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.
1. Anatomy
Anatomy & physiology
2. Programming
Training systems & programming
3. Coaching
Coaching skills & communication
4. Movement Analysis
Movement analysis & technique correction
5. Assessment
Client assessment & goal setting
6. Nutrition
Nutrition fundamentals
7. Business
Business skills for PTs
8. Client Building
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:
- Industry-leading instructors
- National and international level martial artists
- Highly experienced fitness professionals
- Coaches who have built successful careers from the ground up
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:
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07568 750411