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Get the best career outcomes and study our Online Personal Trainer Course Combo. Be industry ready with up-to-date content & full comprehensive courses. Create your own flexible schedule and study at your own pace.
AUSACTIVE MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR 8 CEC’S
BOXING FOR FITNESS
Join a seasoned Boxing for Fitness Instructor and Strength & Conditioning Coach, to elevate your skills as a Personal Trainer. Our in-depth course is designed to expand your scope of practice and set you apart in the fitness industry.
Accredited Online Personal Trainer Courses
Personal training is a career that involves an ongoing growth mindset. Our accredited online personal trainer courses can help you achieve your career goals and enhance your coaching practice. At Fitness Institute, we are dedicated to ensuring that the most up to date and evidence based practice is applied in our qualifications. All courses are designed, developed and instructed by degree-qualified experts in their chosen area.
If you are beginning your PT journey, contact us to see how our accredited online course for personal trainers can help you to transition into your dream career.
Accredited Personal Trainer Courses Online
Our online personal trainer courses are listed with ASQA – the registering body for Vocational and Education Training (VET) in Australia. Studying with Fitness Institute (RTO32089) means you’ll gain the recognised qualifications that meet the national standards of the fitness industry, getting you one step closer to your dream career. We don’t offer “fast track” or watered-down courses. Our dual-qualification ensures that you get the necessary skills within the full Certificate III in Fitness Qualification before competently progressing to Certificate IV in Fitness.
Certified Personal Trainer Course Online
If you want to study fully certified and comprehensive personal fitness trainer courses online, we have the PT program for you. Both our Certification III and Certification IV courses provide an in-depth foundation in fitness instruction, covering all aspects from exercise science, anatomy and nutrition to program design, strength and conditioning and business success.
Once you complete our online personal trainer course at your own pace, you’ll be fully qualified to work as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor and will have the knowledge to start your own business. This will enable you to register with the peak body, AusActive and be eligible for insurance as a Fitness Professional.
Some of the program stages we include in our online personal training courses include group exercise instructor, strength and conditioning and business success.
Additionally, for those already qualified and wanting to broaden their scope of practice, we also offer fully certified professional development courses registered with AusActive.
Upon completion of the Certificate III or IV in Fitness, graduates may choose from additional professional development courses including Boxing for Fitness (8 CECs) or Kids Fit (5-12 year olds) (5 CECs).
Explore our Personal Trainer Courses Online or Face to Face
At Fitness Institute, we like to push our services beyond providing certified personal trainer courses. That’s why we also offer a selection of “personalised pathways” aimed at enhancing your current personal training practice. For those wishing to gain some truly magnificent career opportunities, our online personal trainer courses will set you apart in the competitive fitness industry.
THE TYPE OF COURSE DELIVERY OPTIONS THAT FITNESS INSTITUTE INCLUDE ARE:
ONLINE TRAINING
Select from Certificate III in Fitness (Group Fitness Instructor and Gym Instructor), Certificate IV in Fitness (for those who have completed a recent Certificate III in Fitness), or the most popular combo Certificate III and IV in Fitness online.
Certified Mentor Training
(Face to Face practical mentorship)
Our Certified Mentor Program which bridges the gap between online and face to face industry training in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Darwin.
Face-to-Face Training
VIP Support Pack
This additional tutoring package is perfect for students who may seek additional guidance and support to get their theory work completed and practical sessions mapped out.
Find a Personal Training Course for you
Fitness Institute is a fully registered 100% Australian RTO. All of our courses are nationally recognised & fully accredited for you to achieve the best results in your fitness career possible.
ONLINE FITNESS COURSES
ONLINE SPECIALITY COURSES
FACE TO FACE PT COURSES
GROUP FITNESS COURSES
Welcome to Fitness Institute!
We are a Registered Training Organisation proudly delivering:
Since 2009, Fitness Institute has coached, inspired and empowered trainers and coaches Australia-wide with our quality personal training courses!
Having designed, developed and tested all our specialty fitness short courses Certificate III and IV in Fitness and Group Exercise Leader (GEL) courses in-house, Fitness Institute is constantly adapting and evolving, in order to offer a unique range of training opportunities and ensure students have access to cutting-edge industry information.
