2026
Certified Fitness Practitioner – Personal Trainer (EQF Level 4)
Course Provider: FEA – Fitness Edutraining Asia | Accredited by EuropeActive
The FEA Certified Fitness Practitioner – Personal Trainer (EQF Level 4)
The Revolutionary Personal Training Certification
The FEA Certified Fitness Practitioner (Personal Trainer), or CFP, is not just your regular personal trainer certification program. It is a job-based training and certification program designed to produce highly employable and certified fitness professionals of international standards. To achieve its objective, the course delivery balances between academic focus and vocational learning.
The grading criteria are established based on international job analysis study and job competency. Three major job competency areas are emphasized and evaluated as part of the grading criteria. These skills include demonstrating and coaching individual exercises, delivering effective personal training sessions, and the trainers’ ability to work with real-life clients, encompassing initial rapport building, interviews, assessments, program implementation, and adjustments through a live case study.
“More than just a Personal Trainer Certification”
This is a Job-Ready Development & Certification Program
The FEA CFP program aims to produce highly employable and certified fitness professionals of international standards. To achieve its objective, the course delivery balances between academic focus and vocational learning. The grading criteria are established based on international job analysis study and job competency. Three major job competency areas are emphasized and evaluated as part of the grading criteria.
✅ Effective Exercise Demonstration & Coaching
✅ Deliver World Class PT Sessions
✅ Ability to Work with Real-Life Clients
Accredited by Europe Active
FEA Certified Fitness Practitioner – Personal Trainer (EQF Level 4) is now accredited by Europe Active (this means it meets the European Standards). It is the FIRST CPT certification in South East Asia accredited by Europe Active and so HAPPY that after years of delivering it, it is now internationally recognised! Graduates can have their names registered with the European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS).
About EuropeActive and EREPS
The FEA Certified Fitness Practitioner (EQF Level 4 – Personal Trainer)
The certification program consists of 3 modules. You will enjoy this new and highly efficient learning method with strong emphasis given to job skills development . In addition to the live workshop, you will have access to our electronic learning platform and materials that will allow you to learn at your own pace. Completing the CFP certification course will also prepare you to sit for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer certification exam. All in all, FEA-CFP graduates will not only meet the key competencies established by these world-class personal training examinations, but also possess stronger practical skills needed to excel in this industry.
Certified Exercise Instructor:
Exercise Instruction & Programme Design
Module 1
This module builds a solid and in-depth foundation in exercise instruction and programming variables. You will learn fundamental human movement patterns and how they translate into exercise execution. For each exercise, you will be guided on how to provide set-up and execution instructions, as well as what to observe in client movement. You will also learn how to apply appropriate progressions and regressions based on individual needs. The module introduces key programming variables and approaches for both resistance and cardiorespiratory training. You will explore sample workout structures tailored to various client goals – from those just starting out to individuals aiming to improve general health, muscular fitness, or aerobic and anaerobic capacity. Upon meeting the grading requirements, you will be awarded the FEA Certified Exercise Instructor certificate, equipping you the ability to instruct exercises. This provides a strong starting point in your fitness career and prepares you to take the next step into more detailed coaching and personalised programming.
Certified Fitness Instructor:
Exercise Coaching & Applied Exercise Science
(EQF Level 3)
Module 2
In this module, you’ll expand your abilities beyond instruction and into client-focused coaching. You’ll learn how to break down exercises in ways that different clients can easily understand and apply – whether they’re brand new to training, building confidence with practice, or moving with ease and consistency. You’ll also develop your ability to guide clients through sessions that are engaging, supportive and professionally delivered. In addition, you’ll build a strong foundation in applied exercise science, equipping you with the knowledge to explain the “why” behind your coaching choices and respond to client questions with clarity and credibility. By completing Modules 1 and 2, you’ll earn the FEA Certified Fitness Instructor (EQF Level 3) certificate, accredited by EuropeActive. This certification prepares you to coach individuals and deliver more personalised, client-centred training experiences.
