Portsmouth personal trainer courses

Become A Personal Trainer In Portsmouth

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

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How to become a personal trainer in Portsmouth

If you live in Portsmouth or anywhere in Hampshire, 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 Portsmouth and Hampshire, or start your own personal training business.

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

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The Portsmouth fitness scene

Working as a personal trainer in Portsmouth

Portsmouth is an island city and one of the most densely populated places in the UK, with the University of Portsmouth, a large Royal Navy base and a lively seafront at Southsea. Students, service personnel and families living close together means plenty of potential clients within a short distance.

The gym scene runs from 24-hour chains around Fratton to a seafront leisure centre and a handful of independent training gyms. Price guides put personal training in Hampshire at roughly £30–£40 a session. Plenty of trainers build their first client list in one gym before branching out.

Fareham, Havant, Waterlooville and Gosport are all within easy reach, so you can take on clients across the south coast of Hampshire, or add online coaching alongside your sessions.

24-hour and budget gymsThe Gym Group on Rodney Road, 24/7 Fitness at the Pompey Centre and Anytime Fitness on Palmerston Road in Southsea.
Independent gymsFusion Fitness Gym and Unit 15 Gym at The Partnership Park, and City Gym on Somers Road.
Hotel gymYou Fit Portsmouth at the Holiday Inn on Pembroke Road.
Leisure centreBH Live Active, Pyramids on Clarence Esplanade, right on the Southsea seafront.

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

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

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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
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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

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FAQs

Personal trainer courses in Portsmouth: your questions answered

How much do personal trainers charge in Portsmouth?Price guides put personal training in Hampshire 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 Portsmouth?With a large university, a naval base and a densely packed population, there is a broad mix of people who want help getting fitter. Fareham and Havant are close by too, which widens your client base.
Can I do a personal trainer course in Portsmouth online?Yes. Our courses are studied online through our video-based learning platform, so you can qualify from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?Yes. We bring our in-person personal trainer courses to Portsmouth and across Hampshire. 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 Portsmouth?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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