Level 3 Personal Trainer Course

Certificates are usually issued within 3-4 weeks once your course is completed and fully paid. If you’re on a payment plan, the certificate is released once the balance is cleared.

Our Level 3 course costs start at £1,199. This course is available at 0% interest, meaning you can set up a flexible finance plan pay in monthly instalments for no extra cost. Unlike many competitors, we don’t charge hidden fees for admin, exams, or certification. Head over to our funding and finance page for more information.

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
• 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.

After you qualify, you’ll receive plenty of post-course support. This includes guaranteed job interviews, CV optimisation, interview prep, and free business resources if you want to go self-employed. This post-course support is why 92% of our graduates are working in the health & fitness industry.

Before starting the Level 3 personal training course, you must already hold a Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification or equivalent.

However, you can complete the Personal Trainer Diploma which includes both the Level 2 & Level 3 qualifications. 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!

The course is endorsed by CIMSPA, awarded by Focus Awards, and regulated by Ofqual. It’s fully recognised by employers in the UK and abroad.

The Level 3 Personal Trainer course takes 2 weeks to complete when studying full-time. However, with our part time and online study options, the course is self paced, meaning you can take as long as you need to qualify and study around your current schedule.

You’ll also need to complete a Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification as a perquisite before enrolling on the Level 3 PT course. The fastest way to earn both of these qualifications is with a Personal Training Diploma, which combines both Level 2 & 3 respectively and can be completed in as little as 4 weeks.

On our Level 3 Personal Trainer course, you’ll study everything you need to succeed as a PT. You’ll gain knowledge of advanced anatomy, physiology, and nutrition principles as well as learn how to create, plan and deliver personal training sessions. We’ll also teach you about demonstrating leadership and growing your own personal training business!

The Level 3 Personal Trainer course can be studied either full time, entirely online, or part time.

Our full time course is the fastest way to get qualified as this takes as little as 2 weeks! This is the best option for those who want to study in a classroom setting with in-person tutor support.

The part time or blended learning course is a great option if you want to study online but also attend practical workshops to compliment your learning. You can receive both online and in-person support as well as study online around your current commitments.

Our online study option is entirely self paced. This is ideal for students with busy schedules who want to complete the course in their own time from the comfort of their own home. However, you’ll still receive tutor support 7 days a week if you need help during your studies.

Yes, all of OriGym’s PT qualifications are internationally recognised. This is because they are endorsed by CIMSPA, regulated by Ofqual and fully-accredited. Once you’ve graduated, you’ll be able to work in the UK or take your career abroad.

OriGym has been delivering personal training courses since 2015. For over a decade, we’ve made it our mission to to ‘Transform Lives Through Educational Excellence’. In these years we’ve successfully qualified over 47,000+ fitness professionals and are proud to be recognised as the highest rated UK training provider, with over 7,568+ five star reviews.

Yes, OriGym personal training course graduates are guaranteed at least one job interview through our industry partnerships. Employers across the UK know we produce exceptional, high-standard fitness professionals and regularly contact us with employment opportunities across the country.

Some of our industry partners include huge names like The Gym Group, Virgin Active, JD Gyms, as well as smaller independent locations. As a result of these connections, over 92% of OriGym graduates have gone on to work in the fitness industry.

Yes, if you opt for the ‘online’ or ‘blended’ learning options, you can complete the theory elements of your personal training course from the comfort of home. This is done through our custom-built e-learning platform, which can be accessed on the go through mobile, tablet or desktop.

Practical workshops and assessments are completed in-person at our training venues. These locations are strategically placed across the UK, so you’ll only have to travel a reasonable distance, regardless of where you’re based.

Students who study full-time will complete their course in our Liverpool HQ, attending in-person sessions Monday-Friday (9:00am – 5:00pm).

OriGym is the UK’s #1 training provider for a reason, we go above and beyond to transform lives through educational excellence. What makes OriGym stand out is:

• CIMSPA endorsed & Ofqual regulation
• Flexible study options
• Unlimited free resits
• More 5-stars than any other provider (7568+)
• Guaranteed job interviews
• Unlimited post-course career support
• 92% of graduates working in the fitness industry
• Multiple award wins – Including BFA’s Training Provider of the Year (2024 & 2o25)

Learn more about why you should choose OriGym here!