Level 3 Personal Trainer Course in Edinburgh
Based in Edinburgh and looking to start a career in personal training?
Gain the internationally recognised qualifications you need by completing OriGym’s accredited Personal Training Diploma.
Through this course you’ll develop the skills needed to assess clients, create bespoke workout programmes, and deliver safe sessions tailored to individual goals and abilities.
Fit your studies around your schedule and choose between online and part-time learning methods.
During your personal training course you’ll complete theory elements online through our e-learning platform. While also gaining valuable practical experience, in our partner venue in Edinburgh College’s Sighthill Campus
This diploma is CIMSPA endorsed and regulated by Ofqual, ensuring you receive training that’s recognised by employers, and meets the highest industry standards.
Enquire now or download our prospectus to learn more.
Why Become a Personal Trainer in Edinburgh?
Kickstart your personal training career in Edinburgh by completing our CIMSPA-endorsed, internationally recognised Level 3 Diploma.
Choose between online and part-time learning and qualify at your own pace, around your commitments.
Practical elements of your course such as your assessment will be completed at Edinburgh College’s Sighthill Campus. This dedicated venue is kitted out with state of the art equipment, and can be easily accessed via multiple public transport routes.
Part-time students will also attend practical workshops on the weekends. Here you can learn directly from local tutors, get hands-on experience, and gain valuable feedback on your current performance.
You can complete the theory side from the comfort of home, through OriGym’s e-learning platform. Here you can utilise resources such as virtual modules and interactive quizzes, to shape your knowledge.
Should you ever require support our dedicated tutor team can be reached 7-days a week, via phone, email, or live chat.
Even after you graduate the support doesn’t stop. With free unlimited career guidance, you’ll receive CV support and a guaranteed job interview with one of our local partners.
Our Course Packages
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Payment Options
0% Interest Payment Plans
Our interest-free payment plans are easy to set up and allow you to spread the cost of your PT course in Edinburgh.
No Guarantor Required
We strive to make our courses accessible to all aspiring PTs, which is why we never ask for a guarantor.
Affordable Price
By choosing OriGym, you can be confident you’ll receive the highest quality PT Course in Edinburgh at an affordable cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our personal training courses in Scotland are held at Edinburgh College on the Sighthill Campus. This venue is a short walk from Bankhead tram stop and Napier University bus stop. The closest train station is Edinburgh Park.
Get directions to our Edinburgh venue here.
In Edinburgh, our personal training workshops and assessments run on weekends. Our students also have access to our award-nominated e-learning platform, allowing them to work on their course at any time, from any location.
Visitor parking passes can be obtained from Edinburgh College. We advise contacting the venue directly to ensure availability.
Indeed reports the average base salary of Personal Trainers in Edinburgh at £32,278. Those who work on a freelance or self-employed basis typically charge from £30 to £50 per hour and can therefore earn well above this average.
We’re proud to say that over 92% of all OriGym graduates are working in the fitness industry. Our post course support team have helped our Edinburgh alumni to land personal training jobs in a range of facilities, from independent studios to bigger chains like JD Gyms.
