Education · World Class

Personal Trainer School

A two-semester programme that prepares you for a career in the health and fitness industry.

  1. 01

    Knowledge that moves

    A strong theoretical foundation (anatomy, physiology, training science) taught by people who do this work every day.

  2. 02

    Hands-on experience

    You train real clients on the gym floor from day one. You learn to read people.

  3. 03

    A network that opens doors

    World Class runs 20 fitness locations. When you finish, you step into one of the largest trainer networks in Iceland.

Curriculum

Two semesters, four modules, one goal.

  1. 01

    Skref 01

    Anatomy and physiology

    How the body works: muscles, the nervous system, energy metabolism. The foundation for everything that follows.

  2. 02

    Skref 02

    Training science

    How to build a programme that works: strength, conditioning, mobility. Testing, progress, plans that stick.

  3. 03

    Skref 03

    Nutrition and lifestyle

    What you eat and how you sleep matter more than the lifting. You learn to advise with confidence.

  4. 04

    Skref 04

    Practical training

    You take on clients under the guidance of experienced trainers. This is where everything you learned becomes skill.

The practicalities

What you need to know before you apply.

  • Length

    2 semesters

    September to May

  • Format

    On-site and remote

    Flexible alongside work

  • Next semester

    Autumn 2026

    Application deadline 15 June

  • Exam

    Certification

    Internationally recognised