If you don't ask - you won't know!

FAA (Frequently Answered Answers)

• Are your fitness courses approved and recognised by REPS?

  Yes and yes. We have undergone a rigourous approval process that requires us to uphold the highest standards of teaching and learner support. Back to top

• Are YMCA and OCR the same as ACTIVE IQ?

  YMCA is the name of a training provider that offer CYQ awarded courses. OCR is just another awarding body. Active IQ are an awarding body much like CYQ and OCR offering a similar range of courses with the same level of syllabus content and quality control. We currently work with Active IQ, but may in future also offer CYQ courses. Back to top

• Do you offer payment options?

  Yes we do. Please visit our course bookings page where you'll find a payment plan to suit you. Usually there is slightly more to pay over a longer term. Back to top

• Why are you cheaper than the rest?

  This is probably our most asked question. Even in the midst of a recession, people find it hard to believe bargains are to be found! BABY Training is a successful new company that is winning new clients through word-of-mouth, corporate referrals, and genuine good service. Therefore, we don't spend thousands on advertising, marketing and countless sales staff members that you end up paying more for. Back to top

• Can I get a personal trainer job afterwards?

  Whatever type of job you'd like after you graduate, we'll help you find it by reviewing your CV, teaching interview skills, and using our network of contacts to get you noticed. Back to top

• I've never heard of Be A Better You Training - Are you new?

  Be A Better You-Training staff have all been highly successful in various fields in the Fitness Industry, but eventually decided that we could do better than those we'd worked for. So we're new but not newbies! The brand 'Be A Better You' has been around for a few years, delivering Personal Training and developing an exercise product 'The HUB'. Be A Better You-Training Ltd is approaching it's first anniversary. Back to top

• I can't find you on Google search. Why?

  We've been doing very well without Google. However, as a relatively new company it will take a while for our page position to move up. Back to top

• I don't have any experience in a gym, can I still do the Fitness Instructor course?

  You don't need to have any experience in a gym, but it will help if you have. So yes you can. Back to top

• I'm not keen on studyng theory on my own, do you have a full face to face course available?

  At present we don't offer full face to face courses (theory studied in a classroom). However, we are growing and have other venues in mind where we can offer weekday courses. Back to top

• Is Exercise to Music the same as Fitness Instructor?

  No. The main difference in the two courses is Unit 3. Exercise to music involves teaching group exercise in a studio or hall enrivonment to the rhythm of music. Fitness Instructing involves no music and is based in the gym. Back to top

• Are your First Aid courses government approved?

  Yes. We work in partnership with Nuco Training to deliver all our First Aid courses. These courses are Health and Safety Executive (HSE) approved. Back to top

• Do I need First Aid at Work training?

  That depends on the size of your organisation and the risks associated with your workplace. See the HSE website for more information. We suggest all fitness professionals to have at least the Emergency First Aid at Work qualification. Back to top

• I'm happy and ready to book, but don't like making online purchases. Can I pay over the phone, by cheque or bank transfer?

  Yes. We can accept and securely process all 3 methods of payment mentioned above. Back to top

• I don't live anywhere near London. Can I take a course without having to travel to you?

  There is choice of taking the Distance Learning ONLINE options for many of our courses. We can then arrange for assessments to be done by video recordings and a test centre near you. Back to top

• Is the BeFit social network yours or someone you work in partnership with?

  BeFit was developed by BABY Training as an extra learning and social resource for students. It provides an open forum where students can meet and share information. Back to top

• Do you offer free courses?

  By free you probably mean funded. We are in the process of registering with the Skills Funding Agency. This will allow us to tender for London region funds in the near future. This means we will be able to offer a certain amount of funded courses for elligible students and companies. Back to top

Do you do weekday courses?

Yes. Due to many requests for weekday courses, we are launching our first weekday courses in September. Contact a careers adviser today on 0800 0588 567 to book your place. This is going to be popular so get in soon! Back to top

If I do a distance learning course is the certificate different?

No. The certficate is exactly the same as if you had done it face to face. The Units and assessments are all the same. Back to top

Do I get a job at the end of the course?

BABY - Training is very proud to boast a high pass rate and high employment rate of students that pass our courses. There are some other training providers out there who are dishonest by 'guaranteeing' you a job. We help you get work the old fashioned way; by teaching you interview skills, CV writing and giving your CV to our big contacts list in the fitness industry. Back to top

What is a VRQ and NVQ qualification?

VRQ means Vocational Related Qualification. It means that the course is related to a specific job role and is designed to give you the skills to get that job and be successful. NVQ means National Vocational Qualification. It means that you are already in a job and will gain extra skills and knowledge to be better at your job, by doing an NVQ. Back to top

What happens if I don't pass the training course?

We support you through your studies to give you the best chance to pass. However, in the case you don't pass first time, you can resit another time for no extra charge. Back to top