New year, new career?
Turn your passion for fitness into a rewarding career with the Fitness Portal team.
We proudly support aspiring trainers through the Te Mahi Ako - Skills Active Personal Training Qualification, giving you the perfect balance of hands-on experience, real-world coaching, and nationally recognised education.
What's Included in the Course
Flexible Learning
Complete theory online at your own pace, with regular check-ins.
Practical Experience
Hands-on training inside The Fitness Portal gyms with real client opportunities.
Exclusive Benefits
Free gym membership during the course.
Professional Preparation
Learn to program, coach, assess, and communicate as a personal trainer.
Hands-On Upskilling Sessions
Group development sessions with your assessor and other students.
Career Pathway Support
Receive guidance on launching your PT career, including business skills, marketing strategies, and connecting with industry networks.
There are 5 modules to complete...
Exercise Fundamentals
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Body systems
- Responses to exercise
Nutrition & Wellbeing
- Nutrients
- Health frameworks
- Lifestyle principles
Working Professionally
- Prescreening
- Client testing
- Professional standards
Exercise Delivery
- Coaching principles
- Behaviour management
- Designing programs
- Reviewing programs
Business Skills
- Business planning
- Client acquisition
- Marketing fundamentals
Where this qualification can take you...
Personal Trainer
$50,000–$100,000+
Coach clients one-on-one to reach their fitness goals.
Group Fitness Instructor
$45,000–$80,000
Lead motivating group exercise sessions.
Online Coach
$40,000–$120,000+
Provide remote coaching and programming.
Choose Your Learning Pathway
Online Self-Guided
100% online learning, completed at your own pace
- Includes regular check-ins and support from your assessor
- Ideal for independent learners or those studying around work
- No in-gym work experience included
- Focuses on theory, programme design, coaching principles
Fitness Portal Apprenticeship
All online learning PLUS guided work experience in our gyms
- Train real clients while you learn
- Gain supervised coaching experience and real-world skills
- More hands-on mentoring from your assessor and FP team
- Opportunity to continue as a PT at The Fitness Portal
Both pathways lead to the same nationally recognised Level 4 Certificate in Exercise - the difference is how you learn. The Online Self-Guided option suits those who prefer independent study, while the Fitness Portal Apprenticeship offers immersive, hands-on experience for those who want to learn by doing.
Online Self-Guided (Course Only)
- Weekly instalments also available: $99p/w
- Weekly instalments minimum term: 9 months
- Maximum completion time: 12 months
Fitness Portal Apprenticeship
- Weekly instalments also available: $119p/w
- Weekly instalments minimum term: 9 months
- Maximum completion time: 12 months
