Although both Certificate III & Certificate IV in Fitness will qualify you to work in the fitness industry, each qualification offers a different level of expertise. Discover their differences to ensure your fitness education is on track for success.

"Fitness is a rewarding and enjoyable career. There is nothing more gratifying than helping someone improve their health and overall confidence. Fitness is not just about your physical health but also mental, emotional and psychological wellbeing."

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"Fitness has always been a huge part of my life, so I decided to turn that passion into a career. I am still in the corporate world, but personal training allows me to share this passion with my clients and grow a business that is my own."

"It is one of the best jobs where you can get to know many different kinds of people, help inspire them to better themselves and use your knowledge to educate others about their training. [...] You definitely won't regret it."

"With my story, being bullied and coming out of that dark zone made it easier to inspire others. But again, if you work hard and put a lot of sacrifices, you'll get there! [...] Being a PT is not a joke (like most people think)."

"I plan to keep growing my knowledge and start an online training platform in the future to reach more people. I want to help as many people feel the physical and mental changes from training and give them the tools to change their lifestyles."

"Let's go! Stay hungry and go after it. Learning fitness is not like other careers; you stay happy throughout because if you love anything fitness related, you will maintain longevity in the fitness realm and prosper."

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"I plan to continue enhancing my skills through further learning and by trying to become the best trainer and teacher I possibly can so I can help others reach their desired goals and improve one's quality of life. "

"A career in fitness, I believe, is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling jobs out there, and the learning never stops! Great things don’t happen when you stay in your comfort zone."

"To those who aren't sure about taking the leap into a career in fitness, I would say, do it. You have nothing to be concerned about. The people in the fitness industry are so nice and encouraging, and there's a heap of support."