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Marketing for Fitness Professionals

YMCAfit Marketing for Fitness Professionals CPD

From £159

4 weeks

CIMSPA Endorsed
Face to Face course

Recognised and Credible

Our CPD’s are mapped to CIMSPA professional standards and valued by employers throughout the fitness industry.

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Learning your way

Our CPD courses combine self paced online study and live tutor-led teaching in either F2F on webinar format.

Flexible Learning Options

Developed by Experts

This CPD has been created by a team of experienced and well-qualified team who are experts within their field and meets industry best practice.

Market Your Fitness Business Like a Pro

Elevate your personal training business with the marketing skills every modern fitness professional needs. This course equips you with practical, digital-first marketing knowledge to promote your services with confidence and creativity.
You’ll learn how to harness the power of social media, create eye-catching digital content with tools like Canva and CapCut, and write blogs and emails that speak directly to your ideal clients.
Whether you’re building your brand from scratch or looking to sharpen your current approach, you’ll leave this course with the tools and confidence to market your fitness business like a pro.

Course Overview

Upgrade Your Skills. Unlock Your Future

Technical Skills

Taught by experienced fitness marketers and content creators. Practical skills with real-world applications. Learn to create and manage your own marketing campaigns. Boost your brand visibility and client acquisition

Career progression

Broaden your client base. Learn the skills and knowledge to build a longstanding career. Apply your learnings to complement other fitness industry qualifications.

Support & confidence

Unparalleled support online, over the phone and in person. Live tutor-led virtual classroom sessions, plus an introduction session at the beginning of the course.

Fully accredited

Our courses are internationally-recognised, Ofqual regulated and endorsed by CIMSPA, and their legitimacy will never be questioned.

Course Format

Study wherever you can, whenever you can

Online

Online Tutor-led webinars

Pre-recorded webinars

Self-paced digital resources and tutorials

Walkthroughs and downloadable templates

YMCAfit Achieves Enhancing Status Across All CIMSPA-Endorsed CPDs

Enhancing Status recognises training that goes beyond professional standards, developing key skills such as communication, professionalism, adaptability, and client-centred practice. Achieving this status across our CPD portfolio reflects YMCAfit’s commitment to not just meeting industry expectations—but exceeding them.

Course Overview

What you will learn

How to build your digital marketing foundation as a fitness professional
Use social media strategically to grow your business
Create standout visual content using Canva
Produce high-impact video content using CapCut
Plan and schedule content for consistency and engagement
Write compelling blogs and client-focused emails
Understand key marketing metrics and how to improve them

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Assessment

Worksheet
Questions

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Qualification

YMCAfit Marketing for Fitness Professionals CPD

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Entry requirements

You must be over 16.
No prior marketing experience required – this course is suitable for beginners.

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Take your fitness career to the next level!

Secure your place on the next YMCAfit Marketing for Fitness Professionals CPD course today — get in touch now and start your journey with industry-leading tutors.

PT Courses Near You

We deliver our face-to-face courses from state-of-the-art venues across England. This course is currently running from:

Online

To find the best date and location for you, speak to one of our experienced course advisors.

Upcoming Dates

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Part Time

Date(s)	Start Time	End Time	Venue	Price
25th Apr 2026 – 23rd May 2026	09:00	10:30	Online	£159

Part Time

Date(s)	Start Time	End Time	Venue	Price
12th Jul 2026 – 09th Aug 2026	09:00	10:30	Online	£159

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What is the format of the course?

Our marketing for fitness professionals course is delivered online through a combination of live tutor-led sessions and pre-recorded webinars. You must have access to a laptop/desktop/ipad and reliable WiFi.

How many hours of study are expected per week?

On average, learners will need to complete 3-4 hours of independent study per week which includes online learning and completion of assessment activities.