INCREASE YOUR PT EARNING POTENTIAL

SPECIALIST PERSONAL TRAINER COURSES

From foundational Personal Trainer qualifications to advanced specialist training, YOUR Academy has the perfect course to match your goals.

Start with a core qualification OR SPECIALISE STRAIGHT AWAY

Get fully qualified with our Level 2 & 3 PT Essential course — or accelerate your success with a specialist course add-on that also equips you with niche skills to maximise your income from the start.
SPECIALISM

PERFORMANCE COACH PT

Enhance client’s athletic performance and refine your programming skills—for both everyday clients and competitive athletes.
SPECIALISM

NUTRITION NICHE PT

Enhance your impact with proven nutrition knowledge—so you can deliver personalised guidance and help clients succeed.
SPECIALISM

Corrective specialist

Help clients move better and stay injury-free. Develop expertise in postural assessment and corrective programming.
SPECIALISM

PRE-POST NATAL PT

Empower mothers with evidence-based fitness. Qualify to safely train clients before, during, and after pregnancy
SPECIALISM

THE ULTIMATE PT

The PT course for ambitious professionals with an insatiable quest for knowledge who demand excellence in their field.

Where Could Your Qualification Take You?

  • Marek Kaczmarczyk

    Not even two months in and I’ve already doubled my pay! I’ve gained 15 new clients and more are signing up. This opportunity has been a game changer.

  • Luiza Martula

    I worked in sales, security, and teaching before. Now, as a PT, I love the flexibility and being my own boss. I can be there for my kids and do what I love every day.

  • Karthick Gajendran

    The in-person practical sessions with learning experts gave me real experience. Now, as a PT, I choose my hours and work when I want.

  • Lindsay Duggan

    Fitness changed my life, and now I help others do the same. Seeing clients hit their goals is the best part. If you’re thinking about it, just go for it!

  • Sean Fitz

    I used to dream of being a coach. Switching from a 9-5 to self-employed was scary, but the support made it possible.

  • Romona Brady

    After years in retail, I wanted more. Now I help people build confidence and self-love. The flexibility and support here let me grow my business on my terms.

bECOME AN INDUSTRY READY PERSONAL TRAINER

Build a foundation trusted by top PT employers and clients. Every YOUR Academy course equips you with core scientific knowledge, practical coaching skills, and professional confidence to succeed in any fitness environment.

Professional Skills & Client Management

Refine your soft skills and business know-how to set yourself apart as a great PT. Become an expert communicator, motivator, and reliable professional clients trust. Gain confidence in consultations, client retention, and delivering five-star experiences.

What You'll Learn:

  • Business skills in marketing, sales and retention

  • How to conduct professional consultations and progress checks

  • Strategies for building long-term client relationships

Human Anatomy & Physiology

Build a deep scientific foundation to underpin everything you do as a PT. Understand the musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems, energy pathways, and how the body adapts to exercise.

What You'll Learn:

  • How muscles and joints function during movement

  • The basics of energy production to help plan effective workouts

  • Both short and long term physiological adaptations to various types of exercise

Programme Design & Exercise Prescription

Develop the practical skills to design, deliver, and progress exercise programmes that get results. Learn to work with diverse clients, from complete beginners to those with specific goals and limitations.

What You'll Learn:

  • Build progressive workout plans for strength, fitness, fat loss, or rehab

  • Assess clients’ abilities and customise for unique needs

  • Apply proven training principles

CIMSPA-accredited PERSONAL TRAINER qualifications

All YOUR Academy courses are CIMSPA accredited—ensuring your PT qualification is trusted by employers across the UK and recognised at every fitness facility.

Hands-on training that prepares you for real-world PT work

We don’t just teach theory online. YOUR Academy’s small-group, face-to-face practical days give you the coaching experience, live feedback and client interaction skills essential to succeed as a personal trainer.

