Fitness Instructing & Personal Training

Level 4 Personal Training Courses & Advanced Qualifications

If you’re interested in advancing your career, The Fitness Circle offers a range of advanced courses. Our 100% online learning options let you study at your own pace.

Fitness Instructing & Personal Training
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25+ years of training.

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Industry Leading Level 4 Fitness Qualifications

The Fitness Circle have 26 years’ experience in qualifying Personal Trainers and fitness professionals. Enrolling on our CIMSPA-endorsed courses means you’ll be working with a service-focused, experienced provider that continues to keep up with the latest sports science research.

Discover Our Advanced Personal Trainer Courses

Highly successful personal trainers typically share these attributes: they’re ambitious, highly motivated, and always ready to update their skills.

Our advanced personal training courses are here to help you move forward in your career and benefit from a convenient learning experience.

Understanding Level 4 Qualifications

Many fitness professionals start with gym instructor qualifications, then progress to the Level 3 Personal Trainer Diploma. However, if you want to differentiate yourself and work in a specialist role, a Level 4 qualification is a wise choice.

Whether you’re self-employed or work in gyms and health centres, you become a highly respected PT upon successful achievement of a Level 4 qualification.

We offer a range of advanced and specialist courses that come with flexible payment options.

Nutrition and Weight Management

More clients are seeking a holistic fitness journey today, which means that designing exercise programmes is no longer enough. Nutrition is a core component of weight management, and PTs with expert knowledge are more sought after.

The YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Nutrition lets you work with a variety of clients, ranging from professional athletes to individuals struggling with obesity.

You’ll learn how to create tailored dietary plans, align supplementation with nutrition, and will also have the skills to work with specialist clients.

Specialist Health and Medical Conditions

Some people require training that takes into account their current health or medical condition. For example, the Level 3 Pre and Postnatal diploma is a specialist course that enables you to work with women in different stages of pregnancy and after they give birth.

You’ll learn how to create safe training plans that keep women active while also applying techniques to reduce discomfort and maintain mobility.

Career Progression and Specialist Niches

Our courses are designed for all stages of your fitness career. For example, the Personal Trainer Nutrition Specialist course combines the Level 2 Gym Instructor, Level 3 PT diploma, Level 3 and 4 Nutrition certifications, and 15 free CPD courses into one convenient learning experience.

Thinking about moving into a teaching role? Our Tutor and Assessor Course enables you to teach and assess the fitness qualification you hold.

Building Your Fitness Business

Building a successful business isn’t just about qualifications and practical experience; it’s knowing how to market yourself effectively.

While many PTs think they need a Level 4 qualification, it’s more important to understand what potential clients are looking for and use marketing techniques to diversify your reach.

Most of our qualifications include free CPD courses on building and marketing a successful PT business. You’ll discover marketing techniques and how to position yourself as the go-to option for clients to achieve their fitness goals.

Pricing

All of our courses offer flexible payment options, so you can access them regardless of your budget. Or pay in full if it’s more convenient for you.

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£700

Pay Upfront

Pay for the course in full and an added 5% discount will be applied
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Flexible Monthly Payment

Spread the cost of the course over several months with 0% interest and no credit checks

*You can either select your payment option on the website after adding the course to checkout, or through a member of our enrolments team (0800 677 1175).

The process is very simple

How to Get Qualified?

There are plenty of pathways to choose from, including becoming an advanced personal training specialist by following a route that aligns with your long-term goals.

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Step 1: Download the brochure

Leave your name, email, and phone. The pricing guide will be sent to you the same day. If you know the course, you can skip to step 2.

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Step 2: Complete Your Level 3 Personal Trainer Course

Our Level 3 PT course is internationally recognised and highly respected among employers. The minimum entry requirement is a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification. Once you complete the Level 3 diploma, you can advance to our specialist courses.

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Step 3: Choose Your Level 4 Specialism

If you’d like to focus on advanced nutrition, the Level 4 YMCA Nutrition course is an excellent investment. However, if you’re at the beginning of your journey, the Personal Trainer Nutrition Specialist course has no entry requirements, as it takes you through each qualification from entry-level to expert.

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Step 4: Get Started

Get ready to kick-start your journey! Your e-learning access will be sent within 1-2 working days, and then you’re all set to dive in and start learning.

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Step 5: Become a Specialist Trainer

Once you complete your chosen learning route, you’ll become a specialist trainer. Whether you want to secure stable employment or start your own business, advancing your skills gives you a competitive advantage in an industry that’s continuously growing.

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With a personal tutor on hand to help you learn with us, we ensure that you are not alone during your studies.

Tutors with industry experience

Our tutors are dedicated, knowledgeable and best of all, have personal training experience.

Industry-leading learning materials

  • Online video lectures and practical training videos

  • Premium learner manuals

  • Dedicated support tutor

  • Simplified study guide that is easy to follow

  • Customisable templates for case studies

  • Mock paper practice

10 CIMSPA CPD Points

There are also some bonuses:

  • All our courses are also worth CIMSPA points.
  • By taking our courses you also get over 15 free CPD courses!

Why choose our specialist personal trainer courses?

At The Fitness Circle, we pride ourselves on offering a range of expert courses for individuals already working in – or interested in – the fitness industry. A personal trainer provides clients with the opportunity to learn about health and fitness in a safe, professional setting.

 

As a training provider that cares about your development, we go out of our way to ensure you succeed and will always be on hand to offer support.

At The Fitness Circle, we pride ourselves on offering a range of expert courses for individuals already working in – or interested in – the fitness industry. A personal trainer provides clients with the opportunity to learn about health and fitness in a safe, professional setting.

As a training provider that cares about your development, we go out of our way to ensure you succeed and will always be on hand to offer support.

Support from exercise professionals

Each of our tutors is a qualified personal trainer, so you get the best possible support when you learn with us. With our specialist knowledge, online learning has never been more accessible, and we’re confident you’ll love the advanced diploma in personal training.

Upon completing your chosen course, you’ll have the opportunity to build a successful career in management or as a personal trainer with specialist skills.

Flexible payment options

Taking advantage of our experienced tutors doesn’t have to cost the earth – especially when we offer flexible payment options. Better still, you can take advantage of the many 0% interest payment plans available, which allow you to study and work simultaneously.

Our graduates become high-earning fitness professionals

Our courses will enhance your career, with many newcomers to the industry taking advantage of our entry-level gym instructor course before moving on to the level 3 personal trainer qualification, which is the industry standard.

Many of our students are self-employed, while others work as gym instructors, personal trainers or managers at prestigious gyms/health centres, including:

  • Virgin Gyms

  • Anytime Fitness

  • Pure Gym

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Course Packages

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Elite PT

Now £1,350
Was £1,780
  • Level 2 Gym Instructing
  • Level 3 Personal Training
  • Level 3 Nutrition unit
  • Level 4 of your choice
  • 15 FREE CPD courses
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Premier PT

Now £950
Was £1,198
  • Level 4 Personal Training
  • Level 4 Nutrition
  • 15 FREE CPD courses
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Advanced PT

Now £1,050
Was £1,300
  • Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
  • Level 3 Nutrition unit
  • Level 4 of your choice
  • 15 FREE CPD courses
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Explore Our Specialist PT Courses Today

With our flexible payment plans, you don’t need to worry about saving for our course, which means you can get started today! With so many progression routes available – not to mention the opportunity to work with high-ticket personal training clients- this course is the best way to future-proof your career.

If you’d like to know more about the course or have any questions, please get in touch with our friendly fitness professional team. 

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