Qualify · Launch · Grow

PT Diploma + Coaching Business Builder

The Level 2 + 3 Diploma in Personal Training, plus a 12-week one-to-one business mentorship and a full year of member support — so you don’t just qualify, you launch.

The qualification

  • Level 2 + 3 PT Diploma — choose Self-Paced or 12-Week Structured delivery
  • 2 practical coaching workshops
  • Any 3 additional workshop / CPD days
  • One-to-one tutor support

+ Coaching Business Builder

  • 12-week one-to-one business mentorship from qualification
  • 1-year Coaching Society membership
  • Coaching tools, templates and monthly content

Why this package

A qualification gets you started. A business gets you paid.

Most new PTs qualify, then spend their first year figuring out the business side alone. This package pairs the industry-standard qualifications with structured mentorship and a year of support, so your first clients arrive sooner.

Part 1

Become a Qualified Personal Trainer

The complete Level 2 + 3 Diploma pathway — Ofqual-regulated qualifications, practical workshops at Gain Forth Barbell Club, and one-to-one tutor support from start to finish.

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Part 2

Launch your coaching business

The moment you qualify, your 12-week one-to-one business mentorship begins — backed by a full year of Coaching Society membership, tools, templates and new monthly content.

Part 1 · The qualification

Level 2 + 3 Diploma in Personal Training

Choose your delivery

Self-Paced — complete in anywhere from 10 weeks to 6 months, around your life. Or 12-Week Structured — a set weekly schedule with your cohort, for learners who want momentum and accountability.

2 practical coaching workshops

Hands-on days at Gain Forth Barbell Club, Belfast — one at Level 2, one at Level 3 — with dates available every month, all year round.

Choose 3 additional practical workshops / CPD courses

Choose any three workshops or CPD courses from our full range of specialist in-person training days. See the FAQ section for the full list of options.

One-to-one tutor support

Direct access to your tutor throughout your online learning — whenever you need guidance on theory, assignments or practical work.

Part 2 · From qualification day

The Coaching Business Builder

Everything below starts the day you qualify — so your momentum carries straight from your final assessment into your first paying clients.

12-week one-to-one business mentorship programme — weekly mentoring focused on getting your coaching business off the ground, starting when you qualify.
1-year Coaching Society membership — 12 months of member benefits from your qualification date.
Online member platform — with new content added every month.
Coaching tools and templates — consultation forms, programme templates and client resources, ready to use with your clients from day one.
Discounted member pricing on further courses — from Level 4 qualifications to instructor CPDs.

Your journey

From enrolment to earning

1

Enrol & study

Start your Diploma — self-paced or structured — with one-to-one tutor support throughout.

2

Train & qualify

Practical workshops and assessment at Gain Forth Barbell Club, plus your 3 chosen CPD days.

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Launch with mentorship

Your 12-week one-to-one business mentorship begins the day you qualify.

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Grow for a full year

12 months of member benefits, monthly content, tools, templates and course discounts.

Qualify. Launch. Get paid to coach.

The complete route from your first day of study to your first paying clients — industry-standard qualifications, structured business mentorship, and a year of support behind you.

Ofqual-regulated CIMSPA Recognised Qualification Interest-free payment plans

Course Fee

£1,999.00

Quantity

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FAQs

What certification do I get?

You’ll gain the Ofqual-regulated Focus Awards Level 2 + 3 Diploma in Personal Training — covering the Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing and the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training.

The qualifications are CIMSPA-recognised and internationally recognised, so you can work as a Personal Trainer across the UK and abroad, on an employed or self-employed basis.

Do I need any experience or previous qualifications?

No — just a passion for health and fitness. You aren’t required to have any previous qualifications or experience. This package takes you from complete beginner through to qualified Personal Trainer with a business up and running.

How long does the course take?

Choose the delivery that suits you. Self-Paced: complete in anywhere from 10 weeks to 6 months — you decide the pace of learning and we’ll help you qualify in a timeframe that suits you. 12-Week Structured: follow a set weekly schedule with your cohort for maximum momentum and accountability.

Your 12-week business mentorship and 12 months of member benefits then begin the day you qualify.

How am I assessed?

There are no theory exams. You’re assessed through coursework, completed online at your own pace with support from your tutor, plus a practical assessment where you demonstrate your coaching skills.

What if I don’t pass an assessment?

No need to worry — resits are free. If you don’t pass a piece of coursework or a practical assessment first time, your tutor will give you feedback on exactly what to improve, and we’ll support you through to a pass.

Where and when are the practical days?

All practical days take place at Gain Forth Barbell Club, Belfast.

Level 2 and Level 3 practical workshops run every month, all year round — you book each day as you progress through the course, so your training fits around your life. Practical assessments are available on multiple days each month.

Which workshops and CPD courses can I choose from?

Your package includes any 3 of our specialist in-person training days, all delivered at Gain Forth Barbell Club, Belfast. Choose from:

Workshops
  • Speed & Agility Workshop
  • Plyometrics Workshop
  • Strength Fundamentals Workshop
  • Needs Analysis, Periodisation & Programming Workshop
  • Olympic Lifting Workshop
  • Stretching & Mobility Workshop
  • Coaching Business Seminar
Instructor CPD Courses
  • BoxFit Instructor CPD
  • Group Indoor Cycle Instructor CPD
  • Circuit Instructor CPD
  • Kettlebell Instructor CPD

Instructor CPDs are open to you once you complete Level 2; workshops once you complete Level 3 — and new dates run throughout the year, so you can spread your three days across your course and beyond.

When does my business mentorship start?

The day you qualify. Your 12-week one-to-one mentorship programme begins from your qualification date, alongside 12 months of member benefits — the online member platform with new monthly content, coaching tools and templates, and discounted member pricing on further courses.

What are my progression routes?

Once qualified, you can specialise and grow your career with our Level 4 Strength & Conditioning and Level 4 Nutrition qualifications, or our Female Coaching Specialisation — with discounted member pricing as part of your package.