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Online Personal Training Qualification

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Online Personal Training Qualification

Applications for January 2026 now open!

Early Bird Promotion: Sign up before 31 October 2025 and get our online Sports Nutrition Course FREE!

The Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) online Personal Training Programme equips you to enter the fitness industry with the confidence, knowledge, and skills required to offer professional services to meet the needs and expectations of a range of individuals and groups.

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Our internationally recognised qualification will give you the knowledge and know-how to assess the health and fitness levels of individuals; design, demonstrate, and implement exercise programmes as well as assess, evaluate, monitor, and modify training plans.

Study online through SSISA today. We are recognised experts who can assist you to transform your career aspirations into reality.

Our online personal training programme, endorsed by the Register of Exercise Professionals in South Africa (REPSSA) is designed into five study blocks. A student must complete a study block fully, be up to date with course fees and meet all the submission and assessment requirements BEFORE they are able to move on to the next study block. 'A student must meet the minimum requirements for each study block, workplace experience and an integrated theory and practical assessment before been awarded a certificate. Study blocks must be completed in a pre-defined order (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). 

All learning materials, resources, and assessments will be available through a Learner Management System (LMS) and the student will conduct all learning activities through the LMS. This qualification has a practical component. Students will be required to submit videos of their own demonstrations for assessment.

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Grade 12 school certificate (National Senior Certificate/Matric)

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GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education)

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Similar school leaver certificate or Level 4 equivalent on the NQF (National Qualifications Framework)
Data
- Stable internet connection, minimum 2MB/sec data connection.

Device
– Recommend at least a tablet or computer. Smartphones are acceptable for viewing information but you will not be able to complete your assessments using your Smartphone.

Software
– Moodle mobile app for offline usage.
– Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge.
  • Personal fitness trainers
  • Fitness facilities manager
  • Floor supervisor
  • Group fitness instructor
  • Health and wellness coach
  • Physical educator
  • Fitness club owner/operator
  • Fitness centres, gyms or health clubs
  • Corporate fitness facilities
  • Sports clubs
  • Schools
  • Community centres
  • Holiday camps
  • Hotels
  • Spas
  • Cruise liners

Option 1: Debit Order R22 999 (Includes R3999 deposit and R1900 x10 months)


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Option 2: Upfront cash payment option - R21 999.  

Early Bird Special: Sign up and pay before Friday 31 October 2025 and receive the following:
- Cash upfront- R1 000 off (Pay only R21 999 and our online Sports Nutrition course (valued at R1750)

- Debit Order- Our online Sports Nutrition course (valued at R1750)

This qualification will take a minimum of 10 months to complete. Click here for an overview of the qualification outline, the assessment plan, and the suggested pacing document. 

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