Fitness Courses

SIS30315 - Certificate III in Fitness

If you're ready to start on the path to becoming a personal trainer, SIS30315 - Certificate III in Fitness is the first step you need to take. This certificate provides the foundational knowledge required to work in a gym environment. You'll learn to conduct health screenings, instruct fitness programs, and facilitate groups. This enables you to work in a fitness environment as an instructor, but you won't be a personal trainer just yet. Learn more by heading to SIS30315 - Certificate III in Fitness.

SIS40215 - Certificate IV in Fitness

Start studying SIS40215 - Certificate IV in Fitness if you want to become a personal trainer. This certificate follows on from SIS30315 - Certificate III in Fitness and is more focused on instructing clients one on one, providing healthy eating information, and using physiology principles to inform your fitness programs. This certificate can lead to many more career opportunities for graduates as you can work in a gym or branch out and start your own business as a personal trainer. Find out more on the SIS40215 - Certificate IV in Fitness page.

SIS50215 - Diploma in Fitness

The SIS50215 - Diploma in Fitness has been designed especially for fitness professionals who already have a great deal of industry experience. If you're a personal trainer already and want to take your career to the next level, this is the program for you. You will learn to use the principles of program design to create effective exercise programs and use your knowledge of physiology and anatomy to take your practice to the next level. Head to SIS50215 - Diploma in Fitness to learn more.

Each certificate takes just 12 months to complete unless you need an extension. So, taking both SIS30315 - Certificate III in Fitness and SIS40215 - Certificate IV in Fitness can take two years. However, if you are motivated to finish your fitness studies earlier, then you can. That's the benefit of learning online; you will have access to all of the course materials straight away.

Want to know how to become a personal trainer and gain internationally recognised qualifications? It all starts with SIS30315 - Certificate III in Fitness. This certificate enables you to become a gym instructor or fitness instructor. This is the first step on the journey towards becoming a personal trainer. You will be able to work in the fitness industry in a gym setting and instruct group fitness classes.

Following that, you will need to take SIS40215 - Certificate IV in Fitness to learn further skills which will enable you to start your career as a personal trainer. This certificate will qualify you to coach others, have your own fitness clients, and work as a personal trainer in a gym.

Many of our students come to study with us because they want to get away from working in a desk job and find a fulfilling career for themselves in the fitness industry. Our employed graduates get to spend every single day doing what they love – sharing their passion for fitness and helping others gain strength and confidence through exercise.

Plus, when you become a personal trainer, you will be able to take on fitness clients and start your own business. Personal trainers have the career that many people dream of – being active, working for yourself, and setting your own hours. Exercise for a living – what could be better?

Study personal training with The College of Health & Fitness, and you'll gain access to support and mentors that are passionate about helping you succeed. Our Australian owned and operated training facilities are staffed with qualified experts that will help you through the challenges you face in your studies. This enables you to reach your goals at a pace that suits you.

• Mentors & online support
• Face-to-face support (QLD only)
• Flexible learning hours