Movement screening
Learn to observe posture, squat, hinge, shoulder movement, balance, core control and cardiovascular capacity.
Level 3 Personal Training Diploma · Edinburgh
Qualify with the practical skills to coach real clients.
A 10-week blended personal trainer course combining self-paced theory with 40 hours of mentored studio practice at Fitness Street.
10Weeks
40Studio hours
8–12Students
Level 3Diploma
Course overview
What is the Edinburgh PT Academy course?
The Edinburgh PT Academy course is a CIMSPA-approved, Level 3 Personal Training Diploma delivered across 10 weeks in Edinburgh.
Students complete essential theory through the AITP Student Hub and attend 40 hours of in-person learning at Fitness Street. The studio sessions focus on movement screening, coaching communication, programme design, energy systems and the business skills required to start a PT career.
Each intake is capped at 8–12 students so James and Ewa can observe practice, give direct feedback and support individual development.
What makes it different
Built for readiness, not box-ticking.
The qualification matters. The ability to coach safely, clearly and confidently matters just as much.
Coaching practice
Demonstrate, explain, coach and affirm with real-time feedback in a professional studio environment.
Programme design
Make clear decisions about goals, frequency, exercise selection, load, volume, rest and tempo.
Career execution
Understand professional ethics, pitching and the commercial foundations of a sustainable coaching service.
How the course works
A connected learning experience.
Online study prepares you for each studio session. Studio practice turns information into professional judgment.
Learn the theory
Use the AITP Student Hub for essential lectures, exercise videos, guest masterclasses and digital resources.
Practise in the studio
Apply each concept through demonstrations, screening, coaching tasks, case studies and feedback.
Build your system
Leave with a repeatable approach to assessment, programme design, client delivery and career setup.
Who the course is for
For serious future personal trainers.
This course is designed for people who want a recognised qualification and the practical ability to use it well.
- You want to become a qualified personal trainer in Edinburgh.
- You value hands-on practice alongside flexible online theory.
- You are willing to receive feedback and develop your coaching.
- You want to understand clients, not simply memorise exercises.
- You want a clearer foundation for building a sustainable PT career.
Course questions
What prospective students ask.
How long is the personal trainer course?
The course runs for 10 weeks and includes 40 hours of in-person studio learning alongside self-paced online theory.
Where is the course delivered?
Practical sessions take place at Fitness Street, 545–551 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh EH11 3AR.
How large is each intake?
Every intake is capped at 8–12 students to protect coaching quality and meaningful individual feedback.
Is there online learning?
Yes. Enrolled students use the AITP Student Hub for lectures, exercise demonstrations, guest masterclasses and digital learning resources.
What qualification will I work towards?
Students work towards a CIMSPA-approved, Level 3 Personal Training Diploma.