PERSONAL TRAINER COURSES

Absolutely. Many of our students have physical impairments and go on to enjoy successful personal training careers. Our accessible training centres include lifts, ramps, and adapted facilities. To read more, we offer a detailed guide about how to become a personal trainer when you have a disability.

Our online and blended learning options are designed for people who have commitments, allowing you to be completely flexible. Tutors are available on evenings and weekends, meaning you can study around your responsibilities. As this study option is entirely self-paced, you can progress through it alongside full time work.

We offer flexible payment plans with 0% interest. Funding is also available through partners such as:

• The PFA (Players’ Football Association) – Who provide funding for current and former professional footballers
• The PCA (Professional Cricketers’ Association) – Who help current and former professional cricketers with funding towards their qualifications.
• The RPA (Rugby Players Association) – Can help with discounts for current and former rugby professionals
• MOD (Ministry of Defence) – Funding for Level 3 courses for current/former military personnel

Evidence of affiliation with an organisation is required and funding is subject to checks from the organisation.

You can get more information on our finance and funding options here.

Yes, we’re proud that over 92% of OriGym graduates work in the fitness industry. Alumni have gone on to roles at Virgin Active, JD Gyms, Everlast Gyms, The Gym Group, and independent studios. Many now run their own PT businesses.

You can check out our testimonials and read through their success stories.

Our courses include interactive online modules, video tutorials, and quizzes. Resources designed to suit different learning styles.

The online course is fully self-paced — study from home at times that work for you. The blended option combines online study with in-person practical workshops.

The full-time course is classroom-based at our Liverpool centre, ideal for those who want to qualify as quickly as possible. All three options cover the same course material and final assignment.

All of our personal training courses are endorsed by CIMSPA, regulated by Ofqual, and internationally recognised.

We’re also fully ISO9001 certified and have CIMSPA ‘Enhancing’ status, meaning all of our teaching processes are held to the highest standards.

We keep costs low by removing unnecessary admin fees. Unlimited free exam resits are included with every course.

Yes, all of OriGym’s Personal Training courses are internationally recognised. This allows you to take your career abroad and train clients outside of the UK.

Every OriGym personal training graduate is guaranteed at least one job interview with one of our industry partners which include David Lloyd, Everlast, JD Gyms, Fitness First, The Gym Group, and Virgin Active. Once qualified, students can get in touch with our post-course support team who will arrange this for you.

This is one of the reasons why we have the highest work-placement rate in the industry!

Our online and blended study options allow students to qualify from anywhere at any time. Our popular in-person locations where workshops and assessments are held have been specifically chosen to be within reasonable distance of all UK students. Each of these locations have excellent transport links and up to date equipment to ensure our students have the best possible experience during the practical elements of their course.

All students must be at least 16+ before signing up for any of OriGym’s Personal Training Courses. We provide more information on how old you have to be to be a personal trainer in our blog.

OriGym has been delivering personal trainer courses since 2015. In that time we’ve qualified over 47,000 fitness professionals and built a record of over 7,568 five-star reviews, making us the UK’s highest-rated training provider.

Yes! All OriGym Personal Training qualifications are internationally recognised, allowing you to work with clients and gyms across the globe. You can learn more about becoming a personal trainer abroad right here.

It depends on your chosen study method and whether you already hold a Level 2 Gym Instructing qualification.

Starting from scratch with the Personal Training Diploma: full-time takes around 4 weeks; online or part-time typically takes 12–16 weeks at your own pace.

If you’re enrolling onto the Level 3 PT course only: full-time is around 2 weeks; online or part-time is typically 6–8 weeks.

Find out more about how long it takes to become a personal trainer with our guide.

Yes, there are many government-recognised personal training courses in the UK. For example, at OriGym our qualifications are regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) and endorsed by CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity).

To learn more about why government recognition is so important for your education, check out our article on ‘Personal Training Levels’.

OriGym offers practical training for students completing their personal training courses on a full-time and part-time basis. 

Our full-time course will be completed in our state-of-the-art training centre in Liverpool, where you’ll have access to our custom-built gym floor. Similarly, students on our part-time course can attend weekend practical workshops around the country. 

Click here to enquire about practical training options.