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Online Fitness Coach

YMCAfit Online Fitness Coach CPD

From £159

  • 4 weeks

  • CIMSPA Endorsed

  • Face to Face course

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Recognised and Credible

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

Learning your way

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

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. 

Boost Your Fitness Business with Online Coaching Skills

This practical, flexible CPD course is designed for fitness professionals ready to launch or boost their online coaching business. Whether you’re just starting out or already coaching clients remotely, this course will give you the tools, structure, and confidence to build a sustainable and successful online service.  

Course Overview

Upgrade Your Skills. Unlock Your Future

Technical Skills

Immediate application to your current or future business. Affordable, accessible, and outcome-focused. Build a complete, ready-to-use coaching package. Boost confidence in remote service delivery. Learn how to retain and grow your online client base

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

Taught by experienced and industry-qualified tutors who will provide guidance and support throughout the course. 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.

Entry Requirements

Course Format

Study wherever you can, whenever you can

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Online

1 x live tutor-led webinar 
Online Tutor Support 
Pre-recorded webinars
Practical tasks and reflection activities 

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 deliver engaging and effective online coaching
  • Choosing the right tools and platforms for your clients
  • Designing programmes for home, gym, or hybrid training
  • Providing video feedback and structured check-ins
  • Supporting clients with progress tracking and accountability
  • Creating scalable business models for long-term success.
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Assessment

  • Worksheet
  • Questions
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Qualification

  • YMCAfit Online Fitness Coach CPD 
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Entry requirements

  • You must be over 16.
  • Learners must have an accredited Level 2 (e.g. Gym Instructor or ETM) or Level 3 (e.g. Personal Trainer, Yoga, Pilates) to complete this course. Where a prerequisite qualification has been achieved more than 3 years ago, learners will be required to supply additional evidence to verify their current competency, such as a CV, supporting statements from a manager and clients, and evidence of training undertaken in the last 3 years.  
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Take your fitness career to the next level! 

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the format of the course?

Our online fitness coach 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.

What course resources will I be provided with?

Every learner will have access to a digital manual. Your tutor will also provide you with further recommended reading. 

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