As an Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) Registered Training Organisation (RTO no.32089), Fitness Institute prides itself on making learning experiences relevant, interactive, rewarding and interesting. You can read more about the history of Fitness Institute Here.
WHY BECOME A PERSONAL TRAINER?
Meet Mick, Lacie, Camryn & RJ who share their life experience, goals and motivation in becoming a Personal Trainer.
What our students say about us!
Our Team
Our Team
Sharing a combination of passion, drive and commitment to the success of each student, the Fitness Institute team are all qualified and experienced across a range of Sport, Health, Fitness, Business and Wellness sectors.
Each qualification has been developed in consultation with Sport, Fitness, Recreation, Business and Allied Health Professionals to create the best personal training courses including:
- Exercise and Sports Scientists
- Strength and Conditioning Coaches
- Exercise Physiologists
- Exercise Specialists / Therapists
- MBA Business Managers
- ASCA Strength and Conditioning Coaches
- Personal Trainers (Fitness Australia and ESSA)
- Group Fitness Instructors
- Small Group Trainers
- HIIT Instructors
- Bootcamp Instructors
- CrossFit Trainers
- Health Coaches
For this reason, we believe our personal training courses package is one of the most comprehensive on the market.
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FAQS
What are the prerequisites for enrolling in an online personal trainer course?
How do online personal trainer certifications compare to in-person training?
Our face-to-face and online personal trainer courses offer the same level of recognition and accreditation. Our careers advisors can guide you to the best “personalised pathway” option based on your location and level of support required to complete our course.
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Well done to our students for their delivery of the 55+ group fitness circuit
If you`re looking to get into the fitness industry, our team has you covered! PM us for more info on our March info Fitness Sale.
If you`re looking to get into the fitness industry, our team has you covered! PM us for more info on our March info Fitness Sale.
Congrats to Kathlyn Geia on completing the Cert III in Fitness. @geiajalbu is not far off the Cert IV in Fitness as well. All the best and we can`t wait to see the impact you have in the industry!
Congrats to Kathlyn Geia on completing the Cert III in Fitness. @geiajalbu is not far off the Cert IV in Fitness as well. All the best and we can`t wait to see the impact you have in the industry!
A big congrats to Coach Monica on completing the Cert IV in Training and Assessment! Thanks to Chris Gribble and the amazing team at Evolation Learning for ongoing mentorship to our staff! 🎓
A big congrats to Coach Monica on completing the Cert IV in Training and Assessment! Thanks to Chris Gribble and the amazing team at Evolation Learning for ongoing mentorship to our staff! 🎓
🔥 Half Turkish Get-Up with a side twist 🔥
The Turkish Get-Up is a game-changer for core strength, shoulder stability, and total-body control🏋️♂️
💡 Key Coaching Cues:
✅ Eyes on the weight —keep your arm locked out!
✅ Drive through the planted foot—engage those glutes! 🍑
✅ Hips high—form a straight line from knee to shoulder
✅ Press through the grounded hand—shoulder packed & stable
✅ Control the descent—strength is built in both directions!
Master this phase before progressing further! Who’s adding this to their routine? 💪🔥
🎥 Watch the full demo with Phil from Fitness Institute!
#TurkishGetUp #StrengthTraining #FunctionalFitness #CoreStability
🔥 Half Turkish Get-Up with a side twist 🔥
The Turkish Get-Up is a game-changer for core strength, shoulder stability, and total-body control🏋️♂️
💡 Key Coaching Cues:
✅ Eyes on the weight —keep your arm locked out!
✅ Drive through the planted foot—engage those glutes! 🍑
✅ Hips high—form a straight line from knee to shoulder
✅ Press through the grounded hand—shoulder packed & stable
✅ Control the descent—strength is built in both directions!
Master this phase before progressing further! Who’s adding this to their routine? 💪🔥
🎥 Watch the full demo with Phil from Fitness Institute!
#TurkishGetUp #StrengthTraining #FunctionalFitness #CoreStability
🎉 Huge Congratulations to David Scott! 🎉
David has officially completed his Cert IV in Fitness, and we couldn’t be prouder! 💪👏 His resilience, dedication, and unwavering determination have been truly inspiring to everyone in the class.
