CERTIFICATE IN PERSONAL TRAINING
Flexible Study Options
Short on time? Fit your studies around your lifestyle! Our flexible online Certificate in Personal Training course lets you study in your own time, with the full support of a personal & fully qualified professional tutor.
Get hands-on with our on-campus personal training classes! You’ll study Certificate in Personal Training two nights a week in a classroom environment, and gain your personal trainer qualification in just 16 weeks.
Get the best of both online & face-to-face delivery using our new virtual course delivery method that allows you to connect 1-on-1 with your dedicated tutor for extra support while studying a Certificate in Personal Training.
ESTABLISHED IN 2013.
Start your Career as a REPs Qualified Personal Trainer.
Since 2013, many of our graduates are currently working in key fitness industry positions across New Zealand and around the world thanks to REPs. Take what you learn from Fit Futures Academy to become a personal trainer, club manager or self-employed studio owner.
Our priority is to take your ambition and turn it into a work-ready outcome that is guaranteed to future proof your career in fitness. Submit your personal trainer course enquiry today to receive your free information pack.
We pay for the 1st year of your REPs registration.
Student Testimonials.
Why Study With Us?
We take care of your REPs registration. All Fit Futures graduates will receive their first year of REPs registration free! Saving you $460.
Global connections with industry leaders like Snap Fitness Australasia, MyFirstGym, 9Round, UBX, BFT, Jetts, Les Mills, and Eternal Fitness.
Every student receives personalised support from a dedicated tutor who will guide you through every step of the personal training course.
You have the freedom to complete your studies at your own pace, whether you prefer face-to-face learning or the convenience of online classes.
Explore flexible payment plans designed to fit your budget, along with exclusive discounts for those who choose to pay in full.
There are no extra fees for our international students. You can study on your student visa at the same cost as everyone else.
How do you become a Personal Trainer?
Become a qualified personal trainer with New Zealand's premier fitness and personal training education organisation. Joining Fit Futures Academy is simple—just follow these easy steps to prepare for a career transformation!
All you need to do is simply fill out the form below to get your Fit Futures Info Pack with course details and what to expect.
After you review the info pack, a careers advisor will contact you, answer any questions, and help you find the right study option.
After enrolment, you'll receive login details for our online learning platform and meet your tutor for support during your studies
Go time! You'll be set up on our platform, have met your tutor, and be ready to move forward with support from the Fit Futures team.
Established in 2013. Offering Affordable PT Courses.
Your REPs Registration is Recognised Internationally
Becoming a personal trainer with us is both easy and affordable! At Fit Futures Academy, every student is paired with a qualified tutor who provides support throughout your online or on-campus face-to-face studies.
Our tutor assistance is crucial for ensuring you understand all aspects of your qualification and achieve competency. We are here to guide you every step of the way!
Frequently Asked Questions.
Fit Futures Academy has invested years of research into developing a unique, in-depth curriculum that gives our students every possible advantage to succeed in the fitness industry. We’ve enlisted the expertise of high-profile industry leaders to keep our curriculum up to date with the latest information, research, and industry best practices.
Once you complete the Certificate in Personal Training, you will have met the educational requirements to register with REPs NZ and get straight out into the industry! We’ll even pay for your first year of REPs registration as a graduation gift.
We know how important it is for our students to have support during their studies, so we assign each student a REPs Registered tutor who will be available for any help you need during your course. We also offer flexible payment plans to ensure the Certificate in Personal Training is accessible to everyone.
Our team are active in the fitness industry and have global network connections.
At Fit Futures Academy we offer flexible payment options, including an interest-free payment plan through our third party billing provider, Debitsuccess, or if you pre-pay your course fees to receive additional financial benefits.
The best part about studying with Fit Futures Academy is once you have successfully completed your Personal Training Certificate, as a graduation gift to you, we pay for your first year of REPs Registration!
REPs is the New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals. By having REPs Registration, you will gain the ability to work at REPs Registered Exercise Facilities. As the majority of facilities in New Zealand will only employ REPs Registered Exercise Professionals, getting your REPs Registration is an important part of your professional journey.
Being REPs registered also means you’re protected by public liability and professional indemnity insurance which covers you, your clients, and the facilities you are working under. REPs also provide special discounts on products and services, and discounted rates to events such as FitEx.
Absolutely!
Fit Futures' Certificate in Personal Training has been designed specifically to work with our students current lifestyle requirements.
The more hours you can put in, the faster you can qualify and graduate. You can study as little as 5-10 hours per week and still qualify well within a 12 month timeframe.
Working as a Personal Trainer in New Zealand has an uncapped earning potential. In 2021, industry averages list trainers earning as much as six figures (dependant on number of clients and cost per session).
Working example:
$60 p/hour x 5 sessions p/day = 30 sessions p/week.
30 sessions x $60 = $1,800 p/week.
Yes you can!
Our affiliation with REPs NZ means your Fit Futures fitness qualification is also ICREPs recognised. This gives you the ability to work in Australia, USA, UK, Canada, India and many other countries.
Graduates of Fit Futures Academy are fully equipped with the knowledge and expertise to independently run their own businesses as Personal Trainers. Alternatively, Fit Futures Academy graduates make very attractive employees for gyms and health clubs looking for fully certified PTs.
The opportunities to work across the industry are endless, and you’re often able to set your own hours while helping others to achieve their goals!
The opportunities to work across the industry are endless, and you’re often able to set your own hours while helping others to achieve their goals!
Below is just a short list of potential jobs:
- Personal Trainers
- Gym Instructors
- Exercise Consultants
- Athlete Fitness Trainers
- Cruise Ship Fitness Trainers
- Gym Managers
- Boot Camp Business Owners
- Health Programme Coordinators
- Team Fitness Trainers
- Community Programme Leaders
- Coaching and Sport Development
- Sport Development Officers
- Gym Owners
Many of our students get jobs in the fitness industry right after graduating from Fit Futures Academy, and some land roles with the companies they were able to do work experience with during their studies.
Yes, you can!
Your work experience can be completed in any REPs Registered facility or with any REPs Registered trainer. The work experience portion of the course is only 40 hours over the 12 months of study and can be completed at your own convenience.
Yes, we do.
We offer the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certificate.
Internationally recognised as one of the best nutrition qualifications a personal trainer can have in their portfolio. The online course covers everything needed to build and understand nutrition programming for clients and gives graduates a real head start on industry colleagues.
Click here for more information on the Fit Futures Precision Nutrition course.
Yes you will!
Fit Futures Academy has invested heavily in building a cutting-edge online learning platform that will guide you through the course material, as well as making sure that you have a professional tutor to personally support you throughout the duration of your studies.
In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to spend 40 hours completing the practical experience in a local gym or other REPs registered facility.