Level 4 Strength & Conditioning Courses
Take your career to the next level and become an NSCA, CIMSPA, & REPs UK Accredited Level 4 Strength and Conditioning Coach today!
Level 4 Strength & Conditioning Courses
Our award-winning, industry-leading Level 4 Strength and Conditioning Course is the path to success for fitness professionals wanting to build careers in S&C and become Strength and Conditioning Coaches. NSCA, CIMSPA, and REPs UK endorsed, our graduates go on to train professional athletes, coach professional sports teams, open their own gyms and strength and conditioning facilities, earn far higher incomes and of course, deliver amazing results for their clients, helping them achieve their full potential!
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Industry First
We opened the door and made Strength and Conditioning courses accessible to all when we launched the first Level 4 Strength and Conditioning Course in the UK.
Established 2010
We’ve been providing, developing, and refining our courses since 2010. Our Strength and Conditioning courses have been designed and developed by experts to ensure your get the best.
Delivering Careers
We’re not like other strength and conditioning course providers, we take it one step further. Our focus is on providing a path to a career; not just an online course. We’ll help you define and develop a successful career.
Dedicated Tutor Support
When you enrol on a course with us, you’ll be supported 100%. From access to our Elite coach Network, to dedicated Whatsapp Groups, and unrivalled tutor support. We’re here for you!
Level 4 Course Graduates
Strength and Conditioning Course
Completion Options
- Level 4 Total Online
- £599.20
RRP: £749.000% finance plans available
17 Online Modules + 5 Bonus Modules
Online Assessments, arranged with your expert tutor at a time convenient for you
NSCA / CIMSPA / REPs UK Endorsed
Bonus SCE Strength and Conditioning Programming Specialist Certification (Worth £299)
Bonus SCE Functional Assessment Specialist (Worth £299)
Free Fundamentals Beginner course for students with no prior qualification
Option to add a Weekend Practical Workshop or option to add the L4 Mentorship Programme at any point
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(100% online learning, work in your own time and at your own pace)
- Level 4 Flexi
- £799.20
RRP: £999.000% finance plans available
17 Online Modules + 5 Bonus Modules
S&C 2-day Practical Workshop led by our expert tutors
Book your Practical Assessment at a venue and time to suit you
NSCA / CIMSPA / REPs UK Endorsed
Bonus SCE Strength and Conditioning Programming Specialist Certification (Worth £299)
Bonus SCE Functional Assessment Specialist (Worth £299)
Bonus SCE Performance Movement Coach Certification (Worth £299)
Bonus SCE Olympic Weightlifting for Athletes Coach Certification (Worth £299)
Free Fundamentals Beginner course for students with no prior qualification
Option to add the L4 Mentorship Programme at any point
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(Combine online learning with in person workshop and assessment)
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- Level 4 Mentorship
- £799.20
RRP: £999.000% finance plans available
17 Online Modules + 5 Bonus Modules
Cohort based 16-step programme with access to webinars and further case studies and resources
Dedicated WhatsApp tutor support throughout to help you through your course
NSCA / CIMSPA / REPs UK Endorsed
Bonus SCE Strength and Conditioning Programming Specialist Certification (Worth £299)
Bonus SCE Functional Assessment Specialist (Worth £299)
Free Fundamentals Beginner course for students with no prior qualification
Option to add a Weekend Practical Workshop at any point
- Learn More
(Dedicated support, guidance and accountability to keep you on track)
Level 4 Total Online
Become a fully qualified Level 4 Strength and Conditioning Coach. Learn in your own time and at your own pace with our 100% online training! Our user-friendly learning dashboard allows you to work through each of the online modules with ease.
Level 4 Flexi
For those budding strength and conditioning coaches who prefer a mixed environment: Combine online learning with our 2-day strength and conditioning workshop and in-person assessment day to take your S&C skills to the next level! Workshops are available in multiple locations across the country and new ones are added frequently. If you want to boost your knowledge, skills AND confidence by working alongside other aspiring coaches then the Level 4 Flexi option is the perfect choice for you.
