Brighton personal trainer courses

Become A Personal Trainer In Brighton

Get your Level 2 & 3 personal training qualifications from Brighton, with a dedicated 1-to-1 mentor, weekly live support and flexible study that fits around your life. Study online, or join one of the in-person courses we bring to Brighton. No experience needed.

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How to become a personal trainer in Brighton

If you live in Brighton or anywhere in Sussex, you can qualify as a personal trainer without travelling to a classroom every week. Our Level 2 & 3 Combined Diploma in Personal Training is taught through a fully video-based learning platform, so you study from home at your own pace.

You get a dedicated 1-to-1 mentor, weekly live support calls and monthly workshops. Theory exams are taken online, and you can film your practical assessment and upload it, so there's no need to travel for that either.

Most students qualify in 10–12 weeks studying around 3 hours a week. Once qualified, you can work in gyms across Brighton and Sussex, or start your own personal training business.

Prefer to learn face to face? We bring our in-person courses to Brighton and across Sussex. Book a chat with us to find out about upcoming dates.

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The Brighton fitness scene

Working as a personal trainer in Brighton

Brighton is one of the most active cities in the south, with two universities, a young population and a seafront that is busy with runners and outdoor workouts all year round. It is a great place to build a personal training business.

Price guides put personal training in East Sussex at roughly £40–£55 a session. The city has everything from 24-hour chains to independent strength gyms, small-group studios and hotel health clubs, and the seafront and parks are popular for outdoor one-to-ones and bootcamps.

We are a Sussex-based academy, so Brighton is close to home for us. Hove, Shoreham, Lewes and Worthing are all a short trip away, so you can grow a client base along the coast, or add online coaching alongside your local sessions.

24-hour and budget gymsPureGym Brighton Central on North Road and Energie Fitness on Western Road.
Independent and strength gymsThe Vault 164 on North Street, Unified Strength on Dyke Road and TheBox on Castle Street.
Studios and small-group trainingHive Brighton Fitness, Fitnesshub Brighton on Circus Parade and Green Gym Group in Kemptown.
Health clubsSeafront clubs such as LivingWell and Juvenate Health & Leisure on Kings Road.

Examples of where a qualified PT could work in and around Brighton. Pro-Fitness Academy is not affiliated with these gyms.

Course pathways

Choose how you want to learn

Every route leads to the same Level 2 & 3 Combined Diploma in Personal Training.

Online

Study fully online from Brighton at your own pace, with a mentor and live support whenever you need it.

  • Fully video-based learning
  • Your own 1-to-1 mentor
  • Weekly group support calls
  • Theory exams from home

Hybrid

Everything in Online, plus live event days where you learn and network in person.

  • Everything in Online
  • Two live event days at iconic venues
  • Live speakers and practical workshops
  • Network with students and coaches

In-person

Prefer a classroom? We bring our in-person courses to Brighton and across Sussex. Contact us for more info.

  • Taught in person by our tutors
  • Develop hands-on practical coaching skills
  • Courses running in Brighton

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What's included

Everything you need to qualify

10–12 weeksTypical time to qualify at about 3 hours a week, or 6–8 weeks on our fast track.
1-to-1 mentorA dedicated mentor who supports you through the course and beyond.
Weekly live callsGroup support calls every week, plus monthly live workshops.
Exams from homeTheory exams online. Film your practicals or be assessed in person.
Student stories

Real students, real careers

Harley
Harley
Now a PT in Sydney
The course prepared me incredibly well for life as a PT. I felt like I was ahead of the game compared to everyone else.Watch Harley's story →
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Reece
Recommended by a friend
The overall service makes PFA the best option if you want to become a PT.Watch Reece's story →
Emma
Emma
Became a PT for extra income
I became a PT because I wanted to earn a bit of extra money. My favourite thing about PFA was the help I received.Watch Emma's story →
Nearby areas

Also near Brighton: Personal trainer courses in Shoreham-by-Sea · Personal trainer courses in Lewes · Personal trainer courses in Burgess Hill
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FAQs

Personal trainer courses in Brighton: your questions answered

How much do personal trainers charge in Brighton?Price guides put personal training in East Sussex at roughly £40–£55 a session. What you charge will depend on your experience, where you train clients and whether you offer packages, outdoor groups or online coaching.
Can I run outdoor sessions on Brighton seafront?Many trainers do. Seafront and park sessions are a popular way to start without gym fees. Check whether the space you want to use needs permission from the council, and make sure you have the right insurance once you are qualified.
Can I do a personal trainer course in Brighton online?Yes. Our courses are studied online through our video-based learning platform, so you can qualify from Brighton with full support from a 1-to-1 mentor and weekly live calls.
How long does it take to become a personal trainer?Most students qualify in 10–12 weeks, studying around 3 hours a week. Our fast track can get you qualified in 6–8 weeks, and you have up to 2 years to finish.
Do you run in-person courses in Brighton?Yes. We bring our in-person personal trainer courses to Brighton and across Sussex. Contact us for upcoming dates and more information.
Do I need to travel for my exams?No. Theory exams are taken online. For your practical, you can film your sessions and upload them at no extra cost, or choose to be assessed in person (extra fee).
Is the qualification recognised by gyms in Brighton?Yes. Our Level 2 & 3 Diploma is VTCT accredited and CIMSPA endorsed, recognised by gyms across the UK and internationally through iTEC.
Do I need any experience?No. Our courses start from the basics and your mentor supports you all the way. The minimum age is 16.
How much does a personal trainer course cost?Download our free brochure for full prices. You can spread the cost with interest-free monthly payment plans, with no credit checks.
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