SAS Coaching Diploma · Lebanon · Flagship · Since 2015
Personal Trainer Diploma.
EQF Level 4. The credential that travels.
The original SAS Coaching Diploma qualification. Foundations of anatomy, programming, coaching, and client assessment · taught by clinicians, Olympic coaches and national champions. EQF Level 4 entitles you to work as a personal trainer across Europe and the GCC.
Or email us at sas.cce@sas.edu.lb
Pricing
Three paths. One academy.
Take the full PT + EuropeActive in one go (the path most coaches choose), or start with the MOE diploma and add the EREPS upgrade later. Either path unlocks our specialty tracks: the Post-Rehab Specialist Diploma and the Pre/Post Natal Specialist course (EuropeActive · EQF Level 5).
Early registration active · save up to $190
Next cohort starts August 2026. Register before 20 July 2026 to lock in early-bird: PT $400 (save $100) · PT + EuropeActive $760 (save $190).
PT Diploma + EQF Level 4
The full path. Lebanese MOE diploma + EuropeActive · EQF Level 4 in one cohort.
Standard price · currently $760 with early-birdsave $190
- Full Personal Trainer curriculum
- Lebanese MOE recognised diploma
- EuropeActive · EQF Level 4 accreditation + reference number
- Recognised across 18+ European countries and the GCC
- Live practicals at Performance First, Beirut
- Unlocks Post-Rehab Diploma and Pre/Post Natal specialty course
PT Diploma (MOE only)
Start with the Lebanese MOE diploma. Spread the cost: add the EREPS upgrade whenever you're ready.
Standard price · currently $400 with early-birdsave $100
- Full Personal Trainer curriculum
- Lebanese MOE recognised diploma
- Live practicals at Performance First, Beirut
- Practical assessment + feedback
- Unlocks Post-Rehab Diploma and Pre/Post Natal specialty course
- EREPS upgrade always available later for $275
EuropeActive Upgrade
For coaches who already hold a Lebanese MOE PT diploma (from SAS or another centre) and want to add EREPS recognition.
Flat fee · adds EQF Level 4 to your existing MOE diplomaadd-on
- EuropeActive · EQF Level 4 accreditation
- EREPS reference number issued
- Recognition across 18+ European countries and the GCC
- Unlocks Post-Rehab Diploma and Pre/Post Natal specialty course
- For MOE PT graduates from SAS or other recognised Lebanese centres
For SAS graduates
Already completed this course? Come back with the Refresher Pass.
Graduated with us, whether last cohort or years ago? The Refresher Pass gives you 6 months of read-only access to the current version of this course: every slide, video and article, updated to today's curriculum.
Refresher Pass
Exclusive to SAS-CCE graduates of this course. No exams, no assignments, just the material when you need to revisit it.
- Full read-only access: slides, videos and articles
- Always the current curriculum, not an archive
- Open to SAS graduates from any year
- Your $50 alumni discount on any new program still applies
Partners & accreditations
Partners and accreditations.
EuropeActive
EREPS
Lebanese MoE
Performance First
Maritime Academy
What's in the course
Everything you need to certify and start working.
EQF Level 4 curriculum
European-aligned syllabus
Video lecture library
Every module, every drill
Anatomy & physiology
Foundations modules
Programming workshop
Design real client programs
Practice exams
Unlimited attempts pre-final
1:1 tutor calls (Coached+)
Senior coaches
EQF Level 4 diploma
European-portable credential
Career intros
Beirut gym partners
SAS Coach Crew
Job Connect WhatsApp · leads + alumni network
USD or LBP payment
Cash, transfer, or card
Why EQF Level 4 matters
Two regulators recognise your diploma.
EQF Level 4 is the EQF Level 4 European fitness benchmark · the bar PTs need to cross to work professionally across the EU and GCC. Pair that with Lebanese MOE recognition and your diploma travels both directions.
EQF Level 4
European Register of Exercise Professionals. EQF Level 4. Recognised across 18+ European countries and portable to GCC employers. Your internationally-recognised PT credential.
Lebanese MoE Recognition
Lebanese Ministry of Education recognition gives the SAS Coaching Diploma local standing in Lebanon · important for school employment, government roles, and visa documentation for international work.