Level 4 Mentorship
Advance your skills even further, get additional support, and work one-to-one with our team of L4 mentors to become the best Level 4 Strength and Conditioning coach you can possibly be. We’ve combined our award-winning Level 4 Strength and Conditioning Course with this new advanced mentorship offering to bring the best possible chance of success to our students. This Level 4 mentorship programme is for anyone who is looking for support, accountability, and most importantly to feel part of a community of other coaches!
What’s Included? As part of the mentorship programme, you will have access to extra learning content plus live webinars to provide another level of support. We run 4 Cohorts of students per year, and to join the next one in the diary, just head over to the L4 dashboard and click on, ‘Go to ALP’. And as a reminder, you have full access to the Level 4 Strength and Conditioning award course within our intuitive student learner dashboard. We’ve provided the inspiration, now it’s up to you to show us the motivation to succeed. Let this newly engineered mentorship course option catapult you forward to where you are meant to be with SCE keeping you on track every step of the way.
Phase 1
The Familiarisation Phase
Whichever Strength and Conditioning course option you choose, you’ll start your learning with us instantly with our Phase 1 online modules. Work your way through our 17 modules (detailed below) in the members area, instantly immersing yourself into the world of strength, power, movement, and coaching. You’ll be learning from our expert Strength and Conditioning coaches and tutors who have years of experience in this industry both coaching and teaching. You’ll finish this phase inspired and ready for Phase 2.
Phase 2
The Realisation Phase
Phase 2 is where things really start to come together as you’ll start to design strength and conditioning performance programmes using the techniques and tools you’ve learnt through your previous module. In this phase you achieve your Strength and Conditioning Education Programming Specialist Certification to acknowledge your newfound skill in this area. When you’re ready you can sit your exam online and cement your learning on your journey to becoming an Elite Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Once this is complete, if you’ve opted for the Total Online or Accelerated Plus format you can contact your tutor to book your online assessment, or you can join us on a Practical Strength and Conditioning Workshop to continue your learning even further and gain new skills.
(If you choose Total Online or Accelerated Plus skip to Phase 4)
Phase 3
The Intensification Phase
Our award-winning Strength and Conditioning workshop is where everything really comes together. Our inspiring caching clinics immerse you completely into the world of Strength and Conditioning, as part of your workshop you’ve continue to develop your knowledge of Olympic Weightlifting, Speed and Plyometric training, Power, Mobility and Stability training, Periodisation and so much more. You’ll be amazed by how much you learn!
The strength and conditioning workshop will also unlock the coveted Strength and Conditioning Education Olympic Weightlifting for Athletes Coach Certification, and the Strength and Conditioning Education Specialist Movement Coach credential. Both of which you’ll obtain from attending this weekend in addition to the Level 4 Strength and Conditioning certificate itself.
Our strength and conditioning coaches and tutors are all experts within the field, with decades of experience in the industry coaching clients, teams, and athletes. You’ll leave with all your questions answered, inspired and ready to put your new skills into practice!
Phase 4
Graduate as a Strength and Conditioning Coach
The final step! Here is where you will become a certified CIMSPA Level 4 Strength and Conditioning coach. As part of this phase, you’ll take your final practical Olympic Weightlifting, and Speed and Movement Assessments. If you’ve opted for our Total Online or Accelerated Plus format, you’ll arrange a suitable time to submit your video assessments with our tutors. For those of you who opted for our Level 4 Flexi option you’ll be attending our strenngth and conditioning workshop and will have the option of either attending a practical assessment day or if you prefer, you can also submit your assessments online.
When you pass your journey begins! Whether it’s working with athletes and teams, building your client base, or getting that gym opened that you’ve always wanted – the choice is yours. And you’ll be prepared for it, with our CIMSPA Level 4 Strength and Conditioning Coach Course.
Strength and Conditioning Education are here to support you throughout your journey as a developing Strength and Conditioning coach, with further mentoring and coaching programmes available to you after your Level 4 Strength and Conditioning Course. Whether it’s business skills, further technical knowledge, special populations such as youth strength and conditioning training and coaching, and much, much more.
We also have an incredibly popular mentorship programme – The Elite Coach Mentorship. As part of the Mentorship Programme, you will work intensively with our team to bring your new found skills to life and reach your true potential.
