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Level 3 Personal Trainer Course
The gold standard fitness qualification to kick-start your career and train clients 1-to-1 or in small groups.
Course Cost: £1199
Payment Plan just 8 x £153
For fitness professionals with a Level 2 Gym Instructor Certification looking to advance their skills
Course Dates:
4 Attendance days in Milton Keynes
Next Course: Spring
23rd and 24th May 2026
and 27th and 28th June 2026
Course Overview
The Level 3 Personal Trainer Course is the gold-standard qualification for fitness professionals who want to deliver safe, effective programmes 1-to-1 or in small group sessions, building a rewarding coaching career.
This course is fully accredited by Active IQ and Focus Awards, both Ofqual and CIMSPA recognised. This means your qualification is trusted by leading fitness insurers and recognised internationally, giving you credibility and confidence as a professional gym instructor.
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 4 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 Bootcamp
Level 3 Muscle Memory Sprint
Level 3 Muscle Memory Flashcards
Level 3 Nutrition Bootcamp
FIT-Progressions - all of the client planning and training approaches
Squat Assessment Bootcamp
FITPRO Start-Up Kit - all the documents you need to start training clients
Fitness Business Kick Starter
Typical study time: 2–4 hours per week. There are no strict deadlines.
You can move faster or slower depending on your schedule, work, and family commitments. Many learners tell us this stage removes any nerves completely before attending the practical weekend.
Depending on how close to the attendance weekend you enrol, you can complete your home study either before or after the course.
4 Days Face-To-Face
The practical weekend is the heart of your course. Over these two full days in the classroom, you’ll complete all practical components and assessments, giving you hands-on experience and real confidence in your skills.
These four days fully prepares you to become a knowledgeable and confident gym instructor, ready to deliver safe and effective sessions from day one.
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 gym instructor.
PT Weekend 1: 2-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.
PT Weekend 2: 2-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
Since 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 Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
2️⃣ Certificate In Nutrition & Weight Management
3️⃣ Certificate in Advanced Training Systems
4️⃣ Certificate For Training In Different Environments
5️⃣ Certificate in Business Management
Course Cost: £1199
Payment Plan just 8 x £153
Course Dates:
4 Attendance days in Milton Keynes
Next Course: Spring
23rd and 24th May 2026
and 27th and 28th June 2026
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 'Level 3 Master Diploma in Personal Training'. 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 broken into clear, manageable units, each assessed through a combination of simple theory worksheets and practical tasks.
You'll receive a learner achievement portfolio (coursework pack) which has all the assessments to complete.
There’s no intimidating multiple-choice exam like you may have seen on other courses.
Instead, the Anatomy & Physiology section is completed as a structured worksheet, allowing you to demonstrate real understanding rather than memorising answers under pressure.
You can complete your worksheets by hand or online... whichever suits you best.
All practical assessments take place during your second weekends attendance, where you’ll demonstrate your skills in a supportive, real-world environment.
You have the flexibility to complete some assessments before the attendance weekend, or take your time with the study and finish your written coursework afterwards whichever works best for you.
Should you refer any assessments you simply redo it. There are no additional fees to retake any assessment.
Level 3 Diploma In Personal Trainer Course
✔ Requirement = Valid Level 2 Fitness Instructor
5 Certificates Including:
1️⃣ Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
2️⃣ Certificate In Nutrition & Weight Management
3️⃣ Certificate in Advanced Training Systems
4️⃣ Certificate For Training In Different Environments
5️⃣ Certificate in Business Management
Plus... ... ...
✔ 4 days face-to face attendance in our Milton Keynes Academy
✔ Fitness Business Kick-Starter
✔ Squat Assessment Bootcamp
✔ FIT-Progressions
✔ L3 Anatomy & Physiology Bootcamp
✔ L3 Nutrition Bootcamp
✔ L3 Muscle Memory Sprint
✔ L3 Muscle Memory Flashcards
✔ FITPRO Start-Up Kit
✔ Next step Career Consultation
✔ 24/7 Student Support
Course Dates:
4 Attendance days in Milton Keynes
Next Course: Spring
23rd and 24th May 2026
and 27th and 28th June 2026
Course Cost: £1199
Payment Plan just 8 x £153
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