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Functional Training

Functional Training Courses for Personal Trainers

Why settle for one specialisation when you can become a certified fitness professional for multiple functional training disciplines? Fitness Education Online gives fitness instructors and personal trainers the tools to broaden their customer base and increase their earning potential. Choose from our functional training courses below.

Functional Training Courses

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How The Process Works

Explore our wide selection of CPD courses tailored to meet your professional development needs. Each course is crafted to boost your proficiency and knowledge in targeted fitness areas. For detailed information and to begin, simply click on your chosen courses.

Once you’ve selected your course, register through our easy-to-use online portal. Fill in your details, choose your payment option, and secure your spot. Registration is quick and straightforward. Once you’ve completed payment – you’ll have immediate access to your coursework.

After registering, you’ll gain immediate access to all course materials. The course is 100% self-paced so you can enjoy the flexibility of completing the course on your schedule, with engaging content that fits into your busy life. Whether you prefer to learn in short bursts or dedicate longer sessions, you’re in control.

At the end of the course, you’ll complete a final assessment to test your knowledge and ensure you’ve mastered the material. The assessment is multiple choice questions (no video assessments required). You have unlimited attempts to complete the assessment.

Towards the end of your course, you’ll take a final assessment designed to evaluate your understanding and ensure you have thoroughly grasped the content. This assessment consists of multiple-choice questions and some courses requires a submission of a video demonstration. Our course assessment offers unlimited attempts, enabling you to achieve mastery at your own pace.

How the process works

Prerequisites

There are no official prerequisites for these courses — anyone can enrol. However, the courses assume you’ve completed a Certificate III in Fitness (or equivalent). You’re welcome to take the courses without it for interest purposes, but keep in mind that on its own, the course doesn’t give you the qualifications to train people — you’ll still need a Certificate III or Certificate IV in Fitness for that.

Who Designed Our Courses?

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Fitness Education Online

At Fitness Education Online, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading and multi-awarded fitness education providers, offering a wide range of CPD-approved courses tailored for Australian fitness professionals. Our courses are fully recognised by AUSactive (formerly Fitness Australia), Physical Activity Australia, and REPs NZ, ensuring they meet the highest standards for accreditation and professional development in Australia and New Zealand.

While based in Australia, our accredited courses are also globally recognised, extending to fitness professionals in the US, Canada, Europe, and beyond. This includes recognition by CIMSPA in the UK, EREPS, and REPs Ireland, making them ideal for those seeking international qualifications.

Our courses are specifically designed to help fitness professionals enhance their skills, meet registration requirements, and excel in their careers, no matter where they’re located.

Functional training is not your standard barbell or cardio training. Functional fitness isn’t entirely focused on targeting different muscle groups and to just burn fat but to ensure that the body is capable of performing “real-life” movements and activities day to day.

For example, functional workouts include squatting, lifting, pulling, leaning back on your weight, and more.

Learn how to become a functional trainer by doing our functional fitness certification at Fitness Education Online today!

Earning CPDs for functional fitness benefits professionals in so many ways. You can:
 
Maintain your membership in industry organisations that require continuous learning through CPD certifications
 
Become qualified to offer functional fitness training on top of your other specialisations
 
Increase your clients’ range of motion and improve their balance and posture
 
Help your clients be more productive and physically active, improving their quality of life
 
Attract more clients and add to your possible income streams

Who Are Our Courses Registered with?

AUSactive is Australia’s leading organisation for fitness accreditation, dedicated to setting the benchmark in the health and fitness industry. Our AUSactive CPD-approved courses are designed to help fitness professionals meet their professional development needs while improving their skills in areas like exercise programming, client safety, and fitness business management. By completing these AUSactive-recognised fitness courses, you’ll maintain your registration, enhance your expertise, and deliver exceptional results to your clients.

Physical Activity Australia provides accreditation and professional development opportunities for fitness professionals across the country. Our Physical Activity Australia-approved PDP courses are tailored to meet the highest standards of education, covering everything from program design and client care to advanced fitness techniques. By enrolling in our PDP-recognised courses for Physical Activity Australia, you’ll stay compliant with their requirements while expanding your knowledge to better support your clients.

The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs NZ) is the leading authority for fitness accreditation in New Zealand. Our REPs NZ-approved CPD courses are designed to help fitness professionals maintain their registration, advance their skills, and adhere to industry standards. With a focus on areas like client safety, programme design, and fitness trends, our REPs NZ-recognised fitness courses equip you with the knowledge to excel in the New Zealand fitness industry and deliver superior services to your clients.