Level 4 Endorsements
NSCA
The NSCA is the world’s leading professional organization for strength and conditioning professionals. Their endorsement signifies that our Level 4 course meets their high standards for excellence in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. This endorsement provides graduates with a valuable advantage in the job market, demonstrating their commitment to evidence-based practice and adherence to industry best practices.
An NSCA accreditation opens us up to be able to provide our Level 4 course to the international market meaning it is more accessible than ever!
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CIMSPA
CIMSPA is the professional development body for the UK’s sport and physical activity sector, committed to supporting, developing and enabling professionals and organisations to succeed and, as a result, inspire our nation to become more active. Shaping a recognised, valued and inclusive sport and physical activity sector that everyone can be a part of.
CIMSPA professionally recognises awarding organisation partner qualifications which support membership and continuing professional development.
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REPs UK
A REPs UK endorsed qualification shows gyms, studios and industry professionals alike that you have been trained to a high standard. REPs-endorsed qualifications are also internationally recognised, meaning that you can use your qualification to work as a fitness professional abroad as well as the UK.
Being endorsed by REPs also means that it meets the standards of education set by the National Occupational Standards (NOS).
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Student Testimonials
The online learning package is really good with presentations that back up the points held within the training manual.
I have just completed my Level 4 Strength and Conditioning Award, and I can honestly say that this has been one of my favourite educational courses that I have completed. The learning materials are very detailed, making it easy for me to level up my knowledge base. The assessment structure was very well-rounded, nicely mixing exams, case studies, and practical’s. I would definitely recommend this course. –
The strength and conditioning courses materials were really well put together and informative and the instructors explained everything really well. The course covered the different aspects of strength and conditioning and broke everything down into the theory, programming for an athlete, and competency on coaching movement skills. I’m glad I did this course because I enjoyed it and gained a lot of useful knowledge and skills as a coach, together with greater confidence in myself and my abilities. It’s great to get that affirmation from an accredited professional organisation of achieving the Level 4 Strength and Conditioning Coach Award.
Superb course, very informative and useful. The online learning was great, and the whole process was smooth and simple. Thank you!
From start to finish the content was brilliant and I felt I had the tools I needed to navigate the course towards completion. I usually complete a course to feel a little lost and ‘what now?’, but the elements in the course set you up to plan ahead while you’re still studying and require you to work with athletes to develop your skills as a coach before doing so professionally. Lots of ‘out of your comfort zone’ moments and as a result, a much better prepared coach upon graduation. Loved. This. Course.
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Strength and Conditioning Education for my L4 S&C Coach qualification. I found the learning resources really thorough and the coaching team knowledgeable, friendly, supportive and really helpful. The sales and admin team were also great to deal with and S&C Education also provide a lot of value-add services and onward support to their students. I highly recommend them to anybody wanting to take the step up to L4.
An excellent if not one of the best strength and conditioning courses I have done. Really easy structure to follow, the level of detail in the course is excellent with fantastic coaches who have crazy knowledge!!! This course really allowed you to test your knowledge and learn so much, I found it fantastic! I would 100% recommend!
I have completed my L4 S&C just in time before lockdowns has started in UK. Tutors was really helpful and explained things very well to me when it was a bit challenging to understand technical stuff as english is not my native language. After receiving top class service in my course it was a no brainer to sign up for their mentorship programme which is now helping to improve my coaching and business skills further. Highly recommend to everyone!
The course was very thorough and there was loads of resources to draw upon and support from tutors at any point if you felt stuck. It’s helped me deliver a better service to my clients especially in terms of programming and has opened up opportunities for my career.
Great Course with Great Support from Chris Duncan. I’ve learnt a ton in my time studying with Strength & Conditioning Education and am now in an even greater position to coach my athletes to success. The Level 4 is a great stepping stone to a career working with Athletes. 💪
I thoroughly enjoyed the process to earn my L4 S&C qualification. The resources available were excellent and the guidance was as well, there was clear feedback from the assessments which will help me develop further. I cannot fault strength and conditioning education at all. I will recommend the course to anyone looking to gain the qualification.
