Level 2 · Professional fitness instruction

Level 2 · Fitness Trainer Certification

Turn your kettlebell skills into effective teaching. Learn to apply the Pro Kettlebell Method, lead purposeful workouts and help more people train with confidence.
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Professional fitness instruction

Six weeks

Duration

Level 1
Core-6

Prerequisite

January 17–February 27, 2027

Cohort dates

Good technique is the beginning. Great teaching is the next step.

There's more to being a successful trainer than having good technique yourself. This goal of this certification is to improve your own kettlebells skills - no doubt. But it's equally focused on learning multiple techniques that work for an assortment of body types and having a range of teaching cues you can use in any situation. It's about asking questions and challenging norms. It's about understanding the benefits and risks of an exercise, a method, or a technique, rather than simply repeating what you've heard other people say or do. We've taught thousands of people to safely and effectively use kettlebells, built a thriving gym and a #1 kettlebell club in the world. We're here to share every great method and hard lesson we learned along the way to help you do the same... but way faster! Join the PKTP and get started today.
  • Head Coach:
    Nikolai Puchlov
  • Level:
    Professional fitness instruction
  • Cohort dates:
    January 17–February 27, 2027
  • Duration:
    Six weeks
  • Prerequisite:
    Earn Level 1 Core-6 Certification before starting Level 2 Fitness Trainer Certification
  • What's Included:
    Manual, video lessons, workouts, teaching practice and personal feedback
  • Exams:
    Five-minute snatch set and teaching the Core-6 skills to a student of your choice

Learn to coach the person in front of you.

Required: One matching pair of lightweight and medium weight kettlebells, plus one heavy.

Level 2 builds on your Core-6 foundation, starting with individual assessment and feedback before moving into:
• Advanced technique and adaptations for different body types.
• Studying the negotiables and non-negotiables in kettlebell technique.
• Designing effective workouts and training programs for individuals and groups.
• Teaching methods, practice teaching, and professional trainer best practices.

Includes live workshops, individualized video feedback, group Zoom workouts, interactive learning, practical assessments, and professional training resources.

Certification requirements include a five-minute snatch set and demonstrating your ability to teach the Core-6 skills to a student of your choice. The emphasis is on technical skill and effective instruction rather than physical strength alone.
Certification prerequisite: Earn Level 1 Core-6 Certification before Level 2 Fitness Trainer Certification can be awarded. You may reserve all three levels in advance through the PKTP bundle; certifications are earned in order.

Cohort: January 17–February 27, 2027. Materials unlock January 17 at 12:00 AM Central Time. No early access.

  • Technique

  • Teaching Cues

  • Practice Teaching

  • Workout Design

  • Programming

  • Club Growth

Build your skills. Lead your classes. Grow your community.

Certification prerequisite: Earn Level 1 Core-6 Certification before Level 2 Fitness Trainer Certification can be awarded. You may reserve all three levels in advance through the PKTP bundle; certifications are earned in order.

Cohort: January 17–February 27, 2027. Materials unlock January 17 at 12:00 AM Central Time. No early access.
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SIX WEEKS · LEVEL 2 FITNESS TRAINER CERTIFICATION