92 Self-Improvement Certificate Programs

What makes a top-flight sports coach or fitness instructor? This certificate investigates the factors that contribute to success and gives you an in-depth knowledge of how the sector works. Focusing on the needs of participants or clients, you’ll explore training, nutrition, motivation and leadership; and increase your effectiveness and skills in these areas. As you study, you’ll always come back to what matters most: applying theory to practice.

The Certificate IV in Fitness provides the skills to train and motivate clients, including outdoor spaces, gyms, and private studios, while earning a qualification. Get hands-on experience with training styles like weight training, functional workouts, mobility exercises, and preventive exercise.

Through a scientific and practical approach, the Battery Energy Storage and Applications course introduces the fundamental principles of electrochemical energy storage in batteries and highlights the current and future scenarios where batteries are used for energy storage.

This course in Professional Certificate of Competency in Flow Measurement and Fiscal Flow Fundamentals aims to equip students with a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles and practical applications of flow measurement and the use of flowmeters.

The Certificate III in Fitness and Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching Pathway dual qualification pathway combines two recognised qualifications across distinct yet complementary disciplines. It offers practical training in both fitness and holistic wellness, allowing you to earn two qualifications.

Campbellsville University's 100% online Certificate in Fitness and Sports Training is designed to give you the competitive edge you need to establish a successful career in the growing fitness industry. Thanks to small classes, you'll be able to connect one-on-one with experienced faculty as you build foundational knowledge in personal training, sport science, nutrition and more. Take up to four NASM certification exams and finish your certificate in one year, ready to advance your career.

The Certificate III in Fitness is your first step into the Australian fitness industry. Throughout the course, you will gain the skills to assess, train and supervise clients in fitness centres and gyms. You will also complete a first aid course as part of your fitness instructor training program.

Certificate IV in Mental Health reflects the role of workers who provide self-directed recovery-oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability.

Community Health Workers help families and communities improve their health by helping them navigate the healthcare system and providing access to needed resources. To complete this certificate, students must exhibit great self-discipline, motivation, and time management skills. Candidates need to be able to read and write in English. This program will prepare students to serve as community health workers by utilizing videos, case studies, disease reviews, discussions, and reading material. The skills lab portion allows students to learn, practice, and demonstrate CHW core competencies and develop stronger relations with community partners. The most common duties of a community health worker include health promotion education, outstanding culturally-based mindful communication, social support, mentoring, and resource management.

This course is recommended for participants who have limited community sector work experience and for participants who enjoy the opportunity to learn skills in a face-to-face delivery environment.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

Shafston Flexi Cambridge is an open course for students from B1 – C1. It is ideal for students who would like to study a focused exam class and not quite ready to commit to the exam but keen to have a flexible start date and course length.

The Pilates Instructor Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to be successful in the fitness industry as a Pilates instructor. The program prepares students to successfully teach the Pilates methods at a health club, YMCA, fitness center, or privately owned studio. The goals of this program include preparation for the Pilates Method Alliance national exam and successful employment in the community. Upon completion of the program students are prepared to instruct Pilates mat and reformer classes, perform a postural analysis, assess fitness levels, determine readiness for physical exercise, design safe and effective Pilates exercise programs, monitor progress, and adjust training protocols to meet client goals. Students have presented the skills for training clients in a group setting or one-on-one. Students are introduced to the historical origins of Pilates, contemporary styles of Pilates, and Pilates for special populations. The comprehensive program includes instruction in the mat exercise series along with reformer training. Additional topics include fitness assessment, postural analysis, exercise technique, program design, nutrition, behavioral coaching, and client relations.

Develop the skills you need with a Certificate II in Skills for Vocational Pathways. Students studying this course will further develop foundational skills to prepare for vocational training pathways or entering the workforce. Students will learn to read, write, and respond to routine workplace information, use digital technologies for routine workplace tasks, and interact effectively with others at work.

Since many adults will return to the classroom at various stages in their lives, educators can benefit from specialized training that helps adults refresh their skills or change careers. The Adult Education program is designed to give educators the tools and skills to help adults realize their goals.  Learning is a life-long endeavour, and the program is suited to those interested in enhancing their skills as:Community facilitators