The best set of online strength and conditioning courses I have ever done! What made my experience great was the online portal as it was if Brendan was talking to me in person. The video modules are great and you can go at your own pace with no pressure. The company are continuing to evolve and promote their business to the best of their ability and everyone seems to work together. To be honest the only stressful parts where my own inability to use excel and then i learnt the basics. It took some time but nothing thats worth having will come easy. I also love that this course is no Mickey mouse course that you can buy off Wowcher for £15 and then become a ‘personal trainer’ within 2 weeks! I lost email replies towards the end of the course which delayed my work slightly. Cannot complain though because the course was very humbling and educational to myself and it has helped me massively going forwards. Thank you strength and conditioning education for all of your help and patience.
I can’t recommend this course enough to anybody wanting to progress their coaching career. The course material is well structured and practical with all the fat trimmed. The team are exceptionally helpful every step of the way, with multiple streams of contact via emails, calls, WhatsApp and weekly live zooms. The assessments are not just a great marking tool but give you the confidence to feel that you know what you’re doing. I can’t wait to develop this part of my business. Thanks team!
The support & feedback from the team was prompt, developing and, equally inspirational to my learning. Sincerely one of the best courses I have completed to date. Strongly recommend the course to those wishing to gain and develop future knowledge skills in Strength & conditioning.
Is a great course, learned so much from the online lectures and modules including the two day practical course in Stockport! The Olympic lifts learned I have found awesome for my full time Muay Thai boxing gym as they have everything covered in that field, Great support from Chris Duncan on the practical and online ! FIVE STAR from me keep it up Team!
Best education within the fitness industry The best learning experience from all of my education within the fitness industry to date. I completed the L4 S&C qual back in 2020 and am still involved with the company now as part of their Elite Coach Network. Cannot recommend enough. Brendan and his team will go out of their way to help you achieve your goals, beyond just completing a course.
I signed up and completed the online S&C, including the practical workshop. From the offset, I was impressed with the inner workings of the website and how easy everything was to click through – which was my major concern with signing up for an online course. Communication throughout was great and gave me that extra little push to work that little bit harder and get it completed. The practical workshop was very insightful, allowing me to put these skills into practice before the assessment. I chose to do my assessments virtually, which was ideal due to my schedule and although the upload procedure wasn’t as straight forward as I’d have liked, I was supported through by my assessor and he helped me to get there in the end. Highly recommend this course, if you’re considering – just go for it.
I recently completed my Strength & Conditioning level 4 course with Strength & Conditioning Education and I would recommend them to anyone. They have helped me take my coaching skills to the next level. The instructors were knowledgeable, friendly and able to break down complex topics into easily understandable modules. They also provided me with plenty of evidence-based strategies and tools to help me understand everything. The course also helped me improve my confidence as a Coach and provided plenty of opportunities to test out what we learned with other students. I left the program feeling as I had achieved something, inspired and full of new ideas. I highly recommend Strength & Conditioning Education to anyone looking to become a better Coach.
This was a fantastic course which has changed and enhanced the direction of my private gym/personal training business and also way I approach training personally. Jo was so helpful and knowledgeable when first discussing with me my needs and assessing whether or not this course was the direction for me. The physical training days certainly puts you through your paces and provides a wealth of information which has proved invaluable. Tom’s experience and knowledge was top rate but he also provided such a supportive and fun learning environment, it was a great two days. The assessments team support with the course work and practical assessments I can’t fault, a great team of people all round. This course changed the direction of my business enabling me to provide clients with more, not only in their own training journey but in my own knowledge, confidence and ability to teach. It has opened up opportunities for sports specific team training which is so fulfilling and I am currently completing the youth coaching course with S&C.
In summary, I completed the fundamentals course and then progressed to the L4 S & C course. Really enjoyed it, flexible study, work at your own pace, break it down, no pressure, it was like going to University again! Worked out nicely for me, I’ve got multiple sports coaching certificates, graduated in Sports Development but I felt something was missing then I found Strength & Conditioning Education! I will certainly look at future courses and programs to excel and further increase my knowledge and experience. Just to end whenever I needed help via text or email I have gotten a swift response so 100%. Chris has been encouraging and supportive!!
