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Personal Training (Level 3 Diploma)

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Course Overview

This qualification is designed to empower individuals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to work independently as professional personal trainers. You’ll learn how to deliver tailored one-to-one training, conduct baseline assessments, provide nutritional guidance, and create progressive programmes that meet each client’s unique needs and goals.Who is this qualification for?• Gym instructors wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector as personal trainers.• Individuals, who already hold a gym instructor qualification, wishing to become self-employed running their own personal training business.Whether your ambition is to transform lives or build your own fitness business, this qualification opens the door to a dynamic and inspiring career.
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    16 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Important Message

Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • Course: Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training Ref D223
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 09/09/2025
    (Tue:5:30PM-9:15PM / Thu:5:30PM-9:15PM /)
    Fees:
    Full £216.00
    Concession £86.00
    Examination £105.00
    Materials: £45.50
  • Course: Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training Ref D224
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 03/02/2026
    (Tue:5:30PM-9:15PM / Thu:5:30PM-9:15PM /)
    Fees:
    Full £216.00
    Concession £86.00
    Examination £105.00
    Materials: £45.50

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

A suitable Level 2 qualification in Gym Instructing (or equivalent). This qualification is aimed at individuals aged 16yrs +.~ 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) and maths involved, so learners should have basic skills in communication and maths pitched at pitched at level 2 (as a minimum).

Additional Information

This qualification will further develop learners, who have existing knowledge and skills in gym instruction, to enable them to pursue a career in personal training. During the qualification learners will cover the following: • Further knowledge of anatomy and physiology applicable to personal training. • Nutrition for exercise, health and fitness. • Lifestyle and medical factors that affect wellbeing. • Effective communication skills for client consultations to encourage healthy lifestyle behaviours and strategies for change. • Skills to plan and conduct physical activity sessions with different types of clients in a variety of environments with a range of resources. • Legal and professional requirements for personal training. • How to set up and manage a personal training business on a self-employed basis if they wish to. • How to manage, evaluate and improve own performance. Assessment methods: Coursework/Project E-assessment Multiple Choice Examination Portfolio of Evidence Practical Demonstration/Assignment/Assessment

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