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Compare Certified Fitness Trainer, Diploma in Personal Training (DPT). Fees and course information from the Kinex programme guide.
Course	Personal Training Certified Fitness Trainer ₹28,000 Explore course	Personal Training Diploma in Personal Training (DPT) ₹70,000 Explore course
Course focus	A beginner-friendly foundation in gym-floor coaching, exercise technique and client handling.	A complete pathway combining ACE-CPT based personal training with sports and applied nutrition.
Duration	Confirm with admissions	6 months weekday / 10 months weekend
Class duration	Confirm with admissions	3 hours per session: 2 hours CPT + 1 hour Sports & Applied Nutrition
Learning format	Confirm with admissions	Hybrid: offline + online
Fee & exam notes	₹28,000 Confirm current fees and inclusions with admissions.	₹70,000 Confirm current fees and inclusions with admissions.
Who it’s for	Beginners who want to start a career in fitness Fitness enthusiasts ready to turn their passion into a profession Students and fresh graduates looking for a job-ready skill Career changers moving into the fitness industry Gym staff and floor assistants who want to upgrade to certified trainer roles Sports and physical education students adding a practical credential	Aspiring personal trainers Fitness enthusiasts Gym instructors Sports professionals
Entry requirements	No prior certification or experience is required. Basic interest in fitness and willingness to learn is all you need.	10+2 (Any Stream) preferred Fitness Enthusiasts & Working Professionals can apply No prior certification required
Curriculum	Introduction to Fitness and the Trainer's Role Basic Anatomy and Physiology Exercise Science Fundamentals Exercise Technique and Gym Equipment Client Consultation and Fitness Assessment Programme Design Warm-Up, Cool-Down, and Flexibility Basic Nutrition for Fitness Injury Prevention and Safety Client Handling and Career Skills View full syllabus →	Personal Training (ACE–CPT Based Curriculum) Sports & Applied Nutrition View full syllabus →
Certification	Please confirm the awarding body, recognition and certification requirements with admissions.	Diploma in Personal Training (KFA) Skill India Level 6 Sports Nutritionist IHFA CPD Sports Nutritionist (NESTA Approved Optional) KFA Sports & Applied Nutrition Skill India Level 5 Personal Trainer EREPs Level 4 Personal Trainer Registration First Aid and CPR Includes ACE-CPT exam preparation. The ACE exam must be registered separately. The NESTA-approved option is optional; confirm its requirements with admissions.
Career pathways	Gym Trainer / Fitness Trainer Floor Trainer at gyms and fitness studios Personal Trainer (entry level) Group Fitness Assistant Online Fitness Coach Fitness Trainer at resorts, clubs, and corporate wellness centres Career pathways depend on your skills, experience and any additional employer or certification requirements.	Certified Personal Trainer Gym Trainer / Fitness Coach Online Fitness Coach Sports Nutrition Assistant Strength & Conditioning Assistant Freelance Trainer Studio Trainer Career pathways depend on your skills, experience and any additional employer or certification requirements.
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