Personal Trainer

The aim of the qualification is to develop the learner’s ability to fulfil the roles of gym instructor and personal trainercapable of engaging behaviour change. As a gym instructor qualification is an established pre-requisite to assuming the role of a personal trainer, this qualification has combined both positions to allow a simple transition to Personal Trainer status and an appropriate progression route towards building a PT business and supporting the fitness journeys of clients on a 1:1 basis.

The aim of the Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma Practitioner in Personal Training (RQF) is to provide learners withessential skills and the knowledge required to plan exercise programmes for groups and individuals in both a gym-based environment and as a Personal Trainer. Learners will also gain the understanding of Business Development and technology to assist to Personal Training. Our Diploma is fully accredited by CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) to the highest industry standard. It is awarded by Focus Awards and regulated by Ofqual and therefore fully recognised by all fitness industry employers and professionals.

There is no requirement of previous qualification to be eligible to register for the course. We would recommend having experience of training within a gym environment, a passion for helping people and a genuine desire for working in the health and fitness sector.

Our Diploma has been designed to be completed over 15 weeks. The Level 3 Personal Training qualification and the additional modules to support in achieving a guaranteed role* with PureGym at the end of the student journey.

Following successful completion of all elements of the student journey and course, you would join PureGym within a PT/FC capacity. There will be further support as you look to build your Personal Training business as part of our additional accreditations and access to PureGym's PT Connect Mentoring Lab.