Exeter personal trainer courses

Become A Personal Trainer In Exeter

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

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How to become a personal trainer in Exeter

If you live in Exeter or anywhere in Devon, 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 Exeter and Devon, or start your own personal training business.

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

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The Exeter fitness scene

Working as a personal trainer in Exeter

Exeter is Devon's county town, a cathedral city with around 130,000 people and the University of Exeter bringing in thousands of students each year. A young population alongside families and professionals working in the city gives a personal trainer plenty of potential clients.

The city has a good spread of places to train, from 24-hour gyms and two leisure centres to independent gyms around Marsh Barton and the city centre. Price guides put personal training in Devon at roughly £30–£40 a session. Many new trainers start in a big gym and add outdoor or home sessions as they grow.

Exmouth, Topsham, Crediton and Dawlish are all close by, so you can build a client base across east Devon, or add online coaching alongside your sessions.

24-hour and budget gymsThe Gym Group at Marsh Barton and OJ Gyms at Southernhay Gardens.
Independent gymsLocal gyms such as U7 Gym on Kennford Road, Quay Fitness on Michael Browning Way and Lloyds Gym on Water Lane.
Boutique gymAnatomy Gyms on King Street, close to the city centre.
Leisure centresSt Sidwell's Point on Paris Street and Riverside Leisure Centre on Cowick Street.

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

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

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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
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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 Exeter: your questions answered

How much do personal trainers charge in Exeter?Price guides put personal training in Devon at roughly £30–£40 a session. What you charge will depend on your experience, where you train clients and whether you offer packages or online coaching.
Is there demand for personal trainers in Exeter?With a large university, a growing population and plenty of families and professionals, there is a broad mix of people who want help getting fitter. Exmouth and Topsham are close by too, which widens your client base.
Can I do a personal trainer course in Exeter online?Yes. Our courses are studied online through our video-based learning platform, so you can qualify from Exeter 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 Exeter?Yes. We bring our in-person personal trainer courses to Exeter and across Devon. 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 Exeter?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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