EREPs Level 4 · Flagship
Personal Trainer Diploma
The original. Foundations of anatomy, programming, coaching, and client assessment. EREPs L4 entitles you to work as a PT across Europe.
SAS Coaching Diploma · Lebanon · Since 2015
The home of EREPs-accredited coaching in Lebanon.
Five diplomas. Practical training with clinicians, Olympic coaches and national champions. EREPS EQF Level 4 (Personal Trainer) · the European credential standard, recognised across Europe and the GCC. Recognised by the Lebanese Ministry of Education.
Or drop us an email: sas.cce@sas.edu.lb
✓ EREPS EQF Level 4
✓ Lebanese MOE
✓ USD or LBP pricing
Lebanon catalog
Five diplomas. One academy.
From the foundational EREPs personal trainer to advanced specialisations in rehab, pre/post natal and aquatics.
Self-paced · 100% online · start in 24h
Personal Trainer · Self-Learning
Same EREPS curriculum as the in-person diploma. Self-paced, full exercise library, faculty Q&A inbox.
Specialist · Clinical
Post-Rehab Specialist
Train clients recovering from injury or chronic conditions. Clinical knowledge + practical training methods. Taught by Dr. El Helou (orthopaedic surgeon) and Dr. Cherfane (DPT).
Specialist · Women's Health
Pre/Post Natal Specialist
Safely train women through pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Specialty upgrade for qualified PTs and clinical practitioners. Taught by SAS Coaching Diploma faculty.
Aquatic
Swimming Diploma
Coach swimming from learn-to-swim through to competitive squads. Technical drills, season planning and stroke analysis.
Partners & accreditations
Partners and accreditations.
EREPS EQF Level 4 for international mobility, Lebanese MoE for local recognition, EuropeActive for the cross-Europe register, plus our practical and academic partners on the ground.
EuropeActive
EREPS
Lebanese MoE
Performance First
Maritime Academy
Featured partner
The family behind SAS Coaching Diploma.
Practical sessions · sister facility · 1 month free
Performance First, Lebanon.
All Lebanon practical sessions, internship hours and our Lebanon offices live at Performance First, our sister training facility. Lifting platforms, plate-loaded racks, a full free-weight floor, 25 m indoor pool, group studios and a working PT roster. Every SAS Coaching Diploma student gets one month of free PF membership on enrollment, designed so you can clock your internship hours on a real, fully-equipped floor.
- 1 month free PF membership on enrollment, to complete your internship hours.
- Full equipment: Olympic platforms, racks, dumbbells to 50 kg, cardio, turf, pool.
- Working PT roster on the floor, so live-client hours are a sign-up away.
- Hiring pipeline: PF and our partner gyms recruit directly from SAS cohorts.
NGO partnership · scholarship pathway
Lebanese Young Talents.
SAS Coaching Diploma partners with Lebanese Young Talents to open coaching education to young Lebanese athletes and coaches across the country. Each cohort, scholarship places are opened to LYT-nominated talents, and LYT-supported athletes get fast-tracked access to our practical floor hours at Performance First. The goal is simple: build a Lebanese coaching layer that comes from inside Lebanese sport, not imported from outside it.
- Scholarship places reserved each cohort for LYT-nominated young athletes and coaches.
- Fast-tracked practical access at Performance First, so LYT athletes can clock internship hours on a real floor.
- Job Connect seat on graduation, the same alumni network all SAS graduates plug into.
After you graduate
Welcome to Job Connect.
Every SAS Coaching Diploma graduate gets a seat in Job Connect, our private WhatsApp community for SAS alumni. Job leads from partner gyms, course discounts, news from the industry, and a network of coaches who've been where you are. The diploma is the door, Job Connect is what's on the other side.
- ✓Job leads from SAS partner gyms
- ✓Alumni-only discounts on future SAS courses
- ✓Industry news and CPD tips, from coaches who get it
Graduates
From career-change to certified.
A small sample of voices from 11 years of SAS Coaching Diploma cohorts in Beirut.
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"Coming from a desk job, the EREPs L4 diploma was the credential gyms in Beirut actually recognised. Within two months of finishing I had a full client roster."
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"The clinical depth on Post-Rehab is what set this apart. Dr. El Helou and Dr. Cherfane aren't theorists · they bring real cases into every session."
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"Did the Self-Learning version from Dubai, finished in 14 weeks, sat my EREPS reference number same week as the in-person cohort. Same diploma, no compromise."
FAQ
Most asked, before enrolment.
What is EREPs and why does it matter in Lebanon?
EREPs (European Register of Exercise Professionals) is the cross-European register that recognises personal trainers at Level 3 and Level 4. Lebanese and Gulf gyms increasingly require EREPs registration for hiring · it's the credential that travels with you.
How much do the diplomas cost?
PT Diploma + EREPs: USD 850 standard / USD 680 early-bird. Specialty diplomas (post-rehab, pre/post natal, swimming, self-learning): USD 450 standard / USD 360 early-bird. EREPs Upgrade for existing PT graduates: USD 250.
Where are the practical sessions held?
Practical workshops are held at Performance First · our sister facility in Beirut. Full gym equipment, assessment lab, and live-client floor hours are part of the diploma.
When does the next cohort start?
Next intake: August 2026. Early-registration pricing is open through mid-June 2026. Cohorts run on a rolling basis throughout the year · message us on WhatsApp for the full calendar.
Do I get a job after I graduate?
EREPs registration opens doors at Lebanese and regional gyms. SAS Coaching Diploma graduates are actively placed via Performance First's hiring network and our employer partnerships across Beirut.
Can I take more than one diploma?
Yes. Most working coaches stack: PT + Post-Rehab is the most common combination. Multi-diploma discounts available · ask for a custom quote.
✦ Coming with your enrollment
Meet SAS Coach · the AI mentor that doesn't graduate when you do.
Every SAS Coaching Diploma coach gets SAS Coach: a study assistant during your diploma, an exam prep tool when you sit for it, and a post-grad mentor that helps you design real client programs after you certify.