5 Dec 2026, 11am to 5pm.
- CPD training days run in Birmingham, with the next on Sat 21 Nov 2026.
- Our head office in Birmingham is about 33 miles away, and our advisors are on 0121 366 0292 Monday to Friday.
Gyms and clubsin Derby.
OpenStreetMap lists 43 gyms and fitness centres within 8 km (5 miles) of Derby. PureGym has several sites mapped nearby.
That's the market you'd be qualifying into, from large chains to independent studios. After you qualify we support you into work with our industry partners. PT careers
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Counts reflect what has been mapped, so the true number may differ.
Who you'd betraining in Derby.
Derby is home to 261,363 residents at the 2021 Census. Compared with England and Wales, long-term health conditions are more common here, so exercise referral skills are well worth having. Qualifications that fit: Level 3 GP Referral (Exercise Referral).
aged 25 to 54
The busy working years, when many people look for a trainer.
in line with the national figureaged 55 and over
A group often looking for strength, balance and healthy ageing support.
below the England and Wales figure of 31.1%live with a long-term health condition or disability
Clients who benefit from a trainer with exercise referral skills.
above the England and Wales figure of 24.3%work in managerial or professional roles
One rough guide to how many people can budget for private sessions.
below the England and Wales figure of 33%Source: ONS Census 2021 for the Derby local authority area, under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures describe the whole area, not only Derby. Occupation shares are of residents aged 16 and over.
Choose yourroute in Derby.
Qualify as a personal trainer
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction
Your comprehensive start into the fitness industry
Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
The most cutting-edge Level 3 PT qualification in the industry
Classic Diploma
Our flagship course: face-to-face 1-to-1 mentoring, Level 2 and 3 and nine CPDs
Premier Diploma
Level 2 and 3 with Programme Design and a development day
Add a specialism
Level 3 GP Referral (Exercise Referral)
Increase your revenue by partnering with your local GP practice and working with referred patients
Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning (RQF)
The only Ofqual-regulated strength and conditioning qualification
Level 4 Certificate in Exercise for Managing Lower Back Pain
Work with clients experiencing back pain, using safe, evidence-based exercise
Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity
An advanced online nutrition course to help you maximise your clients' performance
Bundles and funded places
Notorious November Bundle
15 courses from Level 2 to Level 4, with 1-2-1 mentors for Level 2 and 3
Triple Treat
Level 2, Level 3 and our most popular Level 4, with expert support and flexible learning
Funded PT Courses
Gain Level 2 and Level 3 personal training qualifications for free, or co-funded, if you meet the criteria
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