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Level 3 Master Diploma Personal Trainer Course
The gold standard fitness qualification to kick-start your career. Including Level 2 Gym Instructor & Level 3 Personal Trainer.
Full course cost: £1699.00
Payment Plan only 12 x £145
No pre-requisite qualifications required
Course Dates:
6 Attendance days in Milton Keynes
Next Course: Spring 2026:
11th and 12th April 2026
23rd and 24th May 2026
27th and 28th June 2026
Summer and Autumn 2026:
27th and 28th June 2026
12th and 13th September 2026
10th and 11th October 2026
Course Overview
The Level 3 Master Diploma 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.
The first part of this Master Diploma includes the Level 2 Gym Instructor course, the essential foundation you need before progressing to the Level 3 Personal Trainer course.
Learn at Your Own Pace — Then Transform in the Classroom.
Your journey combines flexible home study with hands-on face-to-face learning, giving you the perfect balance of convenience and practical experience.
Home Study: All online, with interactive tutorials, downloads, and step-by-step guides. You set the pace, revisit lessons as needed, and build a solid understanding without pressure. It’s designed to make learning easy, enjoyable, and effective so you feel confident before stepping into the classroom.
Face-to-Face Learning: This is where the transformation really happens. Over your classroom days, you’ll:
✔️ Practise coaching in a friendly, supportive environment.
✔️ Refine your practical skills with real equipment and scenarios.
✔️ Receive immediate, expert feedback to improve quickly.
✔️ Build confidence and professional presence.
By the end of your face-to-face training, you’ll have the skills, confidence, and techniques to coach clients safely, effectively, and with real impact ready to take your passion into a professional setting.
These courses are fully accredited by 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 fitness professional.
When you enroll on our Level 3 Master Diploma Personal Trainer Course you'll get instant and lifetime access to all your online courses.
You can secure your place in the course by enrolling below, with the option to pay in full or spread the cost through a flexible payment plan.
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.
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.
Homestudy
Everyone learns at their own pace and in different ways, which is why we provide a variety of resources to suit you.
Our approach makes home study easy and enjoyable, helping you build knowledge, confidence, and practical skills without stress.
Learning with Parallel Coaching isn’t just about completing tasks, it’s about enjoying the process and boosting your progress every step of the way.
6 Days Face-To-Face
You'll join us for 6 days in our Milton Keynes Academy. This is spread across three 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 fitness professional.
Become A Level 3 Master Personal Trainer Today
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 8 Certificates As Part Of Your Level 3 Master Diploma.
3x Level 2 Certificates
1️⃣ Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction
2️⃣ Certificate in Group Based Gym Inductions
3️⃣ Certificate in Client Consultations
5x Level 3 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
The only entry requirment is being 16 years or older.
You’ll begin with the Level 2 Gym Instructor course, the essential prerequisite for the Level 3 Personal Trainer course. The course is structured in a logical, step-by-step progression, guiding you through all the necessary modules to ensure you gain the foundational knowledge and skills required to confidently move forward.
What will you learn
At Level 2 Gym Instructor, you’ll learn the foundations of fitness instructing in a safe, supportive environment. You’ll explore anatomy, exercise principles, and the fundamentals of fitness, while developing the skills to support clients and maintain a safe training space.
You’ll also learn how to conduct initial consultations, set client goals, and turn them into practical, adaptable training plans. By the end of the course, you’ll instruct your very first client session giving you the confidence to step out of the classroom ready to work with real clients.
At Level 3 Personal Trainer, your knowledge and skills deepen across every area. You’ll expand your understanding of anatomy and how it influences your programming choices, while learning nutrition guidance and how to coach clients toward long-term goals. Long-term planning and periodisation become second nature, enabling you to design comprehensive training packages that deliver purposeful results.
You’ll also strengthen your expertise in warm-ups, flexibility, resistance and cardiovascular training, core work, and exercise in different environments. Your 6 attendanced days will help you refine your coaching practice, so you leave as a confident, professional personal trainer, fully equipped to guide clients safely, effectively, and with real impact.
How you'll be assessed
The Level 2 Gym Instructor Course and Level 3 Personal Trainer 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 Master Diploma
In Personal Training
Starting with the L2 Gym Instructor Course:
✔ Entry Requirement: (16+ years)
✔ 3x Level 2 Certificates
1️⃣ Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction
2️⃣ Certificate in Group Based Gym Inductions
3️⃣ Certificate in Client Consultations
✔ 2 days face-to-face attendance in our Milton Keynes Academy (9-4)
✔ Level 2 Anatomy & Physiology Bootcamp
✔ Level 2 Muscle Memory Sprint
✔ 24/7 Student Support
Once you've completed your level 2 gym you'll move into the next Level 3 Personal Trainer course.
This doesn't have to be the next availbale course, you can select a later date if you'd prefer. If you want to discuss course dates please call us on 07513735700.
Depending on when you enrol, you can complete your home study before or after the course.
Most learners spend 4–6 weeks on their home study beforehand, dedicating 2–4 hours per week to build confidence and to make the most of their practical weekend at our Milton Keynes Academy.
You’ll receive your Level 3 course manuals at the end of your Level 2 weekend. With a 4–6 week gap before Level 3 begins, you’ll have plenty of time to prepare.
Level 3 Personal Trainer:
✔ Entry Requirement: Level 2 Gym Instructor
✔ 5x Level 3 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
Plus... ... ...
✔ 4 days face-to face attendance in our Milton Keynes Academy
✔ Physical Course workbook
✔ Fitness Business Kick-Starter
✔ Squat Assessment Bootcamp
✔ FIT-Progressions
✔ Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology Bootcamp
✔ Level 3 Nutrition 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
Next Course:
Spring 2026:
11th and 12th April 2026
23rd and 24th May 2026
27th and 28th June 2026
Summer and Autumn 2026:
27th and 28th June 2026
12th and 13th September 2026
10th and 11th October 2026
Full Course Cost: £1699.00
Payment Plan only 12 x £145
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