UK PT certification

[kingspack]

Hey Guys.

I want to get my qualification for PT, or at least Gym Instructor for a start in London, UK. Do you have any experience with local training academies, which are most recognized or which provide fastest courses? I did my own research but there is a lot of it. I know which certificates to get and ready have some overview but would be glad for advice. Also what about companies which guarantee you a job placement after successfull completion of course and exams? Part-time or full-time course?

Just want to know your local experience and thoughts so I can best decide as this is what I want to do for a lifetime.

Thanks a lot for any replies.

Cheers.

A.

[PeteratCastle]

Just do any course that will get you a REPS L3 cert. The cert is the only thing that matters..most courses (and all fast track courses) are ****, but you need the piece of paper.

I don't know what the cheapest one is but PTA Global is probably the best, if not the cheapest, option. Avoid the training room, they are too expensive.

[kingspack]

Just do any course that will get you a REPS L3 cert. The cert is the only thing that matters..most courses (and all fast track courses) are ****, but you need the piece of paper.

I don't know what the cheapest one is but PTA Global is probably the best, if not the cheapest, option. Avoid the training room, they are too expensive.

Well so the part-time is better option than a full-time? Basically that's what I have read till now as in the end you have to study on your own in either option. Going to checkout PTA. Thanks for the tip.

EDIT: and what about AIQ vs CYQ?

[PeteratCastle]

Well so the part-time is better option than a full-time? Basically that's what I have read till now as in the end you have to study on your own in either option. Going to checkout PTA. Thanks for the tip.

EDIT: and what about AIQ vs CYQ?

Active IQ is fine mate. It's all about the cost

[timk81]

Active IQ will get you confident to start. It's fairly cheap ~£700 for level 2&3. Part time is 2 years.

[doughnut91]

I don't believe, in this instance, that cheapest is always best. I paid a fair bit more for my levels 2 & 3 (amongst other quals) with Premier International, and in six weeks (full time course), the training and knowledge that was imparted was fantastic. Granted, I'd already self-taught a substantial amount, but I've seen people go with training room and other companies, who came out with barely half the knowledge/advice/business sense that Premier gives.

[deelanad]

I don't believe, in this instance, that cheapest is always best. I paid a fair bit more for my levels 2 & 3 (amongst other quals) with Premier International, and in six weeks (full time course), the training and knowledge that was imparted was fantastic. Granted, I'd already self-taught a substantial amount, but I've seen people go with training room and other companies, who came out with barely half the knowledge/advice/business sense that Premier gives.

I did Training Room and found that it was fairly basic. Like you though I am largely self taught so it was more to just get the qualification. I think it is just about getting the qualification and taking your own time to learn before and after also

[Jaymannn]

I don't believe, in this instance, that cheapest is always best. I paid a fair bit more for my levels 2 & 3 (amongst other quals) with Premier International, and in six weeks (full time course), the training and knowledge that was imparted was fantastic. Granted, I'd already self-taught a substantial amount, but I've seen people go with training room and other companies, who came out with barely half the knowledge/advice/business sense that Premier gives.

Hi mate, completely agree with you I'm on the part time course at the moment just passed level 2 with premier working towards level 3. Training rooms was about £500 cheaper but I'm really impressed with the quality of the course the guys really know their stuff! Heard through friends that the training rooms was a lot less difficult to pass but personally would rather have it more difficult and get more in depth tutoring! (If that makes Sence)

Jay