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Preparation course for module exams
Pass your module exams confidently on the first try – Start your 100% flexible online preparation now. Your tailor-made preparation course for the module exams.
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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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Exam
Online preparation course for module exams to become a Trainer or Health Trainer with the SVBO branch certificate
- Targeted preparation: all exam-relevant content in compact form
- 100 % online: learn at your own pace, whenever and wherever you want
- SFGV-recognised: module exams count towards admission to the final exam
- Lifetime access to the learning platform
CHF 990.–incl. VAT
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YOUR PATH TO THE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATE
1
Fitness and Movement Trainer Basic
The basic training to gather initial practical experience in the studio. You learn all the relevant content for working in a fitness centre.
2
Fitness and Movement Trainer Advanced
The deepening of your fundamentals to take off in the fitness industry. All topics of the Fitness and Movement Trainer Basic are deepened.
3
1000 h or 2500 h of professional practice
For the Trainer industry certificate at least 1000 hours and for the Health Trainer industry certificate at least 2500 h must be proven.
4
Completion of the module exams
By completing the base module exams 1, 2, 3 and 5 you receive the Trainer with SVBO industry certificate. With main module 3 the Health Trainer with SVBO industry 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:
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.
01Base module 1: anatomy and physiology II
Revision of anatomy and physiology from Basic and Advanced including nutrition basics – with in-depth videos, audio scripts in podcast format and clear learning goals. You learn with: course script, audio files for on the go and online knowledge checks.
02Base module 2: training theory II
Revision of training theory: strength, endurance, mobility and coordination training plus programming with case studies. You learn with: course script, audio files for on the go and online knowledge checks.
03Base module 3: methodology, didactics and learning psychology
Methodology, didactics and learning psychology: conveying knowledge clearly and guiding your clients’ learning processes. You learn with: course script and online knowledge checks.
04Base module 5: movement competence with and without equipment
Movement competence on machines and with bodyweight: performing, instructing and correcting exercises properly. You learn with: course script and online knowledge checks.
05Main module 3: health promotion and lifestyle intervention
Health promotion and lifestyle intervention: guiding clients sustainably towards a healthier everyday life.
06Main module 2: developing and delivering training programmes
Systematically developing, delivering and evaluating training programmes – prepared for the main module exam. You learn with: course script and online knowledge checks.
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.
60 hoursDigital learningflexible scheduling
4 hoursOnline consultation hoursflexible, optional
20 hoursExam preparationflexible scheduling
6 hoursAssessments & examsfixed date
Total effort: 90 hoursTotal duration (average): 2 – 3 months
Upcoming exam dates
Secure your place at one of the upcoming module exams now.
- Friday, 12/04/2026Basic module exam 1CHF 150.–
- Friday, 12/04/2026Basic module exam 2CHF 150.–
- Friday, 12/04/2026Basic module exam 3CHF 150.–
- Friday, 12/04/2026Basic module exam 5CHF 150.–
- Friday, 12/04/2026Main Module Exam 2CHF 150.–
- Friday, 12/04/2026Main module exam 3CHF 150.–
Your investment
PREPARATION COURSE
CHF 990.–
- Start anytime with our learning platform
- Learn whenever and wherever you want
- Learn at your own pace
- High-quality and easy-to-understand learning videos
- Optimal preparation for the module exams
- No time pressure
- No in-person attendance
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.
update AkademieFitness and Movement Trainer with update certificate
- SpecialistFitness and Movement Trainer ProLeadership and studio management – includes preparation for elective module 3
- 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
Preparation course for the module examsYou are here
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 the 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.
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Good to know
How the preparatory course works
The online preparation course prepares you perfectly for the base module exams 1, 2, 3 and 5 as well as the main module exams 2 and 3. After registration you receive the login details for the learning platform and can prepare for the exam.
By completing the module exams base module 1, 2, 3, 5 you obtain the industry certificate Trainer with SVBO industry certificate. By completing main module 3, the diploma Health Trainer with SVBO industry certificate.
Preparation course for module exams
By completing Fitness and Movement Trainer Basic and Fitness and Movement Trainer Advanced, 1000 h of professional practice and the successful completion of the 4 base module exams (1, 2, 3 and 5) you obtain the diploma Trainer with SVBO industry certificate (EBQ level 3). With the additional completion of main module 3 you obtain the diploma Health Trainer with SVBO industry certificate (EBQ level 4). The 4 base module exams are written and last approx. 60 minutes. The main module 3 exam is oral and lasts approx. 45 minutes.
Requirements for obtaining the industry certificate
- Prove the required professional experience (Trainer certificate: at least 1000 hours, Health Trainer certificate: at least 2500 hours).
- Valid BLS AED certificate (included in the Fitness and Movement Trainer Basic).
- Pass a practical exam according to SVBO standards (included in the Fitness and Movement Trainer Advanced).
- Completion of the following module exams of the training to become a Specialist in Movement and Health Promotion with federal certificate:
Base module 1: Anatomy and physiology
Base module 2: Training theory
Base module 3: Methodology, didactics, learning psychology
Base module 5: Advanced movement competence with and without equipment
Main module 3: Health promotion and lifestyle intervention (only for the industry certificate Health Trainer EBQ 4).
The organisation responsible for the certificate Trainer with SVBO industry certificate (EBQ level 3) and Health Trainer with SVBO industry certificate (EBQ level 4) is formed by the OdA Movement and Health (OdA BuG) and its members SVBO, BGB and SFGV
Contents of the preparation course
The following contents await you in the preparation course for the base module exams 1, 2, 3 and 5 as well as main modules 2 and 3.
Frequently asked questions
Is the training recognised throughout Switzerland?
Yes – our trainings are recognised across the entire Swiss fitness industry. The diplomas meet the Qualitop and Qualicert quality labels (health-insurance recognition), update Akademie is a member of Swiss Active and the industry association SVBO, and our module exams are SFGV-recognised for admission to the final exam “Specialist in Physical Activity and Health Promotion with Swiss federal diploma”. With your diploma you can work in any fitness centre in Switzerland.
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 preparatory course take?
That's up to you – you learn at your own pace. Expect around 90 learning hours; most participants complete the preparatory course in 2 – 3 months. Thanks to the flexible schedule, it fits easily alongside your job.
How does the preparatory course work?
On the online learning platform you prepare specifically for the module exams – with scripts, videos and knowledge checks for each module. In the online consultations you clarify open questions directly with our experts.
How long does the exam last?
The written exams (base modules 1, 2, 3, 5 and main module 2) each last 60 minutes. The main module 3 exam is oral and lasts approx. 45 minutes.
What requirements must be met for participation in the course?
For participation you must be 16 years old and sufficiently fit in terms of sports health to be able to demonstrate the training exercises. You should be open and communicative. You need good oral and written knowledge of German to understand the content and be able to reproduce your thoughts in the exam.
Can I also take the exams if I cannot yet prove the 1000 practice hours?
Yes. The certificate Trainer specialisation fitness and health training with SVBO industry certificate or certificate Health Trainer with SVBO industry certificate is however only issued once the required professional practice can be proven – at least 1000 hours for the Trainer certificate, at least 2500 hours for the Health Trainer certificate.
Is the exam fee for the module exams included in the preparation course?
No. The exams are booked and paid individually. A module exam costs CHF 150.-. The preparation course for the module exams costs CHF 990.-
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 preparatory course cost?
The preparatory course costs CHF 990.– – including all learning materials and online consultations. You book and pay for the module exams separately (CHF 150.– per exam).
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