CCFCM-Certification
Certification and Professional Recognition
Students who successfully meet the Academy’s examination and assessment requirements, will be awarded the Certificate in Fitness Center Management.
The certificate is issued by:
India:
GĀYO Fitness Academy
United Arab Emirates:
GĀYO Fitness Sports Academy
Letter of Performance
In addition to the certificate, each graduate receives a Letter of Performance detailing:
Examination and assessment results
Academic and practical performance
Professional competencies demonstrated during the programme
Professional competencies demonstrated during training
Recommendation regarding the candidate's readiness and fitness to work as a Personal Fitness Trainer
This document provides employers and professional bodies with additional information regarding the graduate’s knowledge, skills, and professional capabilities.
Additional Qualifications and Certifications
Students Enrolling in India
Subject to successful completion of the relevant assessments and requirements, students may also obtain:
Skills India NSQF Level 4 Qualification (subject to SPEFL-SC assessment and approval)
Students Enrolling in the UAE
Subject to successful completion of the relevant requirements, students may also obtain:
REPS UAE Registration – Pilates Teacher Category "F"
Specialist Certifications
To enhance professional competence and employability, students may also earn the following specialist certifications based on performance and successful assessment:
Specialist in Advanced Strength Training
Specialist in Fitness Assessment and Testing
Other clinic as may be offered from time to time
First Aid & CPR with AED
Highfield International (UK) Emergency First Aid & CPR with AED
These specialist qualifications demonstrate additional expertise in key areas of personal training and client management.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
The Fitness Center Management Certificate is pending approval for REPS UAE CPDs and European Standards Lifelong Learning. The two Specialist Certificates are approved for REPS UAE CPDs:
Specialist in Advanced Strength Training – 16 CPDs
Specialist in Fitness Assessment and Testing – 10 CPDs
Graduates are strongly encouraged to maintain and enhance their professional competence through ongoing education and training.
GĀYO recommends that all certified trainers complete a minimum of 20 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) every two years following certification.
Many of these CPD activities may also contribute towards the professional development requirements of REPS UAE and other registration bodies.
Please refer to the CPD Section of this website for details of approved workshops, clinics, seminars, and advanced qualifications.
Renewal of External Registrations
Professional registrations and certifications issued by external organisations are governed by their respective policies and renewal requirements.
These may include:
European Standards EREPS Registration
REPS UAE Registration
Skills India NSQF Level 4 Qualification (where applicable)
Graduates are responsible for maintaining these registrations in accordance with the terms, conditions, and renewal procedures prescribed by the respective awarding and registration bodies.