Level 3 Personal Trainer Course

Qualify as a Personal Trainer with Future Fit, lift your career, change your life and the lives of others.

If you’ve long-harboured the dream of becoming a Personal Trainer, our Level 3 Personal Training Course is the essential qualification you need to give your career a lift.

Accreditation CIMSPA Endorsed

Course Type Blended learning

Location Over 40 UK locations

Qualification Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training

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Course Overview

The Level 3 Personal Training Course is the perfect launchpad to start your career as a Personal Trainer in the fitness industry. This course could be the next step for an already qualified Level 2 Gym Instructor or alternatively also covers everything needed for the Level 2 Gym Instructor certification, enabling you to hit the ground running for a career in fitness even if you have no prior experience or qualifications.

This qualification will provide you with exceptional coaching and resilience training, meaning you will be able to make a positive impact on your clients, and the wider industry. Once qualified, we’ll help you develop your business and marketing skills, grow your business and client base, and shape and advance your skillset through further training, support and qualifications.

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The Level 3 Personal Trainer Course from Future Fit will equip you with the skills, qualifications and knowledge to lead a fulfilling career that enriches your life and the lives of your clients.

Included in the Level 3 Personal Trainer Course

Transcend Awards

Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Level 3 Award in Nutritional Intervention for Exercise, Wellbeing and Weight Management

Included Training

This Level 3 Personal Training course will give you a thorough training in industry expectation and standards, providing you with the skills required to hit the ground running as either an employed or self-employed Personal Trainer.

Get set for success safe in the knowledge that you are experiencing the highest level of training, as our courses are mapped above and beyond the industry standard.

The course also covers everything needed for the Level 2 Gym Instructor certification, enabling you to hit the ground running for a career in fitness even if you have no prior experience or qualifications.

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Included Training

This level 3 Personal Training Course will give you thorough training for industry expectations and standards, providing you with the skills required to hit the ground running as either an employed or self-employed Personal Trainer with a recognised fitness qualification.

Get set for success, safe in the knowledge that you are experiencing the highest level of training, as our courses are mapped above and beyond the industry standard in the fitness sector.

Included in your training are several modules to ensure you are well equipped for the Personal Training industry, including Anatomy and Physiology, PT programming and coaching, Nutrition and weight management, Advanced resistance training and behaviour change coaching.

Personal Training Instructor Course practical learning in the gym

Learning & Assessment

The learning and assessment style for this Personal Trainer Level 3 Course, allows you to take charge of your learning by leading peer personal training sessions, running classes and getting practical feedback from qualified and practising PT tutors.

You will learn through a combination of online courses and practical workshops. This will help build your confidence and get ready with hands-on experience while still benefiting from high-quality learning that can be completed at home around existing commitments.

Upon completion you will become a CIMSPA recognised Personal Trainer, we provide a high volume of resource and career advice through our e-learning, student zone and social media platforms.

Course Duration

Every student is different , some students are able to study full time, some can commit 16 hours per week – others only 6-8 hours part-time. This along with fitting around work and family commitments will affect how long the pt course takes to complete.

Our expert career advisors will spend time designing your training plan with you before you enrol so that it fits around your commitments and the time you can dedicate to study. They will then be able to give you an estimated completion time.

Payment options

All our courses offer flexible payment plans, allowing you to train and qualify conveniently and affordably. Whether you want to pay all in one upfront, or pay as you train, talk to us and we’ll work out the details to suit you.

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Pay in full

Pay the full amount for your training in one whole lump sum, nice and simple.

0% finance*

Put down a deposit and then spread the cost of your training with 0% finance*

Deposit & balance

Put down a deposit and then pay the remaining balance in one lump sum at a later date.

Pay as you learn

Put down a deposit and then pay for the rest of your training in monthly payments.

Course Dates & Locations

We have over 40 venues across England, Scotland and Wales, including venues in London, Glasgow, Birmingham, Portsmouth and Manchester.

