QUALIFY AS A LEVEL 3 PERSONAL TRAINER FROM £1199
A Level 3 personal trainer course is the essential qualification required to work as a certified personal trainer in the UK.
With OriGym, you’ll study flexibly with online and in-person options, backed by unlimited tutor support and award-winning training.
You’ll gain an internationally recognised, Ofqual-regulated and CIMSPA-endorsed qualification. This prepares you for a career in gyms, online coaching, or running your own personal training business.
Learn more about this course below:
- Who Is This Course For?
- What You’ll Learn
- Study Options
- How You’ll Be Assessed
- Career Support
- How to Get Started
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Work in the UK, online, or take your fitness career abroad.
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LEVEL 3 PERSONAL TRAINER COURSE OVERVIEW
This Level 3 Personal Trainer course builds the practical skills and knowledge needed to work as a qualified personal trainer.
You’ll learn how to assess clients, design tailored training programmes, and deliver effective coaching sessions, alongside developing the knowledge to support long-term client results.
The course also covers key areas such as advanced anatomy and physiology, nutrition principles, and how to build and grow a successful personal training business.
Unlike many providers, OriGym includes exams, certification, and tutor support within the course price, so you won’t face unexpected additional costs.
Modules include:
- Advanced Anatomy & Physiology
- Nutritional Principles
- Personal Training Delivery
- Programming Training Sessions
- Demonstrating Leadership
- The Business of Being a Personal Trainer
Course Length:
- Full-Time: 2 weeks
- Part-Time: Self-paced, typically 6 weeks
- Online: Self-paced, average 8 weeks
Entry Requirements: To enrol, you must hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification and be aged 16+. If you don’t yet have Level 2, you can complete both courses as part of OriGym’s Personal Trainer Diploma.
Accreditations: CIMSPA-endorsed & Ofqual-regulated.
Benefits: No hidden fees, plus unlimited free resits.
Payment Options: Spread the cost with a flexible 0% interest payment plan.
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 280
What You’ll Qualify With:
- Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Personal Training (RQF)
- 10 CIMSPA CPD points
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Why Qualify As A Personal Trainer With OriGym?
At OriGym, we don’t just provide qualifications, we transform lives through educational excellence. Here are 6 reasons why you should choose the UK’s #1 Personal Training course provider.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Prices start from £1,199. This includes flexible 0% finance with no hidden fees for exams or certification. Head over to our funding and finance page for more information.
You’ll receive free career support for life, including a guaranteed job interview. Other career support services include CV optimisation, interview preparation, plus free business and marketing resources.
Yes. We’re proud partners of many third parties who help with funding and discounts for our Level 3 Personal Training qualification, including:
- The MOD (Ministry of Defence), who provide funding for current and former military personnel via ELCAS
- The PFA (Players Football Association), who help current and former professional footballers with funding
- The PCA (Professional Cricketers’ Association), who assist current and former professional cricketers with funding
- The RPA (Rugby Players Association) can help with discounts for current and former rugby professionals
Evidence of affiliation with these organisations is obtained prior to enrolment and is subject to check from each respective organisation.
The course is endorsed by CIMSPA, accredited by Focus Awards, and regulated by Ofqual.
Our eLearning platform is packed with learning resources, including lectures, videos, exercise libraries, and quizzes. You’ll also get access to unlimited tutor support, available 7 days a week.
Part-time students also get access to practical workshops, while students on our full-time courses also benefit from classroom teaching and gym-based training in our dedicated training centre in Liverpool.
No, you need a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification before enrolling on a Level 3 Personal Trainer course. However, many providers offer combined Level 2 and Level 3 courses, allowing you to complete both as part of one programme.
At OriGym, we offer an accredited Personal Training Diploma which includes Level 2 and Level 3. This is the most popular route to become a personal trainer as not only is it cheaper than doing the individual qualifications, you’ll also get qualified much faster!
Full-time: 2 weeks
Part-time: Around 6 weeks (self-paced)
Online: Around 8 weeks (self-paced)
As our part-time and online courses are self-paced, exactly how long it takes to become a personal trainer through these study methods varies from student to student.
You’ll study advanced anatomy, nutrition, personal training delivery, programming, leadership, and business skills. Everything needed to succeed as a personal trainer.
Choose from:
- Full-time: 2-week in-person course.
- Part-time: Blended learning (online & practical workshops).
- Online: Self-paced online learning.
Yes. All OriGym personal training qualifications are internationally recognised, allowing you to work abroad.
Yes. You can complete our online personal training course from home or study part-time and attend one of our UK training centres for practical workshops. Full-time courses run from our Liverpool Training Centre.
- CIMSPA endorsed & Ofqual regulated
- Flexible study options
- Unlimited free resits
- Guaranteed job interviews
- Industry-leading reviews & career support
Learn more about why you should choose OriGym here!
Yes, every OriGym graduate is guaranteed at least one job interview with one of our industry partners.
Our partners include The Gym Group, Virgin Active, JD Gyms, and more, as well as independent gyms.
