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Milo Personal Trainer Course

Personal Trainer Opleiding Zwolle

Not just a certificate, but proof of real expertise!

5.0 280+ Google Reviews

Not just a certificate, but proof of real expertise!

Your Milo diploma puts you in the elite corps of personal trainers. A Milo Personal Trainer does more than just deliver workouts. At Milo you build a strong theoretical foundation in anatomy, physiology, psychology and biomechanics, and then make powerful choices in practice. You sharpen your skills in coaching, writing training programs, and giving nutrition and lifestyle advice.

  • Learn to write and apply training programs for individual clients
  • Go deep into anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and psychology
  • Learn to give nutrition and lifestyle advice from a holistic perspective
  • Strengthen your skills in coaching, intake and conversation techniques
  • Learn from experts who have earned their stripes in the sports world
  • Carry the title Milo Certified Personal Trainer after your exam (EQF Level 3 & 4)

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Is this course for you?

Yes, if...

  • You want to coach people on the gym floor in movement, strength and lifestyle
  • You want to understand how the body works: anatomy, physiology, biomechanics
  • You train yourself and fitness plays an important role in your life
  • You don't just want a certificate, but truly want to understand what you do
  • You want to work in a gym, as a self-employed PT, or start your own studio

No, if...

  • You're looking for a weekend course or a quick certificate
  • You're not willing to study intensively for 30 weeks alongside work or study
  • You have no affinity with sports, training or an active lifestyle
  • You'd rather learn theory only without practical lessons

What does the course look like?

Online Kick-off
Week 1 Online

Online Kick-off

Lesson 0

In this online kick-off, we'll walk you through what we expect from you and what you can count on from us. You'll dive straight into the psychology of how people actually learn, so you leave with a clear plan for the weeks ahead.

Week 2-10 Online & Practical 3 online modules + 3 practical lessons

The Foundation

Lessons 1 - 3

We start by building a solid foundation in anatomy and teaching you to think in terms of movement. You'll get an in-depth look at the trunk, hips, and shoulders. Then, in the practical sessions, the anatomy really comes alive: you'll learn to read movement patterns and coach them with confidence.

Week 11-16 Online & Practical 2 online modules + 2 practical lessons

Taking charge

Lessons 4 & 5

We dive into physiology. You'll learn how the body fuels itself with energy and how training can reshape it. You'll write your own program, take charge of the group, and get feedback on how it lands.

Week 17-22 Online & Practical 2 online modules + 2 practical lessons

Muscle growth & Strength

Lessons 6 & 8

You'll learn what strength really is and how muscle growth happens. From there, we turn that theory into a deeper dive on programming training for individual clients.

Week 23-25 Online 1 online module

Nutrition & Lifestyle

Lesson 7

Using the biopsychosocial model, you'll come to understand just how complex change in nutrition and lifestyle really is. And through an intake, you'll learn to prescribe personal, concrete actions a client can actually run with.

Week 26-28 Online & Practical 1 online module + 1 practical lesson

Intake

Lesson 9

The dress rehearsal for the exam. Conversation techniques, intake structure, and the intake form. You'll run an intake with a fellow student and get targeted feedback.

Week 29-30 Written & Oral 1 exam lesson

Exam

Lesson 10

You'll write a program based on the intake from lesson 9 and defend it.You'll write a program based on the intake from lesson 9 and defend it. Then you'll coach part of your program while we observe your coaching skills.

Our approach

Most students work or study full-time alongside the course. That's possible because we've designed the online and offline parts to fit.

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Study on your own time

Many students combine the course with a full-time job. Study online on your own schedule, with 10 practical days on location across 30 weeks.

02

Online learning

Theory, videos and assignments you schedule yourself. Always available, always on-demand. You can start online right after enrollment.

03

Practical on location

Once every three weeks, a 3.5-hour class where you practice real techniques and get direct feedback from your mentor. At a location near you, at a time that suits you.

04

Personal guidance

Your mentor knows your name, your progress and your pitfalls. Milo's personal guidance is what every student values most. You're never on your own.

Choose your starting date

Not sure which start date suits you best?

