Transformation HQ Level 2 & Level 3 Personal Training Diploma

Qualify as a personal trainer without having to sit in a classroom during the day.

Learn the core skills and knowledge personal trainers use day to day, with structured support from Transformation HQ. You’ll complete your Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification and progress to the Level 3 Personal Trainer Diploma, delivered through an Ofqual regulated awarding body, in a way designed to fit around work and real life.

Transformation HQ’s personal trainer qualification covers the fundamentals every PT needs, alongside the practical skills required to work confidently with real clients in a gym environment.

Not only that, you'll be guaranteed an interview for a Personal Trainer vacancy at a HQ close to where you live. Most training companies promise this with no real jobs at the end, Transformation HQ group is a fast-growing franchise with new locations opening up each year.

This means the group has a constant demand for new, fresh & hungry trainers wanting to make a breakthrough in the health & fitness industry.

Are you someone who is interested in the health & fitness industry?

This Course Is For You If

  • Want to study from home with a structured but steady pace.
  • Are interested in how the body works and how training affects it.
  • Prefer support through direct messaging, email, phone, or Zoom.
  • Enjoy helping others get fitter, healthier, and more confident.
  • Want the knowledge personal trainers use to stay fit and lean themselves.
  • Like the idea of working in a practical, active industry.
  • Want more independence and long-term career options.
  • Are looking to build a career that fits around your lifestyle.

If that’s not convinced you we don’t know what will.

Let us introduce you to…..

The Transformation HQ Diploma In Personal Training

How does it work?

You enrol on a combined Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer Diploma pathway, delivered through an Ofqual regulated awarding body, with support and mentoring from Transformation HQ.

Most learners complete the full pathway in around 15 weeks, depending on availability, pace, and how quickly assessments are completed.

Stage 1: Gym Instructor foundations (Level 2)

You start by building the core skills needed to work safely and confidently in a gym environment, including:

  • How the body works and the key principles of exercise

  • Professional conduct, communication, and customer care

  • Health and safety in a gym setting

  • Client consultations, screening, and realistic goal setting

  • Supporting behaviour change and consistency

  • Planning simple gym based sessions

  • Delivering safe sessions using machines, free weights, and cardio equipment

Stage 2: Personal Training skills (Level 3)

Once ready, you progress to the personal training qualification, where the focus shifts to working one to one with clients. This includes:

  • Applied anatomy and movement to improve technique and performance

  • Nutrition guidance for real clients, within scope of practice

  • Lifestyle factors such as sleep, stress, and daily activity

  • Adapting exercise for common, low risk medical conditions

  • Client assessment and progress tracking

  • Designing multi week training programmes

  • Delivering one to one personal training sessions

  • Coaching behaviour change and adherence

  • Business and professionalism basics needed to work as a PT

How you study

  • Learn through structured online learning, completed in your own time

  • Attend live evening teaching sessions, only for the stage you are currently on

  • Use live sessions to apply learning, ask questions, and build confidence

  • Complete knowledge checks and written tasks online

  • Film practical assessments in a gym environment you already use

Is it a recognised qualification?

Yes. This is a fully recognised UK personal training qualification.

Your Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer Diploma are delivered through an Ofqual regulated awarding organisation, which sets the national standards for health and fitness qualifications in the UK.

That means:

  • The qualification meets industry requirements

  • It’s recognised by gyms and employers

  • It qualifies you to work as a personal trainer in the UK

What makes this pathway different is how it’s delivered.

The qualification is handled by a well established training provider, while Transformation HQ adds:

  • Real gym experience

  • In person mentoring

  • Standards based on what actually works on the gym floor

You’re not just working through theory. You’re supported by a company that runs gyms, employs personal trainers, and understands what being ready for the role actually looks like.

No prior qualifications are required to enrol.

About Us

You’re probably wondering why we’re qualified to put our name to a personal training diploma.

Between us, we’ve spent over 30 years working in the fitness industry, coaching clients, running gyms, and employing personal trainers. We’ve also been involved in this qualification pathway from multiple angles over the years, including teaching it, tutoring learners, and assessing practical work.

That gives us a clear understanding of:

  • What the qualification actually requires

  • What assessors are looking for

  • Where learners tend to struggle

  • What good practical work really looks like in a gym

We’ve:

  • Trained hundreds of one to one clients

  • Delivered thousands of small group personal training sessions

  • Built and operated eight personal training locations, with more planned

  • Trained, developed, and worked alongside 40 plus personal trainers

  • Supported learners through real world assessments and gym floor delivery

The qualification itself is delivered through an Ofqual regulated awarding organisation, giving you the structure, standards, and national recognition you’d expect from a UK personal training qualification.

Alongside that, Transformation HQ adds real gym experience and practical mentoring.

A key part of this is support around practical assessments and filming. One of your mentors has previously worked as a tutor and assessor, so they understand exactly what needs to be shown on camera and how to present it clearly and confidently.

For many learners, this is the most challenging part of the course. Having someone who’s been on the assessing side, guiding you in a real gym environment, removes a lot of uncertainty.

In short, this pathway is built by people who run gyms, hire personal trainers, and understand the qualification inside out. The goal is simple: to help you feel confident, prepared, and ready to work as a personal trainer.

We know what you’re thinking. Another personal trainer course that promises everything and delivers nothing.

Fair point. And you’ve probably checked out other providers too.

So to make this simple, here’s how people just like you have done on our programme, where you complete the Level 3 Personal Training Diploma with Active IQ.

Fees and enrolment

The cost of the Transformation HQ Personal Training Diploma is:

£1,899 paid upfront

or

£658 per month for 3 months
£1,974 total

Both options give you full access to the qualification pathway, live evening teaching, assessment support, and the Transformation HQ mentoring layer.

How to move forward

Most people choose to book a conversation first. That gives us a chance to:

  • Talk through your schedule

  • Explain how the evenings work in practice

  • Confirm the pathway is right for you

  • Answer any questions before you commit

If you already know this is the right step, you can also enrol directly.

Option 1: Book a call
Have a straightforward conversation with someone who runs gyms and understands the route into personal training.

Option 2: Enrol now
Secure your place and we’ll contact you to confirm next steps and get you set up properly.

There’s no pressure either way.

What you’ll gain from the Transformation HQ pathway

  • A clear understanding of exercise, anatomy, nutrition, and client motivation

  • The ability to plan and deliver safe, effective training sessions

  • Confidence writing gym based programmes for different goals and abilities

  • Practical coaching and communication skills for real clients

  • The knowledge needed to adapt exercises for technique, comfort, and confidence

  • An understanding of how personal trainers actually operate within the UK fitness industry

  • Real world insight from gym owners who employ personal trainers

This pathway is designed for people who want structure, support, and realistic preparation for working as a personal trainer.

Next step

Choose the option that suits you:

  • Book a conversation and ask questions

  • Or enrol now and we’ll guide you through the setup

Either way, you’ll know exactly where you stand before anything moves forward.

Ready to enrol now

Got everything you need and want to get cracking? Choose how you want to pay.

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Pay in full

£1,899 today

Cheapest option. One payment and you are set.

Enrol now for £1,899

Payments are collected by direct debit. Once cleared (typically 3–5 working days), we’ll contact you to confirm next steps and get you set up.

Pay monthly

£658 per month

3 monthly payments. Total £1,974.

Start with £658 today

Payments are collected by direct debit. Once cleared (typically 3–5 working days), we’ll contact you to confirm next steps and get you set up.

Payments are processed securely via GoCardless.

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