Why choose our CIMSPA‑Approved PT Course
At Target Active Fitness Personal Training Academy, we offer the gold standard in fitness education: the CIMSPA-accredited Level 2 & 3 Personal Trainer Diploma. This combined qualification fast-tracks you into the industry, equipping you with the expertise and confidence to thrive.
Based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, our program is designed to deliver comprehensive knowledge and practical skills that employers and client’s demand. We focus on real-world application, ensuring you’re job-ready from day one.
Ready to transform your passion for fitness into a powerful career?
Start your fitness career – train to be a CIMSPA certified personal trainer in Gloucestershire
Your qualification with us is your passport to success across the UK. Our Level 2 & 3 Personal Trainer Diploma is a nationally accepted qualification from Wellbeing Fitness Education Centre, validated by Focus Awards. It’s fully recognised by CIMSPA and OFQUAL regulated, guaranteeing it’s approved by all gyms and professional associations. This means you can confidently secure a job at any gym in the country or launch your own thriving business.
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Your comprehensive diploma: What you’ll achieve
Master the skills to transform lives (and your own career).
Our comprehensive programme uniquely combines the foundational Level 2 Certificate in gym instructing and the advanced Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training. This holistic approach equips you with everything you need for a successful career. Here’s how our course runs:
- 40 Hours of face-to-face workshops: Unlike purely online courses, you’ll benefit from 40 hours of invaluable hands-on practical experience over 10 weeks. You’ll work directly with your tutor, ask questions, and collaborate with your group, mastering essential coaching techniques in a real-world setting.
- Flexible part-time study: Designed to fit your life, our course is normally taught once a week, allowing you to seamlessly study around your existing work or family commitments.
- Comprehensive online student hub: All your learning resources, modules, and coursework are conveniently provided through our specially created Student Hub, accessible whenever you need it.
- Applied coursework: Practical assignments complement your workshops, reinforcing your learning between sessions.
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What you’ll achieve beyond Level 2
Qualify and receive your certificate in as little as 12-16 weeks, with flexible study options available to suit your pace (based on typical completion times and estimated 4 hours/week self-study).
- Beyond the gym floor: While a Level 2 gym instructor qualifies you for essential gym roles, it can be limited. As a Level 3 Personal Trainer, you’ll build deeper, transformative relationships with clients, truly changing lives through dedicated 1-on-1 coaching.
- Design tailored programs: Create effective, personalised training and nutrition plans for diverse clients.
- Master coaching techniques: Learn motivational strategies, client assessment, and effective exercise instruction.
- Deepen your knowledge: Gain a solid understanding of anatomy, physiology, and the principles of fitness.
- Build your business: Develop essential skills to market yourself, attract clients, and manage your PT business.
- Become a certified professional: Earn your CIMSPA-approved, nationally recognised qualification, ready for immediate industry entry.
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Beyond Qualification: Your worthwhile career awaits
Launch your successful Personal Training career.
Imagine escaping the 9-to-5 ‘rat race’ to build a fulfilling career where you truly make a difference. The demand for qualified fitness professionals has increased massively in recent years, driven by a societal focus on health and wellbeing. If ever there was a time to retrain and do something different, it’s now!
Your journey doesn’t end with the qualification. Target Active Fitness Academy is committed to your success:
- Guaranteed professional insurance: The day you qualify, you are guaranteed professional insurance (starting from approximately £50 a year), so you can start practicing immediately with total confidence.
- High earning potential: Personal trainers typically earn £40 to £50 per hour, depending on location and experience, offering excellent earning potential.
- Business start-up guidance: Essential advice on marketing, client acquisition, and building your brand, whether you work as an employee or set up your own business.
- CV & interview support: Practical tips to help you land your first PT role.
- Real-life experience: As part of the course, you can gain invaluable practical experience that sets you apart.
- Ongoing mentorship: Access to our community and continued support from Dan, your trainer, and our team.
What your future looks like after qualifying
- Earn £40–£50/hr as a PT
- Work in gyms, studios, or build your own business
- Flexible hours, rewarding work
- Real career progression
- Or simply use the course to transform your own health confidence
You can qualify in as little as 10 to 16 weeks, and you don’t need to be super fit to start. The course becomes your motivation.
Why choose us?
Choosing where to qualify as a Personal Trainer is a big decision – and we’ve built an academy that gives you every advantage from day one. At Target Active Fitness, your training happens in person, inside a real, fully equipped gym, with coaches who work in the industry every day. You’re not left to learn from videos alone; you’re guided, supported and mentored throughout the entire journey.
We keep our groups intentionally small, so you get genuine personalised attention and the confidence to coach real clients long before you qualify. Alongside your practical workshops, you’ll also receive 1‑to‑1 mentoring, business guidance, and support with CVs, interviews and career planning.
Your qualification is CIMSPA‑accredited, nationally recognised, and accepted by all major gyms. You’ll study through a flexible blend of in‑person coaching and an online student hub, making it easy to fit your learning around work or family life. Once you qualify, you’re covered with professional insurance, and you’ll have the skills to start earning straight away – whether that’s in a gym or running your own PT business.
All of this is delivered from a trusted, long‑established local fitness facility, with payment plans available to make getting started even easier.
Got questions?
If you’re excited but still have a few questions, our FAQs explain exactly what to expect from your PT journey.
