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SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness + SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness + BSB50120 Diploma of Business

Complete Personal Training & Business Course.

Start your very own personal training business with the Complete Personal Training & Business Course which equips you with the Certificate III and IV in Fitness as well as the Diploma of Business.

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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: 

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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.  
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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.

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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.

Before commencing SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, students are required to complete and be deemed competent in the below units of competency, (or superseded units), which are available as part of the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness.

  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (or a unit that supersedes this unit)
  • HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
  • SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
  • SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments
  • SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions
  • SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions
  • SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
  • SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
  • SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information.

First Aid: You must obtain HLTAID011 Provide First Aid from an external provider. This cost is not included in your course fee; however, AIPT has an agreement with Red Cross Australia (RTO 3605) to provide first-aid training to our students at a reduced price. You can choose to take advantage of this arrangement or pursue this unit of competency via another training provider. 

Education: You will need to have completed year 12, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following:

  • A qualification at Certificate IV level or higher OR
  • 2 years of relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.

Minimum Age: You need to be at least 16. If you’re under 18, a parent or guardian will need to sign your enrolment form. 

Residency Status: You need to be a permanent Australian resident or equivalent. 

Working with Children Check: For the work placement portion of your course, you may need a current “Working with Children Check Clearance” issued by the relevant authority in your state/territory. 

* In order to complete your Work Placement, you may be required to hold a current "Working with Children Check Clearance" issued by the relevant Responsible Authority in the State or Territory in which you will undertake this course. Please see the Student Handbook for more information. 

Practical Assessment: Please be aware some of your assessments require you to source participants to role-play clients, please work with your mentor to secure the required number.

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Qualification

Complete Personal Training & Business Course.

Delivery structure

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 
Duration

Up to 24 months

Study load

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.
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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.

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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.

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Undertake 46 hours of face-to-face practical learning following a set timetable.
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Learn inside a leading gym and be mentored by a real fitness professional.

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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.

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32 course units to complete.
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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).

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3. Diploma of Business, Theoretical Elements

Study the theoretical elements of this course anytime through our online platform.

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12 course units to complete.
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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

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to screen clients for participation in exercise programs and to provide general advice about programs and services suitable to clients. 

It requires the ability to utilise industry standard pre-exercise screening systems, questionnaires and guidelines to collect and evaluate health information, and to determine suitable levels of exercise intensity for clients. This includes determining risk factors and providing referrals to medical or allied health professionals for guidance. 

Screening may occur prior to clients beginning an exercise program, before changes to programs and when their health status changes. Outcomes are used by fitness instructors to plan client programs. Skills for planning are covered in complementary units. 

This unit applies to group fitness instructors, gym instructors and personal trainers. It can also apply to other fitness facility staff members who screen clients and provide service information prior to clients participating in exercise activities. They practise in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, leisure and community centres, client workplaces and homes, and outdoor locations, depending on their job role. 

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. 

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assess current fitness capabilities of clients using information from industry standard pre-exercise screening as the starting point. It requires the ability to complete assessments using a range of activities and measurements and to document outcomes.

Assessment may occur prior to clients beginning an exercise program, before changes to programs and when their health status changes. Outcomes are used by fitness instructors to plan client programs. Skills for planning are covered in complementary units. 

This unit applies to gym instructors and personal trainers, who work unsupervised when interacting with clients using discretion and judgement to provide individually tailored client assessments. They practise in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, leisure and community centres, client workplaces and homes and outdoor locations, depending on their job role. 

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. 

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide general, and not individualised, information about healthy eating to fitness clients. Information is based on the main recommendations of the current Australian national dietary guidelines which aim to promote optimal health and wellbeing for generally healthy people.

The unit requires the ability to recognise situations that are beyond the scope of practice for fitness instructors, and to provide information about the types of medical and allied health professionals with expertise to advise on nutritional needs. 

This unit applies to group fitness and gym instructors who practise in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, and leisure and community centres. 

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. 

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assess movement capacity in individual clients and provide advice on exercises to achieve optimal movement and safe and effective exercise technique. While this assessment may be completed as a separate dedicated activity, outcomes and recommended exercises may then be integrated into overall fitness programs for individual clients. 

 Assessment and advice are provided to clients who do not have unstable health conditions, pain or injury identified through pre-exercise screening and fitness assessment. The unit does not include assessment for the purposes of providing advice or treatment of injury or disease. In this case the fitness instructor refers clients to relevant medical or allied health professionals. 

