Everything about the course, your study options and the payment plans, in one PDF.
Full course breakdown
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How intakes work
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Two certificates. One course. Job-ready.
Cert III puts you on the gym floor. Cert IV makes you a personal trainer. You finish the course holding both, which is what employers ask for, so you start work qualified rather than part way there.
SIS30321
Certificate III in Fitness
The foundation. Screening, assessment, anatomy and physiology, and instructing gym and group sessions safely.
Qualifies you to work as a gym instructor or fitness coach
No prerequisites, this is where everybody starts
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SIS40221
Certificate IV in Fitness
The step up. Personalised programming, exercise science, body composition, behaviour change and the business side of training.
Qualifies you as a personal trainer, one-on-one with clients
Covers running your own PT business, if that's the goal
No prerequisites
No prior qualifications or experience needed to enrol.
3 post-grad workshops included
Part of the course at no extra cost, for after you graduate.
On campus or online
Melbourne campus in Ringwood, one day a week plus structured home study, or study online.
Study on campus, or 6 to 24 months online
Follow a structured on-campus program, or move as fast as life allows studying online and start right away.
Recognised by the industry you're joining.
ACFB's connections run across the associations that register and represent Australian fitness professionals, so what you learn lines up with what the industry expects of you.
Start now, pay weekly.
The fee shouldn't be the thing that stops you. There are three ways to pay, plus a grant for students who qualify, and you can work it out with the team when you enquire.
From $75/week
Interest-free instalments
ACFB's own payment plan, genuinely interest free. Spread the course fee over weekly payments without a third-party lender.
From $45/week
ZipMoney
Longer terms through ZipMoney, if that suits you better. Subject to approval, fees and Zip's terms.
Save up to $1,750
Pay upfront
Settle the course fee in one go: $500 off on campus, $1,750 off online. Not available alongside a Support Grant.
Support Grant
We invest in people who are ready to invest in themselves.
The Support Grant is by application, and it goes to selected students who are ready to commit to their next chapter. Ask about it when you enquire and we'll tell you whether you may be eligible.
ZipMoney instalment plans are provided by Zip, available to approved applicants only and subject to Zip's terms, fees and credit assessment. ACFB's own payment plan is not a Zip product. Weekly figures are indicative.
Our grads don't just graduate. They get hired.
Two ACFB Personal Training students, in their own words.
Now coaching at NextGen Fitness Factory
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Cam
Personal Training Course · NextGen Fitness Factory
Where are you working now?
“Since graduating I've started as a coach and trainer at NextGen Fitness Factory in Bayswater. It's such a great community of members and trainers in the eastern suburbs.”
How was studying at ACFB?
“As a distance student, I loved the flexibility of being able to study at my own pace. Even though I was never on campus, I felt so supported every step of the way. The team is so knowledgeable and super helpful.”
Head coach within 6 months
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Jess
Personal Training Course · Femme Fitness Hub
Where are you working now?
“I am working at Femme Fitness Hub. I did my work placement there and started working as soon as I got the certification and within 6 months got the head coach role. Absolutely loving it.”
How was studying at ACFB?
“Studying at ACFB was wonderful. The teachers were amazing and very accommodating should we need help and further guidance. Could not speak more highly of them if I tried, and students were all so lovely. I had such a wonderful experience there and learnt so much.”
4.7 ★★★★★
from 146 Google reviews
What students say about ACFB
★★★★★
“I completed my certificate 3 & 4 at ACFB. It is a fantastic institute for anyone who would like to join the Fitness industry for studies. wonderful and helpful staff and teachers/trainers.”
WWWEN WU Google review
★★★★★
“I couldn't be happier with the training I received at ACFB… I have learnt so many amazing skills that have helped my business grow into a very busy practice.”
JRJenny Rickards Google review
★★★★★
“ACFB is a fantastic institute for studies. I am doing my Cert 3 & 4 in fitness from here and loving it. The staff and teachers are amazing and helpful.”
MCManpreet Cheema Google review
★★★★★
“…I'm already loving being a student here… most of the time I can study online which gives me that flexibility to still have a lifestyle. Happy to recommend to future students.”
AAnita Google review
★★★★★
“Excellent services. I have taken my Cert iii and cert iv fitness in this organization. The trainers are lovely, and very helpful. I had a wonderful experience with them.”
SWSophy Wang Google review
★★★★★
“I needed a course that was flexible as I had full time day job and a young family when I started, the FLEXI Learning was perfect, it allowed me to complete my course at home and attended campus when required.”
