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Occupational Diploma - Personal Fitness Trainer

Mount Royal University · Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada ★ 4.5 #2005 world
✓ PGWP eligible ✓ Co-op / internship ✓ No interview ✓ Loan friendly
Level
2-Year UG Diploma
CIP code
31.0507
Duration
2 year occupational diploma including a practicum
Open intakes
Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
Field
Fitness Training and Massage Therapy
Institution
Public University
Offer speed
Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
Next deadline
2027-01-01

Program overview

A two year occupational diploma in personal training with a practicum, covering exercise physiology, programme design, client assessment, nutrition fundamentals and supervised coaching practice.

Occupational Diploma - Personal Fitness Trainer is recorded at CAD 22,782 for a two year non degree credential, which is close to what a four year degree costs per year here.

Occupational Diploma - Personal Fitness Trainer is taught at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta. Mount Royal is a public university, which matters here: at a PUBLIC institution the Canadian field of study requirement applies only to non degree credentials, and Occupational Diploma - Personal Fitness Trainer is a two year occupational diploma rather than a degree. Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility for Occupational Diploma - Personal Fitness Trainer therefore depends on the programme sitting in an eligible field when you apply, and that list is revised. Confirm it in writing before you pay a deposit. The study permit application for Occupational Diploma - Personal Fitness Trainer also requires an Alberta attestation letter.

The academic bar for Occupational Diploma - Personal Fitness Trainer is Grade 12 or Class 12 with 60 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 5.5, and tuition for Occupational Diploma - Personal Fitness Trainer is recorded at CAD 22,782 a year with a CAD 100 application fee. No scholarship is recorded against Occupational Diploma - Personal Fitness Trainer. Occupational Diploma - Personal Fitness Trainer lists five entry windows, alternating September and January to 2028. Apply Study Visa manages the Occupational Diploma - Personal Fitness Trainer application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.

What it costs per year · indicative

Tuition feeC$22,782₹13,89,702
Living cost (est.)C$18,865
Application feeC$100
Total / yearC$41,647₹25,40,467/yr

Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.

Do you qualify?

Minimum education
Class 12th
Minimum marks
60%
Study gap accepted
Up to 2 yrs
Backlogs accepted
Up to 8
Maths in 12th
Not required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.

Admission requirements

Who can apply (guide for international students):

  • Education: Grade 12 or Class 12 at the percentage stated for this programme.
  • English: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 86 with at least 20 in every section; PTE Academic 58 with 55 in every component; or the Duolingo English Test at 120.
  • Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 100 applies. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
  • Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
  • Additional requirement: This is a credit free occupational programme. Confirm whether it is currently in an eligible field of study for work permit purposes before you commit.
  • Work permit: Occupational Diploma - Personal Fitness Trainer is a two year occupational diploma rather than a degree, so the Canadian field of study test applies and Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility must be confirmed in writing for your intake before you commit. No spousal open work permit arises. An Alberta attestation letter is required with the study permit application.
  • Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the Alberta attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.

English requirements

IELTS
6.5 overall
R 5.5L 5.5W 5.5S 5.5
PTE
58 overall
R 55L 55W 55S 55
TOEFL
86 iBT
R 20L 20W 20S 20
Duolingo
120 overall
R 120L 120W 120S 120

Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
  • English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)

Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

Typical destinations for graduates:

  • Personal Trainer: gyms and private practice
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach: sport programmes
  • Fitness Programme Coordinator: recreation facilities
  • Corporate Wellness Instructor: workplace programmes
  • Self Employed Trainer: building a client base
  • Further Study: kinesiology degree routes

Reality check: personal training is a low barrier field where certification is often obtained far more cheaply elsewhere, so question whether a two year diploma at this price is the right investment.

About Mount Royal University

Type
University
Ownership
Public
Rating
★ 4.5
World rank
#2005
Established
1910
Reference No.
O18761482032

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