Industry Leading Personal Training and Nutrition Qualifications

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LEARN FROM THE BEST. BECOME THE BEST.

LEAP Academy is an industry leading online course provider who have helped 1000s of students qualify into their dream career in fitness and nutrition. Here at LEAP, we believe that the best way to learn is from people who have actually been there and done it. The people that have got their hands dirty and can teach you how to avoid their mistakes.

Therefore, all our courses have been designed and written by academics, accredited by a leading awarding organisation, and delivered by inspirational leaders who have first-hand experience and successful careers in the industry.

Our Parternships

We have partnered with the best employers in the UK wellness industry to give our students amazing career opportunities once they've qualified. All our students get guaranteed interviews with the companies listed below, as well as exclusive recruitment days where you will learn application skills and interview prep:

  • Pure Gym
  • The Gym Group
  • Virgin Active
  • JD Gym
  • Total Fitness
  • Fitness Lab
  • Morph
our courses

We have a full range of Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 Health & Fitness qualifications to give you the skills you need to inspire life-changing results, and help others lead healthier lives.

We're a big believer in fitness professionals developing specialist skills to better support each demographic, which is why we have built a number of packages and CPD courses that help you specialise and serve a certain niche.

Below you can find the key courses and qualifications have on offer, with our full course list available on our website.

This package will qualify you as a L3 Personal Trainer, L3 Pre Postnatal Coach, and Menopause Specialist allowing you to offer bespoke training plans to women. This package will set you apart from other Personal Trainers in the industry and will allow you to charge higher hourly rates to your clients. The courses within this package are all led by industry leading coaches and experts who will keep you engaged throughout. 

396 Guided Learning Hours
420 Guided Learning Hours
8 Units
2 Units
100% online
100% Online

This package will qualify you as a L3 Personal Trainer and L4 Nutrition Specialist allowing you to offer personal training and bespoke nutrition plans to your clients. This package will set you apart from other Personal Trainers in the industry and will allow you to charge higher hourly rates to your clients. The courses within this package are all led by industry leading coaches and nutrition experts who will keep you engaged throughout.

396 Guided Learning Hours
550 GUIDED LEARNING HOURS
8 Units
14 UNITS
100% online
100% ONLINE

This package will qualify you as a L3 Personal Trainer and L4 Strength & Conditioning Coach allowing you to offer clients a full range of support around advanced strength, power, conditioning and personal training. This package will set you apart from other Personal Trainers in the industry and will allow you to charge higher hourly rates to your clients. The courses within this package are all led by industry leading Personal Trainers and S&C Coaches.

396 Guided Learning Hours
526 GUIDED LEARNING HOURS
8 Units
11 UNITS
100% online
100% ONLINE

Personal Training is a professional which is become more and more digital, with many clients demanding remote sessions due to the increased flexibiliy it brings. This has led to a wave of fitness coaches starting online businesses, but few really have the skills to succeed in this industry. We have therefore developed a course package which will qualify you as a Level 3 Personal Trainer, whilst also giving you the business skills to start a small online business and grow your brand through social media.

396 Guided Learning Hours
526 GUIDED LEARNING HOURS
8 Units
22 UNITS
100% online
100% ONLINE

This is the core qualification needed for anyone in the UK wanting to personally train clients. We have structured this course across 8 units, where you will learn the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology, nutrition, programme design, client interactions and much more. This course is led by 5 industry leading personal trainers who will keep you motivated, interested and engaged throughout the learning process. We also offer a live class + in-person add on for those wanting a more personal approach to learning.

396 Guided Learning Hours
396 Guided Learning Hours
8 Units
8 Units
100% online
100% online

This is the core qualification needed for anyone in the UK wanting to work in a gym, or teach group exercise classes. We have structured this course across 4 units, where you will learn the fundamentals of our anatomy and physiology, programme design, client interactions and much more. This course is led by 5 industry leading personal trainers who will keep you motivated, interested and engaged throughout the learning process.

396 Guided Learning Hours
125 Guided Learning Hours
8 Units
4 Units
100% online
100% online

Over the past decade the interest and awareness around the importance of nutrition has increased rapidly, with more and more people looking for nutrition advice within the wellness industry. The supply of quality nutrition professionals has not kept pace with the demand, meaning it is a very sought after skillset currently. With this L4 Nutritionist Package, you will gain Level 3 and Level 4 Nutrition qualifications, setting you up for success in your future career as a Nutritionist.

