SIS40221 - Certificate IV in Fitness

Certificate IV
in Fitness

Study online

This is what you need to become a personal trainer. It allows you to work for yourself, take on private clients, and design personalised training programs. If you already have Cert III, you can choose this course to upgrade to Cert IV. If you have not yet done your cert III you can do the fast track combined course to get your full qualification

duration

up to 52 weeks to complete

Study

Online or face to face

Prior study

Certificate III

Become a Personal Trainer - Online Course

Nationally Accredited Personal Training Cert IV in Fitness

This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian Government’s National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET).
Studying this course leads to a qualification that’s recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job. RTO Number 45862

Personal Training Course Overview Face to Face

The Certificate IV in Fitness qualifies you to work as a personal trainer, allowing you to train clients one-on-one, design personalised fitness programs, and start your own fitness business. This course builds on the foundation of Certificate III, covering advanced training techniques, exercise science, client assessments, and business skills. To enrol, you must have completed Certificate III in Fitness. If you have not yet completed the Cert III you can enrol onto our fast track course that combines the Cert III and Cert IV in one qualification

Already done your Cert III in Fitness?

The Cert IV allows you to take a step up in your career and carry out private 1-1 Personal Training. Conducted online it is fully accredited and will allow you to work unsupervised on completion and graduation of the course. If you have not yet completed the Cert III we recommend the combined cert III and cert IV fast track

What’s Included in the Cert IV in Fitness online course?

Nationally Recognised Qualification – SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, fully accredited to become a personal trainer.
Flexible Study Options – self-paced online study.
Practical Work Placement – 40 hours of supervised work experience in a gym of your choosing.
Online Learning Portal – Access to course materials, assessments, and study resources anytime.
Trainer and Mentor Support – Guidance from industry professionals throughout your course.

How the Course Works

Choose a study option that suits your lifestyle:

Self-Paced Online Study

Learn at your own pace from anywhere.
Access to Videos, Audio, and further resources.
Complete practical hours in a local gym with a mentor of your choosing.
Submit assessments online or attend optional assessment weekends.

Course Duration

Up to 52 weeks, but you can complete it sooner.
Work Placement: 40 hours of hands-on experience in a gym. It is advised that you determine your location and designated fitness professional prior to undertaking the course.

What You’ll Learn

Run group and personal training sessions.
Design tailored fitness programs for different clients.
Understand nutrition and exercise science.
Market yourself as a fitness professional.
Build and grow your own PT business.

Flexible Payment Options Available

We offer short-term and long-term payment plans to make studying accessible for everyone.

Enquire now to take the first step towards your career in fitness.

Where can it take your career?

Course Delivery

Online

Fully online course that you can complete at your own pace.
Work placement in a gym to gain real-world experience.
Video assessments to demonstrate practical skills.
Access to trainers and an online student community for support.

Work Placement

40 hours under the supervision of a qualified fitness professional.

Option to complete assessments at one of our gym locations (additional fee may apply).

Payment Plans

Students have a choice of payment options that best suit their financial circumstances:

1. Direct Debit Options:

*Please note, it is a requirement that all payment plans are complete before qualifications are issued (lump sum payments may be made at any time, without any additional fees incurred).

2. Pay upfront and save

Only $1000 when you pay upfront.

Additional Course Information

Entry Requirements

Course Units of Study Cert IV

Core Units

- CHCCOM006 – Establish and manage client relationships
- SISFFIT041 – Develop personalised exercise programs
- SISFFIT042 – Instruct personalised exercise sessions
- SISFFIT043 – Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body
  composition goals
- SISFFIT044 – Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients
- SISFFIT045 – Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients
- SISFFIT049 – Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction
- SISFFIT050 – Support exercise behaviour change
- SISFFIT051 – Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction
- SISFFIT053 – Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients

Elective Units

- SISFFIT034 – Assess client movement and provide exercise advice
- SISFFIT046 – Plan and instruct online exercise sessions
- SISXCAI009 – Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
- SIRXOSM005 – Develop a basic website for customer engagement
- BSBESB401 – Research and develop business plans
- BSBESB402 – Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
- BSBESB404 – Market new business ventures