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Level 3 Personal Trainer Course
The gold standard fitness qualification to kick-start your career and train clients 1-two-1 or in small groups.
Enroll Today And Qualify By July 2025
Full course cost: £1450.00
Payment Plan options avaliable.
Course Dates:
6 Attendance days in Milton Keynes
Qualify in Spring 2025
April 11th, 12th and 13th
and May 9th, 10th and 11th
or Qualify in Summer 2025
July 11th, 12th and 13th
and July 25th, 26th and 27th
Course Overview
The Level 3 Active IQ Personal Trainer Coruse is the gold standard qualification in the Fitness Industry. This course is fully accredited by Active IQ, Ofqaul and recognised by CIMSPA. Meaning this qualification is recognised internationally.
This blended learning course comprises of homestudy and attendance days. Building on the Level 2 Gym Instructor course, this qualification equips you to deliver long-term client results.
As a Personal Trainer, you'll design effective programs and provide expert support to help clients achieve their health, fitness, sports, and nutrition goals.
When you enroll today on our Level 3 Personal Trainer Course you'll get instant and lifetime access to a number of online programmes and physical resources. Plus you'll attend 6 days of face-to-face training in our Milton Keynes Academy classroom across two weekends.
This allows for lots of learning, practice, coaching and opportunities to ask questions as you build your Personal Trainer knowledge and confidence.
Below is a full outline of your journey through our Level 3 Personal Trainer Course.
Course Structure
Let's Introduce
Likely is you'll speak with Hayley prior to signing up. Any questions you have please do arrange a call via the "Contact me" button below:
Throughout your entire course you'll have me (Hayley) as your main contact and tutor.
As soon as you enroll you'll get instant access to your Parallel Coaching Academy student login.
Here you'll find a number of online learning programmes that you have lifetime access to, including:
Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology Revision Bootcamp
Level 3 Muscle Memory Sprint
Level 3 Muscle Memory Flashcards
Level 3 Nutrition Revision Bootcamp
FIT-Progressions - all of the client planning and training approaches
Squat Assessment Bootcamp
FITPRO Start-Up Kit - all the documents you need to immediately start training clients
Fitness Business Kick-Starter
You'll get a physcial Active IQ course manual sent through the post. Once this arrives you'll have an orientation call with Hayley. This call will guide your homestudies, set out a personal learning plan that holds you accountable each week to do your studies.
Most learners have at least 4-6 weeks of home study prior to the first weekend attendance in our Milton Keynes Academy.
Most learners have at least 4-6 weeks of home study prior to the first weekend attendance in our Milton Keynes Academy. During this time you'll work through your online learning and complete some of your coursework. We estimate that 2 to 4 hours of homestudy per week is a ideal.
Homestudy
Everyone learns at different speeds and in a variety of ways. That's why you get a physical manual, PDF downloads and online learning which can be downloaded to MP3 and MP4.
Homestudy must be easy and fun to complete. Meaning you enjoy learning and supercharge your knowledge & confidence.
6 Days Face-To-Face
You'll join us for 6 days in our Milton Keynes Academy. This is spread across two weekends.
Each face-to-face day has 4 workshops where we'll go between the classroom and the gym.
There's very little sitting around with 80% of each day being practical based.
The practical workshops are not a test of your own fitness or what you can do. Rather it's a time to practice coaching, practice in a safe environment to become an outstanding personal trainer.
PT Weekend 1: 3 days
During your first weekend, you'll lay the foundation for personal training, covering client consultations, programming, instructing, and the client journey.
You'll dive into fitness testing, advanced cardiovascular and resistance training systems, and refine your coaching skills.
On day 3, you'll complete your Level 1 Kettlebell Instructor certification.
*NOTE: There are no assessments on the first weekend... it's all about learning!
PT Weekend 2: 3 days
In your second weekend, you'll build confidence and deepen your expertise with hands-on workshops in core training, flexibility, advanced stretching, periodisation, training in different environments, nutrition, business, advanced warm-ups, and instructing skills—equipping you with a well-rounded personal training toolkit.
Between weekend 1 and 2, you'll complete your coursework and a case study.
