The gold standard fitness qualification to kick-start your career. Including Level 2 Gym Instructor & Level 3 Personal Trainer.
Full course cost: £1950.00
Payment Plan options avaliable.
No pre-requisite qualifications required
Course Dates:
9 Attendance days in Milton Keynes
Qualify Before Xmas 2025
26th, 27th and 28th September 2025
17th, 18th and 19th October 2025
and 14th, 15th and 16th November
or Qualify in Winter / Spring 2026
16th, 17th and 18th January 2026
6th, 7th and 8th February 2026
and 13th, 14th and 15th March 2026
Course Overview
The Level 2 Gym Instructor Course and the Level 3 Personal Trainer Courses are accredited by Active IQ and regulated by Ofqual. These two qualifcaiton are the gold standard qualifications in the Fitness Industry. Both courses are recofnised by CIMSPA, meaning this qualification is recognised internationally.
This Master Diploma is a blended learning course comprises of homestudy and attendance days.
The Level 2 Gym Instructor course gives you the foundations for safe and effective planning and coaching a client. The level 3 Personal Trainer course builds on this knowledge.
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 on our Level 3 Master Diploma Personal Trainer Course you'll get instant and lifetime access to a number of online programmes and physical resources. Plus you'll attend 9 days of face-to-face training in our Milton Keynes Academy classroom.
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 2 and 3 courses that make up the Level 3 Master Diploma 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.
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.
9 Days Face-To-Face
You'll join us for 9 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 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
✔ 3x Level 2 Certificates
1️⃣ Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction
2️⃣ Level 2 Certificate in Group Based Gym Inductions
3️⃣ Level 2 Certificate in Client Consultations
5x Level 3 Certificates
✔ 5x Level 3 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: £1950.00
Payment Plan options avaliable.
Course Dates:
9 Attendance days in Milton Keynes
Qualify Before Xmas 2025
26th, 27th and 28th September 2025
17th, 18th and 19th October 2025
and 14th, 15th and 16th November
or Qualify in Spring 2026
16th, 17th and 18th January 2026
6th, 7th and 8th February 2026
and 13th, 14th and 15th March 2026
Entry Requirements
You'll start with the Level 2 Gym Instructor course which is the prerequisite for the Level 3 Personal Trainer Course.
The only entry requirment is being 16 years or older.
You'll move through your course in a logically. Completing all the necessary modules to ensure you have the prerequisite to move forwards.
What will you learn
To become a skilled and confident Master 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 2 & 3 Personal Trainer course
How you'll be assessed
The Level 2 and 3 qualifications are 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 practical weekends in Milton Keynes.
You can submit your coursework at any time for marking. If you don’t pass a particular unit or exam, you’ll receive clear feedback and guidance to resubmit or redo an exam.
There are NO additional fees for any resits.
*NOTE: There are no practical video submissions required for this course.
Starting with the Level 2 Gym Instructor Course
✔ Entry Requirements (16+ years)
✔ 3x Level 2 Certificates
1️⃣ Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction
2️⃣ Level 2 Certificate in Group Based Gym Inductions
3️⃣ Level 2 Certificate in Client Consultations
✔ 3 days face-to-face attendance in our Milton Keynes Academy (9-4)
✔ Actice IQ Physical Course Manual
✔ Level 2 Anatomy & Physiology Revision 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.
The Level 2 Gym Instructor course is designed to give you 4–8 weeks of guided home study before your attendance dates in Milton Keynes.
This means you’ll arrive fully prepared and confident. By the end of the final day, your entire coursework portfolio and practical assessments will be signed off so you can walk away qualified and ready to progress.
You’ll receive all of your Level 3 course manuals at the end of your Level 2 weekend. There’s a gap of around 4–6 weeks between finishing Level 2 and starting your Level 3 course, giving you time to prepare. All course dates are listed below.
Level 3 Personal Trainer:
✔ 5x Level 3 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
Plus... ... ...
✔ 6 days face-to face attendance in our Milton Keynes Academy
✔ Actice IQ Physical Course Manual
✔ 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
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2️⃣ Enter your personal details
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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.
Payment is taken securely, using an online international payment gateway; offering you security and an instant receipt of payment.
Parallel Coaching do not see or keep any of your payment card details.
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.