Become a Qualified Fitness Professional
If your goal is to become a fitness professional, you have come to the right place. Our courses and workshops have been the springboard for countless careers in the fitness industry. Above all, we are here to ensure you get off to the best possible start.
Your career as a fitness professional begins here
Whether you want to become a specialist or an all rounder, a career in health and fitness needs the right start. So, call Focus Training today and we will help you become a fitness professional.
Pure CPD Workshops & Courses from £95
Become a qualified fitness professional with the UK’s leading personal trainer courses provider.
If you are just starting out, build your career on solid foundations with one of our gym instructor courses, then progress with our industry-leading PT courses! If you are a seasoned fitness professional, expand your offering to your clients by adding breadth and depth to your resume with one of our CPD workshops.
Whatever your goals, we set the bar in course standards, choice of venue and student support.
Springboard your career as a fitness professional.
All of our courses are designed to give you the necessary tools to become a fully-certified fitness professional. Learning your trade from the UK’s leading fitness course provider will give you competitive expertise and open up a world of opportunity. You will learn far more than just the basics of fitness - we will equip you with real, practical knowledge.
Springboard your career with expert tuition and advanced learning materials. Our Active IQ and YMCA Awards certified Personal Training Courses are recognised by Reps and Cimspa
We also produce range of advanced courses across a variety of disciplines, all designed to ensure you keep pace with the latest trends within the fitness industry.
The best tutors.
With a passion for fitness and a wealth of experience Focus Training tutors don’t just teach, they provide support through revision, practical workshops, group work and one-to-one advice. We will get the very best out of you and ensure that you get the very best out of your chosen course.
More than 40,000 students have achieved their qualification on one of our trainer and instructor courses. Our virtual classroom delivers all online training resources 24/7. Regular catch-ups by phone, email, Skype and in person help to ensure that you have everything you need.
Safeguarding measures are in place to protect every learner. We are fully committed to providing a working and learning environment that is free from abuse and harm. Because of our commitment, the Focus Training culture creates maximum opportunity for personal development, independence, self-esteem and respect for others.
State of the art training facilities near you.
Wherever you want to study we know you still expect the highest standards in fitness professional instructor courses and workshops. That's why we have selected the best training centres in the UK.
The quality of facilities and tutors provides great scope for our students to study full and part-time. As a result we can deliver practical sessions in state-of-the-art venues. They are modern environments with superb facilities in easily accessible locations. Wherever you live we have the perfect ‘PT Diploma Courses’ waiting for you.
If you are dreaming of a career in fitness and feel sure training as a Personal Trainer is the way to go, we have finance options to make your dream become reality.
Paying in full for our any fitness professional courses will include an early bird discount. Focus Training students can also take full advantage of our interest-free finance to fund their training and education, in monthly instalments over the term of their PT course. It’s very easy to set up and we guarantee you’ll pay no more than the standard course price.
To make sure you get your career as a PT off to the strongest start we’ve teamed up with the National Register of Personal Trainers to give our students a brilliant exclusive offer.
The UK’s leading directory of qualified Personal Trainers has very high standards. Because of this, they insist upon the best training for their registered PT’s. Our best-in-class Personal Training Courses makes Focus the perfect match.
This brilliant offer is exclusive to our Focus Training Level 3 Graduates and includes, annual membership at a reduced rate of only £65 for the year (usually £110).
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Personal Trainers change lives. It’s no longer a case of doling out diet plans and offering support on the gym floor. In today’s fast-paced fitness arena, a successful Personal Trainer acts as a friend, a coach, a motivator and an inspiration. It goes without saying that to become a successful Personal Trainer requires a multitude of skills! You’ll already have a passion for fitness and a savvy for what the role of a personal trainer involves. But to make it in the fast-paced world of fitness, you’ll also need to be highly analytical, persistent, organised, a strong motivator and, most importantly, a good listener. You don’t have to look like a body builder, but you should definitely be a role model in your lifestyle choices and have a passion for pushing boundaries.
When it comes to career prospects for personal trainers, the fitness industry has opened up a whole new range of choices.Whether you plan to join a high profile health club, work with world professional athletes or make your mark with your own personal training business, opportunities within the fitness industry continue to grow… with no signs of putting on the brakes. Our personal training courses give you direct support with tutors (experienced personal trainers).
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COMPLETED A PERSONAL TRAINING COURSE? STRETCH YOURSELF
If you’ve already qualified as a Personal Trainer, there are a number of ways you can maximise your chances of a successful career in the fast-paced fitness industry.
It’s a competitive market… make sure you stand out.
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Funding Available and easy payment options
Help pay tuition fees for PT Courses and other Personal Training Courses. Most learners studying aged 19 and over at Level 3 and above, will qualify for these loans.
Many of our students dream of taking their personal training career to the next level, but don’t have the money to pay upfront on the qualifications to get them there. So who are we to hold you back?
We have a selection of courses which qualify for advanced learning loans to help you study for that fitness career, without worrying about the finances.
OUR PILATES INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Love the buzz of teaching your own studio classes? You’ll love our Pilates mat work instructor course.
This course is for those with a passion for people and a love of low intensity workout techniques.
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Quality Personal Trainer Courses
“Quality is an act. Not a habit.” — Aristotle
When it comes to your future, settling for second best just won’t do. So if you’re keen to become a Personal Trainer, a recognised personal training course certification should be top of your priority list. Not only will a reputable qualification allow to you work within leading health clubs and fitness centres, it will also ensure your fitness career features success, longevity and a sparkling reputation.
If you’re considering becoming a Personal Trainer, you’ll no doubt already have a fondness for fitness and a passion for pushing boundaries. Ideally, you’ll have some knowledge of the fitness industry and the workings of the human body, but if not, fear not… that’s where we come in! Our Personal Trainer courses cover not just the basics of fitness, but a high quality collection of learning materials to help spring step your fitness career. We’re regularly inspected by Ofsted – the gurus on quality for training providers across the UK. Ofsted look at all training providers to assess everything from the procedures and systems, to the quality of the materials you’ll receive throughout your course. If they give the thumbs up, it’s a thumbs up. If they give the thumbs down… run like hell. Very few training private providers in the fitness industry qualify to come under the cope of Ofsted.
As with any investment, if you opt to buy cheap, you’ll sacrifice on quality! When it comes to investing in your career within the fitness industry, a quality certification is your first point of call.
WE ASKED OUR STUDENTS WHAT THEY THOUGHT OF US
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Great Personal Trainers are made here
Considering which of our Personal Trainer Courses is right for you can be a head scratcher.
You’ll want to ensure you walk away with a high quality qualification and a great start to your career as a personal trainer. That’s where we come in. Once you’ve completed your Personal Trainer Course with us, you’ll receive an Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training.
Industry recognised
It’s industry recognised, so it’ll help open doors to that shiny new career as a fitness pro. We’ll support you every step of the way so that you have the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your fitness career.
Most people start with a gym instructor course near me. The first step on your mission to becoming a fitness leader, you can study part-time with regular phone appointments and help from our telephone support tutors, followed by 3 days of practical workshops and theory re-cap sessions to prepare you for your assessments.
If you’re in a hurry or prefer to study face to face then we also offer our Full Time Gym Instructor Course that runs over 5 consecutive days.
We have venues across England , as well as offering in-house courses anywhere in the UK and Europe for 5 or more students.
Once you’re qualified we’ll help you plan your career path, with specialist courses if there’s an extra skill you’d like to add to your belt, plus access to our jobs board and free listing in our personal trainer directory will help get your brand seen.
No matter how or where you choose to study with us, you’ll have support every step of the way to help you become a great Personal Trainer.