Australian Institute of Personal Trainers Courses

Do you have a passion for sport and recreation and a strong head for business? We’ve got the right fitness course for you! Providing you with an understanding of the daily operations of a fitness centre, this SIS50115 Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management from the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT), readies you for a career in management that draws on your skills to plan and manage events, fitness programs and develop a fitness business.

Armed with this qualification and your new set of practical skills you’ll be able to manage a successful and thriving fitness centre or facility. Learn how to coordinate client service activities, develop marketing strategies, obtain sponsorships, manage finances, recruit and lead staff, maintain WHS systems and more. AIPT is all about giving their students a competitive edge, which is why this course offers you electives that’ll help build your knowledge of event planning, fitness equipment management and more. 

Delivered online by AIPT, your coursework covers a wide range of competencies, equipping you with the knowledge needed to manage staff, develop marketing plans, secure sponsorship, coordinate client services, organise events, develop business relationships, manage stock, develop business plans, manage finances and oversee the daily operation of a fitness centre.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

Please note: this course is currently in a transition period (superseded due to Government-mandated updates), with our updated course due for release in the next few months. Rest assured, completion of this course version before 31 December 2024 will still provide you with a valid and quality outcome.

Are you ready to kick off your career in sport and recreation operations and management? The Certificate III in Sport and Recreation (SIS30115) from the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers is your first stepping stone on the path to success!

This online Certificate course will prepare you to work across different activities and functions in the sport, fitness and recreation sector. You’ll start by building your foundational knowledge of the industry, learning how to maintain facilities and follow the necessary health, safety and emergency protocols. You’ll also gain a solid grasp on planning, organising and conducting programs and providing quality service for clients. With a mix of hands-on skills and essential knowledge, you’ll graduate with all the tools you need to break into the industry in an operational or customer support position.

Delivered 100% online, this nationally recognised qualification allows you to take the first step towards your dream career in your own time and at your own pace. You’ll have up to 12 months to complete your coursework, supported by a team of education professionals the whole way. So what are you waiting for? Turn your passion for sport into a career with this great course!

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

Please note: this course is currently in a transition period (superseded due to Government-mandated updates), with our updated course due for release in the next few months. Rest assured, completion of this course version before 31 December 2024 will still provide you with a valid and quality outcome.

Learn the science and practice of nutrition help improve people’s health, wellness and nutrition with the Diploma of Nutrition (10967NAT) from the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers.

Created and led by industry professionals, this 100% online course will dive into how to provide specialised nutritional advice and evaluate general health, wellbeing and lifestyle and cover basic medical knowledge about the human body. You’ll learn how to effectively engage and communicate with a broad demographic of clients, including children and those of diverse cultural background; promote the importance of healthy eating in the community, educating on effective nutrition in accordance with the Australian Dietary Guidelines; pre-screen clients to identify and evaluate the risk of providing nutritional advice to clients in specific circumstances; and apply depth of understanding of diet-related diseases and associated terminologies in diverse contextual ranges.

Enquire today about the nationally accredited Diploma of Nutrition and be prepared to join the workforce after just 12 months of study!

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

Get on your feet with the Complete Personal Trainer Course from the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT), in which you get two nationally recognised qualifications in the one course – SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness AND SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness.

It’s blended learning, so you’ll be able to study the theory online, anytime you choose, plus you get 46 hours of practical experience in a real gym which can be done either of three ways:

• Campus Club – learn in a small group environment in one of Australia’s leading gyms.
• 1-to-1 Flexible Mentor – you will be matched with an AIPT personal trainer who will mentor you inside a real club.
• Mentor of Your Choice – if you already know a PT you’d like to work with, upon AIPT’s approval, they can mentor you.

There are 32 course units to complete. Complete one course unit every 2 weeks to graduate in 18 months.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

If you are passionate about health and fitness, and would like to turn this passion into a career, then this SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness qualification from Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT) could be a great way to enter the exciting fitness industry.

This course will give you the required skills to commence working in the industry and set you on your way to becoming a great fitness professional. On completion of the course, you will have the essential knowledge required to start working as a qualified Group Exercise and Gym Instructor, such as how to complete client fitness assessments, how to plan and instruct group exercise sessions, how to use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise and how to maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities. 

This Australia-wide course consists of 15 course units which can be completed in up to 12 months, as well as 23.5 hours of face-to-face practical learning with a mentor. This can be completed with a 1-to-1 Flexible Mentor that AIPT will match you with, or a Mentor of your choice that AIPT could approve. 

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

If you have a passion for fitness are ready to advance your career helping others achieve their fitness and health goals, then this SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness qualification from the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT) could be the ideal next step for you.

