Cambridge personal trainer courses

Become A Personal Trainer In Cambridge

Get your Level 2 & 3 personal training qualifications from Cambridge, 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 Cambridge. No experience needed.

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How to become a personal trainer in Cambridge

If you live in Cambridge or anywhere in Cambridgeshire, 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 Cambridge and Cambridgeshire, or start your own personal training business.

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

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The Cambridge fitness scene

Working as a personal trainer in Cambridge

Cambridge is home to two universities, the University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin, along with a large community of researchers and people working in science and tech. Plenty of them want help fitting effective training around busy, desk-based days, which makes the city a strong place to build a personal training business.

It is also one of the better-paid areas for trainers outside London. Price guides put personal training in Cambridgeshire at roughly £45–£55 a session, and the city has everything from 24-hour chains to serious strength gyms, health clubs and central leisure centres.

Histon, Cambourne, Ely and the villages around the city are all within easy reach, so you can build a client base across south Cambridgeshire rather than relying on one gym, or add online coaching alongside your local sessions.

24-hour and budget gymsPureGym at the Grafton Centre and Cambridge Leisure Park, and The Gym Group at Cambridge Retail Park.
Independent and strength gymsRP Fitness on Nuffield Road and Le Coach Fitness in Milton.
Health clubsNuffield Health on Cromwell Road, Everlast Gyms at the Beehive Centre and The Glassworks on Thompsons Lane.
Leisure centresParkside Pools and Gym and Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre, both by Parker’s Piece.

Examples of where a qualified PT could work in and around Cambridge. 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge and across Cambridgeshire. Contact us for more info.

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

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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 →
Reece
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 →
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FAQs

Personal trainer courses in Cambridge: your questions answered

How much do personal trainers charge in Cambridge?Price guides put personal training in Cambridgeshire at roughly £45–£55 a session. What you charge will depend on your experience, where you train clients and whether you offer packages or online coaching.
Is Cambridge a good place to be a personal trainer?It has a lot going for it: two universities, a big working population in science and tech, and a wide choice of gyms. Many trainers also add online coaching, so they are not limited to one gym or one part of the city.
Can I do a personal trainer course in Cambridge online?Yes. Our courses are studied online through our video-based learning platform, so you can qualify from Cambridge 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 Cambridge?Yes. We bring our in-person personal trainer courses to Cambridge and across Cambridgeshire. 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 Cambridge?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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