Before you enrol
What you need to start
No Level 2, no prior qualification and no particular level of fitness. You need to be ready to put the hours in.
Advanced Coach package
PT Advanced Coach
The Level 2 & 3 PT Diploma, everything in the Coach package, and a Level 4 in Strength & Conditioning, so you can coach athletes and sport.
- 3 to 6 monthsTypical study time
- 3 working daysMarking, with video feedback
- 24 monthsTo complete
Choose your package
£2,799Full price £2,999
or £216.59 a month at 0%With your £200 code
Cast Iron Guarantee and 14 days to change your mindAfter a £200 deposit, 0% over 12 months, using the price with your code. Finance is subject to status. Payment options
£2,799Full price £2,999
or £216.59 a month at 0%With your £200 codeCast Iron Guarantee and 14 days to change your mindAfter a £200 deposit, 0% over 12 months, using the price with your code. Finance is subject to status. Payment options
- Awarding body
- Focus AwardsOfqual regulated
- Qualification
- Level 3 DiplomaQRN 603/5233/4
- How you study
- OnlinePracticals at your gym
- Entry
- No requirementsStart any day
- Time to complete
- 24 months27 if you pay in full
- Marking
- 3 working daysWith video feedback
The course
Qualify as a PT, then take a Level 4 in Stre
Advanced Coach takes you through the full Level 2 & 3 Personal Training Diploma, with everything in the Coach package, then a Level 4 in Strength & Conditioning.
A Level 4 in Strength & Conditioning is the next step for personal trainers who want to coach athletes and performance.
Is this the right course?
Who this is for, and who it isn’t
This is for you if
- You want to coach athletes and sport
- You want two qualifications in one plan, with one enrolment
- You want help getting into work as well
Look elsewhere if
- You want to start working first and decide later: choose the Coach package
- You need a certificate in a few weeks, whatever it takes
What you’ll learn
The diploma, then your Level 4
Fifteen diploma modules in three stages, then the Level 4 in Strength & Conditioning.
01Anatomy and Physiology for Fitness Professionals
How the body moves, and how exercise affects it.
02Foundational Principles of Fitness
Overload, recovery, adaptation and progression.
03Consultations, Measurements and Goal Setting
Turning what clients tell you into a plan.
04Foundations of Programming
Safe, effective programmes for beginners.
05Programming Library
Movements and coaching ideas to keep and use.
06Groundwork: Coaching the Beginner
Cueing, demonstrations and how a session flows.
07The Gym Professional
Safety, professionalism and looking after members.
08Structured Progression
How training changes over weeks and months.
09Coaching with Intent
Adapting your approach to the person in front of you.
10Nutrition for Health and Fitness
Energy balance and behaviour change.
11Nutritional Review and Recommendations
Realistic recommendations clients can keep to.
12Leading the Consultation Process
Screening, testing and what the results mean.
13Advanced Programming and Periodisation
Planning training phases for longer-term goals.
14High Level Coaching and Professional Judgement
Movement analysis and evidence-based decisions.
15Building a Successful Personal Training Business
Pricing, finding clients, onboarding and keeping them.
16Level 4 Strength & Conditioning
15 modules: assess the athlete, plan the programme, develop the qualities, then specialise.
Mock assessments and practice quizzes are built into the course.
Accreditation
Who awards it, and what it’s worth
You qualify with the Level 2 & 3 PT Diploma, then a Level 4 in Strength & Conditioning.
- Awarded by
- Focus Awards
- Status
- Ofqual regulated
- Standards
- Mapped to CIMSPA professional standards
- You finish with
- Level 3 Diploma Practitioner in Personal Training
How you’re assessed
What you have to do
A mix of online theory papers, written coursework and practical assessment, spread through the course rather than saved for the end. You learn it, practise it, then get assessed on it. Marking within 3 working days, with personalised video feedback from the tutor who marked it.
On every package
The Cast Iron Guarantee
Finish the course. If you are not satisfied, you get your money back. Read the terms for how it works and how to claim.
- 1Complete and passWithin your package’s study period
- 2Take part properlyAnd act on your tutors’ feedback
- 3Tell us earlyIf something’s wrong, so we can fix it
- 4Claim within 14 daysOf finishing, if it wasn’t put right
Before you start
14 days to change your mind
14 days from enrolment to change your mind, for any reason. If your package includes in-person elements and you attend one inside the 14 days, the cancellation right ends at that point.
After you finish
The Cast Iron Guarantee
A separate promise that applies once you’ve completed your course. It isn’t a cancellation right, and the 14-day period doesn’t affect it. You don’t have to choose between them.
Support built around you
You’re never studying alone
Self-paced isn’t the same as on your own. You have dedicated tutors to speak to and learn from.
Same day
Usually the same day, always within 24 hours.
3 days
In working days, with personalised video feedback.
7 days
A week, weekends included.
Unlimited
While your course access is active.
Our 3-day marking promise
3x faster*Every piece of work marked within 3 working days, with personalised video feedback on how you coach. It comes as standard on every package.
*Over three times faster than the 10 working days other providers publish.
Personalised video feedbackWhat happens next
From enrolling to your first piece of feedback
- 1
Get access straight away
Your account is live as soon as you enrol. No cohort to wait for.
- 2
Work through the modules
Study at your pace, around work and family.
- 3
Use the support
Replies usually the same day, marking within 3 working days.
- 4
Qualify
Unlimited resits while your course access is active.
- 5
Join The Create Club
Keep learning and stay in touch with people you studied alongside.
Common questions
Questions people ask before enrolling
Which package should I choose?
The Coach package suits most people. It adds an in-person assessment day, 3 CPD courses, the PT toolkit, CV prep and guaranteed interviews with a leading gym brand, with 18 months to complete. If cost is the barrier, Core gives you the same diploma, support and guarantee.
Do I need any qualifications to start?
No. Every package includes Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer, so you can start from scratch.
How long does it take?
Most people finish in 3 to 6 months if they can give it plenty of time, or 9 to 12 months studying part-time. Use the study time calculator for your own estimate.
Can I upgrade later?
Yes. You pay the difference between the two package prices.
What support will I get?
Replies usually the same day and always within 24 hours, marking within 3 working days with personalised video feedback, and support seven days a week.
Can I change my mind?
Yes. You have 14 days from enrolment to change your mind, for any reason.
Ready when you are
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