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Career-led personal training qualifications. Built for long-term progression.
Download Price GuideWhether you're just starting out or thinking about what comes next, we'll help you understand your options and take the next step with confidence.
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All our qualifications are accredited by Focus Awards, a leading UK awarding organisation regulated by CIMSPA (The professional development body for the UK's sport and physical activity sector). This ensures national recognition and acceptance by employers, insurers, and CIMSPA, the professional development body for the UK's sport and physical activity sector.
Personal training is rarely the end of the road.
Many trainers progress into specialist or advanced areas over time, depending on their interests, strengths and goals.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about our courses, payments and career paths.
Yes. Level 2 is the foundation. Level 3 builds on it. Most learners complete both together.
No. You need a Level 3 Personal Training qualification to work as a PT.
For most people, yes. It’s faster, more efficient, and gets you career-ready sooner.
Most learners complete it in 8–12 weeks part-time, but you can move at your own pace.
Yes. It is CIMSPA recognised and awarded by an approved awarding organisation.
You can work as a gym instructor or fitness assistant. Most people progress to Level 3 to expand their opportunities.
It is the qualification required to work as a personal trainer. This course goes further by preparing you to apply your knowledge in real situations. Unlike other Level 3 Courses out there this one takes you beyond the box ticking exercise and into thinking about this as a career you want to build and grow over time.
No. This diploma integrates Level 2 and Level 3 into one continuous programme.
No. This course includes everything you need to get started and build your business.
Most learners complete it within 4–6 months, with the online coaching course taking around 4–6 weeks within that timeframe.
Yes. The course is designed to build confidence and real-world capability so you can start working with clients.
You will receive fast, human support throughout. Most queries are answered the same day, always within 24 hours.
This course focuses on preparing you for real work, not just passing assessments. Learning happens before assessment, and you build skills through real scenarios.
Yes. All content is delivered online with no set start dates or deadlines.
Yes, this course is designed to build on existing fitness knowledge. It focuses on business, not coaching fundamentals.
Yes. The PT diploma covers coaching. The online coaching course focuses on building and running a business.
The course gives you the structure, systems and approach needed to build a coaching business. Your results will depend on how you apply it.
Yes. This course is designed to give you a clear starting point and help you build your business from the ground up.
You will refine your approach, improve your systems and build a more consistent way of generating and retaining clients.
The course covers business fundamentals, branding, marketing, lead generation, sales, consultations, onboarding, retention and more.
The course gives you the structure, tools and thinking. Results come from applying it consistently. If you use what you learn, you will see progress.
You will complete the Level 3 Personal Training Diploma alongside a full online coaching business course.
You can work as a personal trainer, build an online coaching business, or combine both into a hybrid model.
You will leave with the structure, systems and approach needed. Your results depend on how you apply it.
Our detailed curriculum covers everything you need to be a successful personal trainer, from foundational science to advanced coaching techniques and business skills.
Module Aim
To develop the skills needed to design safe, effective and progressive exercise programmes tailored to individual client goals.
Module Aim
To develop the skills needed to design safe, effective and progressive exercise programmes tailored to individual client goals.
Module Aim
To develop the skills needed to design safe, effective and progressive exercise programmes tailored to individual client goals.
Module Aim
To develop the skills needed to design safe, effective and progressive exercise programmes tailored to individual client goals.
Module Aim
To develop the skills needed to design safe, effective and progressive exercise programmes tailored to individual client goals.
Module Aim
To develop the skills needed to design safe, effective and progressive exercise programmes tailored to individual client goals.
Module Aim
To develop the skills needed to design safe, effective and progressive exercise programmes tailored to individual client goals.
Module Aim
To develop the skills needed to design safe, effective and progressive exercise programmes tailored to individual client goals.
Module Aim
To develop the skills needed to design safe, effective and progressive exercise programmes tailored to individual client goals.
You can pay in full using credit or debit card, AMEX, Klarna or Paypal.
You can pay in full using credit or debit card, AMEX, Klarna or Paypal.
You can pay in full using credit or debit card, AMEX, Klarna or Paypal.
You can pay in full using credit or debit card, AMEX, Klarna or Paypal.
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Level 3 Personal Training Course
This qualification is the start of something bigger. Here's how we support you at every stage.
Download Info & Price GuideYou'll gain a recognised Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification with clear learning, practical assessment, and ongoing tutor support – so you finish confident, not uncertain.
We support you beyond the qualification with guidance on next steps, employability, and early career decisions – helping you turn learning into real-world progress.
As your career develops, you can add specialist skills and knowledge that align with your goals, interests, and the type of work you want to do.
Whether that means running a business, mentoring others, or shaping your niche, Create supports long-term progression – not just short-term outcomes.
THE FIRST STEP OF YOUR NEW CAREER
Everything you need to understand our personal training courses, career development pathways and pricing.