This unit applies to personal trainers who work independently with clients using discretion and judgement to provide individually tailored client movement assessments. They practise in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, leisure and community centres, client workplaces, and homes and outdoor locations. 

 The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. 

This unit describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to plan group exercise sessions designed for participation by mixed ability groups, or by groups that predominately comprise a particular profile, for example, older people. It requires the ability to account for the participation of individuals from specific population groups and of diverse abilities and allow for modifications that can be made during instruction. 

It covers skills for evaluating and improving sessions in response to participant and instructor feedback, noting that sessions might be delivered by self or others. Skills for instructing group exercise sessions are covered in a complementary unit. 

Exercise sessions are diverse in nature. They could combine or specifically concentrate on cardiovascular, resistance and flexibility exercises, and be delivered with or without music. 

This unit applies to group fitness instructors and personal trainers who use discretion and judgment when planning sessions to meet diverse participant needs. Instructors practise in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, leisure and community centres, client workplaces and other locations, depending on their role. 

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. 

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify customer needs, deliver and monitor customer service and identify improvements in the provision of customer service.  

The unit applies to those who apply a broad range of competencies in various work contexts. In this role, individuals often exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate knowledge of customer service. They provide technical advice and support to customers over short or long-term interactions.

This course offer includes the units BSBOPS304, HLTWHS001 and SISFFIT036 as part of the cluster GE01 Group Exercise. Students who complete this cluster and submit a copy of their statement of attainment for HLTAID011 Provide First Aid are eligible to receive the skill set SISSS00128 Group Exercise Leader. This skill set is targeted toward group exercise leaders who lead predesigned group exercise sessions in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, and leisure and community centres.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others. 

The unit applies to all workers who require knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) to carry out their own work, either under direct supervision or with some individual responsibility. 

This course offer includes the units BSBOPS304, HLTWHS001 and SISFFIT036 as part of the cluster GE01 Group Exercise. Students who complete this cluster and submit a copy of their statement of attainment for HLTAID011 Provide First Aid are eligible to receive the skill set SISSS00128 Group Exercise Leader. This skill set is targeted toward group exercise leaders who lead predesigned group exercise sessions in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, and leisure and community centres.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and deliver land-based group exercise sessions according to predesigned session plans which may have been developed by self or others. 

It requires the ability to use exercise instructional techniques, and cater for different participant needs, in a mixed ability group situation within the confines of session guidelines. 

Skills for planning group exercise sessions are covered in a complementary unit. 

Exercise sessions are diverse in nature. They could combine or specifically concentrate on cardiovascular, resistance and flexibility exercises, and be delivered with or without music. 

This unit applies to group fitness instructors who work unsupervised when instructing groups, using discretion and judgement to solve routine problems and are guided by policies and procedures. It also applies to personal trainers working independently with groups. Instructors practise in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, leisure and community centres, client workplaces and other locations, depending on their role. 

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. 

This course offer includes the units BSBOPS304, HLTWHS001 and SISFFIT036 as part of the cluster GE01 Group Exercise. Students who complete this cluster and submit a copy of their statement of attainment for HLTAID011 Provide First Aid are eligible to receive the skill set SISSS00128 Group Exercise Leader. This skill set is targeted toward group exercise leaders who lead predesigned group exercise sessions in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, and leisure and community centres.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a First Aid response to a casualty in line with First Aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. 

The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a First Aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. 

Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities. 

*This course contains the unit HLTAID011 Provide First Aid which must be completed through an external RTO. AIPT has an agreement in place with Red Cross Australia (RTOID 3605) which allows students to receive training for this unit at a reduced price or you may source your own training provider. Please note that the cost of this external training is not included in your course fee. Upon completion, you will need to submit a copy of your First Aid certificate for us to process a Credit Transfer against this unit of competency on your student record.

This course offer includes the units BSBOPS304, HLTWHS001 and SISFFIT036 as part of the cluster GE01 Group Exercise. Students who complete this cluster and submit a copy of their statement of attainment for HLTAID011 Provide First Aid are eligible to receive the skill set SISSS00128 Group Exercise Leader. This skill set is targeted toward group exercise leaders who lead predesigned group exercise sessions in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, and leisure and community centres.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop tailored gym-based exercise programs for individuals where the level of personalised instruction, ongoing client monitoring and program evaluation is limited. Clients are provided with initial instruction and then largely self-manage their own exercise sessions at the gym, according to the program, without ongoing one-to-one instruction. 

