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Course provider

Cost Flexible payment options

Advanced learning loan* available?

Course structure Offers/incentives

YMCA Fit £2,379 Option to pay in 6 monthly instalments (interest-free).

Yes Intensive: 27 days attendance + 3 assessment days (over 7 weeks). Blended: Elearning + 15 days attendance + 3 assessment days.

• Free “suspension fitness” module worth £129.

• 10% discount when

paying in full. Be a Better You

£1998 (face to face) £998 (online)

Option to pay over 6, 9 or 12 months (interest free).

Yes Face to face: 6 days attendance over 3 weeks (including assessment) (London only). Online: Complete the course online over 2 to 6 months. Attendance required for written tests.

• 10% off Jordan equipment.

• Other incentives for

their higher monthly payment packages (including an android tablet and additional qualifications).

Discovery Learning

£1,619 (part time) £1,969 (full time)

Option to pay over 11 months (interest free).

No Part-time: 8 weeks home study + 5 attendance weekends over 4 months. Full-time: 5 weeks full time attendance (Mon to Fri).

• 10% discount when paying in full.

• 4 weeks free

insurance. European Institute of Fitness

£6,695 (fast track) £4,695 (online) Fees include accommodation and meals

None specified. No 5-week fast-track: 5 week residential course.

Online: 10 weeks Elearning + 10 day residential course.

• Includes life coach qualification.

• Includes PT business

training.

• Post-course business

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support. Fitness Industry Education

£1,199 (distance) £1,799 (part time and full time)

Option to pay over 6 months to 5 years (interest payable for 24months+).

No Distance: Elearning + attendance on 3 Saturdays. Part time: Home study + attendance on 12 Saturdays. Full time: Home study + 4 weeks full time attendance.

• £200 to £300 discount for payment in full.

Focus Training £1,999 Price does not include level 2 qualification

None specified. No 4 weeks full time attendance. None specified.

Future Fit Training

£2,949 Option to pay in monthly instalments.

No Home study + 10 days attendance (at weekends).

• Free upgrade to level 4 diploma (worth £950).

Health and Fitness Education

£1,459 Option to pay over 6 months (interest/fees apply).

No 6 – 8 weeks of home study + 10 days attendance split over 5 weekends.

• £73 discount for payment in full.

Lifetime Training

£3,149 (full time) £2,399 (part time)

Option to pay in monthly instalments.

Yes Full time: 6 weeks full time attendance. Part time: Home study + 4 days attendance over 3 months

None specified.

Premier Training

£3,450 (except London) £3,695 (London)

Option to pay in monthly instalments.

No Over 6 weeks (full or part time). • 12 months career support.

• Guaranteed PT interviews.

• 12 months REPs membership.

• Includes First Aid Certificate, circuit

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training and kettlebells qualifications.

The Training Room

£3,495 (fast-track/part time) £2,995 (Elearning)

Option to pay in monthly instalments (from £95 a month).

No Fast-track: Full time attendance for 6 weeks. Part-time: Home study + attendance on 7 weekends over 6 months. Elearning: 3 – 6 months Elearning.

• Includes studio cycling, circuit training, gym based boxing and sport nutritionist qualifications.

• Elearning programme includes First Aid and bootcamp qualifications.

Vision Fitness Academy

£2,049 Option to pay in 6 monthly instalments.

No Elearning + 7 day bootcamp attendance. • £550 discount when paying in full.

• £450 discount when paying in 6 instalments.

 

 

*Government-­‐backed  loans  available  to  those  aged  over  24.  See  our  section  on  [Funding  your  personal  Trainer  Course]  for  more  info.