ONLINE PERSONAL TRAINING COURSES FROM £1199
Launch your career from the comfort of your own home with OriGym’s accredited online personal training course.
Choosing our online training option means you’ll be able to study flexibly around your existing commitments. You’ll learn via our industry-leading e-learning platform and get access to unlimited tutor support available 7 days a week.
With no fixed start dates, you can set your own schedule and study at a pace that suits you.
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Online PT Course Overview
Our online personal training course is designed to provide you with skills, knowledge and qualification you need to work as a personal trainer in the UK or abroad.
We’ll teach you everything you need to know to be a successful PT, from understanding anatomy and physiology to delivering 1-1 training programmes.
Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or already have your Level 2 Gym Instructing certificate, we can provide you with the training you need to get certified as PT.
Course Length: On average, students complete their Level 3 Personal Training Course online in 8 weeks, but you’re free to progress at your own pace. Both Level 2 and 3 can be completed in around 16 weeks.
Entry Requirements: All students must be 16+. Students must complete a Level 2 Gym Instructing course before progressing onto Level 3. Both Level 2 and 3 can be completed online (also known as our Personal Training Diploma).
Accreditations: Our online PT courses are CIMSPA-endorsed, internationally recognised, and regulated by Ofqual.
Cost: From £1199, with no hidden fees, plus unlimited free exam resits.
Payment Options: Flexible payment plans with 0% finance and no guarantor required.
What You’ll Qualify With: Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Personal Training (RQF)
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Frequently Asked Questions
All students gain access to our custom-built eLearning platform, complete with online modules, video tutorials, exercise libraries, quizzes, and eBooks. You’ll also receive unlimited tutor support via phone, chat, or email.
Following your graduation, we’ll provide unlimited free career support. This includes alumni-exclusive discounts on huge fitness brands, marketing resources, as well as personalised CV analysis and distribution to local employers.
We’ll even set you up with a guaranteed job interview with one of our corporate partners. This is made possible thanks to our established industry connections with popular chains like JD Gyms, Virgin Active, The Gym Group, as well as independent locations across the country.
Yes, we offer competitive pricing and 0% finance plans. External funding is also available through our partnerships with MOD, PFA, PCA, and RPA. For more information, be sure to check out our finance page.
In order to enrol on a Level 3 Online Personal Training Course, you’ll first need to obtain a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification as a mandatory perquisite. The fastest and cheapest way to earn both of these qualifications is through a Personal Training Diploma, which combines both Level 2 and Level 3.
During your Level 3 online personal training course you’ll develop the necessary skills and knowledge required to launch successful careers in the fitness industry. Specifically, you’ll cover the following modules:
- Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health
- Applying Nutritional Principles
- Exercise Programme Design
- Delivering Exercise Programmes
- Personal Training Business Acumen
- Principles of Health and Well-Being
- Supporting & Motivating Clients
- Health & Safety in a Fitness Environment
This will help to ensure you have the necessary skills and knowledge to affectively train clients, ensuring they reach their personalised fitness goals.
Yes, all our online PT courses are internationally recognised and Ofqual-regulated, ensuring your qualification is fully recognised by gyms and fitness employers. They are also CIMSPA-endorsed and awarded with ‘Enhancing’ status, the highest grade on CIMSPA’s quality assurance framework, recognising us as one of the best training providers in the UK.
If you’re just completing the Level 3 personal training course online, students typically qualify in around 8 weeks. However, if you also need to obtain the perquisite Level 2 Gym Instructor Qualification it will take an average of 16 weeks to complete both levels respectively.
Remember, these examples are just averages, as OriGym’s online personal trainer courses is self-paced. Meaning you can complete the qualification in your own time, around personal and professional commitments.
All online course fees can be financed with a flexible payment plan. Payment plans allow you to spread the cost of your course over several months at no extra cost. Get more information about our 0% finance options here.
The online personal training course can be completed from the comfort of your own home. Theory elements of this self-paced qualification will be completed via our e-learning platform, which can be accessed on the go via your phone, laptop, or desktop. The only time you’ll need to attend in-person is for your final practical assessment, which will take place at one of our training centres located across the UK.
The full-time face to face course is held in our Liverpool HQ. You will attend in-person Monday-Friday (9:00am – 5:00pm) learning theory in a classroom setting, and completing practical elements in our custom built gym.
Blended-learning is a combination of both of these approaches. You’ll complete theory elements virtually, whilst also attending weekend workshops to hone your practical skills and get valuable feedback from tutors.
Yes! Every graduate of our online personal training courses is guaranteed at least one job interview with local gyms through our network of industry partners. We also provide CV support and business/marketing resources for self-employed PTs.
Theory assessments will be completed virtually via our e-learning platform. You’ll be expected to complete:
- Multiple Choice Open Book Exam on Anatomy and Physiology
- Multiple Choice Open Book Exam on The Application of Nutrition
- Coursework on Programming With Clients, SMART Goals, Client Screening and Progressive Overview
Practical assessments on Delivering a Customised Personal Training Programme will need to completed in-person, at one of our specified training centres. These are located across the UK, to ensure that you never have to travel too far.
