• A gym instructor helping a gym goer with a squat lift
By Motion Fitness Education

Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Personal Training

Course Date:

Anytime

Total Course Time: 410 Hours

Guided Learning Hours: 280 Hours

Format: Online

Course Type: Regulated Qualification

Industry Area: Exercise & Fitness

Venue: Online

Region: National

This Level 3 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Personal Training is designed for fitness professionals who want to take their career to the next level by offering tailored one-to-one Personal Training services.

This qualification builds on foundational fitness knowledge, equipping you with the advanced skills needed to create personalised fitness programmes, deliver results-driven sessions, and support clients in achieving their unique health and fitness goals. This course is ideal for gym instructors ready to transition into Personal Training, providing a thorough understanding of programming, consultation, and professional practice. This is a gateway to a rewarding career in Personal Training. It allows you to work independently, in gyms, or in specialised settings, giving you the flexibility to shape your career.

With Motion Fitness Education’s expert support and lifetime access to the MFE Business Hub, you’ll graduate with not just a qualification but the confidence and tools needed to thrive as a Personal Trainer.

Motion Fitness Education pride themselves on delivering high-quality, industry-recognised qualifications that set their learners up for long-term success. Their founders bring an extensive background in Group Fitness, with years of experience leading and developing group training programmes. This expertise has shaped their approach to education, ensuring their courses are practical, engaging, and highly relevant to the industry. Additionally, all their tutors are active professionals who continue to teach in the fitness industry, bringing real-world knowledge and up-to-date practices into the classroom. By learning from experts who live and breathe group fitness, their students gain insights that go beyond theory, preparing them to confidently step into their own careers with practical skills and industry-ready knowledge.

£1,200.00
£1,200.00
Tax included.
A gym instructor helping a gym goer with a squat lift
£1,200.00
£1,200.00

Training Overview

Course details

Key learning outcomes:

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Principles of Nutrition
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Conducting Client Consultations
  • Periodisation & Advanced Programming
  • Delivering Personal Training Sessions
  • Principles of Business
  • Professional Practice

Course features

This course is for anyone with an existing Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing or equivalent, to become a fully Certified Personal Trainer. This qualification allows you to work in depth with clients as a Personal Trainer over long periods of time working towards agreed results.

Assessment Methods:

  • Multiple Choice Exams
  • Case Study
  • Assignment
  • Practical Observation / Video Assessment
  • Worksheet

Prerequisites - what's required to participate?

You will need a Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing or Equivalent

Career Development

The Level 3 Certificate in Planning & Delivering Personal Training Sessions opens the door to a variety of exciting career opportunities and progression pathways in the fitness industry. Upon completion, you can pursue roles such as:

  • Freelance Personal Trainer: Operate independently, building your own client base and managing your own business.
  • Gym-Based Personal Trainer: Work in fitness centres or health clubs, offering personal training services to members.
  • Mobile Personal Trainer: Offer flexible, on-the-go training sessions in clients’ homes, outdoors, or other locations.
  • Online Personal Trainer: Offer one to one coaching online or create group challenges giving you the ability to scale your business and promote accessibility

Once you’re established as a Personal Trainer, you can further specialise and expand your expertise with additional qualifications, such as:

  • Strength & Conditioning: Work with athletes to improve performance and reduce injury risk
  • Pre/Post-Natal Fitness: Support clients through fitness during and after pregnancy
  • GP Referral & Special Populations: Work with clients referred by healthcare professionals for specific health conditions
  • Advanced Nutrition: Specialise in weight management, sports nutrition, or performance nutrition
  • Sports Massage Therapy: Complement your training services with recovery and rehabilitation techniques

The skills and experience gained from this qualification also provide the foundation for roles in fitness management, education, or even starting your own fitness business.

Looking for your next role in the sport and physical activity sector?

Visit our jobs board Explore our careers hub