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Health and Fitness Training Academy

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Northern Ireland's Health and Fitness Training Academy

Uni Learning is Northern Ireland’s leading provider of accredited health and fitness qualifications, with over 1,000 graduates now working as personal trainers, sports massage therapists, and nutrition coaches across Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, and beyond. We offer industry-recognised qualifications through a flexible blend of online theory and hands-on practical training, designed for people who want to build a real career without putting their current life on hold.

Whether you are a complete beginner, a fitness professional looking to specialise, or someone making a career change into health and wellness, Uni Learning has a qualification pathway built around your goals and your schedule.

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Accredited Health and Fitness Courses in Belfast and Northern Ireland

Every qualification we deliver is fully accredited and recognised by employers, gyms, leisure operators, and professional insurance providers across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and the wider UK. Our courses are CIMSPA-endorsed, confirming they meet the professional standards that the fitness and wellness industry in NI now expects as a minimum from practising professionals.

We offer three core qualification areas, each with multiple levels and specialist options to match where you are in your career right now.

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Personal Training & Fitness Courses

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Sports Massage and Therapy Courses

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Personal Training and Fitness Courses

Our personal training courses cover the full qualification pathway from Level 2 Gym Instructor through to Level 3 Personal Trainer Diploma, with combined packages that take you from no experience to client-ready in as little as six to twelve weeks. Study formats include full-time, blended, and fully online options, with practical assessment days held at our Belfast venues.

A Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification from Uni Learning opens doors to employed roles with NI’s leading gym operators, including PureGym, Better, and independent studios, as well as providing the foundation for building your own self-employed PT business. Many of our graduates are taking on paying clients within weeks of completing their practical assessments.

Personal trainer salary in Northern Ireland ranges from £20,000 in entry-level employed roles to well above £40,000 for experienced self-employed practitioners with a full client base and specialist qualifications. The qualification you gain with Uni Learning is the starting point for that progression.

Sports Massage and Therapy Courses

Our sports massage courses in Northern Ireland run across Belfast and Derry/Londonderry, with multiple intake dates throughout the year to fit around your existing commitments. The Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy has no entry requirements and can be completed in five to six weeks across our evening, weekend, or mid-week formats.

For those who want to go further, we offer a Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage and a range of CPD specialist courses including dry needling, kinesio taping, dry cupping, pregnancy massage, and lymphatic drainage. Each CPD qualification adds a specialist technique to your service menu and supports higher session rates from the moment you complete it.

Our sports massage packages combine Level 3, Level 4, and CPD courses at a reduced package price, all available on 0% interest-free payment plans. Over 1,000 graduates have trained with us across our sports massage programmes, making Uni Learning the most experienced sports massage training provider in Northern Ireland.

Nutrition Courses

Our Level 4 Nutrition Coaching qualification is delivered entirely online through our learning portal and mobile app, making it one of the most flexible nutrition courses available in Northern Ireland. There are no fixed lecture times and no campus commute; you study at your own pace with expert tutor support available throughout.

The Level 4 nutrition course is particularly popular among qualified personal trainers who want to add a specialist service and increase their average client value. Adding nutrition coaching to a personal training business allows you to offer comprehensive health packages, improve client retention, and generate income that is less dependent on session-by-session volume.

The course is CIMSPA-endorsed and recognised by employers and professional bodies across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Why Students Choose Uni Learning

Our graduates are not statistics. They are working professionals building real careers in NI’s health and fitness sector, and the feedback they share reflects what actually matters when choosing a training provider.

Our tutors are active practitioners working in personal training, sports massage, and nutrition coaching day to day. The guidance you receive is grounded in the current realities of the NI fitness market, not in academic theory alone. Every course is designed with career outcomes in mind, not just qualification completion.

There are no hidden costs on any of our courses. The price you see covers everything, and 0% interest-free payment plans are available across all qualification levels so that cost is never the reason you delay starting your career.

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Jamie Cheung (Sports Massage Therapist)
"Great company and learning facility Highly recommend uni learning to anyone who wishes to expand in their health and fitness journey. They provide a wide range of courses that will accommodate everyone in one way or the other. Harry and the rest of the tutors were very informative and always went beyond our expectations of the course. 10/10 service and organisation"
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Cleona Bogue (Personal Trainer)
"I really enjoyed the flexibility of the course. It allowed me to work full time and still achieve the qualification at my own pace. I really enjoyed the practical training days; I was given loads of help and advice, and I was accommodated to do this 16 weeks pregnant. I am now fully qualified with a healthy baby boy and am now looking to branch into pre and post natal coaching. This will be my next course for sure. My experience with uni learning has been great!"
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James Crossey (Personal Trainer)
"The structure of the courses made it very easy to understand and progress through and I loved how I could complete it at my own pace as I was working a 9-5.

I can't recommend Uni Learning highly enough if you want to start a career in Coaching!"

Flexible Study That Works Around Your Life

One of the most consistent things our graduates tell us is that the flexibility of our courses made the difference between completing a qualification and not starting one at all. Our online learning portal and mobile app give you access to your course materials at any time, from anywhere in Northern Ireland or beyond.

Practical training days are scheduled across Belfast and Derry to minimise travel for learners from all parts of the province. Evening, weekend, and mid-week formats mean you can maintain your current income while you qualify, rather than choosing between your job and your future career.

Start Your Health and Fitness Career in Northern Ireland

Uni Learning is based in Belfast and delivers qualifications across Northern Ireland. Our two Belfast locations serve learners from across the province, and our Derry/Londonderry venue covers the north-west and border areas.

If you are ready to choose a course, browse our full range of personal training, sports massage, and nutrition qualifications using the links below. If you would like to talk through your options before committing, book an enquiry call with our team and we will help you identify the right qualification pathway for your goals, your budget, and your timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Uni Learning offers accredited qualifications in personal training, sports massage therapy, and nutrition coaching. Courses range from Level 2 Gym Instructor through to Level 4 specialist qualifications in sports massage and nutrition. CPD courses in specialist techniques including dry needling, kinesio taping, and pregnancy massage are also available for qualified practitioners looking to expand their service offering.

Practical training sessions are delivered at our Belfast venues and our Derry/Londonderry location. Online theory is completed through our learning portal and mobile app, which are accessible from anywhere in Northern Ireland or beyond. This blended approach means learners from across the province, including rural areas, can complete their qualifications without excessive travel.

Yes. Uni Learning qualifications are fully accredited and CIMSPA-endorsed, meeting the professional standards expected by employers, gyms, leisure operators, and professional insurance providers across Northern Ireland and the wider UK. Our qualifications are also recognised in the Republic of Ireland through relevant international professional body agreements.

Most of our courses, including the Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy, have no entry requirements. Our personal training courses are also open to beginners. If you are unsure whether a specific course is right for your background, our team can advise during a free enquiry call before you commit.

Yes. All Uni Learning courses are available on 0% interest-free payment plans, spreading the cost across manageable monthly instalments with no additional charge. There are no hidden costs on any programme.

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