Southampton personal trainer courses

Become A Personal Trainer In Southampton

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

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How to become a personal trainer in Southampton

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

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

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The Southampton fitness scene

Working as a personal trainer in Southampton

Southampton is a busy port city of around 250,000 people, home to the University of Southampton and Solent University. Students, young professionals, port and hospital workers and families all live side by side, which gives a personal trainer a wide range of people to work with.

The city has everything from 24-hour budget gyms to a large premium health club and a growing number of independent strength gyms. Price guides put personal training in Hampshire at roughly £30–£40 a session. Many trainers start by picking up gym-floor shifts while their client list grows.

Eastleigh, Romsey, Totton and Hedge End are all close by, so you can build a client base across south Hampshire, or add online coaching alongside your sessions.

24-hour and budget gymsThe Gym Group on the High Street, PureGym at Mountbatten Retail Park and JD Gyms in Bitterne Village.
Health clubDavid Lloyd Southampton off Brownhill Way in Redbridge, with a gym, pools and studios.
Strength gymsIndependent gyms such as BBL Gym on Adanac Trade Park and Units Gym at Vancouver Wharf in Woolston.
Leisure centreBH Live Active, The Quays on Harbour Parade, with a pool and gym in the city centre.

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

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

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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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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 Southampton: your questions answered

How much do personal trainers charge in Southampton?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.
Can I work in Eastleigh or Romsey as well as Southampton?Yes. Your qualification is nationally recognised, so you can work anywhere in the UK. Eastleigh and Romsey are both a short trip from Southampton, and many trainers split their week between a couple of gyms.
Can I do a personal trainer course in Southampton online?Yes. Our courses are studied online through our video-based learning platform, so you can qualify from Southampton 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 Southampton?Yes. We bring our in-person personal trainer courses to Southampton 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 Southampton?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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