Upcoming Qualification End Dates
At YMCA Awards, we’re committed to keeping you informed and supported as we continue to evolve our qualifications in line with industry needs and standards.
Below is a list of our qualifications that will officially close for registration on 31 July 2025. This means that:
- New learner registrations for these qualifications must be completed before this date
- All learners will need to be fully certificated by the final certification deadline
We know how important it is to plan ahead for your learners and your delivery teams, and we’re here to help every step of the way.
| Qualification | Registration End Date | Certification End Date | Replacement qualification/s | Funding 2025/2026 |
| YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) | 31/07/25 | 31/07/27 | YMCA Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor (Diploma) (610/4592/5) YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor (610/2784/4) | Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor (Diploma) N/A |
| YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1) | 31/07/25 | 31/07/27 | YMCA Level 2 Technical Specialist in Exercise and Fitness: Group Exercise Instructor (Circuit Training) (Award) (610/4600/0) YMCA Level 2 Technical Specialist in Exercise and Fitness: Group Exercise Instructor (Indoor Cycling) (Award) (610/4601/2) YMCA Level 2 Award in Exercise and Fitness: Group Exercise Instructor (610/2792/3) | Technical Specialist in Exercise and Fitness: Group Exercise Instructor (Circuit Training) (Award) Technical Specialist in Exercise and Fitness: Group Exercise Instructor (Indoor Cycling) (Award) N/A |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2438/7) | 31/07/25 | 31/07/27 | YMCA Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer (Diploma) (610/3995/0) YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer (610/2787/X) | Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer (Diploma) N/A |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2921/X) | 31/07/25 | 31/07/27 | YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer (610/2789/3) | N/A |
| YMCA Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness (600/1144/0) | 31/07/25 | 31/07/26 | YMCA Level 3 Award in Delivering Physical Activity in Different Environments: Outdoors (610/4041/1) | N/A |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (600/1227/4) | 31/07/25 | 31/07/27 | YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (Practitioner) (603/3617/1) | Diploma in Teaching Yoga (Practitioner) |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (600/4015/4) | 31/07/25 | 31/07/28 | YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) (603/3855/6) YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork (610/4340/0) | Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) N/A |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (603/3103/3) | 31/07/25 | 31/07/27 | YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Long-Term Health Conditions (610/4680/2) | N/A |