Course
Personal Training
This course is for anyone who wants to qualify as a personal trainer and already has the level 2 gym or fitness instructor, or equivalent pre-requisite qualification.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LEVEL 2 GYM OR FITNESS INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION, THEN PLEASE VISIT OUR PAGE FOR THE COMBINED GYM INSTRUCTING AND PT COURSE - CLICK HERE
If you want to work as a PT and develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to plan and deliver personal training programmes for a range of clients with varying goals, wants and needs, then this course is for you.
This qualification is accredited by the renowned awarding organisation NCFE. Once qualified, you'll be able to take your certificate to any employer and offer your services with confidence that you've got the competency needed to do the job of gym instructor and / or Personal Trainer.
All qualifications delivered by us are recognised by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
Next Course Dates
- Sheffield - Start Date: 4th Jul 2026
- Sheffield - Start Date: 12th Sep 2026
- Sheffield - Start Date: 21st Oct 2026
- Sheffield - Start Date: 5th Dec 2026
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Cost: £1,475.00
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Course Summary
This qualification is designed to provide the knowledge, understanding and practical skills needed to work as a Personal Trainer in a variety of settings. This qualification supports progression into employment or self-employment as a Personal Trainer.
The qualification will enable learners to become qualified Personal Trainers, ready to make a positive contribution to the workplace and to the health and well-being of a broad range of clients with different needs, in different types of environment.
The qualification is mapped to the CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) Personal Trainer Professional Standard.
Become recognised as a qualified personal trainer
How You're Taught
This course is taught in-person by an experienced tutor who will support and guide you through the 9 day programme. A mixture of theory-based lectures and practical-based workshops will be delivered each day.
We heavily value in-person delivery as it gives us the chance to directly answer any questions you have and also to provide you with constructive feedback on your performance during the course.
The course is delivered over 9 full days, starting at 9am and finishing at 5pm each day. We typically run the course over four and a half weekends, however, we do offer mid-week courses (usually on Wednesdays and Thursdays) if this is better for you.
Assessment
There are a number of different assessments which we integrate throughout the course - some are theory-based and some are practical. The assessments are all specifically designed to check your knowledge and skills across are range of the courses units.
Here is the list of assessments:
1. Written workbooks
2. Session planning and programming
3. Case studies
4. Observations
An observation assesses the learner’s competence, skills and behaviour through the application of knowledge in a practical setting.
If we don’t observe something that is required, we can ask questions to support the assessment, The focus of the questioning will be on the knowledge, skills and behaviours that are assessed within the observation and in particular on criteria that the learner was unable to demonstrate competence in due to them not occurring naturally.
This assessment is a valid way to assess your knowledge, skills and behaviours in a real-life context, and suitably prepares the learner for the role and demands of a fgym instructor. Observations are either pass or refer against set criteria.
Feedback will be provided both verbally and in written format to support the assessment decision.
Progression
Once you have successfully completed the Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training, you can provide one-to-one training in an unsupervised environment, giving you the opportunity to start your own PT business, delivering training in-person or online. Alternatively, you could apply for Personal Training jobs at any fitness facility.
You may also wish to further your knowledge and skills in other areas, such as: Level 4 Nutrition, Level 3 Exercise Referral, Level 3 Performance Massage, Level 4 Sports Massage, Level 4 Strength and Conditioning and/or Level 3 Teaching Pilates.
You may even wish to complete a more specialist Level 2 qualification, such as: Circuit Training, Group Indoor Cycling, Kettlebell Training, Suspended Movement Training and/or Children's Fitness.
Entry Requirement
You must hold a Level 2 Certification in Gym Instructing or equivalent and must have gained that qualification in the past 3-5 years. If you completed it outside of that time frame, you may be required to take an additional assessment to ensure your knowledge is up to date.
The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential, therefore a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2.
Some level of IT Skill is also desired; some assessments are completed online using a device. We can support you with this throughout the course.
