What does it mean to be an IFA Certified Fitness Professional?

Gaining an IFA certification means your credentials as a fitness professional align with global industry standards. For employers and clients, it adds a layer of confidence knowing that you have mastered the rigorous certification requirements. An IFA certification can help you gain recognition as a fitness professional and raise your employability prospects globally. It is your main credential to showcase competence in the field and any fitness-specializations you choose to pursue with us.

- Our Mission -For us, fitness is a way of life and an opportunity to create positive impacts by guiding and inspiring a new generation of fitness professionals. International Fitness Alliance is committed to providing the highest quality of fitness education, raising the standards of health and fitness globally. We are industry leaders, never ceasing to promote the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle.

- Our Vision -We aim to be a regional and global industry leader that redefines the standard of fitness education for students of all backgrounds. Our approach to education is both challenging and inclusive to bring out the maximum potential of our students, with a clear focus on their needs, abilities and goals. We want to create lifelong learners and inspirational leaders in the health and fitness field.

- Our Values -Guided by our values of excellence, professionalism, respect and community, we offer internationally-recognized fitness education programs that can unlock the door to a career in the fitness and health industry. Hundreds of International Fitness Alliance graduates are now active and successful fitness professionals, working across the globe from Qatar to Europe, the US and beyond.

Our courses

Do you want to become a certified fitness professional?

We specialize in providing high-standard, competitively priced fitness qualifications for people at all stages of their career – from novices to seasoned professionals looking to develop their skillset.

Our broad course portfolio – from Personal Trainer, Boxing, Kettlebell, Suspension and many more – can be tailored to your needs and schedule via flexible study options. We are committed to supporting you at every step of your journey towards a world-class, globally-accredited fitness qualification.

Fitness Instructor Course

In-Class OR Live Virtual

Nutrition for Physical Activity Course

In-Class OR Live Virtual

Personal Trainer Course

In-Class OR Live Virtual

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Student Success Stories

I took my course 9 years ago, since then I have become manager of the gym I started at and now have become the area manager and am looking over 6 gyms around Doha. I have been sending my staff members to take the courses since becoming a manager, year after year they come back with more knowledge and are better prepared to be successful in each gym and continue to take educational workshops with IFA, the whole team is so helpful and passionate and care so deeply about our success.

Joeseph

I can’t recommend the IFA courses enough! I took my Fitness Instructor Course 5 years ago and took a workshop with another company and realized how great the education I received at IFA was! The tutors are all so helpful and genuinely care about my success! I’m so happy to have IFA to help me grow in my fitness career.

Rose

I went from working in a sports clothing store to following my dream of helping people in Fitness. IFA helped me complete my Personal Training Course when I was having a tough time in my career, and it helped me to move into a Job I love and I am so grateful for the trust they put in me and the knowledge they shared so that I can help other people get fit and healthy.

Modi

I took my Fitness Instructor Course while working at reception for a gym, being around people who were so passionate in fitness I caught the bug. I was so excited to find IFA and they gave me the all of the knowledge and confidence I needed to start my own professional fitness career. Since graduating I have moved to Abu Dhabi, and have used my certificate in my new role as a personal trainer and assistant manager of a female exclusive boutique gym.

Marija

It"s been almost ten years since I took my Fitness Instructor Course and Personal Trainer Course and have since opened my own Gym Franchise in Qatar! The knowledge I received at IFA really helped me to gain confidence in transitioning from the banking world into my passion of fitness. I always look to IFA when hiring new staff as I know first-hand, that their students have been given all the knowledge and skills to be successful in fitness

Mathjis

Joeseph

Rose

Modi

Marija

Mathjis

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