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Birmingham   BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

This qualification is ideal for gym instructors looking to become personal trainers. Whether you want to work in a gym or run your own business, this course equips you with the skills and knowle...

  • Start date: 2nd February 2026
  • Course type: Free Courses for Jobs
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 21 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Birmingham   BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

This qualification is ideal for gym instructors looking to become personal trainers. Whether you want to work in a gym or run your own business, this course equips you with the skills and knowle...

  • Start date: 1st February 2027
  • Course type: Free Courses for Jobs
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    To be confirmed.
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 21 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

PLYMOUTH   CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH

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  • Start date: 10th January 2027
  • Course type: Free Courses for Jobs
  • Cost: £1,300.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 24 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Norfolk County Council Adult Learning

"Do you want to become a gym instructor and personal trainer? This CIMPSA-endorsed Level 3 qualification is your career step into the fitness industry! This course will support your route to s...

  • Start date: 3rd March 2025
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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  • Learning method: Online
  • Duration: 21 Weeks

Guildford   ACTIVATE LEARNING

This Level 3 qualification will provide you with essential knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in the active leisure industry, including fitness instructing and personal training. You wil...

  • Start date: 1st September 2026
  • Cost: £2,225.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 1 Years, full-time (daytime)

Norfolk County Council Adult Learning

"Do you want to become a gym instructor and personal trainer? This CIMPSA-endorsed Level 3 qualification is your career step into the fitness industry! This course will support your route to s...

  • Start date: 3rd March 2025
  • Cost: £2,882.00
  • Learning method: Online
  • Duration: 21 Weeks

Norfolk County Council Adult Learning

"Do you want to become a gym instructor and personal trainer? This CIMPSA-endorsed Level 3 qualification is your career step into the fitness industry! This course will support your route to s...

  • Start date: 3rd March 2025
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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  • Learning method: Online
  • Duration: 21 Weeks

Hastings   EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

During this one-year course you will learn a range of skills and exercise techniques that will enable you to start a career or own your own business in personal training. You will benefit from being t...

  • Start date: 7th September 2026
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    �3155.00 Uniform �140
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 1 Years, full-time (daytime)

Leeds   LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Learners that successfully complete this industry recognised qualification are able to gain access to the CIMSPA Exercise and Fitness Directory at Level 3 and work in personal training. We offer a day...

  • Start date: 14th September 2026
  • Course type: Free Courses for Jobs
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    16 - 18: no fee. 19+: fee subject to change (Learner Loan Eligible)
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 1 Years, part-time (daytime)

Kingston on Thames   SOUTH THAMES COLLEGES GROUP

Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk

  • Start date: 6th January 2026
  • Cost: £811.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 1 Years, full-time (daytime)

Mansfield   WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Please note - This is the fitness route. Please click here to view the coaching route. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the diverse career avenues that exist within the dynamic fit...

  • Start date: 1st September 2025
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 1 Years, full-time (daytime)

Rotherham   RNN GROUP

The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities in this field or area. Please see the RNN Group course website for furt...

  • Start date: 1st September 2026
  • Course type: Free Courses for Jobs
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Fees are subject to age and personal circumstances, please contact the College for further information.
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 18 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Manchester   BRIGHT DIRECTION TRAINING LIMITED

If you are looking to enter or progress in the active leisure sector this qualification will enable you to plan, manage and deliver safe and effective training programmes. It will also give you the ab...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Free Courses for Jobs
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 6 Months, part-time (daytime)

BATLEY   C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Call 01924 470 477 for more information - https://www.cmsfitnesscourses.co.uk/courses/personal-trainer-courses/ Our Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training combines content from ou...

  • Start date: 1st July 2026
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 10 Months, part-time (day/block release)

BATLEY   C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Call 01924 470 477 for more information - https://www.cmsfitnesscourses.co.uk/courses/personal-trainer-courses/ Our Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training combines content from ou...

  • Start date: 1st May 2026
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 10 Months, part-time (day/block release)

LONDON   FOCUS FITNESS UK LIMITED

The Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training trains learners to a professionally competent level, enabling them to prescribe, plan and deliver safe but effective exercise programmes, a...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Cost: £2,882.00
  • Learning method: Blended learning
  • Duration: 10 Weeks, part-time (weekend)

Darlington   DARLINGTON COLLEGE

This course is recommended for those with some experience of gym-based exercises, including free weights. The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential; therefore, a ...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Cost: £2,882.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 34 Weeks, full-time (daytime)

BATLEY   C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Call 01924 470 477 for more information - https://www.cmsfitnesscourses.co.uk/courses/personal-trainer-courses/ Our Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training combines content from ou...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 10 Months, part-time (day/block release)

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Call 01924 470 477 for more information - https://www.cmsfitnesscourses.co.uk/courses/personal-trainer-courses/ Our Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training combines content from ou...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Online
  • Duration: 10 Months

Essex   THE VOCATIONAL ACADEMY ESSEX LTD

You will study the current personal training apprenticeship standard. Within the standard the level 2 gym instructing qualification and the personal training diploma is also included. Study of the dip...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Work based
  • Duration: 15 Months