
Study Active are an ELCAS Approved Provider of Personal Training Qualifications
Study Active is delighted to be able to offer funding for existing and former MoD Personnel who are eligible for the ELCAS Scheme. This provides a funded route for those leaving the forces to pursue a career as a Personal Trainer.
What course is eligible?
ELCAS will only fund courses at Level 3 or above so the following courses are eligible for funding.
Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing & Personal Training
Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (for those who already have Level 2 Gym Instructing).
Active IQ Level 3 Supporting Clients with Long Term Conditions (formerly Exercise Referral)
Active IQ Level 3 Supporting Pre & Post Natal Clients with Exercise & Nutrition
Active IQ Level 4 Physical Activity & Lifestyle Strategies for Managing Low Back Pain
Active IQ Level 4 Advanced Personal Training
(Any combination of these courses as a "bundle" is possible, please speak to us about this).
How much funding?
ELCAS will fund 80% of a training course, up to the value of the contribution amount that you are eligible for. There is always a need for a 20% personal contribution, so the lesser the price of the course, the lesser the personal contribution would be. For example our Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training is £999. This would be funded as follows:
Total Price (inc VAT)
£999.00
ELCAS contribution
£799.20
Personal Contribution
£199.80
How do I apply?
Firstly, please contact us to have a chat about the course to make sure it is the course for you. Then if you are interested, you will need to make sure you are eligible for ELCAS funding (your Education centre will be able to advise you).
You will then need to complete am Enhanced Learning Credit (ELC) form with the course details. You can obtain this form from us and we can guide you on completing it as there will be specific information like dates that need inputting.
You will then need to send your completed ELC form to ELCAS for approval.
Once approved you will receive a Claim Authorisation Note (CAN) from ELCAS. This needs to be forwarded to us. Once received we will need to take payment for 20% of the course fee from you.
Once the 20% payment is received and we are in receipt of the CAN, then you can start your course!
To start the process or to find out more please complete the enquiry box or call us on 0345 017 8733.
Our ELCAS Funded Courses
Active IQ Level 3 Diploma
Gym Instruction & Personal Training
Level 3 qualification in Gym Instructing & Personal Training (incorporating all aspects of Level 2 Gym & Level 3 PT)
Flexible online learning with practical workshops & Fast track option!
Includes Nutrition, Core, Advanced Resistance & CV Training
Fully CIMSPA endorsed qualification
ELCAS Funding approved course
Guaranteed interview & career guidance and support
Become a fully qualified CIMSPA Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer. This qualification enables you to work in Gyms, Health Clubs or build your own PT business. Flexible online study with dedicated practical support. No prerequisites, start now and complete as quick as you wish!
Active IQ Level 3
Diploma in Personal Training
This Level 3 Personal Training course option is for existing Level 2 Gym Instructors
Complete as soon as you wish via flexible online study with practical support
Modules include Nutrition, Planning / Delivering PT sessions & A&P
Fully CIMSPA endorsed qualification
ELCAS Funding approved course
Career guidance and guaranteed interview scheme included plus career support
This course is for those who already possess Level 2 Gym Instructing and wish to become a Personal Trainer. This course will open doors such as working with advanced clients or running your own PT business. Study is via e-learning with practical workshops to support you.
Active IQ L3 Diploma in Supporting Clients
with Long-term Conditions
CIMSPA endorsed course
Flexible, online, blended learning - wrap around your lifestyle
Unlimited support and practical tuition from industry expert tutors
Cost effective prices
ELCAS Funding approved course
Careers Support
This qualification aims to train existing fitness professionals to be competent in supporting a client referred by a GP, who is suffering from a long term health condition. The course will explore physiological and psychological considerations of range of conditions including diabetes, hypertension, arteritis, osteoporosis, COPD and mental illness.
Active IQ L3 Award in Supporting Pre & Postnatal Clients with Exercise & Nutrition
CIMSPA endorsed course
Flexible, online, blended learning - wrap around your lifestyle
Unlimited support and practical tuition from industry expert tutors
ELCAS Funding approved course or use 0% finance
Cost effective prices
Careers Support
This qualification aims to train existing Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers to be professionally competent in training a pre/post natal client. The course will explore physiological and psychological considerations and will give students the skills and knowledge needed to design and deliver programmes for the pre and post natal population.
Active IQ Level 4 Certificate
in Advanced Personal Training
Advanced Personal Trainer Certification
Flexible, online, blended learning - wrap around your lifestyle
Unlimited support and practical tuition from industry expert tutors
Cost effective prices
ELCAS Funding approved course
Careers Support

This qualification aims to train existing fitness professionals to be competent in supporting a client referred by a GP, who is suffering from a long term health condition. The course will explore physiological and psychological considerations of range of conditions including diabetes, hypertension, arteritis, osteoporosis, COPD and mental illness.
Active IQ L4 Certificate in Physical Activity & Lifestyle Strategies for Managing Low Back Pain
Specialist Level 4 course
Flexible, online, blended learning - wrap around your lifestyle
Unlimited support and practical tuition from industry expert tutors
ELCAS Funding approved course
Cost effective prices
Careers Support

This qualification aims to train existing Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers to be professionally competent in training a pre/post natal client. The course will explore physiological and psychological considerations and will give students the skills and knowledge needed to design and deliver programmes for the pre and post natal population.