Where you train
Two locations across Lebanon.
The PT Diploma is delivered at two campuses, so you pick the one closer to you. Performance First in Beirut (our sister training facility, where SAS-CCE also has its offices) and our franchise campus at International Maritime Academy (IMA) in Jounieh. Same SAS curriculum, same accreditation, same final diploma.
Campus 1 · Beirut · 1 month free PF membership
Performance First, Beirut.
- 1 month of free PF membership included with your enrollment, so you can log your internship hours on a fully equipped floor.
- Lifting platforms, plate-loaded racks, dumbbells to 50 kg, cardio deck, turf and 25 m pool.
- Live-client floor hours alongside PF's working PT roster, not roleplay sessions.
- PF and our partner gyms hire directly from each SAS cohort.
Campus 2 · North Lebanon · Franchise partner
International Maritime Academy, Jounieh.
Our franchise campus operates in partnership with International Maritime Academy (IMA) at Portemilio, Jounieh, extending the SAS Coaching Diploma into northern Lebanon. Same SAS curriculum, same lecturers, same Lebanese MoE diploma · so if you live north of Beirut and the Beirut drive doesn't work for you, this is your campus.
- Identical curriculum and diploma as the Beirut cohort.
- Located at Portemilio, Jounieh · convenient for North Lebanon and Kesrouan students.
- Currently available for the PT Diploma and the Swimming Diploma.
Internship hours · what's required
The PT + EuropeActive program requires 80 internship hours. The MoE-only PT track requires 20.
Internship hours are how every credible PT credential proves you've worked with real bodies, not just slides. The PT + EREPS Bundle and the EuropeActive Upgrade require 80 hours of supervised practical work (internship), in line with the European EREPS standard. For the MoE-only PT Diploma we set 20 hours, matching what the Lebanese Ministry expects of a starter PT credential.
Hours are completed at Performance First or another approved facility, logged with the supervising coach and signed off on a standard SAS internship log. Your one month of free Performance First membership is designed to cover this. If you have a relationship with another gym you'd rather complete the hours at, that's allowed too · we just need the signed log from the gym's head coach. Proof of completion is required. Internship hours are a completion requirement only and are not graded.
Who teaches you
Doctors, Olympians, champions.
Dr. Georges Assaf
PhD Sports Physiology · Olympic Coach
Anchors the programming and periodisation modules. 15+ years lecturing.
Dr. Georges Cherfane
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Functional anatomy + injury-prevention modules. Antonine University lecturer.
Dr. Elissar Madi
Doctor of Pharmacy · 3× National Powerlifting Champion
Coaching, performance, and applied sports nutrition.
Reserve your seat
Start with a 60-second application.
Tell us your name, contact and which tier interests you. A Performance First advisor will reach out on WhatsApp within one working day to confirm your seat, walk you through payment options and answer any questions.
Prefer to chat first? Tap the WhatsApp button in the header · we reply during Beirut hours.
Common questions
FAQ.
Do I need prior fitness experience?
No formal prerequisites. We assess at intake and may recommend a short foundations bridge if needed.
How long does the course take?
Self-Study: 12–24 weeks at your pace. Coached: ~16 weeks with scheduled workshops. Bundle: 20–24 weeks (PT + specialist track).
When can I start?
Self-Study is rolling · start within 24 hours of enrolment. Coached cohorts begin the first weekend of each month at Performance First, Beirut.
Is the diploma valid outside Lebanon?
Yes. EQF Level 4 is recognised across 18+ European countries via the EREPS register and is widely accepted by GCC employers. We provide your EREPS reference number on graduation.
What about refunds?
All payments are non-refundable, but your fees are transferable to another SAS Coaching Diploma course or a future cohort, with a valid reason and subject to SAS-CCE review. Refunds are only considered in cases of force majeure (documented medical emergencies or other exceptional circumstances). Full policy on our Refund Policy page.
Can I pay in LBP?
Yes · at the SAS reference rate, settled in cash at our Baabda office, or by bank transfer. USD by bank transfer or wire. Online payment options coming soon.