LEISURE & FITNESS QUALIFICATIONS
Step into a high-impact sector that champions health, performance, and opportunity.
Transcend Awards’ Ofqual-regulated Leisure & Fitness qualifications provide a clear pathway into one of the UK’s most dynamic and in-demand industries. From local gyms and wellness centres to elite training environments, our qualifications are designed to get learners job-ready, fast — and help professionals progress with confidence.
Every qualification is built in collaboration with employers, expert training providers, and professional bodies such as CIMSPA, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of the fitness and wellbeing sector.
Transcend Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing
Transcend Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Transcend Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training
Transcend Level 3 Diploma for UKSCA Strength and Conditioning Trainers
Transcend Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Based Matwork
Transcend Level 4 Certificate in Teaching Advanced Pilates Based Matwork
Transcend Level 4 Certificate in Archon Fitness Profiling
Transcend Level 4 Certificate in Outdoor Fitness and Bootcamp Trainers
Transcend Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing
- Ofqual Reg: 603/4213/4
- Start Date: 18/03/2019
- GLH: 132 | TQT: 242 | Fee: £35
This foundational qualification is designed for those looking to start a career as a Gym Instructor in gyms, leisure centres or health clubs.
Fully aligned with CIMSPA professional standards, it equips learners with the core skills needed for client consultation, programme design, health and safety, and delivering gym-based instruction.
It serves as an ideal entry route to the fitness industry and provides progression to the Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training.
Successful learners are eligible for CIMSPA Gym Instructor membership and gain 10 CPD points.
Transcend Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
- Ofqual Reg: 603/4215/8
- Start Date: 18/03/2019
- GLH: 184 | TQT: 414 | Fee: £55
This advanced qualification is aimed at learners who want to progress from a Gym Instructor role to become a fully qualified Personal Trainer.
Aligned to CIMSPA Personal Trainer Professional Standards, it provides in-depth training in programme design, advanced exercise techniques, behavioural change, and client consultation strategies.
The qualification equips learners to work independently with clients, deliver tailored 1-to-1 or group sessions, and support long-term health and fitness outcomes.
On completion, learners are eligible for CIMSPA membership as a Personal Trainer and receive 10 CPD points.
It also integrates the innovative Archon fitness testing platform, enabling accurate and evidence-based client assessment. All registered learners receive free access to Archon throughout their studies.
Transcend Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training
- Ofqual Reg: 603/7247/X
- Start Date: 01/04/2020
- GLH: 305 | TQT: 515 | Fee: £120
This comprehensive qualification combines both gym instructing and personal training into a single pathway, enabling learners to qualify and operate as fully independent personal trainers.
Aligned with CIMSPA professional standards, this diploma covers gym-based programme delivery, client consultation, advanced anatomy and physiology, and 1:1 or group-based coaching.
It includes optional units focused on advanced fitness testing and performance profiling using the Archon system, ideal for those working with performance-focused or elite clients.
Graduates are eligible for CIMSPA Personal Trainer membership and can gain 20 CPD points.
Transcend Level 3 Diploma for UKSCA Strength and Conditioning Trainers
- Ofqual Reg: 610/2857/4
- Start Date: 01/04/2024
- GLH: 238 | TQT: 390 | Fee: £65
This diploma is ideal for aspiring or existing strength and conditioning coaches working in sport, fitness or performance environments.
It is mapped to the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) competencies and provides in-depth training in biomechanical analysis, periodisation, Olympic lifting, speed and agility, and athlete development strategies.
The qualification helps learners prepare for UKSCA assessment and professional recognition, and supports employment across schools, academies, clubs, and private sector performance roles.
On completion, learners are eligible for 20 CPD points and can pursue advanced qualifications in coaching or sports science.
Transcend Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Based Matwork
- Ofqual Reg: 610/3092/2
- Start Date: 01/04/2024
- GLH: 248 | TQT: 410 | Fee: £55
This qualification is ideal for those who want to teach Pilates-based matwork sessions to clients in a variety of settings, including studios, gyms, and wellness spaces.
It covers all essential knowledge and skills aligned to CIMSPA Professional Standards for Pilates Instructors, including anatomy and physiology, planning and delivering safe and effective Pilates sessions, and adapting instruction to meet client needs.
The course explores the classical repertoire, contemporary approaches, and the integration of Pilates principles into client programming.
Graduates can progress to the Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Pilates Based Matwork and gain 10 CPD points.
Transcend Level 4 Certificate in Teaching Advanced Pilates Based Matwork
- Ofqual Reg: 610/3093/4
- Start Date: 01/04/2024
- GLH: 180 | TQT: 310 | Fee: £65
This advanced qualification is aimed at experienced Pilates instructors who want to deepen their knowledge and expand their ability to teach advanced Pilates-based matwork.
It builds upon core Pilates principles, introducing progressive movements, advanced cueing techniques, and refined programming for specialist populations and performance clients.
Learners explore the biomechanics of movement in depth, postural assessment, and strategies for modifying complex exercises for diverse client needs.
The qualification aligns with CIMSPA’s Advanced Pilates Professional Standards and supports the development of high-level teaching and technical mastery.
Transcend Level 4 Certificate in Archon Fitness Profiling
- Ofqual Reg: 603/6132/3
- Start Date: 03/08/2020
- GLH: 28 | TQT: 172 | Fee: £70
This advanced qualification is designed for experienced fitness professionals who want to specialise in performance profiling and fitness testing using the Archon methodology.
It provides the knowledge and skills to conduct structured performance assessments, analyse data using Archon’s evidence-driven scoring model, and use insights to optimise individual or group performance.
The programme supports the delivery of accurate, fair, and repeatable testing across fitness domains — from general clients to elite athletes.
Learners gain access to the Archon platform and receive 20 CPD points upon completion. The qualification is fully aligned with CIMSPA standards.
Transcend Level 4 Certificate in Outdoor Fitness and Bootcamp Trainers
- Ofqual Reg: 603/7340/4
- Start Date: 12/04/2021
- GLH: 50 | TQT: 150 | Fee: £70
This qualification is designed for fitness professionals, personal trainers, and military veterans who want to deliver structured outdoor fitness sessions and bootcamps.
It covers the principles of outdoor programme design, safety and risk assessment, environmental considerations, and effective instruction for group-based outdoor training.
Learners gain the skills to plan, deliver and evaluate safe, varied and progressive bootcamp-style sessions using minimal equipment in outdoor environments.
On successful completion, learners gain 10 CPD points and eligibility for CIMSPA recognition.