To find a personal training course near you, download the price guide and speak to one of our experienced careers advisors.

Due to high demand, we are launching 12 new pop up locations across the UK, including venues in Newcastle, Edinburgh, Liverpool and Belfast! Find out more.

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Look no further. Discover how our training has transformed the lives of a few of our many happy customers.

"I have no doubt that being a Future Fit Training graduate provided me with the foundations that I needed. " Read Mark's story

"I chose Future Fit because this was the only company I could find that would accept MOD's Enhanced Learning Credits (ELCAS)." Read Alistair's story

Dame Kelly Holmes

Dame Kelly chose Future Fit Training for our in-depth courses that include face-to-face practical sessions, real-life case study work and complete sections focused on Behaviour Change.

Why Choose the Level 3 Personal Trainer Course?
Our Level 3 Personal Trainer Course will provide you with the essential skills to have a truly successful career.
1. To become a personal trainer with Future Fit means something in the industry. Our training incorporates years of experience, innovative online learning and valuable hands-on practical experience. In fact, research shows our graduates are respected and highly sought-after. We regularly seek employer feedback and build their requirements into our courses.
2. You'll receive a genuine, industry-recognised accreditation from an Ofqual recognised Awarding Organisation. Unlike other training providers, which provide their own accreditations.
3. We've won more industry awards than any other provider, including:
  - ukactive's Innovative Training Programme award for the ProZone
  - ukactive's Training Provider of the Year (Which we won back-to-back)
Still wondering, Why Future Fit? Read 28 reasons to choose us over other providers.
Are your qualifications internationally recognised?
Yes! Our Level 3 Personal Trainer Course and Level 4 Elite Personal Trainer Course qualifications are recognised by employers internationally and students can also work abroad with REPs and EREPs recognition. ICREPs is a partnership between the various registration bodies which means qualifications gained in those countries are transferable and recognised: UK, Ireland, Europe, USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, UAE, Canada.
Does Future Fit Training offer guaranteed interviews once I qualify?
When it comes to securing your first interview and position as a fitness professional, you will have the advantage of our unparalleled reputation in the industry. As soon as employers see the name Future Fit on your CV, they know you've been trained by the best. We work with leading gyms and health clubs to secure you a guaranteed interview once you have qualified such as David Lloyd, GLL, GM Active and many more! We create and test courses with our industry connections specifically to provide you with the skills they're looking for, ensuring you fully career ready based on employer needs and feedback. Many give guaranteed interviews for available positions as fitness instructors, studio-based instructors and personal trainers on completion.
Do you give me support for my online programmes?

Yes, our extensive Tutor Support team are on hand by phone, email and Facebook to answer any questions that you may have about your training to ensure you are always fully supported and on track.
I have a sports science/dance degree can I miss out any elements?

You may have some advantages when studying our personal training course if you have a sports science or dance degree.
Contact our Career Advisers on the numbers at the top of this page and we can discuss your prior qualifications.
Is the level 3 personal trainer course online?
Our level 3 personal trainer course is made up of the following:
- Online e-learning courses
- Essential Practical Workshops (Held on weekends at nationwide locations)
- Practical Face-to-face Assessments
Unlike other providers, our training isn't merely a collection of online videos. Our carefully designed courses are presented in an engaging, interactive format (including videos and graphics). The course is customised for each student based on their circumstances, time commitments and career goals.
How long does it take to complete a personal trainer course?
Answering how long it takes to become a personal trainer is difficult because every student is different. Some students are able to study full time, some can commit 16 hours per week others only 6-8 hours part-time. You may want to mix intensive periods of study with rest periods to fit around work and family commitments. Also, you may be happy to attend courses in any location, giving you a greater choice of courses dates, while others may not. This is why we like to spend time designing your training plan with you before you enrol with us so that it fits around your commitments and the time you can dedicate to study.

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Level 3 Personal Trainer Course

Course Overview

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Included in the Level 3 Personal Trainer Course

Included Training

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Course Dates & Locations

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