ESSA is Australia’s premier professional body for exercise and sports science practitioners, dedicated to advancing exercise as a vital component of health and well-being. Our ESSA-approved CPD courses are specifically designed to meet the continuing professional development requirements for exercise physiologists, sports scientists, and other ESSA-accredited professionals. These courses focus on key areas such as exercise programming for special populations, injury prevention, and evidence-based practice, enabling you to maintain your accreditation, enhance your professional skills, and improve client outcomes.

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Our Online Functional Fitness Training Courses for Trainers

Fitness Education Online offers five CPD courses on functional fitness. Each of these is recognised by the industry organisations in Australia, such as FItRec, AUSactive, Physical Activity Australia, and REPs in New Zealand. All courses are 100% online and may be completed at your pace. Enjoy lifetime access to resource materials as well as a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Learn how to work out like a superhero (and teach it to your clients, too) by getting certified for battle rope training. Battle rope exercises are integrated into HIIT Full-Body Workouts, which means you’ll have one foot through that door if you complete these courses.

Want to gain certification to learn more about core training for your clients?

Including core exercises in your client’s training program is essential these days. Core training is essential for everyone, whether your clients want to improve their stability or reduce the likelihood of injuries, including core training creates variety in their training program and is also extremely beneficial.

Become a master at using kettlebells for full-body muscle stretching and workouts. Kettlebell exercises help burn fat, build strength and tone core and arm muscles. Learn how you can devise a workout program that will be effective for your clients’ individual needs.

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Offer something new and exciting to your regular clients by earning CPDs for mediball training. Medicine ball workouts can do wonders for the core, abs, arms, shoulders, back and thighs. With this course, you’ll also learn how to put together these exercises that can attract new clients

Open your business to a broader audience by offering power bag (also called sandbag) workouts; but first, get certified by taking a power bag training course here at Fitness Education Online. This course is highly recommended for personal trainers who wish to build a clientele of bodybuilders

Training with Resistance Bands and adding Resistance Band exercises into your workouts are now a staple in every session with clients. Become a certified Resistance Band instructor today and learn the do’s and don’ts of creating an enjoyable and effective Resistance band workout that is not only fun for your clients but also challenging.

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If you’ve invested in this piece of equipment, you must know how to use it extensively and optimise it for your clients’ benefit. There’s so much that you can do with a TRX suspension trainer: standing exercises, leaning exercises, strength training and resistance workouts, for example.

The Technique Essentials for Fitness Professionals course offers in-depth training on exercise execution, biomechanics, and coaching techniques to enhance performance and reduce injury risk. Participants can expect:

  • Fundamentals of Biomechanics – Understanding movement mechanics for safe and effective training.
  • Exercise Technique Mastery – Proper form, cueing, and corrections for key exercises.
  • Coaching & Communication – Strategies to guide clients effectively.
  • Injury Prevention & Risk Management – Identifying and addressing movement dysfunctions.
  • Programming Integration – Applying technical knowledge to individualized workout plans.

Functional Training Courses

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Support

If you encounter any technical issues or have general questions about the course, you can reach out to our dedicated support team. We’re here to assist you with any concerns you may have, ensuring a smooth learning experience.

For course-specific questions, you can directly email the course presenter. Whether you need clarification on the material or advice on applying the concepts, the presenter is available to guide you through the content. Contact details will be provided within the course materials.

Join our Facebook group for course participants, where you can connect with peers, share insights, and ask questions. The group is a supportive community where both fellow students and course instructors are active, offering additional tips and encouragement as you progress.

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Frequenty Asked Questions (FAQs)

Continuous Professional Development (CPDs) are units earned by fitness professionals through completing approved courses, workshops, or seminars. These credits are vital for maintaining registration with certifying bodies such as AUSactive, Physical Activity Australia, and REPs NZ, while also keeping up-to-date with current industry standards and best practices.

The specific number of CPDs required varies depending on your certifying body. It is recommended to consult the requirements of AUSactive, Physical Activity Australia, or REPs NZ to ensure your registration remains current.

Yes, our courses are approved by AUSactive, Physical Activity Australia, and REPs NZ. Each course description specifies the CPDs awarded upon successful completion.

