Start a new career As a Personal Trainer

Become a Certified PT with Fitasylum

L3 Gym Instructing & Personal Training

Ready to transform your passion for fitness into a rewarding career? Our Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training will equip you to become a fully qualified personal trainer. This qualification combines the Level 2 Gym Instructing and Level 3 Personal Training courses so you can achieve full qualification quickly and affordably.

Our personal trainer courses are awarded by Active IQ, accredited by Ofqual, and endorsed by CIMSPA, providing the ideal path to a successful career as a personal trainer.

A fitasylum personal trainer correcting a client movement

What You’ll Learn

Our personal trainer course offers a balanced blend of theory, practical training, and online learning. You'll cover:

Exercise Physiology: Understand how the body responds to physical activity.

Programme Design: Learn how to create customised workout plans tailored to individual needs.

Client Assessment: Master the art of assessing a client’s fitness level and setting achievable goals.

Nutrition Basics: Provide nutritional advice to complement your training programmes.

Business Skills: Gain the knowledge you need to market yourself, attract clients, and manage your business effectively.

Why join FitAsylum’s
personal trainer course?

Quality Courses

We deliver the highest standards of quality; being Ofsted Inspected means we uphold to a higher industry standard and deliver on quality.

Expert Trainers

All our tutors have worked as successful Personal Trainers, meaning we can give you industry experience to every piece of work you complete.

Free Modules

Access FITASYLUM ACADEMY for FREE CPD modules, such as Exercise during Pregnancy, How to Become an Online PT, and Pre- and Postnatal Nutrition.

Ongoing Support

Our customer service is what will stand out to you, with support from our admin team, Facebook groups and 1-1 tutor support.

Is this a government-funded personal training course?

Yes! You can have the entire cost of the L3 Gym Instructing and Personal Trainer Course fully funded through the Government’s Advanced Learning Loans. We have a whole page dedicated to how government course funding works.

Alternatively, we offer interest-free payments for our Personal Trainer qualifications. Give our Admin Team a call in the office, and they will explain all the options.

A fitasylum personal trainer monitoring a client

How the Course Works

We offer personal trainer courses in the North-west with flexible schedules to accommodate most applicants.

The L3 Gym Instructing and Personal Trainer course lasts for 6 months and includes 11 full face-to-face classes with fellow students, including assessment days. We provide the most face-to-face delivery days to ensure that our students truly learn how to be the best personal trainer.

We also provide an e-learning platform to help you get through your coursework, which is set by your dedicated tutor. Additionally, our expert tutors offer weekly support both inside and outside of class days to you and your peers.

A Fitasylum personal trainer monitoring a client

Support even after You’ve graduated

After you graduate, you will have continued support. Once you finish your course, you will receive free access to our mentorship program to help you start your new career. You will also have exclusive seminars to further develop your skills as a certified personal trainer. These seminars will include lectures from Pre-Script®, a global educator in the health and fitness industry.

Sign Up for Our Personal Trainer Course

Contact us now and start your path towards your Level 3 Gym and Personal Training Diploma today.
Check out our
course dates and locations, fill out the form below and receive a call back from our team.
Limited spaces are available, so don't miss this opportunity to start your journey as a certified personal trainer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • This is our way of giving you a quicker, more wallet-friendly way to become a fully qualified Personal Trainer. This qualification combines both the L2 Certificate In Gym Instructor Course and L3 Diploma in Personal Training Courses, fast tracking you to Personal Training greatness, becoming a PT has never been easier!

  • Yep, when you've passed your Level 3, you’ll be a fully-fledged PT! The qualification is backed by Ofqual and endorsed by The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). Once you complete the course, you will gain 10 CIMSPA points and can become a CIMSPA member, which gives you insurance and membership to start your own business or work for a company.

  • Anyone. Our courses are designed for all levels of knowledge including complete beginners, aspiring new trainers, fitness enthusiasts and P.E and Sports coaches.

  • Once you've achieved your diploma, you are qualified to work in any gym in the UK and in most countries worldwide. Our courses offer support on navigating a growing industry and continual CPD at Fitasylum Academy.

    You can also choose to expand your Personal Training services by upskilling into Sports Massage with our L3 Sports Massage Course

  • We guarantee an interview with one of our gym partners and set you up with our mentorship programme so you can access seminars and exclusive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes and stay up to date with the ever-changing health and fitness landscape.

  • Absolutely not. In fact, there can be added benefits to not being in your 20s when you start your PT career.

    • Age is often associated with wisdom, and in the PT industry, this can work to your advantage. You may find that clients respect your experience and maturity over a younger PT.

    • There's a growing trend of people turning to fitness later in life. They might not feel comfortable having a PT in their 20s training them, so they actively seek out older PTs at the gym. This makes you part of a larger movement in the fitness industry.

    Age is not a barrier, and you should feel encouraged and motivated to pursue your passion for fitness.

  • Active IQ is the leading UK awarding body in health and fitness.

    CIMSPA is the UK’s professional development body in Sport and Physical activity, providing leadership, empowerment and support across the sector.

    Ofqual is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams, and tests in England.