The Education You Need to Thrive as a Personal Trainer

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Our education leads the industry, shaping the future of fitness professionals

For nearly two decades, our course has been completed by thousands of students similar to you. At Active Education, we take pride in offering a cutting-edge certification program designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills for success in the fitness industry.

  • Learn from the best
  • Industry leading certificates
  • Flexible on-demand studies
  • Unique blended-learning model
  • Unparareled support
  • Suited for your busy lifestyle

Choose your program

Basic Personal Trainer

$995,-

Everything you need to get started on your journey towards a career as a Fitness Professional.

The Standard Personal Trainer package includes:
✅ Connect with a global community of fitness experts
✅ Study at your own pace (up to 1 year) – 100 % self-guided
✅ Blended learning – interact, listen, watch and read!
✅ Course literature and exam fee’s included – no hidden costs!
✅ Internationally recognized certification as Personal Trainer

Facts

  • This is a self-study with maximum flexibility, perfectly suited for the individual student that want to study in their own pace.

    Key components of our basic course is:

    • High-quality learning videos on a state-of the-art learning platform.
    • Learn from some of the best teachers and industry leading fitness experts.
    • Enhance your learning with exercise demonstration videos featuring detailed anatomical animations.
    • All course literature is included for every module, so there’s no need to purchase additional books.
    • Online and flexible. With our self-paced online program, you can conveniently start your new career from home and complete the course in as little as 8 weeks.
    • Enjoy one full year of access to the learning platform. While most students complete the course in 3-4 months, there’s no need to rush. With our basic program, you have a full year to explore all the learning materials at your own pace.
    • Exam fees included for both required exams, so there are no additional costs.
  • To enroll in this course, you must meet the following requirements:
    • Age: Be at least 18 years old.
    • Experience: Have at least one year of training experience.
    • Language: Be proficient in written and spoken English.
    Important: Due to national regulations, this course is not valid for students from Norway or Sweden. However, we offer specialized courses tailored for these countries, approved for personal trainer licensing and employment:
  • Achieve the Gold Standard in Fitness and Health Certification.

    All Active Education Certification Programs are fully accredited by EuropeActive and the European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS), ensuring the highest industry standards.

    Certifications included in this program:

    • Certified Fitness Instructor (Active Education Level 3)
    • Certified Personal Trainer (Europe Active Level 4)

    These credentials set you apart, demonstrating your expertise and commitment to excellence in the fitness industry.

  • Start Today for Just $249!

    The total tuition for the CPT Basic Program is $995, all-inclusive!

    • No hidden fees or extra costs—everything you need is covered.
    • Flexible payment plan: Pay in 4 installments of $249 each.

Information about subjects

  • The course is structured into 16 convenient modules to help you study effectively and efficiently.

    Each module includes:

    • Pre-recorded lectures for flexible learning.
    • Reading assignments to deepen your understanding.
    • Reflective tasks to apply what you’ve learned.
    • Multiple-choice quizzes to test your knowledge.

    The total of 18 modules are as follows:

    1. Anatomy
    2. Physiology
    3. Biomechanics
    4. Training industry and the role of the personal trainer
    5. Motivation and performance psychology
    6. Screening and the initial consultation
    7. Spotting and safety
    8. Exercise science
    9. Training programming
    10. Endurance training
    11. Strength training
    12. Training and health
    13. Training for special populations
    14. Sales and service / daily structure as a personal trainer
    15. Source criticism and literature search
    16. Communication in the PT-role
    17. Personal trainer products
    18. Nutrition and training

About the course

Premium Personal Trainer

$1495

Our most popular program with the benefits of weekly live meetings and Q&A with our teachers.

The Premium Personal Trainer package includes everything in basic, plus:
✅ Optional weekly Q&A’s, assignments with feedback and practical demonstrations
✅ Feedback and support from our incredible team of teachers

Facts

  • This is a self-study with maximum flexibility, perfectly suited for the individual student that want to study in their own pace.

    Key components of our Premium Program is:

