Ultimate Personal Trainer offers high quality, CIMSPA accredited, globally-recognised qualifications. We have unique, proprietary content in our qualifications, which is not available with any other provider in the UK. That’s why our graduates are so highly sought after by employers. We also have a comprehensive range of specialist courses, including, but not limited to, Weight Loss Coach, Strength & Conditioning and Sports Nutrition. We offer a variety of delivery methods such as full-time, part-time and blended learning, and we incorporate a new online learning platform.

We also offer comprehensive support to students, through:

Students who wish to enrol onto a University course would need to contact UCAS to help them work through this process. When completing the UCAS form, applicants need to highlight achievement of the Awarding Organisation Focus Awards fitness qualification in their personal statement. This is because Focus Awards qualifications have been matched with occupational standards set by the QCA (Qualifications Curriculum Authority), an organisation more familiar to UCAS than Ultimate Personal Trainer.

Salaries vary within the industry, however fitness instructors employed at one of the more recognised health and fitness clubs can expect to receive a salary starting between £18,000-£25,000 per year. Instructors who have more advanced fitness training skills, including the Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training, will earn significantly more.

Upon completion of one of our Personal Trainer courses, many students follow a self-employed career path. In this situation, Personal Trainers could charge anything from £30-£70 per hour depending upon location. A successful self-employed Personal Trainer can earn well in advance of £50,000 per year. Ultimate Personal Trainer helps students find employment opportunities through our Recruitment Team.

eCertificates are issued within 8 weeks of successful completion of your course.

For all certificates enquiries please e-mail our Member Service department on support@ultimatepersonaltrainer.co.uk with your name, e-mail address, postal address and the course you completed.

At UPT, we recognise qualifications from many other training providers. Depending on your qualification, you may be able to get a discount on the course or just take a particular module to further your knowledge and improve on your current qualification. If you are looking to get the Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training course, then you would need to take the entire course, but we may be able to offer a discount if you have covered parts of the course in previous qualifications.

To claim this accreditation for prior learning you will need to provide evidence in the form of the original certificate when enrolling onto the course. Depending on your prior learning, a reduction in fees may be applied, however it is best to speak with your Course Adviser to discuss your specific situation.

Yes, all Ultimate Personal Trainer qualifications are accredited by CIMSPA, meaning they are recognised anywhere in the UK and beyond. The health and fitness industry has worked hard to establish Fitness Membership Registers across the world allowing people with UK accredited qualifications to move abroad and register with the local register, ensuring your qualifications are truly transferable.

No, not for the Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training course. Although we do recommend that you complete a CPR course within six months of graduating.

Following the global pandemic, there has been a notable shortage in new talent in the fitness industry as many gyms, leisure centres, health clubs and fitness operators are struggling to fill Personal Training and fitness instructor roles within their venues and the demand for newly qualified Personal Trainer's in the UK is high.When you train with Ultimate Personal Trainer, you could also qualify for our Job Guarantee* for Personal Training roles with leading providers such as Puregym, Snap Fitness, Nuffield Health & Virgin Active.

The price of a Personal Trainer's course in the UK can vary, but it’s important to research the credibility of your qualification before enrolling, as cheaper courses may not be properly authenticated or recognised by the industry. A good quality course, that is recognised by a UK governing body can range between £1500 for a basic package to £2500 for additional study and further specialist certification.

The best way to become a Personal Trainer is to qualify with a leading fitness education provider who offers globally recognised qualifications and supports you in finding a career after you qualify, such as connecting you with available Personal Training roles and offering a Job Gurantee.*

Once you become a Personal Trainer, you’ll also want to be confident that you have the skills and expertise that you need to deliver effective training programmes to help you build and grow your client base.