Level 3 Personal Trainer Course
Gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to start working as a qualified Personal Trainer.
£510 · Payment plans available
Course Dates:
4 days face-to-face at our Milton Keynes Academy
Choose Your Course Date:
Option 1: 20-21 Feb & 20-21 March 2027
Option 1: 12-13 June & 10-11 July 2027
Course Overview
The Level 3 Personal Trainer Course is your next step to becoming a qualified Personal Trainer.
You’ll develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to design and deliver effective training programmes for individual clients and small groups.
The qualification is awarded by Focus Awards, an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation, and is recognised by CIMSPA.
You’ll build on your Level 2 Gym Instructor knowledge, developing the skills needed to assess clients, set meaningful goals, plan effective programmes and adapt training to help clients achieve their goals.
When you enrol, you’ll get instant and lifetime access to your online learning resources, followed by 4 full days of face-to-face training at our Milton Keynes Academy across two weekends.
Our practical training gives you the opportunity to learn, practise and coach in a supportive environment, while getting answers to your questions and building your confidence as a Personal Trainer.
Click the 3-Step guide below to explore your course journey.
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Whether you enrol online or over the phone, we’ll make sure you know exactly what happens next.
Once you enrol, we’ll get you set up with your online learning and arrange a friendly orientation call to help you get started.
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Start Your Career as a Personal Trainer
Since 2012, Parallel Coaching has helped thousands of learners gain the qualifications, knowledge and confidence to build their careers in fitness.
We’re committed to supporting you throughout your course, so you don’t just finish with a qualification, you finish feeling ready to put what you’ve learned into practice.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to work as a qualified Personal Trainer, design personalised training programmes, coach clients effectively and support them towards their goals.
You’ll also develop skills in nutrition, behaviour change, advanced training systems and fitness business, giving you a well-rounded foundation for starting your career as a Personal Trainer.
And when you graduate, we'll provide a personal reference to support your next step into the fitness industry.
A Recognised Qualification
Awarded by Focus Awards and regulated by Ofqual, with CIMSPA recognition.
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
Entry Requirements
To enrol on the Level 3 Personal Trainer Course, you must already hold a recognised Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification.
If you're starting from scratch, our Level 3 Master Diploma in Personal Training combines both qualifications. You’ll complete your Level 2 first, then progress to the Level 3 Personal Trainer Course approximately 4–6 weeks later.
What will you learn
At Level 3, you’ll build on your Level 2 knowledge and develop the skills to assess clients, set goals, design personalised programmes and coach effectively.
You’ll also learn how to support behaviour change and nutrition, use a range of training systems, build strong client relationships and develop the skills needed to work confidently as a Personal Trainer.
How You'll Study
Your Level 3 Personal Trainer Course combines flexible online study with practical face-to-face training in our Milton Keynes Academy.
You'll get instant and lifetime access to the Parallel Coaching Academy, your online learning portal where you'll find your tutorials, coursework and supporting resources.
Our interactive tutorials are designed to make learning clear, engaging and easy to follow.
You can study at home, at work or wherever suits you, and many resources can also be downloaded for offline learning, including MP4 videos, MP3 audio and printable resources.
As a guide, allow around 1–3 hours of study each week. There are no strict weekly deadlines, so you can work through your studies around work, family and your other commitments.
You don't need to study everything before attending your practical training. Depending on when you enrol, you can complete coursework before or after your attendance days.
You can also choose how you learn. Complete your coursework online or print your resources and work through them by hand... whatever helps you learn best.
Learn at your pace. Learn your way.
Your 4-Day Practical Training
Your practical training is the heart of your Level 3 Personal Trainer Course.
You'll attend two practical weekends, with 2 full days at our Milton Keynes Academy on each weekend. These sessions are designed to take your online learning and turn it into practical Personal Trainer skills.
PT Weekend 1: Build Your Foundations
Your first weekend focuses on the foundations of Personal Training and the client journey.
You'll practise:
✔️ Client consultations and fitness assessments
✔️ Goal setting and programme design
✔️ Exercise instruction and coaching
✔️ Cardiovascular and resistance training systems
✔️ Building your confidence as a coach
PT Weekend 2: Develop Your Expertise
Your second weekend builds on your knowledge and develops a broader Personal Trainer toolkit. You'll explore and practise:
✔️ Core training and advanced warm-ups
✔️ Flexibility and advanced stretching
✔️ Periodisation and programme progression
✔️ Training in different environments
✔️ Nutrition and behaviour change
✔️ Business and working as a Personal Trainer
✔️ Advanced instructing and coaching skills
Between the two weekends, you'll complete your coursework and case study, giving you the opportunity to consolidate your learning before returning for Weekend 2.
Your practical workshops aren't a test of your own fitness.
You don't need to be super-fit to become a Personal Trainer.
They're about learning how to coach real people. To practising your skills in a safe, supportive environment, receiving feedback and developing the confidence to work with real clients.
By the end of your four days, you'll have had extensive opportunities to practise, coach, ask questions and put your learning into action.
Your second weekend also includes your remaining practical assessments, bringing together everything you've learned throughout your Level 3 journey.
How you'll be assessed
No exams. Your assessments are completed through coursework and practical tasks.
The course is divided into clear, manageable units, with your assessments contained within your Learner Achievement Portfolio.
You’ll complete a combination of written coursework and practical assessments, with clear guidance and support throughout.
Your practical assessments take place during your 4-day face-to-face training, where you’ll demonstrate your skills in a supportive, real-world environment.
Depending on when you enrol, you can complete some coursework before your practical training or finish it afterwards.
And if you need to redo an assessment, there are no additional assessment fees.
Everything You Need to Get Qualified
Level 3 Diploma In Personal Trainer Course
✔ Prerequisites =
Level 2 Gym 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
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4 Attendance days in Milton Keynes
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Option 1: 20-21 Feb & 20-21 March 2027
Option 2: 12-13 June & 10-11 July 2027
£1199
Payment plans available
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