Personal Trainer Courses - The Fitness Circle

Join The Fitness Circle, London’s trusted fitness training provider since 1996. 25+ years of excellence, certifying over 2500 fitness professionals and industry experts

Welcome to The Fitness Circle, the UK’s leading training provider for fitness qualifications. We specialise in delivering a range of internationally-recognised health and fitness courses, accredited by CIMSPA and regulated by OFQUAL.

Whether you’re interested in Personal Training, Kid’s Fitness, Group Instructing or Nutrition, our courses are designed not only for you to gain the qualifications you need, but fully prepare you a career you’re passionate about – whether it’s full-time or a side hustle.

We’ve seen the industry change over the 25+ years we’ve been qualifying fitness professionals and adapt our courses according to the latest research and trends. It’s no wonder 1000s of aspiring fitness professionals have trusted The Fitness Circle.

We’ve been running personal training courses and fitness courses in central London since 1996, all taught and supported by fitness training experts with industry experience. Over the course of 25+ years, we maintained our preferred position as a respected and trusted family-operated provider with all the might and muscle to deliver industry-leading training to well over 2500 fitness professionals. We believe we should never stop learning, therefore we’ve run a tight ship, stayed on our toes, and intend to keep delivering on our mission – Excellence in fitness education.

We deliver our courses online so that you can study and qualify from anywhere in the world with our internationally recognised Personal Training, Nutrition and Fitness courses. Developed and written by industry experts and sport scientists

With our experience and commitment to quality course delivery, it's no wonder that some of the most successful Personal Trainers in the industry have qualified through The Fitness Circle

A career in fitness is freedom. Do you want the ability to control your life? Decide when to work, where, and with whom? Even more, make a significant difference in someone’s health and morale every single day? You’re no average dreamer; it takes a certain kind of goal-oriented individual to take this first step or second for those with experience under their belt. Our job is to set you on the right path with industry-leading personal training courses and fitness qualifications.

Over the course of 20 years, we maintained our preferred position as a respected and trusted family-operated provider with all the might and muscle to deliver industry-leading training to well over 1600 fitness professionals. We believe we should never stop learning, therefore we’ve run a tight ship, stayed on our toes, and intend to keep delivering on our mission – Excellence in fitness education.

We’ve been running personal training courses and fitness courses in central London since 1996, all taught and supported by fitness training experts with industry experience.

Whatever your goal in becoming a qualified fitness instructor is, whether you are starting out, expanding your portfolio and skills, or looking to change your career we can talk you through the options, routes and courses to provide the best course advice in terms of what you want to achieve.

Our Gym Instructor, Personal Trainer, and Nutritionist courses are available to pay with interest-free payment plans. If you would like to become a qualified personal trainer then read on.

We’ve developed an extensive portfolio of courses, delivering advanced personal training education to ensure you have a long-lasting career. We continue to invest in our courses to make sure that, along with getting an internationally recognised qualification, you’re learning from the best tutors in the way that suits you. That’s why our graduates remain at the forefront of the fitness industry.

There are different routes you can take into the fitness industry. You could decide to start at the beginning with our Gym Instructor course and then go on to become a Personal Trainer by taking our Diploma in Personal Training. Or, if you want a head start, you can go straight in as a Personal Trainer with our Advanced Diploma which will give you everything you need to get started towards a successful career.

Our tuition can be built around your preferred lifestyle, with Fast Track and online courses available. The resulting qualification is internationally renowned, and we can guarantee you post-course interviews. Are you ready to live your passion and discover your true potential as a personal trainer or gym instructor? Then sign up for your dream PT course today.

This comprehensive CIMSPA approved course, delivered 100% online in the UK and around the world, is intended for those who would like to teach assess vocational skills. This is a 2-in-1 qualification, combining the level 3 assessors with the level 3 teaching qualification. These qualifications can also be completed separately.

This comprehensive CIMSPA approved course, delivered 100% online in the UK and around the world, teaches the key skills required for the modern ETM Instructor. Whether you’re looking to teach pre-choreographed programmes like Les Mills and Zumba, or your own style, this course is for you.

A career in fitness is freedom. Do you want the ability to control your life? Decide when to work, where, and with whom? Even more, make a significant difference in someone’s health and morale every single day? You’re no average dreamer; it takes a certain kind of goal-oriented individual to take this first step or second for those with experience under their belt. Our job is to set you on the right path with industry-leading personal training courses and fitness qualifications.

Over the course of 25 years, we maintained our preferred position as a respected and trusted family-operated provider with all the might and muscle to deliver industry-leading training to well over 1600 fitness professionals. We believe we should never stop learning, therefore we’ve run a tight ship, stayed on our toes, and intend to keep delivering on our mission – Excellence in fitness education.

Our Personal Trainer Courses London are endorsed by CIMSPA – we’ve found that employers prefer our graduates to many other personal training course providers.

The fitness circle has a number of training centres across the UK where the practical elements of our personal training courses take place with our exercise professionals.

Our state of the art London facility is located in Notting Hill in central London within walking distance from Ladbroke Grove station and Westbourne Park station. Bus stops and car park facilities are also located just a few minutes walk away.

You can stay locally while studying with us. There are numerous hotels nearby. There are also countless cafes and restaurants in and around London’s famous Notting Hill borough. Of course, you’re welcome to bring your own food and drink to consume on-premises. 

The Fitness Circle exists to empower future and current fitness professionals with the skills, knowledge, and experience to build successful careers within the industry. we offer a range of courses both affordable and flexible in their delivery. All personal training qualifications are internationally recognised through CIMSPA or ACTIVE IQ.

We are leading the way to a new style of training, driven by high-quality standards and the best outcomes for everyone. Whether it’s our partnership with CIMSPA, our regular Raising the Bar reports or the outstanding quality of our personal training courses, we constantly demonstrate our mission in everything we do.

Our diplomas are designed to offer the most comprehensive personal training courses possible, including behaviour change and business development skills, as well as lifetime support from our expert tutors and a career accelerator package designed to get any budding professional the best possible start.