396 Guided Learning Hours
300 GUIDED LEARNING HOURS
8 Units
15 UNITS
100% online
100% ONLINE

This is the L3 qualification needed for anyone in the UK wanting to personally train clients. You must hold a valid L2 Certificate in Gym Instructing or Fitness Instructing to enrol on this course. We have structured this course across 5 units, where you will cover applied anatomy, nutrition, programme design, client interactions and much more. This course is led by 5 industry leading personal trainers who will keep you motivated, interested and engaged throughout the learning process. We also offer a live class + in-person add on for those wanting a more personal approach to learning.

396 Guided Learning Hours
232 GUIDED LEARNING HOURS
8 Units
5 UNITS
100% online
100% ONLINE

This L4 qualification will teach you advanced concepts of nutrition for weight management and athletic performance. This is the qualification you require if you want to create bespoke nutritional plans and give detailed diet advice to clients. You don't need any prior experience to enrol on this course, however many of our learners are already gym instructors or personal trainers. Delivered by three leading personal trainers and food influencers, this will set you up for ultimate success in your career!

396 Guided Learning Hours
208 Guided Learning Hours
8 Units
6 Units
100% online
100% online

This Level 3 certificate will equip you with an understanding of all the key principles of diet & nutrition. It is an ideal starting point for anyone wanting to learn more about nutrition, or pursue a career as a nutritionist. Unlike our Level 4 Advanced Sports Nutrition qualification, this course does not focus soley on Sports Nutrition but instead covers a much wider range of topics, including nutrition for children, nutrition for older people, food additives and much more. There are no entry requirements for this course, it is open to everyone!

396 Guided Learning Hours
92 Guided Learning Hours
8 Units
9 Units
100% online
100% online

So, you’re working for yourself or have the ambition to build your own business, but does the world of social media and marketing completely overwhelm you? You may even be a coach, trainer or budding entrepreneur, but do you know how to grow your online business organically or how to become a brand or social media expert?

During this course, we will help you define your important Unique Selling Point (USP); the audience you want to target; what social media channels to use and how to use them; and provide you with some useful, proven tactics and strategies to get the most out of the platform.

396 Guided Learning Hours
50 Guided Learning Hours
8 Units
5 Units
100% online
100% online

This course is designed to provide ongoing support to those who are self-employed, work as a freelancer or are thinking of starting their own business. We have structured this course across 9 units where you will learn all about setting up a business, tax returns, finacial reporting, how to create a budget, using data, raising finance and much more. This course was designed by cartered accountants and business directors who have set up their own businesses, and know very well what to focus on when starting your business journey.

396 Guided Learning Hours
80 Guided Learning Hours
8 Units
9 Units
100% online
100% online

This course will teach you everything you need to know about your body, exercise and nutrition to make positive changes for your personal health. There is so much information out there on healthy living currently (good and bad) and it is very hard to find advice you can trust. We have therefore created a course which brings together credible scientific research, with lifestyle advice from respected industry experts.

396 Guided Learning Hours
100 GUIDED LEARNING HOURS
8 Units
6 Units
100% online
100% online

This course covers all the content for the Level 3 personal training qualification, and is uniquely designed to allow you to refresh specific gaps in your knowledge. Each unit can be purchased seperately at a cheaper price point for those of you who are already qualified fitness professionals. This course is led by 5 industry leading personal trainers who will keep you motivated, interested and engaged throughout the learning process.

Note: there are no assessments in this course and there is no certification or qualification awarded at the end. This course is intended as a knowledge refresher for already qualified fitness professionals

396 Guided Learning Hours
396 GUIDED LEARNING HOURS
8 Units
8 Units
100% online
100% online

This course will teach you all the key information you need to be an effctive sports coach. To be an effective sports coach you need a myriad of tools in your coaching toolbox, far beyond just having a strong technical knowledge base in your chosen sport. In this course you will learn what it takes to coach athletes to peak performance using modern coaching methods, performance analysis, psychology, fitness training, nutrition and more.

