Become a Fully Qualified Personal Trainer in Just 10 Weeks​

Turn your passion for fitness into a rewarding career with the EPiC PT Academy. Our industry-recognised Level 3 Personal Training Diploma combines expert-led theory, hands-on experience, and real-world coaching to prepare you for success in any gym or to build your own fitness brand.

At EPiC, we don’t just train great athletes, we develop great coaches.

If you’re ready to turn your passion for fitness into a professional career, the EPiC PT Academy gives you the qualification, experience and confidence to step into the industry fully prepared.

Over 10 weeks, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge and hands-on coaching experience needed to work in any gym or build your own fitness brand from the ground up. Delivered at our full-time facilities in Portishead and Bradley Stoke, this industry-recognised course blends expert-led theory, practical application and real coaching development.

Whether you’re training for a new career, a side business or to deepen your understanding of fitness, this is where it begins.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for:

Aspiring Personal Trainers

Fitness enthusiasts wanting formal qualifications

Coaches and instructors looking to upskill

Anyone wanting a deeper understanding of training, movement and nutrition

No prior coaching experience is required, just passion, work ethic and a willingness to learn.

What You'll Learn

By the end of the course, you’ll be qualified and confident in these 8 pillars.

This is not a “tick the box” qualification, it’s an immersive, hands-on development programme delivered by industry professionals.

Anatomy & physiology

Training systems & programming

Coaching skills & communication

Movement analysis & technique correction

Client assessment & goal setting

Nutrition fundamentals

Business skills for PTs

Building and growing your own client base

Course Structure

The 10-week PT Academy combines:

1. Classroom-Based Theory

Delivered through structured learning modules led by EPiC Master Trainers.

2. Practical Coaching

Hands-on sessions on the gym floor, learning and practising:

  • Movement standards
  • Coaching cues
  • Class delivery
  • 1-to-1 training skills

3. Assessments & Development

You’ll complete:

  • Written assessments
  • Practical demonstrations
  • Real coaching practice with feedback


Everything is designed to prepare you for real-world coaching, not just passing an exam.

Why Learn With EPiC?

Because we don’t just qualify PTs, we develop great coaches.

You’ll learn from:

Our ethos blends technical excellence, real-world coaching experience and the EPiC community culture that has built one of the most successful clubs in the UK.

Career Support

All graduates receive support with:

  • CV + professional profile building
  • Starting your PT business
  • Finding work within the fitness industry
  • Opportunities to coach within EPiC (subject to availability)
  • We want you to succeed long-term not just pass a course.

Your Coaching Career Starts Here

Become a confident, qualified Personal Trainer in just 10 weeks with the knowledge, skill and support to carve your own path in the fitness industry

Spaces are limited to ensure quality and personal development.

To apply or request more information:
[email protected]
07568 750411