Master leadership
Learn the basics of group dynamics and how, as a leader, to act in a de-escalating and solution-oriented way.
Your leading Swiss fitness academy
Fitness and Movement Trainer Pro
From trainer to leader: Fitness- und Bewegungstrainer Pro – learn to lead teams successfully! Take the next step up the career ladder. Become the indispensable specialist in the fitness centre, ensure the highest training quality and learn to lead your own trainer team effectively.
- 100% flexible online!
- Recognised across the Swiss fitness industry
- Qualifies for elective module 3 (Fed. PC)
- Qualitop and Qualicert recognized
Over 15'000 successful graduates trust us.
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.
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Training
Fitness and Movement Trainer Pro
- Compact in 4–6 weeks: leadership, communication and studio organisation
- 100 % online and flexible alongside your job
- The career step from trainer to leader
- Lifetime access to the learning platform
from CHF 140.–/mo.CHF 1'350.– one-timeincl. VAT
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READY FOR MORE RESPONSIBILITY?
Career booster
You qualify specifically for management tasks and make yourself indispensable to employers.
The path to the professional certificate
This course prepares you perfectly for the elective module 3 (staff leadership) of the federal professional certificate.
Recognised throughout Switzerland
The most common question first: yes – with your diploma you can work in any fitness centre in Switzerland. These recognitions and partnerships stand behind it:
Qualitop & Qualicert
Health-insurance recognised – fitness centres across Switzerland can employ you.
SVBO
The Swiss industry association – your path to the industry certificate.
SFGV seal
SFGV-recognised module exams – your admission to the final exam “Specialist in Physical Activity and Health Promotion with Swiss federal diploma”.
SBFI
Federally recognised for subsidies – federal contributions on the way to the federal exam.
TÜV ISO 9001:2015
Externally certified training and process quality.
Swiss Active
Member of the leading association of the Swiss fitness industry.
A LOOK INSIDE THE LEARNING PLATFORM
A direct excerpt from our learning platform – you unlock this content when you sign up.
01Communication
The communication building blocks for everyday leadership: communicating clearly, appreciatively and effectively. You learn with: online knowledge checks.
02Employee process
The complete employee process: from recruiting and onboarding to developing your team. You learn with: online knowledge checks.
03Leading employees
Leadership tools and styles: motivating employees, developing them and delegating responsibility. You learn with: online knowledge checks.
04Group dynamics
Understanding and using group dynamics: team roles, collaboration and team development. You learn with: online knowledge checks.
05Conflict as an opportunity
Recognising conflicts early, addressing them confidently and turning them into an opportunity for your team. You learn with: online knowledge checks.
06Final paper & exam preparation module 3
Your qualification via a practice-oriented final paper – no exam stress.
Lifetime access
Your learning platform stays yours after you graduate – including all later updates. To look things up, refresh and prepare your classes.
Schedule & time commitment
How your study time is distributed – flexibly plannable alongside work and everyday life.
15 hoursDigital learningflexible scheduling
12 hoursPractical assignmentsindividual dates
4 hoursOnline consultation hoursflexible, optional
7 hoursExam preparationflexible scheduling
4 hoursAssessments & examsfixed date
Total effort: 42 hoursTotal duration (average): 4 – 6 weeks
Prerequisite: Fitness and Movement Trainer Basic (181 hours) and Fitness and Movement Trainer Advanced (284 hours) – not included in the hours above – already completed or book together
YOUR INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE
A well-founded training at the highest level does not have to blow your budget. We offer you maximum financial flexibility. Simply choose invoice as your payment method at checkout and pay once, in 2 or in 10 instalments.
10 instalments
CHF 140.– per instalment
Total CHF 1'400.– – includes CHF 50.– instalment surcharge
- Incl. all learning materials
- incl. personal online support
- incl. examination fees
- no hidden costs!
2 instalments
CHF 685.– per instalment
Total CHF 1'370.– – includes CHF 20.– instalment surcharge
- Incl. all learning materials
- incl. personal online support
- incl. examination fees
- no hidden costs!
