
Personal Trainer Course in Bradford – NCFE Level 3 + Lifetime Mentorship
Want to qualify as a PT in Bradford and actually build a client base? We’re a straight-talking Yorkshire academy. Get your NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing & Personal Training, real business support, and lifetime mentorship. No shortcuts. No nonsense. Just proper training that gets you working.
Why PT Launch Lab (Bradford)
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NCFE Level 3 pathway aligned to CIMSPA standards. Employers recognise it. Home | NCFE
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Lifetime mentorship so you don’t end up “qualified and clueless.”
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Built in Yorkshire for Yorkshire PTs—local market know-how, job links, and client-getting playbooks.
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Flexible study with live support + practical guidance on finding your first 5–10 clients.
Where You Can Train & Work in Bradford (real places)
City & district gyms
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JD Gyms Bradford – Manningham Lane, 24/7, big kit, classes, women-only area. JD Gyms
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PureGym Bradford Thornbury – Gallagher Leisure Park, 24/7. PureGym
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PureGym Bradford Idle – Enterprise 5 Retail Park, 24/7, women’s workout space. PureGym
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ClubActive (Bradford Council network) – multiple sites incl. Sedbergh, Shipley, Keighley, Manningham. Budget-friendly memberships. Bradford Council+1
University facility (public memberships available)
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Unique Fitness (University of Bradford) – on-campus gym, pool, classes, PT. University of Bradford
Outdoor client spots (easy hybrid sessions)
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Lister Park – Mughal Gardens, lake, paths; parkrun venue. Wikipedia+1
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Peel Park – large community park; courts, pitches, outdoor gym. bradforddistrictparks.org
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Roberts Park, Saltaire – in the UNESCO World Heritage site; bandstand, promenade, events. UNESCO World Heritage Centre+1
Sports culture anchors (networking + niche audiences)
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University of Bradford Stadium (Valley Parade) – home of Bradford City AFC. Wikipedia+1
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Bartercard Odsal Stadium – home of Bradford Bulls (Rugby League). odsalstadium.co.uk+1
What You’ll Learn (no waffle)
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Level 3 Gym Instructing & Personal Training mapped to CIMSPA standards. Bradford Council
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Screening, programme design, coaching cues, behaviour change.
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Business & marketing: Bradford-specific lead gen (city gyms, uni networks, parks), offers, pricing, referrals.
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Career routes: commercial gyms, independents, online PT, hybrid.
Course Format & Support
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Delivery: Online learning + live workshops; supported practical assessments.
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Typical duration: 8–12 weeks (flexible pacing).
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Support: Tutor check-ins, mock assessments, interview prep, and lifetime mentorship.
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Assessment: Portfolio + observed practical (per NCFE spec). Bradford Council
FAQs (Bradford-specific)
Do Bradford gyms accept your NCFE Level 3?
Yes. The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing & Personal Training is mapped to CIMSPA PT standards and is widely recognised by UK gyms. Bradford Council
Can I study from anywhere in Bradford?
Yes. Learn online with live support and complete practicals via our supported pathway. We help you arrange local experience at JD Gyms (Manningham), PureGym (Thornbury/Idle), and Unique Fitness. University of Bradford+3JD Gyms+3PureGym+3
Best places to start as a brand-new PT?
Commercial gyms for floor hours, uni facilities for student clients, and parks (Lister, Peel, Roberts Park) for outdoor tasters. We’ll show you how to convert trials into paid packages.
