THEORY MODULES
The platform guides you step by step through the theoretical topics. Scripts, learning videos, audio files and learning cards help you learn. In online consultations, experts are available to answer your questions.
Your leading Swiss fitness academy
Pump Instructor course
Loaded barbell, full energy: as a Pump instructor you lead the popular full-body barbell workout and motivate your group to peak performance. Learn 100 % flexibly online – from your first rep to your own class.
- Start today: 100 % online and flexible alongside work and everyday life
- Recognised across the Swiss fitness industry
- Over 15'000 successful graduates
4.9/5 from 13 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.
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Training
Pump Instructor online
- 100 % online: theory with scripts and videos at your own pace
- All inclusive: learning materials and exam fee included
- Recognised across the Swiss fitness industry
- Lifetime access to the learning platform
CHF 460.–incl. VAT
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Optional: book together
Pump Instruktor + Group Fitness Fundamentals (bundle) – CHF 1'380.–View bundle →
Your qualification in 3 steps
1
Start right away
Sign up and get instant access to our learning platform – no waiting for a semester to begin.
2
Learn flexibly
You acquire the knowledge at your own pace – whenever and wherever you want, supported by our experienced instructors.
3
Secure your qualification
You complete your course with an industry-recognised credential and start straight into your new role.
Schedule & time commitment
How your study time is distributed – flexibly plannable alongside work and everyday life.
50 hoursDigital learningflexible scheduling
8 hoursPractical transferselectable dates
2 hoursOnline consultation hoursflexible, optional
10 hoursExam preparationflexible scheduling
2 hoursAssessments & examsfixed date
Total effort: 72 hoursTotal duration (average): 1 – 3 months
Prerequisite: Basic Heart online (118 hours) and Basic Moves online (75 hours) – not included in the hours above – already completed or book together
Everything together in the bundle: Pump Instruktor + Group Fitness Fundamentals (bundle) · 265 hours in total · CHF 1'380.–
A LOOK INSIDE THE LEARNING PLATFORM
A direct excerpt from our learning platform – you unlock this content when you sign up.
01Your script & the manual
The Pump Instructor script plus an explainer video for the manual – how to read the exercise specs of your programmes.
02Lesson structure, cueing & weights (4 videos)
Building a Pump lesson, clean cueing, weight recommendations and setting up the step.
03All exercise groups (9 videos)
Exercise by exercise through the whole lesson: squats, lunges, back, chest, biceps, triceps, shoulders, stabilisation and core.
04Warm-up, cool-down & tempo (4 videos)
Warm-up with practical part, cool-down and tempo variations for barbell work.
05Example: a complete Pump programme
You get a full Pump programme including learning video as an example – exactly what the programmes you will teach later look like.
06Masterclass
A complete Pump lesson as a masterclass – technique, tempo and dramaturgy of a finished class.
07Knowledge check & practical assignment
The learning check consolidates your knowledge; the summary with work assignment prepares you for the practical day.
08Online consultations & practical day
In the online consultations you clarify questions live with the experts; on the practical day you stand at the barbell in front of the group.
Lifetime access
Your learning platform stays yours after you graduate – including all later updates. To look things up, refresh and prepare your classes.
HOW YOUR TRAINING IS STRUCTURED
PRACTICAL DAY
The practical day guarantees the direct implementation of the theoretical topics into practice. Experts with many years of practical experience lead the practical day.
FINAL EXAM
The final exam consists of a submission video. You film a complete lesson and submit it as an exam. The lesson is then reviewed and assessed by experts.
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.
Your investment
PUMP INSTRUKTOR
CHF 460.–
- Start anytime with our learning platform
- Learn whenever and wherever you want
- Learn at your own pace
- Script and learning videos for optimal learning success
- Online consultations with experts
- 1 practical day
PUMP PROGRAMME
CHF 49.–
- Ready-made programme
- Learning video for the programme
- Catchy music
- Exercise manual for the programme
Your career path
Your diploma is just the beginning – your path leads upward step by step.
- Group Fitness Fundamentals
- You are herePump Instruktor
What the graduates say
The Pump practical day was very instructive, and in a small group you were supported and motivated individually. The instructor was very professional and responded to individual concerns. The materials and the online portal are easy to understand and are conveyed clearly through the videos and images. I can highly recommend the Update Akademie.
The practical day was very instructive and we received lots of great, helpful tips from the highly competent trainer, which prepared us perfectly for our work as a Pump instructor. The learning scripts and videos are also detailed and very easy to understand. Always a pleasure with the Update Akademie!
Highly recommended course! The PUMP course at the update Akademie is superbly organised and practical. The practical day in particular is extremely worthwhile – hands-on, varied and effective, so that what you have learnt can be applied and consolidated straight away.
The online course is clearly structured and easy to understand. The practical day was very instructive. We received very good feedback and tips – thank you again for the great practical day, it was great fun. I can only recommend it.
Completed the Pump instructor practical day. Professional, authentic, straightforward and clearly explained, with individual attention to the participants. A relaxed, team-oriented atmosphere. I would definitely recommend it.
Great course! The theory can be learnt through self-study, so you are not tied to fixed times. The practical day takes place in a small group and the course leader is highly competent.
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
What is Pump?
The full-body training programme with the barbell in group training. Through an optimal mix of practice and theory, you learn among other topics training theory, handling the barbell and the specific techniques. For the update Akademie it is important to convey sports-science expertise and applicable, practice-oriented training theory.
Structure & admission
Our Pump Instruktor training starts with the basic training for Group Fitness (Basic Heart and Basic Moves). Both courses can be started at any time. The Basic Heart is a purely online course. The Basic Moves can also be started online at any time. From the start you work through all the course topics on the learning platform and practise the basic steps and all other content of the basic training with the detailed learning videos. After you have completed the basics, you can take the Pump Instruktor training.
The Pump Instruktor training can be started at any time. After registration, your access details for the learning platform will be sent to you. You have a script and numerous practical learning videos as well as a masterclass at your disposal. You complete the training at your own pace and work through all the course topics. You can practise as often as you like. As soon as you are ready, you take the knowledge check at any time directly on the learning platform. Once you have successfully passed the knowledge check, you can register for the practical day.
Then it's time to get to the weights. Together in the group we put all the topics into practice and gather first experiences teaching in a group. The course is then completed with a submission video.
Do you want to become a Pump Instruktor?
Click the button and sign up now for the Pump Instruktor training.
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 training take?
That's up to you – you learn at your own pace. Expect around 72 learning hours; most participants complete the training in 1 – 3 months. 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, and on the practical days you apply what you've learned on site. The training concludes with the exam.
What requirements must be met to participate in the course?
To participate you must be 16 years old. You should be open and communicative. You should also enjoy group fitness lessons.
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 460.– – including all learning materials and the exam fee. There are no hidden costs.
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We advise you free of charge and without obligation – in a 1:1 conversation or at the online info evening.