This Diploma gains entry to REPs at level 3 (Personal Trainer) and at Level 4 Specialist Level (if trainers go on to take the extra Level 4 assessment). The ACSM CPT is a post-level 3 syllabus and allows personal trainer work internationally.

The HFI International Elite Diploma includes the following courses and qualifications:

• Level 2 Gym instructor
• Level 3 Personal Trainer
• HFI Effective Exercise Motivator
• HFI Effective Eating Behaviour Motivator
• Level 4 Exercise in the Management of Low Back Pain home study prorgramme(FREE)
• ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM CPT)

Learners embark on the level 2 syllabus initially, take the home study theory course+ 1-day practical  and then take the level 2 assessment. The learners take the same process to gain the Level 3 Personal Trainer.  The process is a very flexible and smooth transition from level 2 to level 3 Personal Trainer allowing for flexibility in terms of duration to reach the Level 3 PT. Fast-tracking is also available if eligible. Along the way, or at the end of the level 3, the HFI Exercise Motivator and HFI Eating Behaviour Motivator courses are taken which are 2 x 2-days. The Level 4 Exercise in the Management of Low Back Pain home study programme is taken and the assessment follows (for an additional fee). Then candidates take the ACSM Gold Standard workshop (2-days) followed at a convenient time by the ACSM CPT assessment which is available anytime on-demand.

The result is a very well-rounded Personal Trainer with the equivalent of years of client interaction experience and skill to enable them to begin and maintain a successful personal training business. The addition of the ACSM CPT knowledge give that extra edge in terms of confidence and credentials which can be essential for a newly qualified level 3 Personal Trainer/Level 4 Specialist.

Who is this for?

Anyone 16 years or older.

Course format options

In order to prepare for the Level 2 and 3 assessments and to develop the advanced motivator skills, the learning format options available are as follows:

• i) theory course + 1-day practical workshop (online learning is available for an additional fee)
• ii) If you are a sport / exercise graduate you may be eligible for the FAST-TRACK to Level 3 PT option

There is one option required for the level 2 and one for the level 3.

• iv) 2 x 2-day Effective Motivator Workshops (one for exercise behaviour and one for eating behaviour)
• v) 2-day Level 4 Back Pain Home Study Programme 
• vi) 2-day ACSM Gold Standard Workshop + 3 hour ACSM CPT assessment on-demand