Intake · 2026Personal Trainer Certification
Aotearoa · New Zealand

COACHONEMETHOD.

The method that separates elite coaches from average ones. Built by coaches, for coaches — biomechanics, programming, people, and the business of it all. Raise the standard.

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Core Modules
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across the curriculum
Hours of Content
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video, drills, theory
Pillars of Coaching
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science to business
Coaches Trained
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operating at elite level
Manifesto01 / Raise the Standard

Most certifications teach you exercises. We teach you how to coach. See the athlete first. Speak second. That's the standard.

The Method · 01

The method
is the difference.

Most PT certifications teach you exercises. We teach you how to coach. C1M is built on biomechanics, programming science, and a structured coaching methodology — the same framework used to train over 200 coaches to operate at an elite level.

“See the athlete first. Speak second. That's the standard.”
In Session
Coaching in session — lunge technique
Line of Force · Quad LungeN° 01
ELITE
Principle02 / Earned, not given

Elite coaching is
earned.Not given.

Your cue is only as good as your observation. Bar path is not aesthetic — it's physics. Fatigue masks fitness. These aren't slogans. They're the principles that separate coaches who get results from coaches who guess.

i.
Observe before you cue
The bar path is the truth. Cue what you see, not what you assume.
ii.
Programme with intent
Every set has a purpose. Volume, intensity, frequency — chosen, not defaulted.
iii.
Coach the human
Your athlete is a person before they are an outcome. Behaviour change is the work.
Framework03 / Five Pillars

Five pillars.One method.

Every module, every lesson, every assessment maps back to these five pillars. This is the architecture of elite coaching.

01
Movement
Science
Biomechanics, joint actions, planes of movement, line of force — the foundation of every coaching decision.
02
Programming
Periodisation, volume, intensity, frequency, progressive overload — the science of building programmes that work.
03
Coaching
Methodology
Observation, cueing, athlete psychology, session management — the art of coaching real humans.
04
Nutrition
Nutrition coaching fundamentals, behaviour change, health frameworks — coaching the whole athlete.
05
Business of
Coaching
Lead generation, sales, consultation, retention — building a coaching business that lasts.
04 · In the Room

“The bar path tells the truth.Observation is the first skill.

Curriculum05 / What you will learn

The curriculumin full.

Four modules. Sixty-one lessons. Every concept taught in the order you'd actually need it on the gym floor.

01
Foundations of Movement
Anatomy, joint actions, biomechanics, line of force, palpation.
28Lessons
02
Testing, Programming & Coaching
Assessment, periodisation, programme writing, in-session coaching.
14Lessons
03
Lifestyle Coaching
Nutrition, sleep, stress, behaviour change frameworks.
7Lessons
04
Business of Coaching
Lead generation, consultation, sales, retention, brand.
12Lessons
ONE

See the athlete first. Speak second. That's the standard we hold every coach to — and the standard that changes results.

— Coach One Method
AI Practice06 / Live consultation

Train your consultation skillswith AI.

Practice real client consultations with AI-powered personas that push back, raise objections, and test your skills — before you ever face a paying client.

  • 4 realistic client personas with unique challenges
  • 100-point scoring rubric with instant feedback
  • Practice objection handling in real time
  • Watch AI demonstrate a perfect consultation
Client persona
Sarah L.
“I'm just not sure I can commit to three sessions a week. With the kids and everything… it feels like a lot.”
Your response
Type your coaching response…
About07 / Built by coaches

Built by coaches.For coaches.

C1M is the work of practitioners, not marketers. Every lesson, every drill, every assessment has been pressure-tested on real gym floors with real athletes — from beginner clients to national-level strength athletes.

What you get isn't a certificate to hang on a wall. It's the framework to coach with confidence, the language to explain what you see, and a standard you can hold yourself to for the rest of your career.

Brett Turnidge
Co-Founder · Head Coach
Makea Pokere
Co-Founder
Makea Pokere — Co-Founder, CoachOne Method
Auckland StudioN° 07
Results08 / From the coaches

What our coaches sayafter the work.

I thought I knew how to coach. Three modules in, I realised I'd been guessing. The biomechanics module alone rewired how I see a squat.
Maia T.Strength Coach · Wellington
The AI consultation practice is the most useful tool I've used in this industry. I closed three clients the week after I finished module four.
Hemi K.PT · Auckland
I've done four certifications. This is the first one that taught me how to actually run a session — not just what exercises to prescribe.
Anya R.Movement Coach · Christchurch
Next Intake09 / Premium standard

Two waysto enrol.

Both unlock the full curriculum, AI practice, and lifetime updates. Cohort adds direct coaching and assessment with the C1M team.

Self-paced

Foundation

NZ$1,495
One-time. Lifetime access.
  • All 4 modules · 61 lessons
  • AI consultation practice
  • 100-point assessment rubric
  • Certificate on completion
  • Lifetime curriculum updates
Cohort · Limited Places

MethodPro.

NZ$3,750
12-week guided cohort
  • Everything in Foundation
  • Weekly live coaching calls
  • 1:1 assessment & feedback
  • Direct access to Brett, Makea & team
  • Private cohort community
  • Job-board access on completion
FAQ10 / Straight answers

Questions,answered.

Is this certification recognised in New Zealand?+
Yes. C1M meets and exceeds the NZ REPs scope of practice. Graduates can register as a Personal Trainer immediately on completion of assessment.
How long does the certification take?+
Foundation is self-paced — most coaches finish in 10–16 weeks at a sustainable pace. Method Pro runs as a 12-week cohort with fixed weekly milestones.
Do I need prior experience to enrol?+
No. The curriculum is built to take a serious beginner to a confident, employable coach. We do expect a serious attitude toward the craft — this isn't a weekend course.
What does the AI practice actually do?+
You run live consultations against four AI client personas, each with a unique brief, body, history, and set of objections. After each session you get a 100-point breakdown across rapport, assessment, prescription, and close.
What happens if I fail the assessment?+
You re-sit. We'd rather you graduate at the standard than rush a pass. One re-sit is included; further attempts are NZ$120 each.
Can I pay in instalments?+
Yes. Both options support 3- and 6-month instalment plans at no additional cost. Talk to us if you need a longer plan — we'll work something out.
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