You will learn

Each course was carefully designed to give you a strong foundation of skills and help you start or advance your career in personal training. This includes:

This course includes a masterclass content series presented by Miranda Leeden, Clinical Sports Nutritionist, certified PT, & OCA’s lead fitness educator
Developing exercise programs
Fundamentals of fitness and personal training
Writing diet plans and customising diets for your clients
Small business training to start your own nutrition business
Healthy eating, motivational psychology, and more

View the full list of topics with the complete course outline in the info pack below:

Start for Only $25/Week and Get Lifetime Access

This course comes with a super affordable interest-free payment plan option starting from only $25 per week.

You can also pay through a single payment upfront and get a discount so you won’t have to fork out thousands of dollars to upgrade your skills. We also offer Afterpay and Latitude Pay as alternatives.

Our Easter Sale is on now! Enrol today to get 50% off all course fees. Sale ends 9 April 2026.

Download the course info pack for the latest pricing and discounts.

Course Details

Credentials

Industry-endorsed course in Nutrition & Business and Personal Training.

You will gain an industry-endorsed micro-credential with a course completion document, plus a shareable & verifiable Digital Badge from Credly upon completion.

Prior experience is NOT required to enrol in this course.

Delivery

Flexible, online, self-paced learning with dedicated student support from a mentor by email or phone (Mon-Fri), or contact us through live chat 7 days a week.

Duration

This course takes approximately 320 study hours to complete. Study at your own pace with no deadlines.

Enjoy the flexibility of online learning with lifetime access to our training resources throughout your study.

Payment Options

Upfront Payment, Afterpay, Latitude Pay or a flexible Payment Plan ($25 per week).

Our Easter Sale is on now! Enrol today to get 50% off all course fees. Sale ends 9 April 2026.

Get more details in the course infopack.

Get mentored by an expert in fitness and nutrition

Miranda Leeden is a Clinical Sports Nutritionist, certified PT, and the lead fitness educator.

With over 15 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, Miranda has coached individuals, led teams, and built successful businesses – all while empowering others to reach their personal and professional goals.

She’s a former Australian Institute of Fitness lecturer, founder of her own personal training business, and was previously the Nutritionist for UBX and 12RNDS.

From body composition and performance nutrition to business coaching and education, Miranda brings a wealth of real-world insight to every student she mentors.

+ What You Will Learn

You will be provided with student-friendly lessons, high-quality video sessions, quizzes, case studies, and 24/7 mentor support for:

Module 1

Assessing a Persons Current Diet
Basic Nutritional Principles
Writing Meal Plans
Carbohydrate Loading
Intermittent Fasting
Ketogenic Diet
Nutrition - Balancing Extremes
Nutrition for Before, During, and After Exercise
Nutritional Recommendations for Weight Loss
The Anabolic Nutrient Timing Factor Nutrition for Muscle Growth
The Basics of Sports and Health Supplements
The Importance of Hydration Before, During and After Exercise
Understanding How the Body Uses Nutrients as Fuel for Energy
Understanding Nutritional Deficiencies and Common Nutritional Intolerances

Module 2

Beginning your Business with the End in Mind
Looking After Your Clients
Operating a Small Fitness Business
Running a Successful Business Day to Day
Insurance and Registration Requirements for your Personal Training Business
Marketing Your Personal Training Business
Understanding Finance for the Fitness Professional

Module 3

Assessing Client Needs and Fitness Levels
Biomechanics for Strength and Conditioning
Circuit Training
Developing Exercise Programs
Exercise Considerations for Specific Population Groups
Gym Equipment Use and Maintenance
Health Screening and Referral Process
Instructing Exercise for Children and Adolescents
Instructing Exercise for Older Adults
Instructing Exercise Programs
Instructing Strength and Conditioning Programs
Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology
Selling your Services
Sports Injuries and Injury Management
Programming for Strength and Conditioning
Understanding Fitness Industry Employment Agreements and Contracts
Understanding Heart Rate Variability

+ Course Fees Include

Lifetime access to course resources
All the required study materials and notes for each course and micro-credential
A mentor who will service all of your course and career questions and guidance needs
A Course Completion Document and Digital Badge officially recognising your successful completion of the course

+ Career Outcomes

When you complete this course, you will be ready to take on roles such as:

Fitness Trainer
Gym Instructor
Personal Trainer
Specialist Exercise Trainer
Boot Camp Instructor
Exercise Therapist
Fitness Centre Advisor
Nutritionist
Nutritional Consultant
Sports Consultant

+ Course Provider

OCA offers the ultimate short course learning experience in Australia. Choose from dozens of courses. We offer exceptional value, flexible access and online support. If you are looking for fantastic Online Courses in Australia, you have come to the right place!

Online Courses Australia is endorsed by the CPD Service.

Completing CPD endorsed learning gives you CPD Points. These points can then be used in your portfolio, resume or future career as a professional.