    • Take advantage of optional free weekly Q&A sessions and live teaching with our expert instructors
    • Join a global community of like-minded students to connect, share insights, and discuss your journey
    • High-quality learning videos on a state-of the-art learning platform.
    • Learn from some of the best teachers and industry leading fitness experts.
    • Enhance your learning with exercise demonstration videos featuring detailed anatomical animations.
    • All course literature is included for every module, so there’s no need to purchase additional books.
    • Online and flexible. With our self-paced online program, you can conveniently start your new career from home and complete the course in as little as 8 weeks.
    • Enjoy exclusive lifetime access to all content on our digital learning platform. Unlike most PT certifications that restrict access to a limited study period, we provide unlimited access to both existing and future content. This invaluable resource ensures you’re always up-to-date with the latest research and new learning materials, supporting your career for years to come.
    • Exam fees included for both required exams, so there are no additional costs.
    • Enjoy 2 free exam retakes included in our Premium Program. While most students pass on their first try, we understand that challenges can arise. With no additional costs for retakes, you can focus on doing your best without the stress of extra fees
    • 1 year free registration in the European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS), ensuring the global recognition of your competence level as a Certified Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer.
  • To enroll in this course, you must meet the following requirements
    • Age: Be at least 18 years
    • Experience: Have at least one year of training experience
    • Language: Be proficient in written and spoken English.
    Important: Due to national regulations, this course is not valid for students from Norway or Sweden. However, we offer specialized courses tailored for these countries, approved for personal trainer licensing and employment:
  • Achieve the Gold Standard in Fitness and Health Certification.

    All Active Education Certification Programs are fully accredited by EuropeActive and the European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS), ensuring the highest industry standards.

    Certifications included in this program:

    • Certified Fitness Instructor (Active Education Level 3)
    • Certified Personal Trainer (Europe Active Level 4)

    These credentials set you apart, demonstrating your expertise and commitment to excellence in the fitness industry.

  • Start Today for Just $249!

    The total tuition for the CPT Standard Program is $1495, all-inclusive!

    • No hidden fees or extra costs—everything you need is covered.
    • Flexible payment plan: Pay in 6 installments of $249 each.

Information about subjects

  • The course is divided into convenient modules, so you can study more efficiently. Each module has pre-recorded lectures, reading assignment, reflecting assignment and a multiple-choice quiz.

    Each module includes:

    • Pre-recorded lectures for flexible learning
    • Reading assignments to deepen your understanding
    • Reflective tasks to apply what you’ve learned
    • Multiple-choice quizzes to test your knowledge

    The total of 18 modules are as follows:

    1. Anatomy
    2. Physiology
    3. Biomechanics
    4. Training industry and the role of the personal trainer
    5. Motivation and performance psychology
    6. Screening and the initial consultation
    7. Spotting and safety
    8. Exercise science
    9. Training programming
    10. Endurance training
    11. Strength training
    12. Training and health
    13. Training for special populations
    14. Sales and service / daily structure as a personal trainer
    15. Source criticism and literature search
    16. Communication in the PT-role
    17. Personal trainer products
    18. Nutrition and training

About the course

Advanced Personal Trainer

$2490,-

The industry-leading Personal Trainer program combining innovative e-learning with hands-on teaching from world class fitness experts.

The Advanced Personal Trainer package includes everything in premium, plus:
✅ 14 days of hands-on teaching at Bali or Spain
✅ Job-guarantee (terms and conditions apply)

Facts

  • A unique Personal Trainer program, with an innovative and personalized teaching approach, led by top industry professionals. We blend theory and practice to suit any background or schedule.

    The Advanced Personal Trainer program consists of 3 parts:

    1. ONLINE: Start your learning journey on the date of your choice, with 24/7 access to modules, lectures, and interactive activities. Watch lessons as often as needed, mastering each module before moving on. Unique for this program is the feedback and support from our teachers, with weekly QnA’s and assignments with feedback.
    2. PRACTICAL: After completing the online portion, join a 10-day hands-on training session at one of our international locations of your choice. At the moment, we offer the Advanced PT program at our school in Bali and Costa del Sol in Spain.
    3. EXAM: Conclude with a two-part on-site exam—written and practical—held at the same location as your training.

     

  • Becoming a personal trainer is one of the most exciting and satisfying careers you can have. An essential first step is earning an accredited certification, and Active Education is the right choice for students seeking a high-quality learning experience and the ultimate flexibility.

    Significantly increased job opportunities, our job guarantee program and most importantly – the ten days with practical hands-on teaching and supervision are the most common reasons for choosing the Advanced PT program compared to the basic or premium CPT course.

    As an Active Education Certified PT you’ll have the practical and scientific knowledge to work in a variety of fitness facilities, including health clubs, gyms, university, corporate, and community or public fitness centers and positions ranging from freelance personal training to full-time and beyond.

    With more than a decade of experience developing leading health and fitness professionals all over the world, we understand better than anyone what it takes to succeed. The Active Education Certified Advanced Personal Trainer program aims to be the most extensive and comprehensive fitness education in the market – compare to any other program you like.

  • First of all, you will need to sign up for the course on our website. As soon as your payment is processed, your instructor will contact you and introduce our learning platform and study material.

    Access will be granted depending on your chosen start date.

