Yes — the Level 3 Award in Developing Pre and Post-Natal Exercise Sessions requires a Level 3 Personal Training qualification as an entry requirement. The course builds directly on the anatomy, physiology and programme design principles from your PT training, applying them to the specific context of pre and post-natal exercise. If you're currently completing your Level 3 PT with MFE, speak to our team about planning this as your next step once you qualify.

Yes — once qualified, you'll have the specialist knowledge and recognised credential to work with clients who are pregnant or in the postnatal period. You should also confirm with your insurance provider that your policy covers pre and post-natal clients, as most will require you to hold a specific qualification in this area before extending your cover. The Level 3 Award in Developing Pre and Post-Natal Exercise Sessions is exactly the kind of recognised qualification insurers look for.

Your Level 3 PT qualification gives you the foundation principles of programme design, anatomy and physiology for the general population. Pre and post-natal clients require a significantly different approach — accounting for the physiological changes of pregnancy, trimester-specific considerations, pelvic floor health, diastasis recti, postnatal recovery timelines and the specific contraindications and red flags that apply throughout. These are not covered in a standard Level 3 PT qualification, which is why a specialist award is required to work safely with this client group.

Most learners complete the course in four to six weeks working at a consistent pace. The course is fully self-paced, so you can go faster if your schedule allows or take a little longer if needed. There are no fixed deadlines or cohort dates. You have up to 2 years from your enrolment date to complete your qualification.

Yes. The Level 3 Award in Developing Pre and Post-Natal Exercise Sessions is endorsed by CIMSPA and carries 10 CIMSPA CPD points. As a CIMSPA Enhancing Status Education Partner, MFE delivers this qualification to the highest professional standards.

Pre and post-natal clients are among the most loyal and referral-active in the fitness industry. Women who find a PT they trust during and after pregnancy tend to stay long-term, refer friends and family and engage consistently with their training. Yet relatively few PTs hold a specific pre and post-natal qualification — which means there is a genuine gap between client demand and the number of practitioners qualified to meet it. Specialising in this area gives you a meaningful point of difference in what is otherwise a crowded PT market.

The course is £395 in full, or available on a 5-month payment plan at £79 per month by Direct Debit. Payment plan enrolment is handled at checkout.

Alongside the Pre and Post-Natal Award, MFE offers a growing range of CPD qualifications to help you specialise and expand your practice — including the Level 3 Award in Women's Health & The Menopause, Studio Cycling, Group Training and cross-pathway qualifications in Sports Massage Therapy and Pilates. Book a free careers call and we'll help you plan a CPD pathway that makes sense for where you want your practice to go.

You must be 16 or over to enrol. There is no upper age limit.