Modules
Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Activity, Health and Fitness (D/617/1707)
Client Motivation and Lifestyle Management (H/617/1708)
Programming Personal Training Sessions (K/617/1709)
Delivering Personal Training Sessions (D/617/1710)
Nutrition to Support a Physical Activity Programme (H/617/1711)
Business Acumen for Personal Trainers (K/617/1712)
Fees & Funding
The fee for this course is £1475*
A £100 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place.
You can pay for this course yourself (self-funded) either in full or over a maximum of 6 interest-free monthly instalments (using an Envisage Payment Plan).
If you aged 19 or above, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan. More information about this is available in the "Payment and Funding" section of the website.
If somebody else is paying for the course on your behalf (e.g. your employer or another organisation), please select "Invoice" at the payment section of your booking and we will be in touch for more information about this..
How to Apply
Click the "Book Now" button on this screen.
You'll be taken to a booking details page where you will need to provide your personal information and choose your preferred payment method.
Payment methods include:
- Pay for your course
- £100.00 deposit, then pay the remainder before you start
- Or pay in full now
- Envisage Payment Plan
- Arrange a payment plan with us so that you can spread the payments over a maximum of 6 monthly instalments.
- 19+ Advanced Learner Loan
- You'll not be charged anything at this stage and a member of our team will contact you to arrange a loan sign-up.
- Invoice
- Is your employer or another organisation paying for the course for you? If so, choose "Invoice" and you'll not be charged anything up front, we'll then contact you for further details.
If you have any questions about booking a course with us, please get in touch.
FAQs
It is in your best interest to attend as much of your course as you can. However, if you do need to miss a day or two, don't worry, we will help you to catch-up. We will send you the work that you miss over email or you may even be able to pop in to our office so that we can go through the missing bits with you. All that we ask is that you notify us of your absence as soon as you can so that support can be put in place. If you miss a large chunk of your course, we may transfer you onto a later course so that you are able to attend as many days as possible.
Each day starts at 9am and finishes at 5pm at the latest. Sometimes you may finish a little earlier, but you will bever leave before 4pm as there is so much content to get through. Please arrive for 8.45am each day so that we can start on time.
Yes - this course is available on the Advanced Learner Loan scheme. When you get to the payment section of your booking, select "Advanced Learner Loan" and you will not be charged. A member of our team will then contact you to discuss the next steps. For more information about this payment method, click on the "Payment and Funding" tab and then "19+ Advanced Learner Loans".
- Wear clothing and footwear suitable for exercise
- Notepad and pen
- Food and drink (microwave and refrigeration facilities are available)
- Wear clothing and footwear suitable for exercise
- Notepad and pen
- Food and drink (microwave and refrigeration facilities are available)
- Electronic device (phone, tablet or laptop) as some assessments are online
Yes, designated lunch breaks are provided. We advise that you bring lunch with you to save you having to leave the venue during your lunch break. Microwave and refrigeration facilities are available.
Click on the "Book Now" button above and all of the course dates will come up for you to view. Don't worry, you will not be booked onto the course at this stage.
No - all course materials will be given to you on day one of your course.
Yes - you need to have the Level 2 Certificate in Gym or Fitness Instructing qualification. But not to worry, we offer a Combined Level 2 Gym Instructing and Level 3 Peronal Training course. Click on the "Courses" tab and then "Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Combined)" for more information.
Most tasks are completed on-course, however, we do set home-study tasks on all of our courses. These typically take 2-3 hours per week.
This is a 9 day course (9am-5pm each day)
We provide learner support on all our courses, including access to our learning portal, tutor guidance and study help (email, phone or in-person) to ensure you succeed in your qualification.
Yes — you may transfer your place to a future course (under certain conditions). Please contact us in advance to discuss your situation.
The £100 deposit is non-refundable, but in many cases it can be transferred to a future course date if you notify us in advance (specific terms apply).
Simply go to the course page you’re interested in, click “Book Now”, fill in your details, choose your payment method and pay the deposit (or full fee). We’ll then confirm your booking and send further info about the course date, venue and pre-study work.
Call us on 0114 223 5650 or email info@envisagetraininf.co.uk. Our office address is: English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA.
Yes, parking is available and free of charge. If the carpark is full, you can park across the road at Ice Sheffield - again, free of charge.