Become a qualified PT.
And build a career that lasts.
Not just a certificate — a complete roadmap into the fitness industry. The qualification, the business skills, the mentorship, the hiring partners and the community. Everything a new PT actually needs to earn.
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The opportunity
There's never been a better time
to build a career in fitness.
More people are investing in their health than ever — in gyms, online, and one-to-one. The demand for good personal trainers is real. What's missing isn't opportunity. It's trainers who know how to turn a qualification into an actual income. That's the gap this fills.
The problem nobody warns you about
Most new PTs qualify…
then quietly quit.
Roughly 80% of newly-qualified UK PTs leave the industry within 18 months. Not because they failed the exams. Because nobody taught them the part that actually matters — how to get clients, price their time, and build a business.
Most providers hand you a certificate and wish you luck. You leave qualified, but with no plan, no clients, and no idea what to do on Monday morning. A qualification is a door. It isn't a career.
Who this is for
You might see yourself here.
The career changer
Stuck in a job you've outgrown, ready to build something that's actually yours — without quitting on Monday.
The gym enthusiast
Fitness is already your life. Now you want to get paid for the thing you'd do anyway.
The returning parent
You want flexible, meaningful work that fits around the family — and pays properly.
Already in fitness
Gym staff, class instructor or coach who wants the full qualification and a real business behind it.
The difference
We don't sell qualifications.
We build careers.
Same certificate at the end. A completely different outcome.
Most providers
PT Launch Lab
The roadmap
From “thinking about it”
to earning as a PT.
Join
Enrol in minutes. Personal tutor introduced within 24 hours.
Study
100% online via the Merve app, around your job. Most finish in 12–20 weeks.
Qualify
NCFE Level 2 + Level 3, Ofqual regulated. Free resubmissions until you pass.
Business mentoring
The Mentorship Hub teaches pricing, clients and marketing — as a system.
First client
Warm introductions into our partner gym network. Start earning while you build.
Career
Employed first, then self-employed. £20–28k to start, £35–50k+ as you grow.
Real graduates · Career changer
People who were exactly where you are.
“Went from corporate burnout to running my own PT business. Watch how I made the leap — and what life looks like on the other side.”
Gemma
Corporate (burnout) → Level 3 Personal Training
“From start to finish, the course was structured, supportive, and everything I needed to make the career change I'd been putting off for years. Couldn't be happier with the experience.”
Rachel Waldock
Level 2 & Level 3 PT
“Highly recommend using PT Launch Lab. I work full time on a busy schedule, but they allowed me to complete the coursework and learn in my own time. I am now a qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer and I couldn't have done it without the team!”
Michelle
Full-time job → Level 3 Personal Training
Everything included
One enrolment. The whole career.
NCFE Level 2 Gym Instructor
NCFE Level 3 Personal Trainer
Business & marketing mentorship
Private community
Live coaching sessions
Career & hiring-partner support
Client & programme templates
Personal tutor (24h)
Free resubmissions — no cap
Student app (Merve)
The investment
This isn't a cost.
It's the cheapest bet on your own income.
On the deposit plan it's £200 a month — roughly a daily coffee habit, a mid-tier gym membership, or a couple of streaming subscriptions. Once you qualify, a single PT session at ~£30 covers most of a week of it.
£1,599
Pay in full
one payment, nothing to manage
£599
Deposit plan
then 5 × £200 monthly
£20–50k+
PT earning range
employed to self-employed
Two options only — pay in full or the deposit plan. No third-party finance.
“I completed my PT qualification with PT Launch Lab around Christmas time and I couldn't recommend them enough. Within the first week you get the feeling Callum genuinely cares — he's always on hand to answer any questions you have despite being a busy person himself, and always coming up with new ideas of how he can help support his learners. What I also love about PT Launch Lab is the amount of support they give you once you've completed the course. Most PTs will fail because they don't understand the business and marketing side of things, and PT Launch Lab help you improve in all these areas.”
Jonathan Plummer
Level 3 Personal Training
“From start to finish, the course was structured, supportive, and everything I needed to make the career change I'd been putting off for years. Couldn't be happier with the experience.”
Rachel Waldock
Level 2 & Level 3 PT
“The support I received was second to none. After having my baby, I thought I'd struggle to find the time — but Callum and the team were so supportive and helpful every step of the way.”
Rebecca Davies
Level 3 Personal Training
“Fantastic from start to finish. The support didn't stop once I qualified — they've continued to offer guidance and help that's been invaluable as I build my business.”
Matthew Bell
Level 3 Personal Training
“My training experience with PT Launch Lab has been amazing. I've gained new skills, knowledge and confidence. I was able to learn at my own pace and was well supported throughout.”
Annie Chomba-Kilbride
Level 3 Personal Training
“I got qualified through PT Launch Lab who were really helpful throughout the process and have continued to help me get my PT business up and running. Highly recommended.”
