SPECIALIST PERSONAL TRAINER COURSES

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 course combines both into one seamless self-funded pathway, sombines both into one seamless pathway, saving you £566 compared to individual enrolment

No, all our specialist PT courses includes the Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer qualifications from our PT essentials course as part of the package. You can start with no prior experience and graduate with both your foundational PT qualifications and specialist expertise in one complete course.

Yes, you can study multiple specialisations. Our Ultimate PT course combines all three main specialisations (Nutrition, Performance, and Corrective Exercise) in one comprehensive package. Alternatively, you can add additional specialisations after completing your first course.

You have up to 12 months to complete your level 2 and level 3 personal trainer course with most students finishing in 6-8 months while working around their current commitments. Once PT qualified then have a further 12 months to complete your PT specialism course

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.

You'll receive regular 1-2-1 mentor support throughout your training, access to YOUR Academy's online learning portal, face-to-face practical workshops, and ongoing guidance from industry-experienced tutors who are qualified PTs themselves.