Awarding Organisation Showcase: Active IQ

Posted on: 14/07/2025 | Viewed 2011 Times

Active IQ is one of the UK’s leading awarding organisations for the active leisure, wellness, and fitness sector. Recognised by Ofqual, Active IQ develop and quality-assure a wide range of regulated qualifications that are delivered by approved training providers across the UK and internationally.

Active IQ’s mission is to raise the bar in education and training by setting high standards and supporting individuals to build meaningful, long-term careers in the health and fitness industry. From entry-level fitness instruction to advanced personal training, sports massage therapy, and mental health awareness, Active IQ’s qualifications are trusted by training providers, employers, and learners alike.

What sets Active IQ apart is their commitment to relevance and innovation. Active IQ regularly review and update our qualifications to reflect industry developments such as wellness coaching, behaviour change, and the growing influence of digital fitness. This ensures that their qualifications continue to meet the needs of learners and the wider sector.

In addition to regulated qualifications, Active IQ supports ongoing professional development through endorsement schemes and a range of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) opportunities, encouraging lifelong learning and career progression.

At their core, Active IQ is more than just an awarding organisation — they are a driving force behind the professionalism, credibility, and continued growth of the UK fitness industry.

Benefits of choosing a personal trainer course awarded by Active IQ

  • Active IQ has an extensive portfolio of qualifications enabling you to not only qualify as a personal trainer but upskill in other areas.
  • Active IQ prides itself on exceptional customer service, meaning that it is often a very quick turnaround with awarding certificates.
  • Active IQ has a good reputation for the provision of resources that they make available to their training providers. These include e-learning, manuals and additional CPD.
  • Active IQ is a CIMSPA partner with an established industry wide reputation.

Active IQ Centres that WPTC Works With

In addition to having a partnership with Active IQ WPTC has also partnered with multiple Active IQ training providers, examples include:

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