Jordan Wills
Level 3 Personal Training
“Friendly, responsive and very helpful. Helped me every step of the way and provided great information and knowledge. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting their PT certification.”
Leon Jones
Level 3 Personal Training
“Great experience all round. They make getting your qualification so simple with an easy-to-use online learning platform. Highly recommend.”
Sam Jordan
Level 3 Personal Training
“Callum and Ryan helped me so much with not only the course but with also any other challenges I was unsure on. Nothing was too much to ask and both explained everything brilliantly — both really patient and understanding people. Could not recommend enough, thank you both very much!”
Sam Brown
PT Launch Lab Student
“Very good place to do your PT course, very knowledgeable on everything. You learn everything you need and the tutoring from Callum is great.”
Liam Greenwood
Level 3 Personal Training
“Constantly getting face to face support as well as online, always giving you tips and help on questions you are unsure about.”
Kenan Kocar
PT Launch Lab Student
“Wow absolutely amazing place to train and learn to become a qualified PT! I've just become qualified and I honestly wouldn't have been able to do it without the support from Callum Brown all throughout. He's there every step of the way. If you're looking to learn to become qualified then I can 100% recommend these guys!”
Rebecca Sykes
Level 3 Personal Training
“Highly recommend using PT Launch Lab. I work full time on a busy schedule, but they allowed me to complete the coursework and learn in my own time. I had the support and knowledge every step of the way from Cal. I am now a qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer and I couldn't have done it without the team!”
Michelle
Level 3 Personal Training
“Highly recommend PT Launch Lab, especially if you want flexible learning. I work full time and generally very busy day to day, however PT Launch Lab allowed me to learn at my own rate while still ensuring I had the support and knowledge every step of the way. Callum Brown has been on hand pretty much 24/7 to help advise, support and answer any questions. I can't thank you all enough for helping me become a Level 3 Qualified PT!”
Terri Altilar
Level 3 Personal Training
“Passed my Level 3 Personal Training yesterday with PT Launch Lab. Loved every minute. Callum was on hand to answer all my questions. Thank you for all the help and support.”
Mel Hume
Level 3 Personal Training
“Very positive experience with great content and support.”
Aydan Colley
PT Launch Lab Student
“Officially passed my Level 3 personal training qualification today. Just want to give a shout-out to Cal, Chris and Craig for all the support I was given. If you're thinking about becoming a personal trainer then do not hesitate to go to PT Launch Lab.”
Declan Marsden
Level 3 Personal Training
“Joined over a year ago, never looked back. Great set of lads running the place with plenty of knowledge and experience. From beginners to more experienced — PT Launch Lab suits all levels. If you want to train, lift or work 1-to-1 with a trainer, you're sure to find a fit here.”
Rob Fullam
PT Launch Lab Student
Honest answers
The real questions you're asking.
Can I do this while working full-time?+
Yes — it's how most of our learners do it. It's fully online and self-paced with no fixed class times. Average study load is 8–10 hours a week; most people finish Level 2 + Level 3 in 12–20 weeks while still earning. You qualify first, then transition.
How long does it take?+
Typically 12–20 weeks at 8–10 hours a week, but it's self-paced — faster or slower is fine. There's no deadline pressure and resubmissions are free until your tutor passes you.
I have no gym or fitness-industry experience. Is that a problem?+
No. The course starts from the ground up, and plenty of our most successful graduates came from completely different careers. Life experience and work ethic count for a lot in this industry.
Am I too old to start?+
No. Career-changers in their 30s, 40s and 50s often do better — clients trust maturity, and you bring real-world people skills the 19-year-olds don't have yet.
Will you actually help me get clients?+
Yes — that's the whole point. The Mentorship Hub walks you through pricing, marketing and client conversations as a system, and we make warm introductions into our partner gym network when you qualify.
Will employers recognise the qualification?+
Yes. It's NCFE, Ofqual regulated (Level 3 ref 603/4388/6) — the qualification gym managers hire against as standard across the UK.
What are the payment options?+
Two simple options: pay in full (£1,599), or spread it with our deposit plan — £599 deposit then 5 × £200 monthly. No third-party finance. Once qualified, a single PT session covers roughly a month's payment.
Accreditations
Fully accredited.
Industry recognised.
NCFE Level 3 — Ofqual regulated and accepted by every major gym group in the UK. The qualification name UK gym managers ask for by default — not a self-branded cert, not Focus Awards, not an in-house badge.
NCFE
Awarding Organisation
Ofqual Regulated
Government Regulated
CIMSPA
Industry Recognised
REPs
Register of Exercise Professionals
Ready to build a
fitness career?
Book a free 15-minute call and we'll walk through your plan honestly — or enrol today and get started. No pressure, no hard sell.