A to Z Personal Trainer Program

Program Requirements

There are three sequential Modules in the Program, offered in person at the Douglas College-New Westminster Campus. Completion of all three modules is required to become certified as a Personal Trainer with the BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA).

Module 1: Fitness Theory   (No Intakes Available)

Module 2: Weight Training  (January 2026 Intake Available)

Module 3: Personal Training ( February 2026 Intake Available) 

Effective April 1, 2026, Douglas College Sports Institute will no longer offer the A-Z Personal Trainer programs and the Pilates Certification program. 

Program Cost

Each module requires a separate registration and payment, provided the student has met the prerequisites to continue in the module sequence. Module payments are as follows:

1. Prior to starting: Weight Training Module (2) $600,00 +GST
2. Prior to starting: Personal Training Module (3) $600,00 +GST  

Note: Program/Module fees are subject to change.

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

Refunds 
Program refunds are only available to persons who request a withdrawal or transfer within 72 hours (3 business days) before the start of the module. A $15.00 processing fee will be charged for each module withdrawal.  Refunds will not be issued once the course has started, refunds will not be issued if course fees or the refund amount is less than processing fee. Refund requests will be handled on a pro-rated- individual basis after the Module start date. 

Registration Options

To register for modules in the program, students must contact the Continuing Education Registration Office (CE Reg): 

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 the modules you wish to register for in the form. CRNs can be found on the individual module pages.

  Ensure you enter all CRNs for your chosen module. Please read the additional instructions provided on the registration form.

• After submitting your completed form, a Registration Officer will respond with further instructions on payment options. 

  Once registration is processed, you will receive an email with payment instructions. Students must submit payment within 24 hours to complete registration. Students will only receive a payment confirmation email receipt once payment is received.

• Registration is not complete until payment has been received by Douglas College. A confirmation email receipt will be sent once payment is processed.

  Please note: due to the high volume of registrations, responses may be delayed.

Industry Information

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Program Testimonials

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

"Excellent facilities and great modules 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 facilitators and I look forward to taking more courses through the Sports Institute."