396 Guided Learning Hours
20 GUIDED LEARNING HOURS
8 Units
14 Units
100% online
100% online

This course will teach you all the key areas that are crucial to master to be a renowned sports scientist. It is filled with vital information across an array of topics that are necessary for any developing sports scientist. Sports science covers many topics, and you need to have a strong passion for learning about the intricacies of the human body and how to maximise human performance to be effective sports scientist.

396 Guided Learning Hours
20 GUIDED LEARNING HOURS
8 Units
8 Units
100% online
100% online
our values & standards
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Expert Led

All our courses are designed and delivered by industry leading experts, professionals and entrepreneurs. We believe the best way to learn is through first hand experience from someone who has been there and done it.

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Quality

We refuse to compromise on quality, and so all our courses are accredited by a leading independent awarding organisation to ensure the highest possible quality is being delivered at all times. In today’s world of education, quality in not a given. You must ensure the course you buy is properly independently accredited.

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Career Oriented

Our ambition is to get you ready to take the leap and build a new career. We therefore go beyond the basic requirements of a course/qualification, and instead build in additional learning and examples which are specifically designed to help you succeed as a professional in the industry.

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Inclusive

We believe that education should be accessible for anyone, anywhere. All our courses have a 100% remote learning option to suit everyone’s schedule and commitments, whilst also staying true to price that allows everyone to learn. We also offer montly payment options to reduce the financial burden as much as possible.

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Community Driven

We believe that community is the foundation for success when upskilling yourself. As part of your training you will be ancouraged to join our community of learners to support and help each other throughout your training and onwards into your new career.

FEES & FUNDING
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Simply pay the the full amount for your training up front in one payment so you’re all ready to go.

Pay Monthly

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You can also choose to pay an initial deposit (increase the minimum amount if you wish) and then 10 monthly payments to cover the remaining cost.

There are a few ways to help when it comes to paying for your course and making your whole career journey easier.

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FAQS

When can I start my course?

Straight away! As soon as you receive your login details you can start learning. Flexibility is really important to us as we want our learners to be able to study at their own pace. That means no need to waiting for others - you are in control of your own progress!

Will I get support throughout my course?

Of course! We are on hand every step of the way to support you throughout your learning journey. We have a team of experts, tutors, and customer service advisors on hand to help you out.

Do I need any previous experience or qualifications?

Nope! You learn everything you need to know while on the course.

How long will the course take to complete?

Completely up to you! The courses are online and self-paced, this means you can study as much or as little as you want. We will not set you any deadlines!

You can use the number of guided learning hours for each course to estimate how long it will take you, depending on how much study time you can dedicate each week!

If you study part-time, then we estimate each course will take the follow time to complete (half the time if you are studying full-time):

- L2 Gym Instructing – 3-4 months part-time
- L3 Personal Training – 6-8 months part-time
- L4 Advanced Sports Nutrition – 4-6 months part-time

Can I take the course if I’m not based in the UK?

Yes! Although our courses are accredited by a UK awarding body, you can study them from anywhere in the world. We already have many international students currently studying with us.

If you plan to work as a Personal Trainer or Gym Instructor in a non-UK country, then you will need to check the governing body requirements in your own region. In most countries, a UK level 3 accredited qualification is recognised by the local governing body and you will just need to apply to have you qualification transferred over.

As every country has it’s own requirements, we cannot give specific advice for each country. However, we know it is relatively easy to transfer your qualification to work in countries such as the US, Europe, Australia, Canada and South Africa.

How will I be assessed?

This depends on the course you choose to study:

• Level 2 Gym Instructing: Multiple choice assessment, written assessments, video submissions, programme cards and reflection documents.
• Level 3 Personal Training: Multiple choice assessment, written assessments, video submissions, programme cards and reflection documents.
• Level 4 Nutrition: Written assessments and reflection documents.

Do I need access to a gym for the assessments?

For some of our video assessments on the L2 Gym Instructing and L3 Personal Training course you will be required to demonstrate appropriate use of gym equipment. For these assessments, you will need to have access to a local gym, or a home gym with the correct equipment. None of our assessments require in-person attendance however.

What is a live-class and is it for me?

