When checking a Level 3 Personal Training certificate, it is important to make sure the certificate contains the correct qualification details and that it has been issued by a recognised awarding body.
This page explains the key elements normally found on an official Level 3 Personal Training certificate.
The infographic below shows an example of what to look for. Please note that the awarding body name, learner name, certificate number, unit names and unit numbers shown in the image are fictitious and are used for illustration purposes only.
What Should a Level 3 Personal Training Certificate Include?
A genuine Level 3 Personal Training certificate will usually include the following details:
The qualification has to display the Ofqual logo at the certificate to confirm that this is an official UK regulated qualification.
The qualification level, such as Level 3.
The qualification title, such as Personal Training.
The name of the awarding body that issued the certificate.
The qualification number, also known as the RQF number or QRN.
The learner’s full name.
The certificate number or unique reference number.
The date the certificate was issued.
A verification feature, such as a QR code or online certificate checker.
A unit breakdown, either on the main certificate or on a second certificate page.
Certificate Explainer
Unit Breakdown
Some Level 3 Personal Training certificates include a second page showing the full list of units completed by the learner.
This unit breakdown may include:
Unit titles.
Unit numbers.
The level of each unit.
Credits or guided learning hours, where applicable.
This information helps confirm that the qualification is a full Level 3 Personal Training qualification and not simply a membership certificate, short course, CPD course or unofficial training document.
Important Notice
This infographic and example certificate below are for general guidance only. Certificate layouts can vary depending on the awarding body. The names and elements are fictitious.
If you are unsure whether a certificate is genuine or whether it meets entry requirements for another qualification, you should check directly with the awarding body or the training provider that issued the certificate.
Example on how a certificate could look like (this is not a real certificate, it only contains the elements found in a certificate):
