A to Z Become a Personal Trainer program

Program requirements

There are three modules in the program:

1. Fitness Theory
2. Weight Training
3. Personal Training

All three modules are required to be certified as a Personal Trainer with the BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA).

All program/module schedules will be scheduled module by module and finalized as we move forward to allow enough time for students to complete certain BCRPA to be eligible to move forward. Students are still required to complete certain requirements to be eligible to move forward with their Personal Trainer Program. 

All Personal Trainer Program modules are now being offered in person. For more information on In-Person course schedules please email sportsinstitute@douglascollege.ca. Program schedules are subject to change – only Registered Students will be informed by email of any schedule changes.

Program cost

Payment Schedule 
Currently, payments are to be made in 3 installments and are as follows:

1. At the time of registration for the Fitness Theory Module
2. Prior to starting the Weight Training Module
3. Prior to starting the Personal Training Module

Please note: all program/module fees are subject to change as of September 2025.

Student Loans 
Student loans are not available for this program as it is not University Transferable.

Refunds 
A full refund less a $15 processing fee per module is available within 72 hours (3 business days) of the program start date. All other refunds are issued in cheque form and will be handled on a pro-rated individual basis after the start date. 

Tax Educational Refund 
You will get a tax-deductible educational refund for the cost of the course, as part of tuition through the Douglas College Sports Institute.

Registration options

By phone 
604 527 5472 (view office hours)

By email:

• Complete the registration form and submit it to cereg@douglascollege.ca via email. Specify the CRNS of courses you would like to register for in the form. CRNs can be found on the individual course pages. Ensure to enter all the specified CRNs for your chosen courses in the form. Please read the additional instructions on the registration form.
• Once you submit a completed registration form to cereg@douglascollege.ca via email, one of our Registration Officers will reply to your email in a timely manner and provide further instructions on payment options. Please note: due to the number of email registrations being processed, there may be a delay in receiving an email from a Registration Officer.

Once Registration is complete, an email with instructions will be sent to you on how to make your payment. Please note: students are required to make their payment within 24 hours to complete their registration once they receive their instructions email from one of our Registration Officers.

Students will only receive a payment confirmation email receipt once payment is received. Registration is not complete until payment is received by Douglas College.

Testimonials

Here's what some of our students have said about our facility and courses.

"Excellent facilities and great courses with Douglas College!"

"Everyone can benefit from their BCRPA courses, not just fitness enthusiasts, but all ages and all fitness levels."

"The Sports Institute motivated me to go further in the industry. They have some excellent instructors and I look forward to taking more courses through the Sports Institute."