Personal Trainer Course Frequently Asked Questions

  • You must complete both a Level 2 Gym Instructor Certificate and a Level 3 Personal Trainer Diploma, recognised by CIMSPA and Ofqual. Our PT Essentials coursecombines both into one seamless self-funded pathway, sombines both into one seamless pathway, saving you £566 compared to individual enrolment

  • With YOUR Academy's flexible learning system, you can complete your PT Essentials (Level 2 & 3 combined) in as little as 5 months, or extend to 12 months to fit around your current commitments. Our bespoke course timetables are designed around your lifestyle, allowing you to study theory online at your own pace while attending practical workshops on dates that suit you.

    The beauty of our system is complete flexibility—most students balance full-time work with around 10-15 hours of home study a week, qualifying within 6-8 months whilst maintaining their current income. Dedicate more time to your studies each week and qualify quicker!

    You'll benefit from:

    • Online theory modules you can complete anytime, anywhere

    • Face-to-face practical workshops at YOUR Academy venues across the UK

    • Regular 1-2-1 mentor support throughout your 12-month course period

    • Lifetime access to all digital learning materials

    Once qualified, you'll also receive our FREE advanced business course (valued at £497) to ensure your PT career goes from strength to strength

  • Your Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification opens unlimited career opportunities and gives you the freedom to work anywhere, anytime, with anyone.

    Employment Options:

    • Work as an employed personal trainer in a UK gym, health club, or leisure centre

    • Work from a boutique studios or specialist fitness facility

    • Travel the world by working as a personal trainer on a cruise ship!

    • Work in a hotel-based leisure centre or within a corporate wellness programme

    Self-Employment Options:

    • Work as a self-employed personal trainer in any UK gym, health club, or leisure centre—enjoy the flexibility to choose your own hours and set your client schedule. With opportunities nationwide through YOUR Personal Training, you gain direct access to one of the UK’s leading PT management companies, connecting you to hundreds of partner clubs and a proven pathway to fast-track your business growth across the country.

    • Establish your own personal training business

    • Create group fitness programmes and bootcamps

    • Develop specialist services in niche markets

  • It depends on whether you’re employed or self-employed:

    • Employed PTs typically earn between £18,000 and £30,000 per year, often working in commercial gyms with commission-based structures.

    • Self-employed PTs earn more on average — typically between £25,000 and £60,000+, depending on client base, hours, and pricing. Those with niche specialisms or online coaching models often reach the higher end of that range.

  • Yes, Level 2 Gym Instructor is a mandatory prerequisite for Level 3 Personal Trainer across all UK providers. This industry requirement ensures you have foundational knowledge of anatomy, exercise principles, and gym safety before advancing to personal training skills.

    However, at YOUR Academy, we've solved this with our PT Essentials course—a combined Level 2 and Level 3 qualification that eliminates the hassle of taking separate course.

    • Requires no prior experience to get started—just a passion for fitness

    • Provides seamless progression from gym instructor to personal trainer

    • Gets you fully qualified faster with one integrated programme

  • Absolutely not—there’s no upper age limit for becoming a personal trainer. At YOUR Academy, our oldest learner started their qualification at 63. Many of our most successful students are career changers in their 40s, 50s and beyond. Your life experience is a genuine asset, helping you relate to clients and build trust.

  • Yes, all Personal Trainer qualifications provided by YOUR Academy are fully CIMSPA-endorsed and Ofqual-regulated through Active IQ, the UK's leading fitness awarding body. Your Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing and Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training are recognised by all major UK gyms, insurance providers, and fitness employers. This accreditation ensures your qualification meets industry standards and provides professional credibility throughout your personal training career.

  • Our course contact days are held at leading gyms across the UK, making it easy for you to get hands-on, real-world experience wherever you’re based. These in-person sessions are a vital part of your journey—your Mentor will work with you directly to sharpen your exercise technique, develop your coaching skills, boost your confidence, and master programme design and client motivation. It’s the best way to learn what it really takes to become a top-level personal trainer.

    Current academy locations include:

    • London

    • Manchester

    • Leeds

    • Nottingham

    • Ely

    • Swansea

    • Bristol

    • Forfar

    • Brighton

    • Bude

    • Gloucester

    • Coventry

    You’ll get the practical, face-to-face support you need to build your skills and launch your PT career, no matter where you’re starting from.