On the second weekend, you'll successfully wrap up all practical assessments, marking the culmination of your journey as a fully certified Level 3 Personal Trainer.
Become A Level 3 PT NOW
PSince 2010, we've qualified over 2,500 fitness professionals.
We’re committed to your success, ensuring you're confident and ready.
By the end, you'll be a competent perspnal trainer and ready to train clients 121 and in small groups.
Plus, you'll receive a personal reference to support your career. Graduate with 10/10 knowledge and confidence to thrive in fitness.
You'll get 5 Certificates
1️⃣ Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
2️⃣ Level 3 Certificate In Nutrition & Weight Management
3️⃣ Certificate in Advanced Training Systems
4️⃣ Certificate For Training In Different Environments
5️⃣ Level 1 Kettlebell Instructor
Full course cost: £1450.00
Payment Plan options avaliable.
Course Dates:
6 Attendance days in Milton Keynes
Qualify in Spring 2025
April 11th, 12th and 13th
and May 9th, 10th and 11th
or Qualify in Summer 2025
July 11th, 12th and 13th
and July 25th, 26th and 27th
Entry Requirements
To complete this course, you must already hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification.
Many of our learners complete the Level 2 Gym Instructor as part of our 'Master PT Package'. You can then progress on to the next Level 3 Personal Trainer Course approximately 4 to 6 weeks later.
What will you learn
To become a skilled and confident Personal Trainer, you need the right knowledge, hands-on practice, and self-assurance—exactly what you'll gain in our course.
Here’s a brief overview of what you’ll learn on your Level 3 Personal Trainer course
How you'll be assessed
The course is divided into multiple units, each assessed through a mix of theory and practical tasks.
You'll receive a learner achievement portfolio with all required worksheets and coursework, which you can complete by hand or online.
All practical assessments take place during the course.
Here's a list of your 7 assessments to qualify as a Level 3 Personal Trainer:
Coursework: Workbook comprising of 1 to 8 mark answers
Client Casestudy
Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology online exam
Level 3 Nutrition online exam
Client Consultation Practical Assessement
Delivery of a 121 PT Session Practical Assessment
Training Systems Practical Assessment
You can complete some assessments before the attendance weekend, while some learners choose to study first and finish their written coursework afterward.
Should you refer any assessments you simply redo it. There are no additional fees to retake any assessment.
*NOTE: There are no practical video submissions required for this course.
Level 3 Diploma In Personal Trainer Course
✔ Requirement = Valid Level 2 Fitness Instructor
5 Certificates Including:
1️⃣ Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
2️⃣ Level 3 Certificate In Nutrition & Weight Management
3️⃣ Certificate in Advanced Training Systems
4️⃣ Certificate For Training In Different Environments
5️⃣ Level 1 Kettlebell Instructor
Plus... ... ...
✔ 6 days face-to face attendance in our Milton Keynes Academy
✔ Fitness Business Kick-Starter
✔ Squat Assessment Bootcamp
✔ FIT-Progressions
✔ Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology Revision Bootcamps
✔ Level 3 Nutrition Revision Bootcamp
✔ Level 3 Muscle Memory Sprint
✔ Level 3 Muscle Memory Flashcards
✔ FITPRO Start-Up Kit
✔ Next step Career Consultation
✔ 24/7 Student Support
Course Dates:
6 Attendance days in Milton Keynes
Qualify in Spring 2025
April 11th, 12th and 13th
and May 9th, 10th and 11th
or Qualify in Summer 2025
July 11th, 12th and 13th
and July 25th, 26th and 27th
Full course cost: £1450.00
Payment Plan options avaliable.
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1️⃣ Select your course and attendance dates below.
2️⃣ Enter your personal details
3️⃣ Enter your payment details and press 'COMPLETE ORDER'
On the next page you'll set up your Parallel Coaching Academy login and have insant access.
Hayley will then contact you straight away to introduce and orientate you with your learning and next steps. Plus your Active IQ course manual will be posted.
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If you choose to pay your full course fees today there are NO repeat payments or monthly fees.
Or if you choose the payment plan option. Your deposit is taken today and then all future payments are taken automatically on the same date each month.
If you want to discuss your payment plan option please call us on 07513735700.