The L4 S&C course was very thorough. The modules covered initially gave the necessary learning tools to execute the case study. The case study itself required a thorough athlete assessment, requiring the coach to understand, design and implement an annual training protocol based on an athlete and sport of your choice. The entire process forced me to dive into unfamiliar territory and it’s been a truly rewarding and knowledgeable experience.
I feel very lucky to have come across Strength & Conditioning Education. Very professional throughout with a very supportive and enthusiastic tutors and coaches, and an amazing library of resources and ongoing learning opportunities. I’ve been a PT for a few years before completing this course and it was a worthy investment and, a game changer. I have so much more clarity and confidence when it comes to designing a training programme. The biggest win though was the opportunity to learn olympic weight lifting from such great and experienced coaches. Highly recommended.
Brilliant course from start to finish. The content and the way it was presented was really easy to follow and the knowledge I gained from the course has taken my coaching to the next level. Highly recommend.
I have now completed the level 4 S&C course. I found it informative and has greatly improved my confidence when training my clients. The platform was easy to navigate too.
Really enjoyed the course – the content online really is brilliant, so much on offer to learn, not only from the OL but with so many other areas! Definitely recommend
Fantastic course, and great delivery. It is hard work for sure but definitely leaves you feeling a little more knowledgeable and confident that you have got the goods to deliver S&C. The community also seems to extend beyond the S&C qualification which is always nice.
I’m working through my Level 4 qualification and thoroughly enjoying the content 😊 highly recommend the course and the very professional, helpful staff
Absolutely awesome course! Did it after having already been a PT for 7 years. Really developed my knowledge! Learnt so much and had a lot of fun on the practical and building connections. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to step up their coaching and train athletes or clients to a higher level.
I’ve been a level 3 PT for 23 years working with the general population, the Level 4 S and C Course has taken me to another level and turned my own training upside down in a really positive way. Thanks Ste, Chris and Brendan for your down to earth approach and unconditional support throughout the whole Course. I am proud to be a part of it and look forward to continuing my journey as part of the ECM group. Thanks again, chuffed to bits!
Excellent course! Great team with excellent online resources and very helpful mentorship. I have completed the online course to fit around my university schedule and although it would have been great to attend the workshops, I have to say the course is very well designed and practical. I really enjoyed myself.
Great course packed with lots of valuable information. I initially signed up pre-covid with the plan of attending the practical courses but living abroad and travel restrictions/social restrictions made that very difficult. Although I was unable to attend the practical workshops the videos are very detailed and provided a lot of valuable information. The team have thought of great ways to motivate and keep students on track to completing the course through Facebook groups, Accelerated Pass Programme and regular emails, etc. I really enjoyed the content and would recommend the course to others.
Great course with help whenever needed. Couldn’t recommend the workshop more, Chris is such a sound guy, very passionate and full of info and was so essential for not just passing the practical exam but also learning practical coaching skills.
The coaches and tutors were so helpful that it made asking for guidance feel easy to ask for rather than feel like I was highlighting myself as struggling in a certain part of the course. The customer service team were of the utmost professional standard and very timely in their replies. I most certainly will be recommending this course to all of my colleagues.
Great tutors that are always on hand at any given time to assist you along the way. Course is broken down extremely well, easy to follow and understand.
I have done a lot of fitness courses since 2006 and this course is in my top course providers. Great course, great support by all the staff from tutors, customer service and the customer support. I am so glad I have done my Level 4 Strength and conditioning coach course. Nothing but top class.
Course Overview
Our award-winning Strength and Conditioning course was created by Founder, Brendan Chaplin. Brendan created the Strength and Conditioning Course to provide people just like you with the tools and skills to become world-class Strength and Conditioning Coaches. Since then, our Strength and Conditioning course has been developed further by our team of leading specialists in the industry.
The Level 4 Strength and Conditioning course is NSCA, REP’s UK, and CIMSPA-endorsed meaning it has passed testing procedures and is constantly reviewed to ensure we are bringing you the most up-to-date and relevant information. This course will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to the foundational knowledge, practical application skills, and advanced coaching ability required to excel your career as a Strength and Conditioning Coach.
