How long does training to become a fitness trainer take, how much time does it take and how much does it cost?

  • Most schools offer a degree with the school's own diploma, e.g. as a "fitness trainer". Some schools divide this training into a basic and an advanced course, while others offer it as a complete course.
  • The courses comprise a total of around 160 attendance hours and last approximately one year. In addition to classroom teaching, you should expect to spend around 400 hours on e-learning, self-study, project work and your dissertation.
  • The course costs CHF 4,650-7,850, plus around CHF 1,000 for the registration fee, internal examinations, teaching materials, etc.

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