     

  • To enroll in this course, you must meet the following requirements:
    • Age: Be at least 18 years old.
    • Experience: Have at least one year of training experience.
    • Language: Be proficient in written and spoken English.
    Important: Due to national regulations, this course is not valid for students from Norway or Sweden. However, we offer specialized courses tailored for these countries, approved for personal trainer licensing and employment:
  • Achieve the Gold Standard in Fitness and Health Certification.

    All Active Education Certification Programs are fully accredited by EuropeActive and the European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS), ensuring the highest industry standards.

    This is not just an ordinary Personal Trainer education. In fact, it is a four-in-one bundle. By completing the course, you’ll receive the following recognition: 

    • Certified Fitness Assistant (Active Education L2)
    • Certified Fitness Instructor (Active Education L3)
    • Certified Personal Trainer (Europe Active L4)
    • Certified Advanced Personal Trainer (Active Education L5)

     

     

  • Tuition for the Certified Personal Trainer study program is affordable and flexible priced to get you started right away. You have the option of:

    • 10 monthly payments at only $249,- a month (for a total of $2490,-)

Information about subjects

  • The course is divided into convenient modules, so you can study more efficiently. Each module has pre-recorded lectures, reading assignment, reflecting assignment and a multiple-choice quiz.

    Each module includes:

    • Pre-recorded lectures for flexible learning.
    • Reading assignments to deepen your understanding.
    • Reflective tasks to apply what you’ve learned.
    • Multiple-choice quizzes to test your knowledge.

    The total of 18 modules are as follows:

    1. Anatomy
    2. Physiology
    3. Biomechanics
    4. Training industry and the role of the personal trainer
    5. Motivation and performance psychology
    6. Screening and the initial consultation
    7. Spotting and safety
    8. Exercise science
    9. Training programming
    10. Endurance training
    11. Strength training
    12. Training and health
    13. Training for special populations
    14. Sales and service / daily structure as a personal trainer
    15. Source criticism and literature search
    16. Communication in the PT-role
    17. Personal trainer products
    18. Nutrition and training

About the course

Choose semester

Start Your Career with a Community That’s With You All the Way

At Active Education, you’re more than just a student — you’re part of a global community.

From day one, you’ll connect with passionate, like-minded people through weekly live sessions or hands-on training at our international campuses (premium course).

Here, it’s not just about getting certified. It’s about building real connections, growing together, and starting your career with support that lasts.

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FAQ’s

  • If you’re studying full time (equivalent to around 40 hours per week), you should be ready for the exam within 3-4 months.

    One of the majors benefits with studying with us is your freedom to manage your own study pace. If you want to finish the course earlier, you can study more. If you have a busy lifestyle, you can study as much as you have time for (1 year access to the learning platform is included).

  • You do not need to own any training equipment. However, we do recommend access to a training facility.

    Being a Personal Trainer is a practical, hands-on, occupation and you need to exercise the theory in a practical setting.

  • Yes. We want everybody to have the possiblity to study with us, and therefore we offer flexible payment plans.

    Chose between:

    • 6 monthly payments
    • Save 10% by choosing a 3 months payment plan
    • Save 20% by paying the entire amount in one payment

    Cost is based upon which program you choose (Basic, Premium or Advanced).

  • Our unique learning model employs the latest science within online learning. For each module you have a clear learning goal, pre-recorded lectures, quizzes, reflective and practical assignments.

    On top of that, you have access to ask your tutors for guidance and counseling in the premium and advanced program.

  • No. When you sign up on one of our payment plans, you can start study right away.

  • The final examination consists of a multiple-choice test, which you need at least 80 % correct answers to pass. You also need to pass a practical exam, with a written part combined with a video assignment.

     

    1. Feedback and support: Follow-up, live QnA’s and feedback on assignments is included in the Premium and Advanced program. The basic program is 100 % self-guided.
    2. Hands-on teaching: The Advanced program includes 10 days of hands-on teaching at Campus Bali or Spain. This gives you the opportunity to connect with like-minded people, discuss and learn from our incredible teachers and get additional certifications such as the “Advanced Personal Trainer” along with exclusive access to the module “corrective exercises”.
  • Due to the global widespread of our students, conveying job opportunities is hard.

    However, if you need any help, guidance or recommendation letter we will make sure to do what we can for you.

  • All our programs are designed to give you, as a student, the opportunity to combine studies with work and other busy everyday activities. Our flexible learning model means that you are not tied to fixed times, and you can watch lectures and complete assignments on the learning portal whenever it suits you.

    Most of our students work alongside their studies with us, many even in full-time positions. It is achievable as long as you work purposefully and are good at planning your time.

    If you participate in the physical sessions (a total of 10 days), these are held at set times with attendance required. This is the only aspect you need to check with your job for the possibility of getting time off.

  • Yes, you have access to our learning platform with all of our study material 24/7.