Lewisham personal trainer courses

Become A Personal Trainer In Lewisham

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

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How to become a personal trainer in Lewisham

If you live in Lewisham or anywhere in south-east London, 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 Lewisham and south-east London, or start your own personal training business.

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

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The Lewisham fitness scene

Working as a personal trainer in Lewisham

Lewisham is one of south-east London's busiest town centres, and the area around it has a big, young and varied population. Between commuters, students and families, there is no shortage of people who want help getting fitter, which makes it a strong place to build a personal training business.

It is also one of the better-paid areas for trainers. Price guides put personal training in south London at roughly £50–£70 a session, and Lewisham has everything from budget 24-hour gyms and a council leisure centre to boutique studios and small private PT spaces, so there are options whether you want a gym floor or your own clients.

Greenwich, Blackheath, Catford and Deptford are all close by, and central London is a short train ride away, so you can build a client base across south-east London rather than relying on one gym, or add online coaching alongside your sessions.

24-hour and budget gymsThe Gym Group at Thurston Central, PureGym and NRG Gym on Lewisham High Street, and Anytime Fitness at Renaissance.
Leisure centreGlass Mill Leisure Centre on Loampit Vale, with a gym, pool and classes.
Boutique studiosSpin and class studios such as Crank Lewisham and Twist Studios on Thurston Road.
Private PT spacesSmaller training studios like Base 13 Fitness, One Level Fitness and Evolve Fitness Studio.

Examples of where a qualified PT could work in and around Lewisham. 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 Lewisham 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 Lewisham and across south-east London. Contact us for more info.

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

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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 Lewisham: your questions answered

How much do personal trainers charge in Lewisham?Price guides put personal training in south London at roughly £50–£70 a session, higher than in most of the UK. What you charge will depend on your experience, where you train clients and whether you offer packages or online coaching.
Can I work in other parts of London too?Yes. Your qualification is nationally recognised, so you can work anywhere in the UK. From Lewisham, Greenwich, Blackheath and central London are all easy to reach, and many trainers split their week between a couple of gyms.
Can I do a personal trainer course in Lewisham online?Yes. Our courses are studied online through our video-based learning platform, so you can qualify from Lewisham 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 Lewisham?Yes. We bring our in-person personal trainer courses to Lewisham and across south-east London. 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 Lewisham?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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