Learn the theory online at your own pace, put it into practice on practical days at the gym and start whenever you like. Here you can compare all courses by price, duration and qualification.
4.9/5 from 100 reviews
Recognised throughout Switzerland
Qualitop, Qualicert, SFGV, SBFI, SVBO and Swiss Active stand behind our trainings – your diploma is valid across the entire Swiss fitness industry.
All courses with price, duration and study time at a glance. Without prior knowledge, you start with the Basic, as a personal trainer or as an athletic coach.
5.0 out of 5 stars from 64 reviews
For you if you are new to the fitness industry and want to work in a fitness centre.
4.7 out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
For you if you want to coach clients 1:1 and become self-employed, business module included.
5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
For you if you want to take athletes and teams to a new level of performance.
4.9 out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
For you if you want to deepen training theory, anatomy and programme design.
For you if you want to lead a team or run a studio.
For you if you are aiming for your first industry certificate (EBQ 3). All in one package.
For you if you are aiming for the highest level: the federal diploma (EBQ 5).
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Your fitness trainer training starts with the Fitness and Movement Trainer Basic course. You learn the theory online on the learning platform, apply it during 2 practical days in a fitness studio, and take the final exam from home. The diploma is Qualitop and Qualicert recognised (health-insurance recognition), so you can apply to fitness centres all over Switzerland.
After the Basic course you deepen your knowledge with Fitness and Movement Trainer Advanced and prepare for management tasks with the Pro course. If you prefer coaching clients 1-on-1, choose the personal trainer course. The path to the SVBO industry certificate and the Federal Diploma of Higher Education also leads through these courses.
The learning platform guides you step by step through every topic, with scripts, learning videos, audio files and flashcards. In online consultations, experts answer your questions.
On the practical days you put the theory into practice directly at the gym, guided by experienced experts. You choose the date yourself.
To finish, you take a fair online exam from home or write a practice-oriented final paper (personal trainer, athletic coach). Then you hold your recognised diploma in your hands.
On the left your courses with us – each a recognised qualification in its own right. On the right the industry certificates and the federal diploma they qualify you for.
The industry certificates and the federal diploma are not awarded by us but earned through the SVBO module exams – we prepare you for them.
The training was a fantastic experience! It is offered completely online, which means you can work through it flexibly at your own pace – ideal. I would especially like to highlight the support: there are competent contacts available at all times who help quickly and reliably with any questions. That gives you a sense of security and makes learning easier. A great foundation for getting started in the fitness world!
I recently passed my course and I am really pleasantly surprised. At the beginning I was sceptical about whether an online course could be sound and practical. My expectations were definitely exceeded.
The online course is genuinely excellent: the platform offers everything you could wish for, from course notes and audio files to personal coaching appointments via video call and regular progress tests. You can organise your time entirely yourself, and the dates for the two practical days can be chosen freely too and are available at various locations across Switzerland. It is an ideal course for anyone with enough self-discipline and a desire to plan their own schedule.
I was able to complete the course despite having a full-time job. As I could learn all the theory online, I was flexible and could organise my own time. The content is really interesting.
The Update Akademie offers maximum flexibility and superbly structured learning content. Even without any previous experience you can get started quickly and learn fast.
With the Athletikcoach course I was able to turn my passion into my profession. Very competent trainers with excellent specialist knowledge help you to engage with the subject matter as thoroughly as possible and to prepare ideally for working as an Athletikcoach. I can recommend this course to anyone who is interested in sport, performance and health and wants to support athletes on their journey in the best possible way.
Scripts, learning videos, audio files and flashcards on the learning platform, plus online consultations with experts. You learn anywhere and at your own pace.
You decide when to attend the practical days. They take place in gyms throughout German-speaking Switzerland.
Even the Basic is Qualitop and Qualicert recognised, so you can apply to fitness centres all over Switzerland.
All instructors have many years of hands-on experience, some of them in management positions in the fitness industry.
You earn the complete BLS-AED certificate you need to work in a fitness centre directly in the Basic course.
All learning materials are included in the course fee. You pay in full, in 2 or in 10 instalments, and keep access to the learning platform after you graduate.
Without prior knowledge, you start with the Basic course if you want to work in a fitness centre. If you want to coach clients 1:1, the personal trainer course is the right fit; for working with athletes and teams, the athletic coach course.
After the Basic, you deepen your knowledge with the Advanced course and prepare for management tasks with the Pro course. Not sure? In a free consultation we find the right course together. The courses are held in German, the Basic course also in French.
The course materials are included in the course fee. You can pay in full, in 2 or in 10 instalments.
The current price is shown on the page of each course.
Yes, the courses meet the Qualitop Status-OK. You can therefore apply at all fitness centres throughout the entire industry. Your chances are of course better if, in addition to the Fitness- und Bewegungstrainer Basic, you have also completed the Fitness- und Bewegungstrainer Advanced course.
Fitness- und Bewegungstrainer Basic
– Completed 16th year of age
– Physically fit enough to be able to demonstrate the equipment.
– Good written and spoken German skills (understanding Swiss German)
Fitness- und Bewegungstrainer Advanced
– completed Fitness- und Bewegungstrainer Basic course (or equivalent course from other schools)
Trainer Bewegungs- und Gesundheitsförderung SVBO
- Completed Fitness- und Bewegungstrainer Advanced course
- 1000 hours of professional practice
- Valid BLS AED certificate
- Completed base module exams 1, 2, 3 and 5
Spezialist Bewegungs- und Gesundheitsförderung mit eidg. Fachausweis (Professional Bachelor)
- Completed Fitness- und Bewegungstrainer Advanced course
- 5000 hours of professional practice
- Valid BLS AED certificate
- Completed base module exams 1, 2, 3, 5 | Main modules 2 and 3 | Elective module 1, 2 or 3
The course can be completed alongside your job. You can therefore continue to pursue your professional activity. After completing the Fitness- und Bewegungstrainer Basic, you can gain your first experience in the industry.
The duration depends on your prior knowledge and your available learning time. You learn at your own pace, the following figures are guide values.
For the SVBO industry certificate you also need 1'000 hours of professional practice, for the federal diploma 5'000 hours.
We advise you free of charge and without obligation, in a 1:1 conversation or at the online info evening.