Whether you wish to work as a qualified fitness professional in an established gym or a club, or prefer to run your own personal training business, this qualification will give you all the skills you need to succeed. By studying essential industry aspects such as how to create effective personalised exercise programs, how to assess client movement and provide exercise advice, how to develop strength and conditioning techniques and how to plan and deliver online exercise sessions, you will gain the knowledge and confidence required to become a star personal trainer.

A part of this Australia-wide course is dedicated to teaching you the skills required to set up, market and effectively run your own personal fitness practice which will enable you to set up your own personal training business immediately after graduation.

The course consists of 17 course units which can be completed in 12 months, as well as a 27-hour practical component that can be conducted in a gym with one of AIPT’s mentors or a mentor of your choice.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

 

Are you ready to be your own boss and do what you love as a qualified personal trainer? The Complete Personal Training Course from Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT) consists of the SIS30321 Certificate III and SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, plus access to the BSB50120 Diploma of Business course!

This exciting course combines a series of foundational fitness units and a Certificate IV in Fitness with a Diploma of Business to give you the knowledge, skills and business know-how you need to succeed as a personal trainer. In the first part of the course, you’ll cover the basics of providing instruction and guidance for fitness and exercise.

You’ll learn how to incorporate the principles of exercise science and healthy eating into fitness programming for clients, and how to work with a variety of different clients to achieve their fitness goals. Throughout the Diploma part of the course, you’ll move on to the business side of launching a personal training business, developing essential skills for successful small business planning and operations.

This course is designed to be as flexible as possible. You’ll have up to 24 months to complete the entire course and for the practical components, there are 3 delivery modes to choose from:

• Campus Club – learn in a small group environment inside one of Australia’s leading gyms and be mentored by the best in the business
• 1-To-1 Flexible Mentor – you’ll be matched with one of AIPT’s qualified Personal Trainers who will mentor you inside a real club
• Mentor of Your Choice – if you already know a Personal Trainer, AIPT could approve them to be your Mentor to guide you through the practical components of the course.

In all three modes, you’ll complete theory components online in your own time. And no matter which delivery option you choose, you’ll be guaranteed high-quality course materials and training to help you launch your personal trainer career with a bang!

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

If you are looking to start a successful career in the growing area of personal health and fitness, this holistic Complete Personal Training and Nutrition Course from the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers could be perfect for you. This course is designed to give you optimum flexibility to build a versatile career in the fitness industry by combining three of the most essential industry qualifications.

The Complete Personal Training Course qualification consists of the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness and the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, and will give you all the necessary skills to help people of all ages reach their fitness goals. You will learn to provide physical assessments for clients, create and instruct long-term exercise programs, incorporate exercise science principles into fitness programming as well as develop and instruct strength and conditioning techniques ideal for sports groups and athletes.

The 10967 NAT Diploma of Nutrition qualification combines online theoretical study with the required 30 sessions of practical work placement and will allow you to develop the knowledge required to become a qualified nutrition advisor. You will learn to create effective nutrition plans, promote the importance of healthy eating, educate clients and the broader community on effective nutrition in accordance with the Australian Dietary Guidelines and apply a depth of understanding of diet-related diseases in different contexts.

This course is designed to be as flexible as possible. You’ll have up to 24 months to complete the course and for the practical components of the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness and the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, there are 3 delivery modes to choose from:

• Campus Club – learn in a small group environment inside one of Australia’s leading gyms and be mentored by the best in the business
• 1-To-1 Flexible Mentor – you’ll be matched with one of AIPT’s qualified Personal Trainers who will mentor you inside a real club
• Mentor of Your Choice – if you already know a Personal Trainer, AIPT could approve them to be your Mentor to guide you through the practical components of the course.

The theoretical parts of the course are available on AIPT’s online learning platform, so are available anywhere, anytime.

This Australia-wide course will also teach you how to manage and market a small business, giving you the skills you to be your own boss and choose when and where you work with your own client network.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

If you’ve always wanted to work as a personal trainer, and are looking for a way to become qualified quickly, then this Fast-Track Personal Training Course from Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT) could be an ideal option for you.

AIPT’s Fast-Track Personal Training Course consists of SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, the qualification that allows you to start working as a qualified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor, plus all the units you need to complete to become eligible to study the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness (these units are a part of the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness), packaged into one convenient course. You will learn essential skills such as how to develop personalised training programs, how to asses client movement and provide exercise advice, how to plan and instruct online exercise sessions, as well as a host of skills that will allow you to set up, promote and run your own personal training business.

The course consists of the theoretical component which can be completed 100% online, plus 44.5 hours of practical learning at the gym. The practical component can be either completed at an one of AIPT campus club gyms as a part of a small group mentored by the best trainers in business and delivered according to a set timetable, with a 1-to-1 mentor assigned to you with the flexibility of setting your own timetable, or with a mentor of your choice (if you know one and this is your preference) who is fully qualified and approved by AIPT as a suitable mentor for the practical component of the course.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.