Level 3 PT Course
Earn your ticket to a rewarding, impactful career.
Discover How You Can Gain a Gold Standard Level 3 Personal Training Diploma in Just 10 Weeks
We are now accepting bookings for our next course starting in February at the North East PT Academy, Gateshead.
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Train With Nationally Known Providers
Your journey into professional coaching starts with our L3 Personal Training Diploma. You do not need any pre-qualifications and in just 10 weeks, you'll gain the skills and qualifications you need to stand head and shoulders above the rest.
Validated by Focus Awards, recognised by Ofqual, CIMSPA, the Association of Independent Trainers and Thinktree Hub, our L3 diploma is a nationally accepted qualification that can open doors to some of the best opportunities in the industry. So you gain a qualification that can be taken anywhere.
Go Beyond the Basic Learning Requirements
As for the North East PT Academy, we are the leading educational provider of level 3 personal training in the North East of England, educating up to 40 students every year. Study with us and we'll take you far beyond the minimum PT learning requirements so that you gain the confidence in your ability to coach, lead and impact others.
We'll show you how to assess movement, build bespoke fitness programmes and teach you everything we know about being a successful Personal Trainer.
Learn From the Best in the Business
Keen to kickstart your coaching career as soon as possible? Our industry-leading experts will provide you with the highest standard of support and service throughout your course, motivating you to become the best Personal Trainer you can possibly be.
Enrol with the North East PT Academy and we'll even give you a FREE 10 week membership at our strength and conditioning facility: Average Joe's Fitness. Here you can join in the workouts, and observe your Course Leaders do what they do best: coaching!
Click 'I want more information' to find out more about the course and receive our L3 prospectus.
Ready to Talk Things Through?
Schedule a call with one of our team at a time that suits you.
L3 Course Overview
How You'll Gain Your Qualification
Taught in-person once a week (usually on Saturdays), the 4 hour practical sessions take place in our state-of-the-art strength and conditioning facility.
Alongside the practical stuff, you will have a unique login to our world-class student portal. This is where all of your course resources will be easily accessed, at a time and place that is convenient to you.
- Functional anatomy and its application to personal training.
- How to structure, plan and deliver training sessions that meet the individual needs of your clients.
- How to integrate nutrition advice into your service.
- Lifestyle and medical conditions that effect health and well-being.
This course is designed to introduce you to the world of professional personal training and provide a strong foundation for a future career in fitness. While you don’t need specific qualifications to apply, you must be over 16 and have a good grasp of English.
We support unbiased inclusion and diversity.
The course includes practical teaching, assessments and the completion of modules via our e-learning platform.
As for coursework, there’s not a great deal of work to complete at home, but should you need anything at all, your Course Leaders will be on hand to offer their support and guidance—making the process a smooth and simple one.
On finishing the course, you will gain a complete Level 3 Certification. This is essential if you wish to pursue a career as a Personal Trainer.
On top of the diploma, we can provide you with the option to include your first year’s professional insurance within the cost of your course, so you can get started building your business the moment you qualify.
Our experienced Course Leaders will teach you how to grow professionally, so you can develop your career, set up a new business, and get your marketing just right.
We'll teach you how to communicate well with clients and conduct consultations that encourage them to adopt an active, healthy lifestyle.
Who Is the L3 PT Diploma For?
✔️Someone Looking for a Career Change
✔️Someone In, Or Leaving, Education
✔️Someone Who Loves Fitness
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About the L3 Course
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Unlike many other training providers, we also own Average Joe's Fitness: a best in class strength and conditioning gym located in the North East of England.
Want to learn from people who truly understand the industry? Every day our Course Leaders work the gym floor, coaching 150 group sessions per month and delivering exceptional programming to every client.
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Nope. Our course is a fully comprehensive learning journey to earn your ticket into the most rewarding, impactful industry.
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You will receive a nationally accepted qualification, validated by Focus Awards, recognised by Ofqual, CIMSPA, the Association of Independent Trainers and Thinktree Hub, the international professional organisation for the health and fitness industry.
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Absolutely! We hold regular clinics where you and your fellow students can practise new skills on clients—under supervision of course! This is a great way to gain some invaluable real-life experience, which is perfect for your personal and professional development.
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The cost of the course is £1799 upfront. But if you'd prefer to split the cost, we do offer payment plans.
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At the North East Personal Training Academy our motivation is simple: to transform the fitness experience for clients and coaches, redefining the industry standard and accelerating the career prospects of every fitness professional.
What Do Our Students Say?
Stacey Hegarty
If you want to learn in a safe and fun environment with Leaders who motivate and support every time you step through the door then nePTA is the place you need to be.
Joe, Scott and Bev really are worth their weight in gold. The support and encouragement they gave me was invaluable.
Katarzyna Kaminska
I would like highly recommend North East PT Academy. Their combined expertise and dedication create an unparalleled learning experience. The depth of knowledge they share is remarkable, making complex concepts easy to understand. Their passion for teaching shines through every session, creating an incredibly motivating environment. Joe , Scott , Bev thank you very much for your unique guidance and support.
Alex Arcus
I have just completed my L3 PT qualification with NEPTA and what an experience it has been. Fitness has always been my passion and I really wanted to take it to the next level. I chose the right place. The course leaders Joe, Scott and Bev have an unreal amount of knowledge and experience between them, all bringing a different flavour to the sessions. They are friendly and made learning fun! They have the highest professional standards which shone through over the 10 weeks.
Scott Mitchelson
Dean Lee
All the Course Leaders are very helpful and understand the needs of individual students. At the in-person sessions you'll find a friendly, comfortable environment. Thanks to Joe and the team for giving me the confidence to follow my dreams. Can't recommend the North East PT Academy enough.