Certifications · United Kingdom
Personal Trainer
The skills and competence to work unsupervised as a personal trainer: assessment, nutrition and progressive programming.
- Price
- £1,999
- Duration
- 4 weeks
- Next start
- On request
What you'll study
- Advanced Anatomy and Physiology
- Nutrition for Exercise and Health
- Training Programming (micro, meso and macro cycles)
- Leading PT Sessions
- Business Acumen and IT for Personal Trainers
How you're assessed
At least 70% in both written theory exams, a practical exam and a Learner Assessment Record.
Before you start
Fitness Instructor at IFA or an equivalent institution, a good level of fitness, adequate English and basic numeracy.
What you can do after
- Work as a Personal Trainer or Advanced Instructor
- Step into gym supervisor or manager roles
Upcoming dates
Next start dates
TODO(IFA): Sample dates until IFA publishes the 2026–27 calendar.
New dates are announced monthly. Ask an advisor for the next one.
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