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.
Level 2 and Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Level 2 & 3 Personal Trainer Course
The full diploma, online, with the same dedicated tutors, marking and Cast Iron Guarantee as every package. 12 months to complete.
- 3 to 6 monthsTypical study time
- 3 working daysMarking, with video feedback
- No entry requirementsStart any day
Choose your package
£1,199Full price £1,399
or £83.25 a month at 0%With your £200 code
Cast Iron Guarantee and 14 days to change your mindThe Coach package adds an assessment day, 3 CPD courses, the PT toolkit and CV prep.
After a £200 deposit, 0% over 12 months, using the price with your code. Finance is subject to status. Payment options
£1,599Full price £1,799
or £116.58 a month at 0%With your £200 codeCast Iron Guarantee and 14 days to change your mindThe Coach package adds an assessment day, 3 CPD courses, the PT toolkit and CV prep.
After 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
- 12 months15 if you pay in full
- Marking
- 3 working daysWith video feedback
The course
The full diploma, at the lowest price
Core is the Level 2 & 3 Personal Training Diploma on its own: one structured course that takes you from no qualification to qualified personal trainer, with mock assessments, practice quizzes and six enhanced learning certificates built in.
You get the same dedicated tutors, marking within 3 working days and unlimited resits as every other package. The bigger packages add help getting into work and further qualifications.
Is this the right course?
Who this is for, and who it isn’t
This is for you if
- Cost is what’s held you back from starting
- You’re confident finding your first role on your own
- You want the full diploma, and to add extras later if you need them
Look elsewhere if
- You want an assessment day, CPD courses and CV help: choose the Coach package
- You need a certificate in a few weeks, whatever it takes
What you’ll learn
Level 2 and Level 3, taught once
Fifteen modules in three stages, in the order you need them.
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.
Mock assessments and practice quizzes are built into the course.
Accreditation
Who awards it, and what it’s worth
Both Level 2 and Level 3 are covered, so there’s nothing else to take before you start working as a personal trainer.
- 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.
Fees and finance
Core or Coach
Both include this diploma, the same support and the Cast Iron Guarantee.
Core
The Level 2 & 3 PT Diploma, online. 12 months
£1,199with your code
£1,399 without the code
From £83.25 a month
Want to go further?
Everything in Coach, plus more. Prices with your code
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- Course price
- Deposit
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Package prices include your code. Finance is subject to status. Pay in full and get 3 extra months, plus CPD credit to spend on CPD courses.
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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
Is Core a lower qualification?
No. Every package leads to the same Level 2 & 3 PT Diploma, with the same tutors, support and guarantee. The other packages add extras around the course.
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.
Can I upgrade later?
Yes. You pay the difference between the two package prices.
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.
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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