The Level 3 Personal Training qualification offer the optional add-on of live classes. These are an amazing opportunity to get insight and knowledge from experts in the industry. Currently, the live classes are every Thursday at 6:30pm, they are interactive and give you the “classroom” feel from the comfort of your own home. If you are returning to learning after a break, they can be really beneficial, being able to ask questions will help you develop a deeper understanding of the topic areas. If you miss a class, don’t worry! We record and upload all the live classes so you won’t miss a thing.

What can I expect from the in-person training days?

Where to start with this one, we are so excited to meet everyone! These sessions will be fun and leave you feeling motivated, inspired and FULL of knowledge.

Each in-person training day will be held at one of our partner gyms in London, and will include a full 6-8 hours of training with a group of professional PTs. They will take you through advanced training concepts, customer service skills, programming, consultations and much more.

The training days will be held on a Sunday, and will be scheduled to fit around our student’s availability. We usually recommend you book on your training day when you have completed at least 5 or 6 units of the L3 Personal Training course.

What payment options do I have?

We have a payment plan to suit everyone!

• Full payment- if you have the funds and want to pay upfront we can do that for you.
• 0% monthly finance - from as little as £49.99 you can start learning, use our handy payment plan tool see how you can take the LEAP today.

Is my course accredited and recognised by the relevant awarding bodies?

Yes! Our courses are OFQUAL regulated and accredited by some of the leading awarding organisations in the UK, Focus Awards and Innovate Awarding. This means your qualification is fit for purpose and quality assured. Our Personal training courses are fully recognised by CIMSPA so you will have the best possible start to your personal training career!

What is CIMSPA?

CIMSPA is the professional development body for the UK’s activity sector. They ensure that the qualifications and courses delivered in this sector are of a high quality and appropriate for learners. As a personal trainer in the UK, you will want to be CIMSPA registered as many employers will demand this before hiring you.

This means that you must complete a course which is CIMSPA endorsed, as this is not a given in the industry at the moment. Our personal training course at LEAP is accredited by Innovate Awarding, who work in partnership with CIMSPA. This means that our course is properly CIMSPA endorsed and you will be able to apply to join the CIMSPA register once you have qualified

Why should I choose LEAP?

Deciding on the right training provider for you can seem like a daunting task. To make it that bit easier we want to tell you why we believe we are the best online provider on the market.

Online learning- Flexibility and accessibility is so important to us here at LEAP. We understand that everyone has busy lives and different schedules, that is why we offer online learning so everyone, no matter the circumstances, can study with us. Whether you are working full time and choose to study on an evening, or a parent who only has a spare few hours through the day, we are here for you!

Expert lead- If you are looking for a modern and fresh approach to online learning you have come to the right place. We are the first on the market to offer expert and influencer lead qualifications. We have worked with leading experts in the industry to bring you insight and knowledge from people who have been there and done it. You will be learning from the best in the business:

Bradley Simmonds- Celebrity Personal Trainer and Business Owner
Talilla Henchoz- Online Personal Trainer and Business Owner
James Middleton- Personal Trainer and Business Owner
Emily Solman- Nutritional Expert and Food Influencer
Wes Santos- Personal Trainer and Business Owner
Heloise Nangle- Personal Trainer and Business Owner

Innovative learning platform- You will be learning on an innovative and interactive learning platform. Gone are the days of pages and pages of boring writing on a PDF! All our courses are rich with LOADS of video content and quizzes to make learning online fun.

Live classes & in-person training - You have the opportunity to add live classes and in person training with our Level 3 Personal Training qualification. Live online classes are an amazing opportunity to get insight and knowledge from experts in the industry. Currently, the live classes are every Thursday at 6:30pm, they are interactive and give you the “classroom” feel from the comfort of your own home. If you are returning to learning after a break, they can be really beneficial, being able to ask questions will help you develop a deeper understanding of the topic areas. If you miss a class, don’t worry! We record and upload all the live classes so you won’t miss a thing.

Support- When taking the LEAP, whether that be upskilling or starting a new career, we understand and value the importance of support. We are here every step of the way to answer any questions. You can ask questions to your tutor via the learning platform and also speak to use directly via email at questions@leap-academy.co.uk.

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