Our courses are self-paced with no time limits, providing you with the flexibility to study at your convenience and balance your professional and personal commitments.

Yes, you may enrol in multiple courses simultaneously. We also offer discounts on bundled courses. However, for the best learning experience, we recommend focusing on one course at a time.

All our CPD courses are delivered entirely online, enabling you to complete your studies from anywhere without the need for in-person attendance.

If you do not pass the final assessment, you can retake it as many times as needed at no additional cost. Additionally, we provide resources and support to help you succeed.

Upon course completion, you will receive a certificate of completion. This can be submitted to AUSactive, Physical Activity Australia, or REPs NZ via their online portals or in accordance with their submission guidelines.

Yes. The completion date on your certificate will reflect when you pass the final assessment, allowing you to enrol now and complete the course later in alignment with your certification renewal schedule.

We provide a 30-day refund policy. For more details, please refer to the refund policy on our website.

We accept various payment methods, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, PayPal, and direct bank transfers.

Our courses are recognised by:

  • AUSactive
  • Physical Activity Australia
  • REPs NZ

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Vivianne Challita-Ajaka
2 weeks ago
I recently completed the **Gut Health Essentials** course and found it to be an incredibly practical, informative and evidence-based course for anyone wanting to better understand gut health.

Bex Lock was an extremely knowledgeable presenter who made the course both interesting and easy to understand. I particularly appreciated how she connected the science to practical applications for working with clients, which is especially valuable for Personal Trainers and health and fitness professionals.

As a Pilates Teacher and Personal Trainer, I found the course fantastic and gained a much greater understanding of the digestive system and the role of the gut microbiome.

I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to expand their knowledge of gut health and learn how to apply this information in a practical way when working with clients.
Connor Harrison
3 weeks ago
I’ve recently completed a Cert 4 in Nutrition Coaching with FEO. I found the entire experience to be very positive; from the initial inductions and sign up, through to final completions and course assistance. The team provide a seamless experience that was an overall positive outcome.
HEALTHYiNSIDES Wellness Consultant
3 weeks ago
Having done previous studies in Psychotherapy the course was easy to review and utilise in my business. I would recommend all Health Professionals implement Behaviour Change modalities in their services.
Aldo Sordelli
4 weeks ago
FEO is a great place to study fitness online if, like me, you have a full time job or other commitments. The topics are explained well and assessments are marked quickly. They also provide access to CPDs for continued learning and industry networking via events and Ausactive membership. Great value, sign up today!
Kylie Atcateye
4 weeks ago
I enrolled in my Cert IV with FEO after completing my Cert III and Group Fitness Certification with other providers years ago. AusActive required nine subjects to be re-completed through bridging units. I expected this to be a hurdle, although FEO made the process straightforward. Assessments are marked quickly, and any questions about content or the course are answered clearly and concisely.

The content is friendly, engaging, and well structured, with none of the clunkiness I experienced with other providers. I am also completing the Older Adult Population CEC modules and enjoying those as well.
Nick P
4 weeks ago
I’ve been in the fitness industry for 25 years and recently completed the Technique Essentials for Fitness Professionals course with FEO.

I really enjoyed the course and found it practical, easy to follow and very relevant to what we do as fitness professionals. Even after many years in the industry, it was a great refresher and reminded me how important the small details are when it comes to exercise technique, movement and coaching clients properly.

I’d definitely recommend this course to both newer trainers and experienced fitness professionals. There’s always something to learn or improve on, and I found the course genuinely worthwhile.

Thanks to the team at FEO for putting together such a useful and enjoyable course.
Jamie-lee Donohoe
4 weeks ago
I have been a personal/group trainer around 20 years.
I have completed my Mat Pilates course and Prenatal and Post Natal course with FEO and absolutly loved both.
For anyone training women in the fitness industry, i highly recommend expanding your knowledge around womens health and fitness, and if you want to add another level to your training, Mat Pilates, for me has been a hit!!!
I am a huge believer in continually evolving and updating your knowledge within this industry to keep clients/members safe and continually developing their fitness journey 💜🙏
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Jamie-Lee and a huge well done for continuing your education for your clients!
Kevin Pace
1 month ago
Just finished my Cert 3 and now on to Cert 4.
Such a great experience! Learnt a lot about my self and the industry.
Great support when needed!
Response from the owner:Congrats on completing your Cert 3 Kevin, and welcome to the industry! Thank you for the review 🙂

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