The Strength and Conditioning industry has seen huge growth over the last few years across all areas which has increased the demand for Strength and Conditioning coaches. Strength and Conditioning is no longer only for the most ‘elite athletes’, it’s something that is now widely used across all sports and fitness areas including within the general population, youth athletes, and fitness professionals. Becoming a Strength and Conditioning Coach will provide you with the skills you need to advance your current clients performance, or take the step into sports-specific coaching and working with elite athletes.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be a fully-qualified Strength and Conditioning Coach with a highly-regarded NSCA, REP’s UK, CIMSPA-endorsed qualification. You will also receive a CIMSPA certificate which will prove you have completed the relevant training required to coach all levels of athletes within a strength and conditioning capacity.
Who is this Course for?
Our Strength and Conditioning Course is perfect for a variety of different health and fitness professionals. From Personal Trainers who want to develop their skills, provide more services for their clients, or transition into strength and conditioning, Physiotherapists looking to gain a qualification that will help advance their current skills, gym instructors who want to take the next step in their career. Strength and conditioning is a path suitable for many different fitness professionals, however you do not need to be a fitness professional to get started, all we ask is that you have a fundamental understanding of strength and conditioning. Not to fear! You’ll be pleased to know that we offer our Fundamentals Beginner course as part of the Level 4 enrolment process.
Prerequisites
There are no set prerequisites to enrolling on our Level 4 Course however to work in the general fitness industry you may need a Level 2 and 3. For students with little knowledge or experience we do offer the Fundamentals Beginner course as part of the Level 4 enrolment process to give you the foundation knowledge needed to succeed.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about our Level 4 Strength and Conditioning Course!
You’ll be able to access and start your strength and conditioning course straight away! We’ll send you an email with your log in details that will give you access to our members portal. In the members portal you’ll be able to view and access all of the courses you’re enrolled on. If you’ve enrolled onto the Flexi completion option for the Level 4 Strength and Conditioning course you’ll also be able to book onto your preferred strength and conditioning workshop at this stage too.
The length of time it will take you to complete your Level 4 Strength and Conditioning course depends on a variety of things: which course completion option you have enrolled onto, how much time you have to dedicate to your course, and whether you need additional support throughout.
Generally speaking, the Level 4 Strength and Conditioning Course takes students on average 12 weeks to complete.
Yes! We have a dedicated tutor support team who will be there for you throughout the duration of your strength and conditioning course. Whether you’re stuck on a module, need help with your case study, or simply want to talk through some aspects of the course you can contact your tutor via phone or email at any time to get support.
We also have a full student support team to assist you and as part of your Level 4 Strength and Conditioning course. As part of our dedication to you, you have the option to book performance calls with our support team, attend our immersion sessions, tune into our weekly webinars, and much more. Plus, you’ll get FREE access to our Elite Coach Network too where you can get support and advice from a large group of fitness professionals.
In addition to the continued support from our Elite Coach Network, Strength and Conditioning education offers free business consultations post-course, career advice, and performance calls with our team of mentors.
Additionally, we have lots of free business resources, videos and guides on our that all students can access after their course.
Our graduates can also take advantage of our Elite Coach Mentorship after they complete their course where you’ll be able to work side-by-side with our team of mentors to help you achieve your career and business goals.
NSCA, CIMSPA & REPs UK Endorsed – Credibility in the industry is important!
Level 4 Endorsements
We always strive to bring you the best training possible.
Fees & Funding Options
When it comes to funding your course, there are multiple options available to suit your needs and requirements.
With that in mind we have put together a selection of tailored finance options giving you complete control on how you get started.
Education in the form of strength and conditioning should be accessible for anybody with passion and drive. We are proud to be the leaders in the industry.
Pay In Full
Give yourself peace of mind and pay for your course in full at the start, leaving you to focus on the learning!
Pay in Installments
Take advantage of multiple payment methods including Klarna 3-year plans, Dopple, and PayPal!
0% Finance
We also offer internal finance plans that are 0% interest, meaning you only pay for the value of the purchase and not a penny more.