Personal Trainers Course On-campus in Melbourne.

ACFB’s Personal Trainers qualification is a cut above the rest, proven by our being voted a previous winner of the Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year. Our online and on-campus Melbourne training differs from the rest because we teach a well-rounded curriculum, ensuring our students learn about all aspects of fitness including Nutrition for Body Composition, Fitness Programming & Postural Screening, and Anatomy & Physiology.

Gaining a Personal Trainers qualification is a great step towards forging a new and rewarding career in the personal training industry, one that can help you make positive changes in your client’s lives.

Help people achieve their personal fitness goals

The fitness industry is booming in Melbourne and there is a growing demand for personal trainers. This industry continues to grow every year, with an estimated 21,000 Personal Trainer jobs expected over the next 5 years! (source: JobOutlook.gov.au). This means there’s a growing number of potential clients looking for personal trainers. You could be that trainer!

Want to know what you will be able to provide once you graduate from your Personal Trainers course? You will be able to:

• plan and deliver personal training (PT) sessions
• understand and safely apply the mechanics of stretching
• motivate your clients to get the best out of them
• use small business marketing techniques to earn money and manage a business
• collaborate with medical and allied health professionals to develop advanced session plans
• implement long-term exercise programming
• conduct appraisals of functional movement
• apply exercise science to PT sessions
• deliver exercise programs that will help clients transform their body and achieve desired results
• have a fundamental understanding of personal, strength, conditioning and endurance training

What else do you get?

You also receive 3 post-graduation workshops at no additional cost following your graduation to ensure you stay up-to-date with the latest research and advances in fitness training.

Click here to learn more about our post-graduation workshops.

Why Should I Consider Becoming a Personal Trainer?

Opting for a career as a personal trainer opens up a world of rewarding opportunities. This role enables you to create an impact in people’s lives daily, driving them towards healthier lifestyles and fitness milestones. At ACFB in Melbourne, we offer a robust course, that builds you into a skilled fitness professional, ready to thrive in this burgeoning industry.

A personal trainer gets to work in a positive environment, either in a gym or in outdoor spaces, promoting a lifestyle of health and fitness while interacting with like-minded individuals. You could even become your own boss, controlling your income and having the liberty to decide the direction and expansion of your business.

The flexible nature of personal training as a profession is another appeal. You can choose to work full-time, part-time, or combine it with another health-related occupation. The growing demand for personal trainers assures job stability, allowing you to work more as needed.

Furthermore, being a personal trainer encourages you to maintain your own fitness, effectively turning your passion into a profession. With the number of personal trainer jobs expected to grow in the coming years, now is an excellent time to enrol in ACFB’s Personal Trainers Course, offering comprehensive knowledge on various aspects of fitness and training.

How Difficult Is A Personal Trainer’s Course?

Pursuing a career as a personal trainer demands dedication, but it need not be perceived as difficult. Preparation and understanding are crucial, especially when it comes to areas such as exercise science, nutrition, physiology, and more. Certification program, like the one offered by the award-winning ACFB, are designed to ensure you gain an all-rounded curriculum.

What makes a difference, however, is one’s attitude and approach. Adopting a strategic path, and having a genuine passion for fitness, can make the journey seem less arduous.

A key aspect is choosing the right certification program. With ACFB’s Personal Trainers course, you’ll not only be able to plan and deliver PT sessions but also motivate clients, collaborate with medical professionals, and even apply business techniques. In the end, becoming a personal trainer is about making positive changes in your client’s lives.

Which Qualifications Lead to a Career as a Personal Trainer?

To set off on a fulfilling journey as a personal trainer, you must equip yourself with the necessary qualifications. Key among these are Certificate III & Certificate IV in Fitness. Upon completion of Certificate III in Fitness, you’re qualified to work as a gym instructor or fitness coach. However, if your career aspirations include providing personalised, one-on-one training sessions within your own venture or within an established organisation, you’ll also need to attain a Certificate IV in Fitness.

This course delves into various aspects of fitness such as nutrition for body composition, fitness programming, postural screening, and anatomy & physiology, among others. Graduates can expect to deliver personal training sessions effectively, motivate clients, understand and apply stretching mechanics, and even develop advanced session plans in collaboration with medical and allied health professionals. Additionally, you gain the skillset to commence your own PT business if you so choose.

How Much Do Personal Trainer Courses Cost?

It’s no secret that the rising cost of living makes every decision feel a little more critical. Choosing the right course is so important—it’s about setting yourself up for a career that’s not only rewarding but also helps you create a stable future.

That’s why our course is structured to offer exceptional value, ensuring that your investment leads to a real career advantage.

Here’s an added incentive: once you’ve completed your Certificate III in Fitness, you can claim the cost of your Certificate IV in Fitness as a self-education expense on your tax*.

This makes pursuing Personal Trainers course more affordable and can give you an extra financial benefit while you continue your education.

We also offer interest free instalment plans to make it easier for you to focus on your learning

Call us on 1300 002 232 – We’d love to go through the course fees with you and how investing in yourself will prepare you for real-world challenges and give you an edge in the job market.

*Check with your accountant to make sure this advice is right for you. 

What Do Personal Trainers Do?

Personal trainers provide essential guidance to individuals seeking to enhance their health, wellness, and physical fitness. They leverage their experience and expertise to help clients meet goals, which can range from weight loss to muscle growth.

A personal trainer’s journey with a client starts with an in-depth fitness assessment, aimed at establishing the client’s current fitness level and identifying any limitations. This assessment informs the creation of a personalised exercise plan, typically encompassing cardio and strength training, alongside activities to increase flexibility, such as stretching. Personal trainers can also aim to help their clients nutrition goals, and interweave those into workout plans.

In a practical session, personal trainers ensure clients utilise correct exercise techniques and form for safety and maximised efficiency. ACFB graduates, for example, learn how to plan and deliver PT sessions, safely apply stretching mechanics, motivate clients, collaborate with medical and allied health professionals, conduct functional movement appraisals, and deliver exercise programs tailored for body transformation.

Why choose ACFB?

Like with all good training, it needs to be comprehensive! We don’t gloss over anything and we ensure you have detailed knowledge and skills in all aspects within your course – And this is what will set you apart in the industry!

Completing your Personal Trainers course in Melbourne or online, teaches you how to apply your fitness education and management skills to start your own PT business if you choose. You have a great team of supportive and highly skilled trainers to guide you along the way and, there are so many employment options when you complete your personal fitness training course at the award-winning ACFB.

Start your new journey as a personal trainer today. Call ACFB on 1300 002 232 to find out more and have a campus tour.