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No. The course is designed to guide you from the basics through to confident session delivery.
Yes. The workshop is a key part of the course, giving you the chance to practise and receive feedback.
You will learn how to support pre and postnatal clients through exercise adaptation, programming and nutritional considerations.
You will be able to deliver studio cycling sessions in gyms, health clubs and boutique studios.
Yes. This course is designed to build on your existing knowledge and help you confidently deliver kettlebell sessions in a group setting.
A basic understanding of training and coaching is recommended. The course will guide you through how to structure and deliver sessions safely.
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.
Yes. You should already be a qualified fitness professional or personal trainer.
No. You need a recognised Mat Pilates qualification before starting this course.
It is helpful but not essential. Workshops provide hands-on experience, and we guide you on how to practise where possible.
Most learners complete the course within 6–8 weeks, depending on their pace and workshop dates.
Yes. The course is designed to prepare you for real teaching. You will have delivered sessions, built plans and received feedback before qualifying.
Yes. It is accredited by YMCA Awards and regulated by Ofqual, making it recognised across the UK and internationally.
No. This course starts from the foundations and builds your knowledge step by step.
Yes. This qualification allows you to teach both group classes and one-to-one sessions.
Support is available throughout. You’ll hear back quickly from someone who can help.
Yes. Many learners move into reformer Pilates or specialist areas once qualified.
It’s a Level 3 qualification that allows you to work with clients referred by healthcare professionals, such as GPs or NHS services.
Clients may be referred for conditions such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular issues or musculoskeletal problems.
Yes. You can complete the entire course online, including assessments.
You’ll work with a client, deliver sessions, and submit video evidence for assessment.
Yes. The course is Ofqual regulated, CIMSPA endorsed and widely recognised across the industry.
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.
No. This course is designed to integrate both from the start so you understand how they connect.
For most people, yes. You save money, build a more complete skillset, and avoid having to come back later.
Yes. You will be qualified to teach both mat and reformer Pilates.
It depends on your pace, but most learners complete within a few months alongside other commitments.
You’ll have tutor support, feedback on assessments, and guidance throughout your course.
Yes. All content is delivered online with no set start dates or deadlines.
It depends on your pace. Most learners complete it within 8–16 weeks, but there are no deadlines.
Yes. It’s accredited by Focus Awards and endorsed by CIMSPA, meeting industry standards.
Yes. You will learn how to adapt exercises, manage risk and support clients so they can continue training safely.
The course focuses on common lower limb injuries and how they affect movements like squats, deadlifts and lunges.
No. This course focuses on awareness and first aid principles. It helps you recognise and respond, not diagnose or treat.
You will learn how to recognise signs of distress, respond appropriately and provide initial support before further help is accessed.
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.
No. The course is designed to teach you how to coach padwork in a fitness setting, focusing on safe, effective delivery rather than competitive boxing.
You will be able to plan and deliver structured padwork sessions that improve fitness, coordination and client engagement.
You will complete the Level 3 Personal Training Diploma alongside a full online coaching business course.
You’ll be able to: Deliver structured 45–50 minute Reformer classes Manage group sessions confidently Apply safe and effective programming immediately
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.
No. This is a CPD course designed for fitness professionals to deliver Reformer classes in gym environments.
Yes, within a fitness-based setting and within your qualifications scope of practice. This course prepares you to deliver structured group classes safely.
No. You must already hold a valid Level 3 Personal Trainer or Level 3 Mat Pilates qualification
This course is focused on commercial gym delivery, not studio-based or clinical Pilates.
You just need to build on what you already have.
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Yes. You will learn how to adapt exercises, manage risk and support clients so they can continue training safely.
The course focuses on key lifts including the squat, deadlift and overhead press, and how to adapt them safely.
A basic understanding of coaching is helpful. The course will guide you through how nutrition applies specifically to the menstrual cycle.
This course is for fitness professionals who want to confidently support older adults with safe and effective training.
The course focuses on real coaching application, including communication, assessment and programme design for older adults.
No. This course is designed for personal trainers. It focuses on how to coach safely around common injuries, not diagnose or treat them clinically.
You will gain a clear understanding of the primary sex hormones involved in the menstrual cycle and how they influence training and recovery.
You will learn how ageing affects the body, including physiological and biomechanical changes, and how this impacts physical activity.
Yes. A key focus of the course is designing and adapting programmes based on individual needs, goals and limitations.
