Start Your Fitness Career with AIPT
Thinking about a career in fitness? At AIPT, we make it easy to turn your passion into a profession. With nationally recognised personal trainer courses, expert mentors, and flexible study options, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to start helping clients from day one.
Why choose personal training as a career?
Do you love helping people and staying active? Personal training lets you do both every day. It’s more than a job, it’s a lifestyle. You’ll inspire clients, see real results, and enjoy a career with flexibility and growth. With strong demand for qualified trainers across Australia, there’s plenty of opportunity waiting.
How AIPT supports your journey
We’re with you every step of the way. Our courses combine online learning with hands-on mentoring, so you graduate ready for the real world. Plus, with hundreds of campuses and gym partnerships nationwide, you can study wherever it suits you best.
Explore Our Fitness Courses
No matter your goal, AIPT has a course for you. Whether you want to become a personal trainer, lead group classes, or specialise in nutrition, we’ll help you get there.
Personal Training Courses
Our core personal trainer courses teach you everything you need to succeed: anatomy, exercise science, client programming, and business skills. By the end, you’ll be confident, qualified, and ready to start your career.
Fitness Courses
Passionate about leading workouts? Our training prepares you to develop, instruct and evaluate personalised exercise programs - both in studio-style sessions (bootcamps, HIIT, circuit) and tailored classes. With this credential, you’ll gain the skills to coach clients safely in predictable and unpredictable situations, and support behaviour change, instructional technique, and professional practice.
Nutrition Courses
A great trainer knows nutrition is just as important as training. Our nutrition courses give you the knowledge to guide clients on healthy eating, lifestyle choices, and long-term results.
Your fitness career starts here.
Find a campus or online near you
Learning with AIPT is flexible. You can study theory online or at a campus, and complete your practical training in person with one of our partner gyms and experienced mentors.
Campus-based vs. Flexible mentoring delivery
Our campuses give you structured, hands-on experience. Need flexibility? Study online at your own pace and complete mentoring sessions locally. Either way, you get the support and skills you need.
Nationwide locations and partners
With hundreds of campuses and partner gyms across Australia, from the city to regional towns, you can train close to home and gain real-world experience wherever you are.
Learn from the best in the business, inside Australia's leading gyms.
Trusted by the best in the industry
When you study with AIPT, you’re joining forces with Australia’s top gyms and fitness brands.
Gym and fitness brand partnerships
We partner with industry leaders, giving you opportunities to train in professional environments, build connections, and get a head start in your career.
Real-world training environments
You won’t just learn theory, you’ll gain practical experience in gyms and studios, making sure you graduate job-ready and confident.
Why choose AIPT?
AIPT has been helping students launch successful fitness careers for over 20 years. Here’s what makes us different:
Industry Experience and Mentorship
Learn from trainers who work in the field. Their real-world insights make your learning practical, engaging, and career-focused.
Online Learning with real PT Support
Study online with full support from a personal trainer. Ask questions, get feedback, and stay on track while learning at your own pace.
Hundreds of locations across Australia
With Australia’s largest network of industry partners, AIPT gives you access to hands-on learning inside leading gyms. Even if you’re not near a campus location, you can still connect with experienced mentors to gain practical skills and guidance.
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 .
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Browse our short courses
Already qualified or want to upskill? AIPT short courses let you add exciting, niche skills to your repertoire.
Kettlebell, Boxing, Handstand & Callisthenics Training
Take your training to the next level with specialised courses that make your sessions more dynamic and engaging.
Build niche skills and upskill your PT qualifications
Short courses help you stay competitive, grow your client base, and offer more value to your clients.
Take the First Step Today
Ready to launch your fitness career? Explore our nationally recognised personal training courses and take the first step with AIPT today. Get Started Now or Find a Course Near You.
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