Why we don’t offer a Fast track personal training course
If you’ve been searching online for a fast track personal training course, you’ve probably seen ads promising you can qualify in just a few weeks, sometimes even a few days!
It sounds tempting, right? Quick qualification, low cost, straight into a new career.
But here’s the truth: real success in the fitness industry doesn’t come from rushing.
At Fitasylum, we don’t offer “fast-track” PT courses because we know that becoming a confident, employable personal trainer takes more than a crash course and a certificate. It takes real understanding, hands-on experience, and the right kind of support, and that, annoyingly, comes with time.
The Problem with Fast-Track PT Courses
Many fast-track personal training courses are fully online or extremely condensed, meaning you spend little to no time in an actual gym setting. While they might give you a qualification on paper, they often leave you unprepared to:
Work confidently with real clients
Understand exercise technique and adaptation
Build a sustainable business or secure employment
Deliver sessions safely and professionally
Employers know this. Gym owners and leisure centre managers know their local training providers, and they know who runs the quick courses. It’s why they’ll ask you where you trained during your interview: to gauge the quality of your education.
Even more concerning, some of these so-called “fast-track PT courses” aren’t legitimate qualifications at all, leaving learners to retrain later with a trusted, accredited provider, often spending more money in the process
What Fitasylum Does Differently
Our Level 3 Gym Instructing and Personal Training Course is the complete, blended route that takes you from beginner to fully qualified PT, without cutting corners.
Here’s what makes it different from a fast-track course:
12 face-to-face learning days in Liverpool or Manchester with experienced tutors
Hands-on practical sessions so you leave confident and ready to coach
Online learning support in between classes to reinforce key knowledge
One-to-one tutor mentoring focused on real career goals
Government funding available through the Advanced Learner Loan. No need to settle for a cheaper, low-quality courses
The fact that we can offer government funding means our courses are continually and rigorously inspected for quality. So you can have peace of mind knowing you’re getting your money’s worth.
We offer longer courses on purpose so you have time to absorb, apply, and refine your skills, which is exactly what separates a qualified trainer from a great one.
The Reality: You Can’t “Fast-Track” Experience
Some things you just can’t learn in the classroom. Confidence in coaching, programme design, and knowing how to motivate your client takes time- and that’s a good thing.
Every hour spent practising with real people, getting feedback, and learning from your tutor makes you more employable and confident. It makes you braver to make mistakes that you can learn from, because you’re making them in the classroom and not with a client.
Our learners consistently tell us that the practical side of their training was where they really found their stride, not just the textbook. That’s why we’d rather help you qualify properly than promise you’ll do it in record time.
Real Training. Real Support. Real Impact.
When you study with Fitasylum, you’re not just getting a qualification, you’re building a foundation for a career that lasts.
We’ll support you from enrolment to employment, connecting you with real gym networks, career opportunities, and progression routes like Level 3 Exercise Referral and Sports Massage Therapy.
If you’re serious about becoming a personal trainer, skip the shortcuts and start with a course that sets you up for success.
Ready to Take the Right Route?
👉 Explore our personal trainer courses today