Yes. You will learn how to adapt exercises, manage risk and support clients so they can continue training safely.
The course covers common issues affecting the shoulder, elbow and wrist, including how they impact key movements and exercises.
Very. The focus is on real coaching situations, including problem solving movement patterns, adapting sessions and applying injury prevention strategies.
LEVEL 3 PERSONAL
TRAIning Course
Become a qualified personal trainer. Build a career, not just a certificate.
PERSONAL TRAINING COURSES at Create
Create offers three personal training routes, each designed for a different starting point.
Level 2 Gym Instructor Certificate
This is the entry point into the fitness industry.
It qualifies you to work in a gym environment, supervising gym floors, supporting members, and delivering basic exercise instruction.
Best suited to:
People starting out who want to enter the industry and build foundational knowledge.
Included in the course:
- Gym Based Programming
- Guaranteed Interviews
- International Recognition
- CIMPSA & OFQUAL Accredited
- State-of-the-art Online Learning
- Tutored by Industry Leaders
- 1-to-1 Client Training
- Nutrition Coaching
Entry requirements: Age 16+, basic fitness level, no prior qualifications needed. Good communication skills recommended.
Level 3 Personal Trainer Diploma
This is the professional qualification required to work as a personal trainer in the UK.
It qualifies you to deliver one-to-one personal training, design personalised programmes, work self-employed, and operate as a mobile or online trainer.
Best suited to:
People who want to gain both their level 2 and 3 qualification in a combined programme.
Included in the course:
- Gym Based Programming
- 1-to-1 Client Training
- Nutrition Coaching
- Guaranteed Interviews
- International Recognition
- CIMPSA & OFQUAL Accredited
- State-of-the-art Online Learning
- Tutored by Industry Leaders
Entry requirements: Age 16+, Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification. Must pass fitness assessment and have good literacy and numeracy skills.
Combined Level 2 & 3 Personal Training Diploma
This is a single, structured route from beginner to fully qualified personal trainer.
It combines both qualifications into one coherent journey, removing repetition and creating a smoother progression from entry to professional practice.
Best suited to:
People starting out who want to enter the industry and build foundational knowledge.
Included in the course:
- Gym Based Programming
- 1-to-1 Client Training
- Nutrition Coaching
- Guaranteed Interviews
- International Recognition
- CIMPSA & OFQUAL Accredited
- State-of-the-art Online Learning
- Tutored by Industry Leaders
Entry requirements: Age 16+, Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification. Must pass fitness assessment and have good literacy and numeracy skills.
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LEVEL 3 PERSONAL TRAINING curriculum
Our detailed curriculum covers everything you need to be a successful personal trainer, from foundational science to advanced coaching techniques and business skills.
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Module Aim
To develop the skills needed to design safe, effective and progressive exercise programmes tailored to individual client goals.
Exercise Programming
Module Aim
To develop the skills needed to design safe, effective and progressive exercise programmes tailored to individual client goals.
Exercise Programming
Module Aim
To develop the skills needed to design safe, effective and progressive exercise programmes tailored to individual client goals.
Exercise Programming
Module Aim
To develop the skills needed to design safe, effective and progressive exercise programmes tailored to individual client goals.
Exercise Programming
Module Aim
To develop the skills needed to design safe, effective and progressive exercise programmes tailored to individual client goals.
Exercise Programming
Module Aim
To develop the skills needed to design safe, effective and progressive exercise programmes tailored to individual client goals.
Exercise Programming
Module Aim
To develop the skills needed to design safe, effective and progressive exercise programmes tailored to individual client goals.
Exercise Programming
Module Aim
To develop the skills needed to design safe, effective and progressive exercise programmes tailored to individual client goals.
Exercise Programming
Module Aim
To develop the skills needed to design safe, effective and progressive exercise programmes tailored to individual client goals.
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Level 3 Personal Training Course
Your Career Journey with Create
This qualification is the start of something bigger. Here's how we support you at every stage.
Download Info & Price GuideQualify and start your career as a personal trainer
You'll gain a recognised Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification with clear learning, practical assessment, and ongoing tutor support – so you finish confident, not uncertain.
Move from qualified to your career taking shape
We support you beyond the qualification with guidance on next steps, employability, and early career decisions – helping you turn learning into real-world progress.
Build your expertise and specialise with new skills
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.
Grow into your version of success
Whether that means running a business, mentoring others, or shaping your niche, Create supports long-term progression – not just short-term outcomes.
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