Certificate in Personal Training | Become a Personal Trainer

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Since 2013, Fit Futures has been New Zealand’s leading fitness and personal training organisation. Our Certificate in Personal Training equips you with the tools to succeed and future-proof your career.

Study online, in-person, or virtually with our comprehensive REPs-certified program, offering the flexibility to learn whenever and wherever it suits you.

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Our Certificate in Personal Training Course Includes:

Nutrition
The Fitness Industry
Anatomy and Physiology
Orientation and Health Assessment
Body Composition

Exercise Psychology
Advanced athlete programming
Business planning for PT's
Marketing strategies for PT's
Small business finance for PT's

Communication skills for PT's
Group Exercise development
Special Populations
Exercise Prescription
Postural Assessment and Analysis

We pay for the 1st year of your REPs registration

Your Certificate in PT Study Options

Study Online

Got a busy lifestyle? Advance your career on your terms with our Certificate in Personal Training course. Study at your own pace while fitting it into your daily routine. Our team of fitness experts is here to support you every step of the way.

Study On-Campus

Want a more hands-on experience? Enrol in our Certificate in Personal Training and learn face-to-face with our awesome tutors. Join us two nights a week in some of New Zealand's leading training and exercise facilities.

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Which Study Pathway Best Suits You?

Online

Online learning suits self-motivated individuals, busy professionals, remote learners, tech-savvy users, independent thinkers, and lifelong learners seeking flexible and accessible education.

On-Campus

Face-to-face learning is ideal for those who thrive on interaction, direct instructor engagement, hands-on experiences, peer collaboration, and structured guidance.

Virtual

Virtual learning is ideal for those who thrive on flexibility, self-directed study, digital collaboration, access to diverse resources, and the ability to learn at their own pace.

	ONLINE	ON CAMPUS OR VIRTUAL
Timeline	Study at your own pace Flexible assessment deadlines You have 1 year to complete	Two nights per week Strategic pace Delivered over 16 weeks
Structure	Self-directed study Contact tutors by phone or email	Hands-on classes with tutors 10-20 students per class
Tutor Support	Available via phone, email and video call	Available via phone, email and video call
Assessments	Online exams Filmed practical assessments Ability to work with others during placement	Online exams In-person practical assessments Ability to work with students in your class
Extra Support	Practical workshops at gym placement	Listen and learn from guest speakers
For Those Who	Have busy lifestyles Live outside of major cities Enjoy independent learning	Thrive in classrooms Like structured lessons Want more interaction

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!

Enquiry

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.

Enrolment

After you review the info pack, a careers advisor will contact you, answer any questions, and help you find the right study option.

Induction

After enrolment, you'll receive login details for our online learning platform and meet your tutor for support during your studies

Start

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.

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Download YOUR FREE Information Pack

Simply fill in the form below to receive course information & enrolment options.

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