AIPT Reviews & Student Success Stories
At the Australian Institute of Personal trainers, we’re all about creating real graduate outcomes. That means equipping our students with the job-ready skills needed to enter and excel in the fitness industry. We achieve this by delivering courses in real gyms, where you’ll learn from real fitness professionals and have the chance to discover employment opportunities right after graduation.
But don’t take our word for it. Read the AIPT reviews below to see what AIPT students and graduates have to say about their experience. These past student success stories provide great examples for where your AIPT course could take you.
Jacob Ewen, AIPT Graduate
"It's pretty awesome when you see people take your advice and get results or thank you for helping them with any fitness related things. It is one of those things where if you're interested in how things work you'll just study out of general interest and keep your knowledge up without even realising."
Alana Coomer, AIPT Graduate
"If you have a genuine love for helping people and are passionate about health and fitness, this career path will be extremely rewarding. There are people out there just waiting for someone like you to help transform their lives, and there is no better feeling than that!"
Kamila De Almeida Ferrao, AIPT Graduate
"Do it, but only if you love what you do. Being a personal trainer requires passion. That way, you can make people feel what you feel, and that's when the magic happens. Motivate people from the heart."
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Dylan Garbutt, AIPT Graduate
"A career in fitness will allow you to meet and interact with some amazing people of all different backgrounds, and it’s incredibly rewarding, adding value and helping other people achieve their fitness goals".
Read Dylan's AIPT student success story
Anna Rawlinson, AIPT Graduate
"Be a sponge and learn as much as you can. Take as many courses and absorb all the information".
Kyle Grossberg, AIPT Graduate
"If that is something that you are interested in there is no harm in giving it a go and seeing what becomes of it!".
Read Kyle's AIPT student success story
Chris Brown, AIPT Graduate
"Give it a go and enjoy the ride; it will get you started in the future to become a Personal Trainer".
Abhimanyu Bhargava, AIPT Graduate
"There is nothing more gratifying than helping someone improve their health and overall confidence".
Read Abhimanyu's AIPT student success story
Tegan Barton, AIPT Graduate
"It is such a rewarding industry to be part of, if you are already thinking about it, then do it. You have nothing to lose!".
Ella Fitzpatrick, AIPT Graduate
"Just do it! It is one of the best jobs where you can get know many different kinds of people, help inspire people to better themselves and use your knowledge to educate other people about their training".
Read Ella's AIPT student success story
Patrick Logaraj, AIPT Graduate
"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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Amanda Carter, AIPT Graduate
"I want to help as many people as possible feel the physical and mental changes from training and give them the tools to change their lifestyle".
Jarred McDonnell, AIPT Graduate
"As for the future I plan to continue to enhance my skills through further learning and by trying to become the best personal trainer and teacher I possibly can".
Lorenzo Lucarelli, AIPT Graduate
"After completing a 12 weeks challenge, I was feeling so confident and proud of who I was. Happy to take my shirt off and look myself in the mirror and not ashamed to take a selfie and post it on socials. Today all I can say is thank you".
Eleisha Murray, AIPT Graduate
"A career in Fitness 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."
Read Eleisha's AIPT student success story
Cordelia Gibbs, Complete Personal Trainer Graduate
"Having developed a good support network while studying and training at Goodlife, I have signed on with them for this year. I am in my build-up phase and will be operating my own PT business out of Goodlife Camberwell for 2020."
Adam Cannella, Complete Personal Trainer Graduate
“I liked the idea of going into a real gym and learning rather than sitting in a boring classroom. I liked that the course offered a mix of online and in-person learning."
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Karen Wilson, Certificate IV Graduate
"I would always see AIPT advertised in my gym/s at Goodlife Health Clubs. You know how you just get those signs to do something… Well AIPT was everywhere I looked. So I made the decision to call up. AIPT has been fantastic, SO supportive from start to finish!"
Helen Evans, Complete Personal Trainer Graduate
“My plans are to work with Baby Boomers (mature adults) to show them that it is not difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle. If I can do it, anybody can do it."
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Trisha Lindgren, Complete Personal Trainer Student
“The course content aligned with what I wanted to learn, and the flexibility of the online course made it possible for me to complete it … AIPT has opened doors for me which I never thought were possible."
Nathan Ryles, Complete Personal Trainer Graduate
“The course allowed me to do a lot of online study during the week and complete all my practical assignments over the weekends. For me, it was all about that convenience!”
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Teegan Jarratt, Complete Personal Trainer Graduate
"The platform for learning AIPT provided was user-friendly, simple to use and gave you all the necessary resources you needed to complete the assignments. I enjoyed face-to-face sessions with Jeff (AIPT Ipswich Campus Director) a lot … I can’t wait to start my new career very soon."
Tiarna Cupello, Complete Personal Trainer Graduate and Business Diploma student
“I enrolled in the Certificate III and Certificate IV in Fitness with the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers and now, 12 months later, I am running outdoor boot camp sessions and working as my own personal trainer … I love being my own boss.”
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Paul Hooper, AIPT Facilitator
“Students get to do everything a personal trainer would do … I love being able to prepare my students for their own success.”
Vanessa Buckley, Complete Personal Trainer Graduate
“I now have a thriving PT business where I train up to 60 clients a week … my story is proof that anything is possible.”
Read Vanessa's inspirational story
Kate Fitzsimons, Complete Personal Trainer Graduate
“Any question I had along the way, they'd be there to answer it. This made me feel like I wasn't just one of many students, but that I mattered – something I think that makes AIPT unique.”
Kirri Brazendale, Complete Personal Trainer Graduate and AIPT Hobart Mentor
“I remember feeling so good, I pulled her out of the pram and hugged her so tight, feeling so much love.”
Read Kirri's inspirational story
Donna Maxwell, Complete Personal Trainer Graduate
“I loved every minute of the course, gaining the knowledge and experience to a great career, and I met some great people along the way … I am now doing a job I love.”
Read Donna's student success story
Cherina Grey, Complete Personal Trainer Graduate
“The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers has a very comprehensive course, covering a wide number of topics very relevant to being properly equipped for the fitness industry … I would never have imagined having this qualification at this stage in my life.”
Joel Pengelly, SIS40210 Certificate IV in Fitness and BSB50215 Diploma of Business Graduate
“I wouldn’t have the skills and knowledge I have today if not for the great training and support provided from AIPT.”
Read Joel's journey and AIPT review
Heather Dillon, Complete Personal Trainer Graduate
“The course was easy to follow, as well as convenient by being able to do a lot of it online as well as workshops … By the end of my course I was offered a job … I would definitely recommend taking the leap and to do your course through AIPT, I’ve not looked back since.”
Marieke Schemkes, Complete Personal Trainer Graduate
“AIPT gave me the tools, knowledge, support and practical experience to help people change their lives so they too become more confident, stronger, happier and are truly amazed by what their bodies and minds can achieve – everything.”
Brendan Mann, Complete Personal Trainer Graduate
“The day that I got the email to say I had passed my course, Sean Weir Fitness was advertising for a new Personal Trainer. I applied for the job and had an interview the next day … I am so happy to be doing a job that I love and look forward to going to work every day.”
Read Brendan's student success story
Have these personal trainer course reviews inspired you to start your fitness career? Enquire online now or call us on 1300 616 180.