Course
Personal Training Course
Become a qualified Personal Trainer in 8 days.
Already hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification? Take the next step in your fitness career with our NCFE-accredited Level 3 Personal Training course.
Learn the skills, knowledge and confidence to assess clients, create tailored training programmes and deliver safe, effective coaching in the gym, outdoors or online.
Whether you're looking to work in a commercial gym, become self-employed or launch your own PT business, this course gives you the qualification employers recognise.
✔ CIMSPA recognised qualification
✔ Taught in person by experienced tutors
✔ 0% interest payment plans available
✔ Advanced Learner Loan eligible course
✔ Start working as a qualified Personal Trainer
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Next Course Dates
- Sheffield - Start Date: 12th Sep 2026
- Sheffield - Start Date: 21st Oct 2026
- Sheffield - Start Date: 5th Dec 2026
- Sheffield - Start Date: 13th Mar 2027
- Sheffield - Start Date: 14th Apr 2027
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Cost: £1,475.00
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Course Summary
Over 8 full days, you'll develop the practical coaching skills and theoretical knowledge needed to become a confident Personal Trainer.
You'll learn how to assess clients safely, design personalised training programmes, deliver effective one-to-one coaching sessions, support client motivation and behaviour change, apply nutrition principles to client goals and build and grow your personal training business.
Don't have Level 2 Gym Instructing or equivalent to complete this course? Click on the link below.
Become recognised as a qualified personal trainer
How You're Taught
Our face-to-face training gives you the opportunity to learn in a real gym environment, practise your personal training skills, ask questions and receive expert feedback as you progress. With experienced tutors on hand every step of the way, you'll develop the confidence and practical skills needed to succeed in the fitness industry.
You'll also have ongoing support throughout your qualification, with help available in person, by phone or via email whenever you need it.
- Duration: 8 full training days
- Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Delivery: Face-to-face
- Typical Schedule: Four weekends
- Alternative Dates: Selected midweek courses are also available.
You'll be learning in the same elite facilities used by Team GB athletes, at Sheffield's prestigious English Institute of Sport. Click the link below for further details about how to get there, accessibility and what's available.
Assessment
Written workbooks — You'll complete structured questions and tasks, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of course content.
Session planning and programming — You'll design and structure exercise sessions or training programmes for clients, showing you can apply theory to create safe, effective, goal-appropriate plans for a variety of clients.
Case studies — You'll be asked to analyse realistic client scenarios and apply your knowledge to make recommendations or decisions, demonstrating practical problem-solving and critical thinking.
Practical observations — An assessor watches you perform skills or deliver a session in real time, directly assessing competence, technique, and professional practice. They'll provide timely feedback and be constructive in supporting you to develop.
No theory exams — There are no written or electronic exams to complete as part of this course.
Progression
Completing your Level 3 Personal Training qualification is just the beginning. Many of our learners go on to specialise further with courses in Nutrition, Sports Massage, or Exercise Referral, sharpening their expertise and expanding their services. Keep growing your career with us.
Click on the course below for more info:
✔ Level 4 Nutrition
✔ Level 4 Strength and Conditioning
✔ Sports Massage
✔ Pilates Instructor
✔ Exercise Referral
✔ Assessors Course (Online)
Entry Requirement
To enrol you must:
- Hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor (or equivalent) qualification
- Be physically able to take part in practical sessions
- Have good reading, writing and communication skills
Don't have a Level 2 qualification? Our Combined Gym Instructor & Personal Training course is the perfect place to start.
Modules
Throughout the course, you'll develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to work as a professional Personal Trainer. You'll learn how to:
- Assess clients and set fitness goals
- Apply anatomy and physiology to exercise programming
- Deliver safe and effective personal training sessions
- Create tailored exercise programmes
- Provide nutritional guidance
- Motivate clients to achieve lasting results
- Build and grow a successful personal training business
Fees & Funding
The fee for this course is £1475.00
- £100 deposit to secure your place
- Interest-free Envisage payment plans available
- Advanced Learner Loan available (19+ eligible learners)
- Employer-funded and invoice payment options accepted
- ELCAS Scheme is eligible for Military personnel