GKGaz Khawaja Google review
★★★★★
“ACFB is a small and friendly training college, lots of personal attention. Produces high quality Trainers that are preferred by most gyms in the industry - and super affordable!”
JCJess Cassinari Google review
★★★★★
“I completed my certificate 3 & 4 at ACFB. It is a fantastic institute for anyone who would like to join the Fitness industry for studies. wonderful and helpful staff and teachers/trainers.”
WWWEN WU Google review
★★★★★
“I couldn't be happier with the training I received at ACFB… I have learnt so many amazing skills that have helped my business grow into a very busy practice.”
JRJenny Rickards Google review
★★★★★
“ACFB is a fantastic institute for studies. I am doing my Cert 3 & 4 in fitness from here and loving it. The staff and teachers are amazing and helpful.”
MCManpreet Cheema Google review
★★★★★
“…I'm already loving being a student here… most of the time I can study online which gives me that flexibility to still have a lifestyle. Happy to recommend to future students.”
AAnita Google review
★★★★★
“Excellent services. I have taken my Cert iii and cert iv fitness in this organization. The trainers are lovely, and very helpful. I had a wonderful experience with them.”
SWSophy Wang Google review
★★★★★
“I needed a course that was flexible as I had full time day job and a young family when I started, the FLEXI Learning was perfect, it allowed me to complete my course at home and attended campus when required.”
GKGaz Khawaja Google review
★★★★★
“ACFB is a small and friendly training college, lots of personal attention. Produces high quality Trainers that are preferred by most gyms in the industry - and super affordable!”
JCJess Cassinari Google review
A college, not a content library.
Small classes
Practical and theory in every class, with a full gym and enough room for the trainer to actually see you.
One-on-one mentor sessions
Online students get a dedicated ACFB mentor, not a ticket queue.
Highly experienced trainers
Taught by people who've worked the industry you're about to join.
24/7 eLearning portal
Course material, films, forums and assessment submission, whenever you're free.
1,000+ hours of extra support a year
Because great training includes the support you receive along the way.
Real campus facilities
A proper training floor in Melbourne, a full gym, and a dedicated classroom.
Keep levelling up after you graduate.
3 included free
Three post-graduation workshops are included with the Personal Training course at no extra cost, and CEC points are available on selected workshops, which helps with the continuing education your industry association expects.
Essential Trainers WorkshopFitness for Older AdultsFlexibility, Stretching & Foam RollersNutrition for the Health ProfessionalPostural Analysis & Corrective ExercisePre & Post Natal ExerciseSales & Marketing for Personal TrainersSwiss Ball Training
The things everyone asks first
Do I need any experience or prior qualifications?
No. There are no prerequisites and no previous qualifications required to start the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness, which is where the combined course begins. A genuine interest in health and fitness is the only thing you need to bring.
How long does it take?
On campus in Melbourne, the course runs 9 to 10 months of classes plus the time you need to complete your work placement.
Online, it's self-paced and takes between 6 and 24 months, up to twelve months per certificate, so you can move as quickly or as gently as the rest of your life allows.
Should I study online or on campus?
On campus suits you if you want hands-on practical time and the structure of a set day: one day a week at our Melbourne campus in Ringwood, plus a structured home study day with guided materials.
Online suits you if your week doesn't hold still. You work through the theory at your own pace, book practical demonstrations when you feel ready, and have a dedicated mentor for one-on-one support. Online students can start straight away.
How do the payment plans work?
You can pay the course fee upfront and take $500 off on campus or $1,750 off online, or spread it over weekly instalments. ACFB's own plan is interest free and starts from $75 a week. ZipMoney starts from $45 a week, subject to approval, fees and Zip's terms.
ACFB also offers Support Grants to selected students, by application. Students on a grant pay from $50 a week, and the upfront discounts aren't available alongside one. Ask us when you enquire and we'll tell you whether you may be eligible.
Will this qualify me to work as a PT anywhere in Australia?
Yes. SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness and SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness are nationally recognised qualifications from Australia's Vocational Education and Training system, delivered by ACFB as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 21150). They're recognised by employers in every state and territory, not just Victoria.
What's in the free info pack?
The detail that doesn't fit on a landing page: what both certificates cover unit by unit, how the on-campus and online delivery options differ, durations and work placement, and how the payment plans and Support Grants work.
It arrives by email within minutes. If you'd rather just talk it through with a person, call 1300 002 232.
Your PT career starts with one download.
Next intake is filling now. Studying online? You can start today. Grab the free info pack and see exactly what the course involves, at no cost and with no obligation.
