International College for Exercise Professionals (ICEPs)

ICEPs blended learning workshops are delivered in selected UK and international locations. Recent additions include Ipswich and Colchester in the UK, alongside London and Dubai, with further locations added regularly to support learners worldwide!

ICEPs (International College for Exercise Professionals) is a leading global provider of accredited, Ofqual-regulated gym instructor courses and personal trainer qualifications, with our global headquarters based in Suffolk, UK. We deliver flexible education through 100% online PT courses or blended learning, combining distance study with specialist-led, in-person workshops.

Our gym instructor qualification and personal trainer certification allow learners to study anytime, anywhere, at their own pace. Courses are delivered by a degree-qualified academic team of sport scientists, strength and conditioning coaches, registered nutritionists, and performance practitioners, ensuring every learner gains evidence-based knowledge and real-world skills to become a personal trainer and succeed in the fitness industry.

Driven by our motto Learn. Grow. Win.™, ICEPs is committed to raising industry standards and supporting learners at every stage of their fitness career.

Our online PT course allows you to complete your personal trainer qualification 100% online, with all theory delivered through our interactive learning platform and supported by dedicated, specialist tutors. This option offers maximum flexibility, allowing you to study anywhere and fit learning around your lifestyle.

Blended learning combines online study with specialist-led, in-person practical workshops. Our blended gym instructor courses and personal trainer certification options support your gym instructor qualification or personal trainer qualification, with specialist-led workshops now available in Ipswich, Suffolk, and Central London.

Both routes are designed to help you become a personal trainer with confidence and real-world skills.

Yes! You can spread the cost of your personal trainer qualification, gym instructor courses, or online PT course with 0% interest monthly payments through GoCardless, or choose Klarna for added flexibility*. Select a payment term that suits your budget and complete your personal trainer certification or gym instructor qualification without financial stress—simple, secure, and designed to fit around your lifestyle.

*Klarna payments may incur a fee.

Choosing ICEPs (International College for Exercise Professionals) means investing in high-quality, accredited gym instructor courses and personal trainer qualifications that are flexible, practical, and career-focused. Our personal trainer certification and gym instructor qualification programmes are Ofqual-regulated and awarded by Focus Awards, making them respected by employers across the fitness industry.

With flexible 100% online PT course and blended learning options, you can study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace, while gaining hands-on experience through specialist-led workshops. Learn from degree-qualified tutors—including sport scientists, strength and conditioning coaches, registered nutritionists, and chartered physiotherapists—who provide expert, personalised support to help you become a personal trainer with confidence.

At ICEPs, we combine evidence-based science with real-world application to raise the standard of fitness education and help you succeed in the fitness industry.

With unlimited free resits and dedicated tutor support, qualifying with ICEPs is straightforward and supportive. Assessments across our personal trainer qualification and gym instructor courses include:

• A theory portfolio covering Anatomy & Physiology, Nutrition, client screening, goal setting, programming, and progression.
  
• Practical assessments, including a client consultation and delivering a customised personal training session.
  

Designed to support your online PT course or blended learning journey, our assessments ensure you gain the skills and confidence to become a personal trainer ready for real-world practice.

ICEPs (International College for Exercise Professionals) delivers personal trainer qualifications and gym instructor courses that are Focus Awards accredited, Ofqual regulated, and quality assured to the highest industry standards. Our personal trainer certification is also CIMSPA-endorsed, providing recognition from a leading professional body in the fitness and sport sector.

This means that when you study with ICEPs, you gain a respected gym instructor qualification or personal trainer qualification aligned with professional standards and trusted by employers across the fitness industry.