Exercice du sport en Vidéos : Lesson: Funded Personal Trainer Courses

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    Lesson: Funded Personal Trainer Courses


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    For some people, becoming a personal trainer is the dream job but getting the money to become qualified is difficult. However, there are ways to get the money to become a certified personal trainer. In this lesson you will learn about the various way you can pay for your personal trainer course or how to fund your PT course using government and company initiatives.

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    Some course providers allow you to spread the cost of your course fee with monthly installments.

    Most providers don’t charge interest for this but they do usually require a deposit (you’ll typically have to pay between £125 and £250 upfront).

    Government Backed Personal Trainer Loans
    Some government-backed providers allow you to pay for all or part of your course using a Government-backed Learning Loan. 

    There are usually some prerequisites you must meet like being an adult over 24 years old can apply for the loan. They’re not usually subject to credit checks or dependent on your current income levels and you won’t have to pay it back until you’re earning income.

    Bear in mind that interest may be payable on the loan (interest levels depend on your income) and that you will usually have to pay an initial deposit (although the deposit is then usually refunded to you after your course is completed).

    Fully Funded Personal Trainer Courses

    Although it is not widely advertised, some course providers obtain government funding to encourage the entry and qualification of adults into the fitness industry. If you are aged 16 – 18 (or 19+ and unemployed or self-employed), it is always worth contacting providers to see if you might qualify for a fully or partly funded personal trainer course.

    Personal Trainer Apprentice Schemes

    Gyms can obtain government funding to take on apprentices aged between 16 and 24. They are popular and there are many benefits – so it’s always worth asking whether they take on apprenticeships. Salaries are usually very low and the apprenticeships take much longer to complete than the usual 6 week PT course.

    On the Job PT Qualifications

    If you’ve ever Googled “Personal Trainer jobs”, you’ve probably seen that many large gym chains offer personal training positions that include your personal trainer qualification.

    If you want to work for a chain gym, these schemes can work well, but make sure you check the terms. They usually come with very low or commission-only salaries, requirements to work a minimum number of weekly hours in the gym and a tie-in to prevent you from taking your qualification and setting up on your own.