• A gym instructor guiding a person on their weightlifting
By HFE

YMCA Awards Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training 

Course Date:

Variable - to suit learner

Total Course Time: 483 Hours

Guided Learning Hours: 307 Hours

Format: Online

Course Type: Regulated Qualification

Industry Area: Exercise & Fitness

Venue: Online

Region: National

This is the industry's leading online personal trainer course, and is essential for those aiming to advance their fitness career and become a highly-skilled and successful Personal Trainer. 

£795.00
£795.00
Tax included.
A gym instructor guiding a person on their weightlifting
£795.00
£795.00

Training Overview

Course details

This qualification is suitable for learners holding a Level 2 qualification in Gym Instruction or equivalent who wish to progress to a career as a professional Personal Trainer on an employed or self-employed basis.

The content of this Ofqual regulated qualification is written and delivered by fitness industry experts, including leading doctors, physiotherapists, dietitians and nutritionists.

Course features

Topics covered include:

  • Programming and teaching personal training sessions
  • Level 3 nutrition to support physical activity
  • Level 3 anatomy and physiology.

Assessments include online workbooks, coursework, and a practical assessment (video submission required).

Start any day, 180 day course length as standard.

Prerequisites - what's required to participate?

You will need a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification.

Career Development

Upon completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training qualification, you may wish to consider specialising your training services. For example, some of HFE’s most popular progression routes include the exercise referral, sports massage and advanced nutrition courses.

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