One-time payment
CHF 1'350.–
- Incl. all learning materials
- incl. personal online support
- incl. examination fees
- no hidden costs!
Where you stand in the industry
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.
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- SpecialistFitness and Movement Trainer ProLeadership and studio management – includes preparation for elective module 3You are here
- AdvancedFitness and Movement Trainer AdvancedIn-depth training theory – for demanding clients
- Entry levelFitness and Movement Trainer BasicQualitop and Qualicert recognised – enough to work in a fitness centre
Industry certificates and federal diplomaThrough the SVBO module exams
- Specialist in Movement and Health Promotion with Federal DiplomaEBQ level 5Basic module 1Basic module 2Basic module 3Basic module 5Main module 3Main module 2Elective module 35,000 hours of professional practice
- Health Trainer with SVBO industry certificateEBQ level 4Basic module 1Basic module 2Basic module 3Basic module 5Main module 32,500 hours of professional practice
- Trainer with SVBO industry certificateEBQ level 3Basic module 1Basic module 2Basic module 3Basic module 51,000 hours of professional practice
The industry certificates and the federal diploma are not awarded by us but earned through the SVBO module exams – we prepare you for them.
Why update Akademie?
Competence & knowledge at the level of research
Our courses meet all the criteria of Qualitop and Qualicert (OK status) and prepare you optimally for working in the fitness industry across Switzerland. Our training concept is based on the latest scientific findings in sport and movement research and is professionally evaluated on an ongoing basis.
Flexible training and self-determined learning
Do you want to reorient your career and take a new path step by step – without neglecting family, finances or your social life? Our courses adapt to your life – not the other way round. For an optimal learning experience, our e-learning portal gives you all the tools to acquire the necessary knowledge through self-study. You also take the exam stress-free from your home computer.
The starting shot for your trainer career
The fitness industry is a growth market – and a recognised qualification is your ticket to a new career path! Our courses build on each other logically, so every hour you invest gives you maximum learning value.
Do you want to start right away?
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Good to know
Admission
Admission to the Fitness and Movement Trainer Pro training requires completion of the Basic and Advanced training (or equivalent qualifications).
Lead like a pro
As a Fitness- und Bewegungstrainer pro you can effectively lead a group of trainees or a team of trainers. Thanks to your empathy you can communicate in an audience-appropriate way as well as perceive and support individuals appropriately. You understand the basics of group dynamics and are able to approach and use problems in a group and individual context as an opportunity, in a de-escalating and solution-oriented way.
Frequently asked questions
Is the training recognised throughout Switzerland?
Admission to the Fitness and Movement Trainer Pro training requires completion of the Basic and Advanced training (or equivalent qualifications).
When can I start the training?
Anytime. After registering you get immediate access to the online learning platform and can start right away – there are no fixed start dates and no waiting times.
How long does the training take?
That's up to you – you learn at your own pace. Expect around 42 learning hours; most participants complete the training in 4 – 6 weeks. Thanks to the flexible schedule, it fits easily alongside your job.
How is the training structured?
You learn flexibly on the online learning platform – with videos, scripts and knowledge checks. In the online consultations you clarify your questions directly with our experts. The training concludes with the final paper and the exam.
What requirements have to be met to take part in the course?
To take part you must have completed the Fitness and Movement Trainer Basic and Advanced training (or equivalent qualifications).
Who is this programme for?
For trainers who want to take on more responsibility – as shift leads, deputy studio managers or on the way to running their own studio. It ideally builds on the Basic and Advanced trainings.
How long do I have access to the learning platform?
Lifetime. Your access remains active even after you complete the training – you can revisit videos, scripts and all learning content at any time, for example to refresh before your first sessions.
How much does the training cost?
The training costs CHF 1'350.– – including all learning materials, online consultations and exam fees. There are no hidden costs.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. From CHF 1'000, simply choose invoice as the payment method at checkout and pay in 2 or 10 instalments.
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→Questions about this training?
We advise you free of charge and without obligation – in a 1:1 conversation or at the online info evening.