Combined Cert III and Cert IV

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a personal
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Nationally accredited certificate III and IV in Fitness - study online
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Fast-Track Cert III & IV – Want to start your career fully qualified? Our combined Cert III & IV course gives you everything you need to work across all areas of fitness, from gyms to personal training. Study online self paced. 

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Or if you prefer to study face to face you can select a location nearby

  • Graduate Faster
  • Save Money
  • Industry-Ready Training
  • Payment plans
  • Nationally accredited
  • Flexible Study Options
  • Work Anywhere in Fitness
  • Business and marketing unit
duration

up to 52 weeks to complete (per qualification)

Study

Online or face to face

Prior study

None

Personal training combined course - Fully Online course

Fast Track to Become a Personal Trainer Online Course

Nationally Accredited Personal Training Course and Certification Cert III Fitness & Cert IV in Fitness Combined Course​

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 45682

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Personal Training Course Overview Face to Face

This course combines Certificate III & IV in Fitness, giving you everything you need to work as a gym instructor, personal trainer, or fitness coach—all in one go! To become a personal trainer you need to have completed both Cert III and Cert IV, this course combines both so you can start your new career straight away. Already have your cert III? Click here for the stand alone Cert IV Course

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Why do both Cert III and IV in Fitness

  • Save time & money – Instead of doing two separate courses, get both at once. To become a fully qualified personal trainer you need to have completed both Cert III and Cert IV

  • More career options – Cert III lets you run group fitness classes, but Cert IV lets you work one-on-one as a PT.

  • Business skills included – Learn how to market yourself, attract clients & build a successful fitness business.

  • Hands-on learning – Get real-world experience in a gym, online, and through live practical sessions.

 

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What’s Included in the Elite Personal Training Course?

  • Certificate III & IV in Fitness – Fully accredited qualifications to launch your career.
  • Business Startup Guides – Learn how to build a successful personal training business.
  • Mentor Support – Get expert guidance from experienced fitness professionals post qualification.

 

How the Course Works

Choose a study option that suits your lifestyle:

Self-Paced Online Study

  • Learn at your own pace from anywhere.
  • Receive the IEFP 12 week email sequence providing course guidance to help structure your study.
  • Complete practical hours in a local gym with a mentor of your choosing.
  • Submit assessments online or attend optional assessment weekends (location dependant).

Course Duration

  • Up to 52 weeks per certificate, but you can complete it sooner.
  • Work Placement: 70 hours of hands-on experience in a gym (30 hours for certificate III & 40 hours for Certificate IV). 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?

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Online study

  • Fully online course that you can complete at your own pace.
  • Work placement in a gym to gain real-world experience.
  • 12 week structured email plan to help with online assessments and help keep you on track to support your learning.
  • Video assessments to demonstrate practical skills.
  • Access to trainers and an online student community for support.

 

Work Placement

70 hours (total) under the supervision of a qualified fitness professional.

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

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

1. Direct Debit Options:

  • 12 week payment plan = $187.50 per week (for 12 weeks) - Total of $2,250
  • 40 week payment plan = $200 Deposit, followed by $53.75 per week (for 40 weeks) - Total of $2,350
  • *52 week payment plan = $200 Deposit, followed by $42.31 per week (for 52 weeks) - Total of $2,400
  • *64 week payment plan = $200 Deposit, followed by $37.50 per week (for 64 weeks) - Total of $2,600

*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

$2000 when paid upfront. Can be made over 2 payments of $1000

 

Entry Requirements
  • Must obtain a HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid - this can be done along side the personal training course
Core Units

  • BSBOPS304 – Deliver and monitor a service to customers

  • BSBPEF301 – Organise personal work priorities

  • HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety

  • SISFFIT032 – Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation

  • SISFFIT033 – Complete client fitness assessments

  • SISFFIT035 – Plan group exercise sessions

  • SISFFIT036 – Instruct group exercise sessions

  • SISFFIT040 – Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients

  • SISFFIT047 – Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise

  • SISFFIT052 – Provide healthy eating information

Elective Units

  • SISFFIT034 – Assess client movement and provide exercise advice

  • SISXCAI009 – Instruct strength and conditioning techniques

  • SISXIND009 – Respond to interpersonal conflict

  • BSBXTW301 – Work in a team

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

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  • Course Duration:
  • Up to 52 weeks
  • Delivery:
  • Fully online or Face to Face at a convenient location
  • Payment Options
  • Pay upfront or choose a payment plan
  • Career outcomes
  • Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer
  • Business and Marketing Unit
  • Learn how to attract and retain clients
  • Qualification
  • SIS30321 (Cert III) + SIS40221 (Cert IV)