It requires the ability to integrate information from pre-exercise screenings, fitness assessments, and any medical guidance that may have been received for particular clients, to design suitable programs. 

This unit applies to gym instructors and gym-based personal trainers who work unsupervised when interacting with clients using discretion and judgement and are guided by policies and procedures. They practise in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, and leisure and community centres. 

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. 

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify the role of anatomy and physiology knowledge in fitness instruction, and to use that knowledge to develop and instruct safe and effective exercise activities. 

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology underpins effective performance in a range of work functions for fitness instruction. This unit has direct links to, and supports, a range of units for planning and instructing group and personalised exercise programs. 

This unit applies to group fitness instructors, gym instructors and personal trainers. They practise in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, leisure and community centres, client workplaces and homes and outdoor locations, depending on their role. 

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. 

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. 

This unit applies to all workers. 

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain facilities within a sport, fitness and recreation context. 

This unit applies to activity or administration assistants who work under direct supervision in a range of roles and settings in the sport, fitness and recreation industry. This includes providing support in the provision of grounds and facilities maintenance; routine housekeeping; or administrative assistance in locations such as fitness centres, aquatic centres, or outdoor sporting grounds or complexes. Work is performed according to relevant legislation and organisation policies and procedures.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake work activities in compliance with organisational procedures that prevent and control infection. It involves implementing standard and transmission-based precautions, identifying infection hazards, and assessing and responding to infection risks. 

The unit applies to all workers required to undertake their activities in compliance with the infection prevention and control procedures in place in their workplace. 

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise personal work schedules, to monitor and obtain feedback on work performance and to maintain required levels of competence. 

The unit applies to individuals who exercise discretion and judgement and apply a broad range of competencies in various work contexts. 

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  

Features 

Fitness-Only Course 

Complete PT & Business Course 

Qualification 

Certificate III + IV in Fitness 

Certificate III + IV in Fitness + Diploma in Business 

Focus 

Exercise & Training 

Fitness + Business fundamentals

Duration 

Up to 18 months 

Up to 24 months 

Career Scope 

Personal Trainer, coach 

Personal Trainer, coach, business owners and managers 

Ideal For 

Fully qualified PT, coach, or business owner 

Fitness enthusiasts and aspiring entrepreneurs 

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

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Delivery and assessment of your qualification

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Study materials (including all resources)

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Ongoing support from our Education Team

We offer two payment methods

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Full fee upfront

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Instalment plans

For more information about the course costs, please call us on 1300 616 180.

Why Choose AIPT?

AIPT Australia Wide

100+ campus locations

Find us all around Australia and choose the one that’s nearest to you.

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Flexible payment options

Choose the payment option that suits your preference, be it full fee upfront or an instalment plan.

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Learn from real fitness professionals, in real gyms

Gain practical experience in a real gym environment for better hands-on knowledge.

Our mission

Largest network of industry partnerships

AIPT has the largest network of employers, fitness professionals and fitness business owners.

They have an excellent range of courses on offer, as well as superb customer service that made me feel welcomed and supported throughout my studies.

I spoke with Tamara, who was wonderful. She gave me all the information about the course and kept in touch right throughout the enrolment process.

Studying my theory online and at my pace allowed me to continue working full-time. The face-to-face component was amazing, working with an experienced instructor.

AIPT supported me from the moment I joined. Even through COVID times, they carried on and were always there for me if I needed anything.

Studying with AIPT allowed me to study while working 5 days a week and at university. It allowed flexibility while ensuring I received the best education possible .

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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Frequently Asked Questions

The Complete Personal Training and Business Course blends all fitness requirements from the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness and SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness with the BSB50120 Diploma of Business. By completing this course, you gain the skills to train clients safely, run effective PT sessions, and build the business knowledge needed to operate or grow your own fitness venture. 

With AIPT, you will have access to flexible online learning environment. For your practical, you can either learn in small group inside the leading gyms, get 1-to-1 flexible mentorship or even learn with the mentor of your choice. For the theoretical elements, you can complete 3 course units every month to graduate in up to 24 months. 

The course is open to learners aged 16 and above. However, learners below 18 years of age need to get the application form co-signed by their parents or guardians. 

No, the course takes you from foundational skills to advanced personal training knowledge, making it suitable for beginners and even for those who are changing their career.