Certified Personal Trainer:
Programme Personalisation
(EQF Level 4)
Module 3
This final module focuses on programme personalisation, implementation and modification. You’ll be introduced to the FEA Goal-Based Training model, a system that equips you to build progressive, individualised strategies for resistance training, cardiorespiratory training, lifestyle and nutrition – based on your client’s unique goals, whether that’s starting out, improving health and fitness, building muscle, or losing weight. You’ll also learn how to implement assessments for posture, flexibility, movement, strength, endurance, and both aerobic and anaerobic fitness, enabling you to track progress and adjust programmes accordingly. Successful completion of all three modules earns you the FEA Certified Personal Trainer (EQF Level 4) certificate, which is also accredited by EuropeActive. This qualification enables you to confidently work with a diverse range of clients and deliver fully personalised programmes that produce meaningful results.
Exam Outline Domain
FEA Certified Fitness Practitioner – Personal Trainer (EQF Level 4)
Module 1 – Exercise Instructor (Exercise Instruction & Programme Design)
Theory Exam
- 100 Multiple Choice Questions – 60%
You will have 120 minutes to complete the online proctored exam. The theory is typically scheduled approximately 4 weeks after the last day of the live class. Exam candidates must register for the Module 1 exam by the last day of the course. Computer system set-up is required. For more information, please refer to the ‘Exam Procedures’ section below.
Practical Exam
- Exercise Demonstration – 40%
At the end of the course, you are required to submit a video of yourself demonstrating 10 exercises (options will be provided). You will be evaluated based on the standards presented in class. Submission is due on the same day of the theory exam.
Passing requirement: ≥ 70%
Upon completing the course, passing the exam, and meeting all the requirements to demonstrate exercises, you will be awarded the FEA Certified Exercise Instructor certificate by Fitness Edutraining Asia (FEA).
Module 2 – Fitness Instructor (Exercise Coaching & Applied Exercise Science)
Theory Exam
- 50 Multiple Choice Questions – 50%
You will have 60 minutes to complete the online proctored exam. The theory is typically scheduled approximately 4 weeks after the last day of the live class. Exam candidates must register for the Module 2 exam by the last day of the course. Computer system set-up is required. For more information, please refer to the ‘Exam Procedures’ section below.
Practical Exam
At the end of the course, you are required to submit a video of yourself coaching a beginner exerciser 5 exercises (options will be given). You will be evaluated based on the standards presented in class. Submission is due on the same day of the theory exam.
Passing requirement: ≥ 70%
Upon completing the course, passing the exam, and meeting all the requirements to coach exercises, you will be awarded the FEA Certified Fitness Practitioner – Fitness Instructor (EQF Level 3) certificate by Fitness Edutraining Asia (FEA).
Module 3 – Personal Trainer (Programme Personalisation)
Theory Exam
- 100 Multiple Choice Questions – 100%
You will have 120 minutes to complete the online proctored exam. The theory is typically scheduled approximately 8 weeks after the last day of the live class. Exam candidates must register for the Module 3 exam by the last day of the course. Computer system set-up is required. For more information, please refer to the ‘Exam Procedures’ section below.
Practical Summative Assessment – Compulsory Passing
- There will be an assessment of your ability to conduct a full personal training session, focusing on four key components:
- Technical knowledge
- Coaching skills
- Leadership qualities
- Time management
- The assessment is conducted during session 7 of Module 3. If you receive a ‘REFER’ on your first attempt, you will be given a chance to reattempt before your exam deadline. This reattempt will not be counted as a retake.
- All reattempts and retakes are to be filmed and submitted via Google Classroom
Live Case Study – Compulsory Passing
- As part of the certification requirements, you are required to complete a Live Case Study. This involves working with a real client and leading them through the personal training process. In addition to this, you are required to submit a guided report via Google Classroom before the submission deadline which is scheduled on the same day as the theory exam.
Passing requirement: ≥ 70% and passing both Live Case Study and Practical Summative Assessment
Upon completing the course and passing all modules exam you will be awarded the FEA Certified Fitness Practitioner – Personal Trainer (EQF Level 4) certificate by Fitness Edutraining Asia (FEA).
“This is a revolutionary personal training certification which aims to produce fitness professionals with better practical skills in coaching client’s movement, implementing safe & effective exercise programmes and client management skills to match the diverse needs and expectations of clients.
These are indeed the key job competencies of a personal trainer in Asia.“
Jerrican Tan, Creator of Certified Fitness Practitioner
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