Now, as he embarks on his mission to serve fellow ADF Veterans, we know he’ll make an incredible impact in the fitness community. Wishing you all the success in your journey, David! 🙌🇦🇺
#FitnessGraduate #ADFVeterans #PersonalTrainer #Resilience #FitnessJourney #FitnessInstitute
🎉 Huge Congratulations to David Scott! 🎉
David has officially completed his Cert IV in Fitness, and we couldn’t be prouder! 💪👏 His resilience, dedication, and unwavering determination have been truly inspiring to everyone in the class.
Now, as he embarks on his mission to serve fellow ADF Veterans, we know he’ll make an incredible impact in the fitness community. Wishing you all the success in your journey, David! 🙌🇦🇺
#FitnessGraduate #ADFVeterans #PersonalTrainer #Resilience #FitnessJourney #FitnessInstitute
🚨 Stayin’ alive… but make it Kendrick! 🚨
Did you know CPR in Australia should be done at 100-120 BPM? 🎶 "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar sits right at 101 BPM—so if it`s stuck in your head, you’re already on the right beat!
"Stayin` Alive" by the Bee Gees is 103 BPM, which also makes it a great song for keeping the right rhythm during CPR! 🎶🚑
🩹 Need to refresh your First Aid & CPR skills? Our next course kicks off Feb 24, 2025, in Townsville!
🔗 Book now: fitnessinstitute.com.au/first-aid-townsville
#CPR #FirstAid #FitnessInstitute #Townsville #CPRCertified
🚨 Stayin’ alive… but make it Kendrick! 🚨
Did you know CPR in Australia should be done at 100-120 BPM? 🎶 "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar sits right at 101 BPM—so if it`s stuck in your head, you’re already on the right beat!
"Stayin` Alive" by the Bee Gees is 103 BPM, which also makes it a great song for keeping the right rhythm during CPR! 🎶🚑
🩹 Need to refresh your First Aid & CPR skills? Our next course kicks off Feb 24, 2025, in Townsville!
🔗 Book now: fitnessinstitute.com.au/first-aid-townsville
#CPR #FirstAid #FitnessInstitute #Townsville #CPRCertified
🔥 The World’s Greatest Stretch 🔥 – plus a progression & regression to match your mobility level!
💥 This dynamic movement is a game-changer for hip mobility, thoracic rotation, and overall flexibility. Whether you`re warming up for a workout or improving your range of motion, we`ve got options for every level:
✅ Regression: Spiderman Lunge – A great starting point to build mobility while keeping it controlled.
🔥 Standard: The World’s Greatest Stretch – Unlock full-body activation with this ultimate movement.
🚀 Progression: Lizard Stretch – Deepen the stretch and challenge your flexibility even more!
Try it out & level up! 🦎💪 Let us know which one works best for you in the comments! ⬇️
#MobilityMatters #WorldsGreatestStretch #LizardPose #SpidermanLunge #MobilityFlow #StretchAndMove #FitnessInstitute
🔥 The World’s Greatest Stretch 🔥 – plus a progression & regression to match your mobility level!
💥 This dynamic movement is a game-changer for hip mobility, thoracic rotation, and overall flexibility. Whether you`re warming up for a workout or improving your range of motion, we`ve got options for every level:
✅ Regression: Spiderman Lunge – A great starting point to build mobility while keeping it controlled.
🔥 Standard: The World’s Greatest Stretch – Unlock full-body activation with this ultimate movement.
🚀 Progression: Lizard Stretch – Deepen the stretch and challenge your flexibility even more!
