What is the Complete Personal Training & Business Course?
The Complete Personal Training & Business Course is designed for aspiring trainers who want to do more than coach clients. It’s for the ones who want to run their own business. This is a streamlined study path that blends fitness qualifications with practical business training so you can graduate job-ready and business-ready.
What You’ll Get
This PT with Business Course covers three different certifications, providing you with the following qualifications:
SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness
SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness
BSB50120 Diploma of Business
Together, these nationally recognised qualifications give you the complete foundation to work as a personal trainer and confidently manage or launch your own PT venture.
Unique Benefits of Combining Fitness with Business Training
The course goes beyond fitness training. It’s designed to help you thrive in today’s competitive fitness industry by giving you both technical expertise and entrepreneurial confidence. By enrolling in this course, you’ll learn how to:
Build your own client base through effective marketing and networking.
Manage your operations, from scheduling to compliance and finances.
Turn passion into profit with smart business systems and growth strategies.
Lead teams and scale your services when you’re ready to expand.
By merging fitness and business learning, this course gives you a 360° skill set, one that helps you succeed in the gym and in the market.
Who Should Enrol?
The Complete Personal Training & Business Course is ideal for motivated individuals who see fitness as both a passion and a profession.
Ideal Students
Aspiring PTs ready to start their own business or studio.
Career changers with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Fitness enthusiasts aiming to turn passion into income.
In a nutshell, this course gives you the versatility to work independently or move into management roles, whether you’re just starting or ready to advance your fitness career.
Course Outcomes
Once obtained, the Complete Personal Training & Business Course will enable you to work as a fully qualified:

Personal Trainer
- Health Clubs — Work for a local gym or fitness centre training your own clients as a qualified Personal Trainer. Completing the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness alone does not allow you to conduct any group exercise classes that are formalised in a group setting. For example, choreographed to music.
- Personal Training Franchises — Work within an established fitness franchise to deliver specialised training to its members.
- Your Own Personal Training Business — Be your own boss and choose when and where you work with your own client network.
- Community Fitness Settings — Support the health and fitness of your own community providing fitness advice for organised group initiatives.

Group Exercise Instructor
Plan and deliver group exercise sessions and develop gym-based programs for groups of individuals where the level of personalised instruction and ongoing client monitoring is limited. Group Exercise Instructors often work in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, and leisure and community centres.

Small Business Owner
Be your own boss and in complete control of when and where you work. Establish a client network and develop a professional relationship as you help them achieve their fitness goals.
Complete Personal Training & Business Course.
1. Complete Personal Training Course, Practical Elements:
You can choose from these three options:
- At a Campus Club
- With a 1-to-1 Flexible Mentor
- With a Mentor of your Choice
2. Complete Personal Training Course, Theoretical Elements:
- Are completed online
3. Diploma of Business, Theoretical Elements:
- Are completed online
Up to 24 months
This bundle qualification must be completed in the following order.
Complete Personal Training Course:
- 46 hours of practical experience in a real gym
- 32 course units to complete.
- Complete 3 course units every month to graduate in 12 months.
Diploma of Business
- 12 course units to complete
- Complete 1 course unit every month to graduate in 12 months.

Delivery structure.
Studying the Complete Personal Training & Business Course with AIPT gives you the freedom to learn flexibly, practically, and in a way, that's built around your goals.
1. Complete Personal Training Course, Practical Elements
The practical elements of your course can be undertaken in one of the following three ways:
Campus Club
Learn in a small group environment inside one of Australia’s leading gyms and be mentored by the best in the business.
Undertake 46 hours of face-to-face practical learning following a set timetable.
Learn inside a leading gym and be mentored by a real fitness professional.
Campuses near you
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2. Complete Personal Training Course, Theoretical Elements
Study the theoretical elements of this course anywhere and anytime through our online learning platform.
Components.
32 course units to complete.
Complete 3 course units every month to graduate in 12 months.
Resources Required
For the online part of the course, you may need regular access to:
Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points.
Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access is not recommended).
Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above.
Mobile Phone with video capability or Video Camera: Some assessments in your course will require you to take and submit videos of you undertaking tasks for assessment.
Office Equipment: Printer and scanner to print and upload some of your assessments.
Internet Browser: Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.
MAC: Operating system - OS X 10.14 Mojave or later.
Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download).
3. Diploma of Business, Theoretical Elements
Study the theoretical elements of this course anytime through our online platform.
Components.
12 course units to complete.
Complete 1 course unit every month to graduate in 12 months.
Units.
Achieve your qualification by completing the following units of competency:
Certificate III in Fitness
How You’ll Learn
AIPT offers a flexible and structured learning model guided by industry mentors who’ve the same path you’re about to take.
Study Mode & Structure
Online theory for convenience and flexibility.
In-gym practical training with real clients and certified mentors.
Regular mentor feedback to ensure your progress stays on track.
Study Timeline
Complete the program in up to 24 months, depending on your study pace and mentoring schedule. You’ll have full access to AIPT’s digital resources, support staff, and interactive learning tools throughout your journey.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of this course are equipped to work and succeed in multiple areas of the fitness industry, from gyms and studios to freelance and entrepreneurial ventures.
Where This Course Can Take You
Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Coach
Gym Owner or Studio Manager
Freelance or Mobile Trainer
Fitness Business Operator or Consultant
If your goal is to run your own business or manage a team, the Complete Personal Training and Business Course is the smarter, more strategic option.
Cost & payment.
Choose what works for you. Pay upfront via VISA, MasterCard, or bank deposit, or opt for a flexible instalment plan paid weekly or fortnightly.
Your course fee includes
Delivery and assessment of your qualification
Study materials (including all resources)
Ongoing support from our Education Team
We offer two payment methods
Full fee upfront
Instalment plans
For more information about the course costs, please call us on 1300 616 180.
Why Choose AIPT?
100+ campus locations
Find us all around Australia and choose the one that’s nearest to you.
Flexible payment options
Choose the payment option that suits your preference, be it full fee upfront or an instalment plan.
Learn from real fitness professionals, in real gyms
Gain practical experience in a real gym environment for better hands-on knowledge.
Largest network of industry partnerships
AIPT has the largest network of employers, fitness professionals and fitness business owners.
How to Enrol?
Getting started is easy, and you won’t have to figure it out alone. AIPT’s friendly team will walk you through the enrolment process, answer any questions, and make sure you’re set up with the right study plan from day one.
Need help getting started? Well, if you’re unsure which course structure suits you, or you’d like someone to talk you through the details, AIPT’s support team is ready to help. Our team of professionals will make your enrolment smooth, quick, and completely stress-free.
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