Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.

Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry

Your route in

Employers typically expect around L2

1

Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)

Any of these strengthens your application.

2

Add-on certificates

Complements to the main route. Where no level is shown, the awarding body does not specify one.

3

Where this can take you

No statutory requirement, but employers, insurers and CIMSPA require the Ofqual-regulated Level 2 Group Exercise/Exercise to Music certificate; progresses to the Level 3 Personal Trainer.

Courses for this career

See free Group Exercise Instructor courses

Level 2

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