QUALIFY AS A PERSONAL TRAINER FROM £1499
OriGym’s Personal Training Diploma combines the Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer qualifications into one CIMSPA-endorsed course, giving you the fastest route to becoming a fully qualified PT.
- No prior qualifications needed to study online, part-time, or full-time and qualify in as little as 4 weeks
- Courses start from £1,499 with 0% finance available, making it one of the most accessible routes into PT
- Every OriGym PT graduate is guaranteed a job interview with a fitness employer upon qualifying
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Course Overview
With over 7,000 gyms across the UK, there has never been a more exciting time to start your career as a Personal Trainer!
Crafted carefully by fitness experts to support those with no prior qualifications, OriGym’s Personal Training Diploma will enable you to go straight into the industry as a certified PT.
Whether you’re looking to work in a gym, set up your own freelance business, or become an online trainer, we can assist you in getting the ideal role for you!
Modules Include:
- Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Exercise
- Applying Nutritional Principles to Personal Training
- Principles of Health and Wellbeing for Exercise, Fitness, and Health
- Programming Personal Training Sessions
- Instructing Professional Practice and Effective Exercise Supervision in Gym Based Exercises Sessions
- Delivering Exercise Programmes for Personal Training Sessions
Course Length: The full time course is delivered over 4 weeks. Although both the part-time and online courses are independent learning, they take an average of 12 and 16 weeks to complete.
Entry Requirements: You must be aged 16 or over.
Accreditations: This course is regulated by Ofqual, internationally recognised, and endorsed by CIMSPA.
Cost: From £1,499
Payment Options: 0% Finance Available and Flexible Payment Structures
What You’ll Qualify With:
- Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Gym-Based Exercise (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Personal Training (RQF)
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Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable if you are:
WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE US FOR THEIR PERSONAL TRAINING DIPLOMA
At OriGym, we don’t just offer qualifications, we empower individuals by providing outstanding education. Here’s 6 reasons why we’re recognised as the UK’s leading provider of Personal Training courses.
The UK’s #1 Training Provider
Qualify with ‘Training Provider of the Year 2024 & 2025’ and gain the accredited & Ofqual-regulated course you need to launch your career.
Career Support and Progression
With both Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer qualifications, you’ll be eligible to work in gyms, health clubs, online, or as a self-employed PT. Many trainers begin in gym employment while building their own client base alongside it.
Personal trainers in the UK typically earn between £25,000 and £45,000 per year, with self-employed PTs often earning more as their client base grows. Every OriGym Diploma graduate is guaranteed at least one job interview with a partner employer through our careers support team.
Our Course Packages
OriGym’s PT course packages bundle your qualifications together, giving you better value than buying courses separately.
Fees and Funding Options
0% Finance
Pay for your course in flexible, interest-free instalments
Low Deposit
Start learning today with just a small deposit payment
No Guarantor
We won’t ask for a guarantor to set up a payment plan
Pay upfront
Pay the full amount for your course upfront in one lump sum
How to Become a Personal Trainer
To become a personal trainer in the UK, you need a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification. If you’re starting with no fitness qualifications, the Personal Training Diploma is the quickest route, combining both Level 2 and Level 3 into one programme.
Once qualified, you can work in gyms, health clubs, as an online coach, or a self-employed PT. OriGym’s careers team also provides support through CV clinics, jobs boards, and guaranteed job interviews.
Want to understand the full journey into the industry? Our guide on how to become a personal trainer breaks down everything you need to know.
How to Get Started with OriGym
GO FURTHER WITH A LEVEL 4 SPECIALIST QUALIFICATION
Many fitness professionals choose to complete a Level 4 specialist qualification after qualifying to work with specific client groups and increase their earning potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, at OriGym we understand that no two students are the same which is why we provide a variety of study methods, including full-time, part-time and online learning options. The ‘best’ study method is individual to each student.
If you require advice on which would best suit your lifestyle and schedule, get in touch with our expert Careers Advisors here.
Full-time students will complete their Personal Training Diploma at OriGym’s Head Office in Liverpool. Learning directly from our team of expert tutors, your time will be split between studying the courses’ theoretical components in our state-of-the-art classroom, whilst also attending practical sessions on the gym floor.
Part-time and online students can learn anytime and anywhere with access to our award-nominated eLearning platform ‘The Student Zone’. You will only need to attend practical assessments, which will take place at one of OriGym’s training centres located across the country. You can even book your preferred date and venue to minimise your travel!
If your course has been paid in full, we’ll request your digital certificate from the awarding body once you’ve completed all necessary requirements. This process normally takes 3–4 weeks. For those on a payment plan, your certificate will be issued once your balance is cleared. You can also choose to pay your remaining balance early at no extra cost to receive your certificate sooner.
Yes! Our Personal Training Diploma combines the two qualifications needed to work as a fully certified PT: the Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing and Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training, respectively!
Yes! At OriGym we offer an extensive range of post-course support services, specifically designed to help our graduates land jobs in the fitness industry. This includes hosting mock job interviews, optimising and distributing CVs within the local area, as well as providing free business and marketing resources for those looking to become self-employed!
Thanks to our network of industry partners, which includes gyms such as JD Gyms, SportsDirect Fitness, and The Gym Group, we also offer guaranteed post-course job interviews for all OriGym students.
Thanks to our amazing team and the services provided, we’re proud to have the highest employment rate in the industry, with over 92% of our graduates working in the fitness industry.
This varies depending on which study method you choose. If you opt to complete the course on a full-time basis you can earn your Personal Training Diploma in as little as 4 weeks!
Our part-time and online courses are entirely self-paced, so students can complete their qualifications in a time frame that suits their schedule and study preferences. While there are no set deadlines, our part-time students generally qualify in 12 weeks, whilst our online students complete the course in an average timeframe of 16 weeks.
No, this is an entry-level course with no prior qualifications needed. However, we do ask that you must be at least 16 years old, have a decent standard of English, be able to demonstrate exercises and be genuinely passionate about the health and fitness industry prior to enrolling on our Personal Training Diploma!
Our personal training diploma is fully endorsed by CIMSPA and regulated by Ofqual, the UK government body for all vocational qualifications.
In addition to this, our certificates are awarded through Focus Awards, one of the largest awarding organisations in the UK. This guarantees our qualifications are fully recognised by all fitness industry employers both here in the UK and internationally.
