Already a qualified gym instructor? Take the next step and become a fully certified personal trainer in as little as 1 week. The Level 3 Personal Trainer course gives you the advanced knowledge to design programmes, coach clients and build a flexible, high-paying career — in a UK gym, self-employed, or abroad in the sun.
One nationally recognised qualification, ten free CPD courses, and everything you need to step up from gym instructor to working personal trainer.
This is the qualification that turns you from gym instructor into a fully certified personal trainer — the one that lets you take your own clients, set your own rates, and build a career around the work you love.
The Level 3 Personal Trainer course takes you deep into anatomy and physiology, nutrition, advanced training techniques, long-term goal setting and the business skills to grow a profitable client base. It’s nationally recognised, CIMSPA-endorsed and awarded by Focus Awards — so once you qualify, you can get insured, register with CIMSPA, and train clients in the UK or anywhere in the world.
The Level 3 Personal Trainer course is made up of 4 units, each blending practical and theory-based learning. You'll cover:
A qualified Level 2 Gym Instructor ready to take the next step
Wanting to take your own clients and set your own rates
Aiming to go self-employed or build a personal training business
Looking to specialise and increase your earning potential
Planning to work in a gym, online, or abroad
The Level 3 Personal Trainer course is made up of 4 units, each blending practical and theory-based learning. You'll cover:
Not sure which suits you? Call our team on 01772 910 950 and we'll help you choose.
Study at your own pace with a live webinar induction, interactive e-learning platform, full course resource manual pack, live practical webinar teaching and a dedicated student support team. Assessed through case studies, portfolio questions, practical video assessments and a 20-hour industry experience log.
Combine online theory with hands-on, tutor-led training at one of our venues. Choose one-to-one or small-group teaching, with full e-learning access and a dedicated student support team behind you.
Classroom and gym-floor learning delivered intensively by expert tutors at our modern facilities, with all course resources provided and career guidance on graduation.
To enrol on the Level 3 Personal Trainer course, you'll need to hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification (or equivalent), be at least 16 years old, and have a good standard of spoken and written English. If you don't yet have your Level 2, our combined Level 3 Diploma includes both qualifications.
The Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification is awarded by Focus Awards, an Ofqual-regulated awarding body, and is CIMSPA-endorsed — meeting nationally recognised professional standards. On completion you'll be eligible to register with CIMSPA and gain insurance as a qualified personal trainer, in the UK or abroad.
Qualifying as a personal trainer is where the earning potential really opens up. You can work as a PT in any UK gym, go self-employed and build your own client base, coach clients online, or take your skills abroad. You'll get career guidance on graduation, a guaranteed post-course interview with a leading gym chain, and access to our mentoring support to help you market yourself, win clients and grow a profitable business.
With a leading gym chain the moment you qualify.
Learn to market yourself, win clients and grow your income.
Progress to Level 4 Strength & Conditioning, Level 3 Sports Massage or Exercise Referral.
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"My experience has benefited me in my career goals and I still speak to the team now for additional guidance and extra qualification. I would recommend anyone looking for a friendly and professional training provider to go with Entire Training."
"I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a FastTrack and affordable way to get qualified. I am now working in a gym and looking to complete my Level 3 Personal Training course in Nottingham later this year."
"I would have to say one of the best courses I have been on. I have been working out for the last 5 years and really got into fitness, weight training and wanted to know more. I signed up for the Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal training in Milton Keynes and loved it."
"Once completing the business skills for fitness professional’s course, it gave me more ideas on how to advertise myself on social media leading to more clients wanting 1-to-1 sessions which helped me to gain more experience and become a better personal trainer"
"Whenever I had a question or a problem regarding my Level 2 gym instructor course, I was always able to contact the support team who was helpful throughout my course and always gave me great advice."
"I found my tutor fantastic as he had superb knowledge on the subject and was great at demonstrating the exercises."
Build on your Level 2, qualify in as little as 4 weeks, and step into a career with real earning potential. Take the next step today.
Still unsure? Call our course advisers on 01772 910 950 — seven days a week.
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