Part Time Personal Trainer Course (RQF)

This CIMSPA-endorsed personal training qualification will provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to become a PT of the highest quality. This course will provide you with invaluable skills, such as how to plan and deliver effective 1-1 training sessions for clients. You’ll learn how to tailor workout programmes for varying abilities and exercise goals, whilst also gaining insight into key subjects such as anatomy and nutrition.

Thanks to the flexible nature of this part-time Personal Trainer course, you’ll be able to study at your own pace, with no fixed deadlines. Choosing this ‘blended’ study method means you’ll study the theoretical side of the course online via our award-nominated e-Learning platform and have access to regularly practical workshops, held in gyms across the UK.

Our expert tutors will be by your side every step of the way. As well as delivering our practical workshops, our highly-experienced team will also support you through the online components of the course. Our tutors are available by phone, email, and live chat 7 days a week (including evenings!), ensuring that you’ll always have access to their unrivalled support.

This accredited Level 3 Personal Training course is made up of a range of interesting modules that cover a broad range of topics from advanced Anatomy and Physiology, to the Principles of Nutrition and the Business of Personal Training!

Of course, you’ll also gain the exact skills you need to be a successful PT, including how to motivate clients, guide them through movements and exercises, and design sessions that allow your clients meet their specific exercise goals. You’ll also learn how to adapt exercises or programmes for people of varying fitness levels as well as clients from special populations.

This part-time or ‘blended learning’ course provides complete flexibility with no exam or coursework deadlines and unlimited free resits. While many of our students complete the course within 6 weeks, you have up to 2 years to complete the qualification.

We recognise that our students have varying learning styles, academic backgrounds and previous knowledge, which is why we offer multiple study methods including online and fast-track, as well as this part-time course.

All of our personal training courses are recognised by CIMSPA, accredited by Focus Awards, and regulated by Ofqual, so you can be confident that our courses are of the absolute highest quality. We are also rated ‘Enhancing’ by CIMSPA, which is the highest level on CIMSPA’s Quality Assurance Framework.

On completion of this Level 3 Personal Training course, you’ll be qualified to work in any UK gym, studio, or fitness centre. You’ll also be able to go freelance, start your own business, or even open up your own gym!

No matter your career goals, our post-course support team will be there to help you turn your dream career into your reality. All OriGym PT students and graduates receive unlimited free career support, which includes a range of services such as:

• A guaranteed job interview
• CV analysis and feedback
• CV distribution to our network industry partners
• Business and marketing resources
• 1-1 interview preparation
• Access to our exclusive jobs board

If that isn’t enough, other reasons to become a Personal Trainer with OriGym include:

• Free unlimited exam re-sites
• No hidden fees
• 0% interest payment plans (no guarantor needed!)
• 7 day tutor support
• Low deposit options
• Award-nominated training provider

This course is perfect for anybody looking for a flexible way to qualify as a Level 3 Personal Trainer. By combining online study with practical gym-based workshops, this blended learning course provides the perfect opportunity to study at your own pace whilst still benefiting from invaluable in-person teaching. Whether you want to study around existing work or family commitments, or qualify as quickly as possible, this flexible course allows you to do exactly that.

Students must hold a Level 2 Gym Instructing qualification and be at least 16 years old.

Those who do not already hold a Level 2 qualification can complete both the Level 2 Gym Instructing and Level 3 Personal Training qualification as part of OriGym’s accredited Personal Training Diploma.

On successful completion of this course, you’ll be qualified to work as a Personal Trainer in any UK gym, studio, or leisure centre. You’ll have a range of career options, including working on an employed or freelance basis, or starting your very own personal training business. OriGym’s courses are internationally-recognised, so you’ll even have the option of taking your career abroad.