Try it out & level up! 🦎💪 Let us know which one works best for you in the comments! ⬇️
#MobilityMatters #WorldsGreatestStretch #LizardPose #SpidermanLunge #MobilityFlow #StretchAndMove #FitnessInstitute
🎉 Huge congratulations to Anisija of @anisija.strength on achieving her Cert III & IV in Fitness! 🙌🔥
With a background in biomedicine, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and strength & conditioning, Anisija brings next-level knowledge and experience to the fitness industry. 💪📚
We can`t wait to see what she accomplishes next! 🚀 Wishing her all the success in her fitness journey! 👏 #FitnessJourney #StrengthCoach #CertifiedTrainer #FitnessInstitute
🎉 Huge congratulations to Anisija of @anisija.strength on achieving her Cert III & IV in Fitness! 🙌🔥
With a background in biomedicine, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and strength & conditioning, Anisija brings next-level knowledge and experience to the fitness industry. 💪📚
We can`t wait to see what she accomplishes next! 🚀 Wishing her all the success in her fitness journey! 👏 #FitnessJourney #StrengthCoach #CertifiedTrainer #FitnessInstitute
✨ Master the Arabesque for Strength & Stability! ✨
The Arabesque is a powerful movement for balance, glute activation, and core control—but only if done with the right technique! 🏋️♂️💪
✅ Hinge from the hips—not the lower back
✅ Keep your spine neutral—engage your core!
✅ Extend your back leg straight—toes pointed
✅ Shoulders & hips square—no twisting!
✅ Control the movement—slow & steady wins the gains
🔥 Perfect for athletes, dancers & fitness enthusiasts! Try it today & feel the difference! 💯
📍 Learn correct movement mechanics at Fitness Institute! #ArabesqueStrength #BalanceAndControl #FunctionalFitness
✨ Master the Arabesque for Strength & Stability! ✨
The Arabesque is a powerful movement for balance, glute activation, and core control—but only if done with the right technique! 🏋️♂️💪
✅ Hinge from the hips—not the lower back
✅ Keep your spine neutral—engage your core!
✅ Extend your back leg straight—toes pointed
✅ Shoulders & hips square—no twisting!
✅ Control the movement—slow & steady wins the gains
🔥 Perfect for athletes, dancers & fitness enthusiasts! Try it today & feel the difference! 💯
📍 Learn correct movement mechanics at Fitness Institute! #ArabesqueStrength #BalanceAndControl #FunctionalFitness
A big welcome to Fitness Institute`s 41st Face to Face PT cohort! Can`t wait to see what the future holds for these legends!
A big welcome to Fitness Institute`s 41st Face to Face PT cohort! Can`t wait to see what the future holds for these legends!
🎯 Banded Bow & Arrow Stretch – Thoracic Mobility Unlock! 🎯
Loosen up your upper back and shoulders with this killer Banded Bow & Arrow Stretch! This is perfect for improving thoracic rotation and prepping your body for lifting, throwing, or any upper-body work.
🔥 How to do it:
1️⃣ Anchor a resistance band to a rig at ground height.
2️⃣ Lie on your side with knees stacked at 90° and grab the band with your top hand.
3️⃣ Pull the band across your body like you’re drawing a bow, rotating through your thoracic spine.
4️⃣ Keep your bottom arm straight and let your top arm return to a stretched position.
5️⃣ Hold for a few seconds, then repeat!
🔹 Key Cues:
✔️ Keep knees together to lock in hip position.
✔️ Control the movement—no bouncing!
Add this to your warm-up (full movement) or cooldown (static hold position) for better rotation and mobility! 🚀💪 Tag a mate who needs this stretch!
#ThoracicMobility #BandedStretch #BowAndArrowStretch #MoveBetter #FitnessInstitute #MobilityWithMonica
🎯 Banded Bow & Arrow Stretch – Thoracic Mobility Unlock! 🎯
Loosen up your upper back and shoulders with this killer Banded Bow & Arrow Stretch! This is perfect for improving thoracic rotation and prepping your body for lifting, throwing, or any upper-body work.
🔥 How to do it:
1️⃣ Anchor a resistance band to a rig at ground height.
2️⃣ Lie on your side with knees stacked at 90° and grab the band with your top hand.
3️⃣ Pull the band across your body like you’re drawing a bow, rotating through your thoracic spine.
4️⃣ Keep your bottom arm straight and let your top arm return to a stretched position.
5️⃣ Hold for a few seconds, then repeat!
🔹 Key Cues:
✔️ Keep knees together to lock in hip position.
✔️ Control the movement—no bouncing!
Add this to your warm-up (full movement) or cooldown (static hold position) for better rotation and mobility! 🚀💪 Tag a mate who needs this stretch!
#ThoracicMobility #BandedStretch #BowAndArrowStretch #MoveBetter #FitnessInstitute #MobilityWithMonica