Personal Trainer (Fitness Instructor) Course Overview
Ready to guide others toward better health and fitness? This Personal Trainer (Fitness Instructor) Course is your starting point. You’ll learn how the body works, how to measure fitness progress, and how to guide safe and effective exercise routines. From understanding supplements to mastering form in strength workouts, this course gives you the knowledge and tools to train clients confidently. Each module includes quick, clear video lessons covering real exercises and essential fitness facts. Whether you’re starting out or boosting your current skills, this course sets you up for success.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basics of fitness, health, and gym safety.
- Perform and teach common strength and bodyweight exercises.
- Take accurate body and girth measurements.
- Explain the purpose and use of supplements like whey, BCAA, and creatine.
- Build training plans for beginners and intermediate clients.
- Lead workouts with dumbbells, barbells, and resistance machines.
- Support clients with posture, muscle engagement, and correct form.
- Develop a variety of routines for strength, endurance, and toning.
- Apply steady-state cardio and core conditioning techniques.
- Feel confident training individuals in gyms or at home.
Who Is This Course For
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to become a personal trainer or fitness coach. It’s also suitable for gym-goers who want to improve their own routines or train friends and family safely. If you’re passionate about health, movement, and helping others stay active, this course is made for you.
Eligibility Requirements
No prior experience is needed. Anyone over 16 with an interest in fitness and helping others can join. A basic level of English and access to a device with internet is all that’s required.
Entry Requirements
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be aged 16 or above, allowing both young learners and adults to engage in this educational pursuit.
- Academic Background: There are no specific educational prerequisites, opening the door to individuals from diverse academic histories.
- Language Proficiency: A good command of the English language is essential for comprehension and engagement with the course materials.
- Numeracy Skills: Basic numeracy skills are required for understanding nutritional data and dietary planning.

Certification
At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. After you have successfully passed the final exam, you will be able to order an Accredited Certificate of Achievement at an additional cost of £19 for a PDF copy and £29 for an original print copy sent to you by post or for both £39.
Why Choose Us
- Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials;
- Tutorial videos/materials from the industry-leading experts;
- Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform;
- Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result;
- The UK & internationally recognised accredited
- Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere, anytime;
- The benefit of career advancement opportunities;
- 24/7 student support via email.
Career Path
After completing this course, you can work as a Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, or Gym Assistant in leisure centres, health clubs, or even start your own training services.