How to Become a
Personal Trainer

Times may vary depending on which provider you are qualified through. But with the convenience of Premier Global NASM's live learning through digital technology and with support from our expert Tutors, you could earn your qualification in as few as 12 weeks.

The first qualification you’ll need is the Level 2 Gym Instructor Course, which will equip you with the basic tools that you need to plan, instruct and assess one-to-one programmes with potential and established clients.

The next stage is the Level 3 Personal Trainer Certificate, which cannot be taken without having already passed the Level 2 qualification. It’s the most widely-recognised personal trainer qualification and represents the next stage in starting your own business.

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 £13,000 – £18,000 per year. Instructors who have more advanced fitness training skills, including the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training, will potentially earn an extra £3,000 – £10,000 per annum.

Upon completion of our courses, many students follow a self-employed career path. In this situation, personal trainers could charge from £25 per hour up to £70 per hour depending upon location. A successful self-employed personal trainer can earn well in advance of £35,000 per year.

Gym Instructors are generally employed within fitness clubs or facilities and can provide general exercise prescription for clients. Due to the scope of the Level 2 qualification, Gym Instructors are not allowed to work with specific members in gym. Instead, their range of duties extend to helping clients with equipment, giving workout advice and tips, and interacting with members of the gym.

Personal Trainers are able to take the valuable skills of their Level 2 training and apply those to working with individual clients to reach their fitness and wellness goals. This includes exercise programming, exercise adherence, motivation, assessments, and proper movement instruction.

The wonderful thing about personal training is that you can pick up clients directly after qualification! And as an added bonus, Premier Global NASM offers a job guarantee through our diploma programs.

With a recent State of the UK Industry Report (Leisure Database) showing that gym membership rose by 4.7% and total market value by 4.2%, now more than ever the demand for personal training is exceeding previous benchmarks.

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. Being qualified to perform CPR on clients, who often have a wide range of health backgrounds, is an important skill to learn.