About the qualification

The Certified Personal Trainer course is designed for people who are interested in a career in fitness or those who want to train for improved personal fitness and exercise performance. At the conclusion of this qualification, you will have gained the required skills and knowledge to undertake work as a Group Exercise Instructor AND Personal Trainer.

Working as a Personal Trainer and/or a Group Fitness Instructor is a very rewarding career and it provides a wide range of opportunities for working in the following areas:

In a fitness centre or personal training studio

Fitness services within a resort or hotel

With professional sports teams and athletes

Many Personal Trainers have the flexibility of working their own hours with payment rates based on the services they provide.

By completing this qualification, you’ll also be opening up opportunities as a fitness professional across South-East Asia and around the world.

Delivery & Timeframes

The Certified Personal Trainer qualification is a completely online course that allows you the flexibility of studying anywhere, anytime.

The course has been designed to be completed in a 2 to 4-month timeframe, commencing whenever it suits you. The hours of study are flexible and you can fit it in around your other commitments.

You’ll have access to an extensive range of learning resources including interactive presentations, videos and reference materials. You can contact our student support team as often as you like if you require assistance.

Throughout your course, you will cover a range of helpful topics that will equip you with all the required skills and knowledge to become a qualified Group Fitness Instructor AND Personal Trainer.

The course is assessed via a Final Exam including 85 multiple-choice questions.

There are no minimum timeframes which means you can work through it as quickly as you like. You have up to 12 months to complete the Certificate if needed.

Assessment

What Topics Are Included In The Course?

There are 6 sections in the Certificate as follows:

  1. Course Introduction
  2. Anatomy & Physiology
  3. Client Screening and Assessment
  4. Exercise Programming & Instruction for Individuals & Groups
  5. Nutrition For Health & Fitness
  6. Final Examination

What’s Involved In The Final Examination?

The Final Exam will test your knowledge, skills and understanding of key concepts within the Certified Personal Trainer Course, with the requirement to attain a score of 75% pass grade.

This examination consists of 85 multiple-choice, matching and fill-in-the-blank questions. You will have a total time limit of 3 hours to complete the exam.

You will be provided with the opportunity to reattempt the entire examination again for free. However, if unsuccessful after the second attempt, a fee of $100 USD will apply.

It’s also recommended that you check the registration requirements regarding any Standard First Aid qualifications, accreditation and insurance requirements for Group Exercise Instructors and/or Personal trainers.

It may be best to reference or contact the Ministry of Health, particularly the Guidelines for Occupational Health & Safety Management.

First Aid training providers that you may look to enrol with include Survival Skills Vietnam, Red Cross and Family Hospital.

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