  • Direct and always access to online learning environment
  • 10 practical lessen of 3.5 hours in small groups
  • A personal mentor who guides you through the process
  • Dutch or English
  • Milo Certified Personal Trainer-diploma (EQF 3 & 4)
  • Europees erkende EREPS accreditatie

€3145 incl. VAT

5.0 280+ reviews on Google

What our students say

"With over 10 years of experience as a personal trainer and a background as a CrossFit coach, I started the course fairly critical but open-minded. That is exactly why I was positively surprised by the level and the depth. Despite my experience, I gained new insights that I immediately put into practice. The Milo course is not only suited to starting trainers, but especially to experienced coaches who want to deepen and refine their foundation."
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Karin Weijgers
Personal trainer and CrossFit coach, 10+ years of experience
Yue Kroeze
Yue Kroeze
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1/4

Milo certificate in the pocket! 💪🏻

Carla van Eijk
Carla van Eijk
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1/5

Earned, not given, as they say at Milo, and believe me, that was certainly true. I had my nose in the books every free hour, because this course is so fun and interesting. Thinking in terms of movement, programming, and coaching, truly next level. The mentors raised the bar higher than I had ever dared to dream.

Sven van de Ent
Sven van de Ent
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Official Milo personal trainer, in the pocket!

"I followed the MILO Personal Trainer course over the past 30 weeks. What an amazing and educational journey it was... to start at the end: I graduated today with an 8.3. Naturally I'm super proud of that myself, but it wouldn't have happened without the highly skilled, motivating and enjoyable guidance of the mentors and of course my fellow students. MILO has come to stand for: quality, depth and motivation... values I'll carry into my further career as a personal trainer. I would recommend this course without a doubt to anyone who wants to become a personal trainer, or those who already are and want to deepen their craft. I can already see myself doing the nutrition course next year. Thanks for everything!"
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Lennart Snoeijer
Graduated with an 8.3
Jolijn van de Meel
Jolijn van de Meel
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Successfully completed the Milo Personal Trainer course! I am eager to continue developing myself as a coach to better guide my clients towards their goals.

People who practice what they teach

No textbook instructors. Trainers, coaches, and movement scientists who do every day what they guide you in.

The Milo team

Milo Zwolle

Boerendanserdijk 47 8024 AZ Zwolle
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Frequently asked questions

Got questions? We're here to help.

How much study time should I allocate per week?
On average 8-12 hours per week, excluding practical lessons (10 lessons of 3.5 hours in total).
When do I start?
Courses start in and around May, September, and January. You can always register for the next course, and sometimes for a subsequent period by getting in contact with us. After your registration, you will have immediate access to the online learning environment so that you can prepare optimally.
Do I need prior knowledge?
No. We believe it is important that you have an open mind and a willingness to learn. We do expect you to train enthusiastically on your own, particularly strength training, and to know basic exercises. Are you unsure? Contact us, and we will discuss your situation.

Read on

What is the duration of the course?
The course lasts a total of 33 weeks, from the kick-off to the exam. Potentially 36-38 weeks if you need to retake an exam. You can always start online immediately after registering.
How often do I have practical lessons?
You have a practical lesson every three weeks. In total, you have 10 practical lessons, including your exam.
What if I miss a class?
That is very unfortunate. Attending all classes is not mandatory, but it is strongly recommended. If you are unable to attend a class, please let us know as soon as possible. We can then see if you can join another group or book a PT session with one of the mentors. Please note: classes 9 and 10 are mandatory.
Can I move on to another group?
Yes. Should an unexpected situation arise that temporarily prevents you from participating, it is possible to transfer to the next cohort in consultation. Placement is subject to availability. We charge a transfer fee of €500 for this transition.
What if I don't pass the exam?
You will receive a free on-site retake after 3 weeks. Should you fail the retake, you can retake the exam via a private session or with another group at the mentor rate.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes, in 7 installments of €499. The installment payments involve more administrative work, which is why you are paying one extra installment.
Can I start my own business after the course?
Yes. Many alumni start as self-employed personal trainers, join a gym, or build it up gradually alongside their current job. Your mentors work on the gym floor themselves and share how they did it: from your first paying clients to rates and invoicing.
Can I work abroad with this diploma?
In the Netherlands personal training is not a protected profession, so no course carries an official government accreditation. What you can do: after the Personal Trainer course you register with EREPS, the European register for exercise professionals, at EQF level 3 (Fitness Instructor) and level 4 (Personal Trainer). That is not a work permit and it is nowhere mandatory, but it is a level a foreign employer can place. A Dutch diploma on its own often is not, because they do not know our education system.

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