Trifocus Fitness Academy
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|2.3|10 Reviews (last 12 months)|This business does not respond to reviews
Trifocus Fitness Academy
Claimed Business
|2.3
10 Reviews (last 12 months)
Does not respond to reviews
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Based on recent customer reviews, Trifocus Fitness Academy receives sharply divided feedback. Satisfied graduates consistently praise the practical course content, user-friendly online platform, and strong preparation for real-world fitness careers, with some industry employers noting that Trifocus alumni demonstrate a recognisable standard of knowledge in anatomy and client safety. However, a recurring theme among dissatisfied students centres on poor communication, unanswered emails, prolonged marking delays, certificate issues tied to outstanding fees, and concerns that some course material feels outdated relative to current fitness industry research.
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2.3|10 Reviews
Jul '25 - Jun '26
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Anonymous
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
10 Mar 2026, 04:55
Great experience, easy flow.
I had such a great experience completing my Personal Training Diploma through Trifocus Fitness Academy! From the beginning, the entire process was smooth, well-structured, and easy to follow. The course material was clear and practical, which made learning enjoyable and not overwhelming at all. The support from the Trifocus team was excellent. Whenever I had questions or needed guidance, they were always quick to help and very professional. It really felt like they wanted students to succeed, and that made a big difference during my studies. One thing I really appreciated was how practical the course was. The content isn’t just theory – it actually prepares you for real-life training situations and working with clients in the fitness industry. The assessments and practical components were fair and manageable, which made the whole journey feel like “easy sailing” rather than stressful. The online platform was also very user-friendly, making it easy to work through the modules at my own pace. This flexibility was perfect for balancing studying with everyday life and work commitments. Overall, I had no problems during the entire process and would absolutely recommend Trifocus Fitness Academy to anyone looking to start a career in the fitness industry. If you’re considering studying personal training, this is definitely a great place to do it. The course is well organized, supportive, and truly sets you up with the knowledge and confidence you need to move forward in the fitness world.
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Anonymous
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
10 Mar 2026, 04:55
Great experience, easy flow.
I had such a great experience completing my Personal Training Diploma through Trifocus Fitness Academy! From the beginning, the entire process was smooth, well-structured, and easy to follow. The course material was clear and practical, which made learning enjoyable and not overwhelming at all. The support from the Trifocus team was excellent. Whenever I had questions or needed guidance, they were always quick to help and very professional. It really felt like they wanted students to succeed, and that made a big difference during my studies. One thing I really appreciated was how practical the course was. The content isn’t just theory – it actually prepares you for real-life training situations and working with clients in the fitness industry. The assessments and practical components were fair and manageable, which made the whole journey feel like “easy sailing” rather than stressful. The online platform was also very user-friendly, making it easy to work through the modules at my own pace. This flexibility was perfect for balancing studying with everyday life and work commitments. Overall, I had no problems during the entire process and would absolutely recommend Trifocus Fitness Academy to anyone looking to start a career in the fitness industry. If you’re considering studying personal training, this is definitely a great place to do it. The course is well organized, supportive, and truly sets you up with the knowledge and confidence you need to move forward in the fitness world.
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Anonymous
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
10 Mar 2026, 04:55
The Gold Standard for Fitness Education in SA
As the owner of Body20 Randridge Mall, I’m always looking for trainers who bring a high level of expertise and professionalism to our studio floor. I wanted to take a moment to give a huge shoutout to Trifocus Fitness Academy for the incredible work they do. Whenever I’m going through applications and see "Trifocus Fitness Academy" on a CV, it’s honestly something I get really excited about. During the interview process, I can immediately tell when a candidate has studied through them. There is a specific standard of knowledge, especially regarding anatomy and client safety, that Trifocus students consistently bring to the table. Their course material clearly prepares them for the high-pressure environment of a premium studio like Body20. I know that if a trainer has come through Trifocus, they’ve been held to a high standard and actually understand the "why" behind the science of fitness. If you’re a student looking to get qualified, or an employer looking for top-tier talent, you can’t go wrong here. Thank you, Trifocus, for consistently producing such high-caliber professionals—it makes my life as a business owner so much easier knowing there’s a gold standard we can rely on!
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Anonymous
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
10 Mar 2026, 04:55
The Gold Standard for Fitness Education in SA
As the owner of Body20 Randridge Mall, I’m always looking for trainers who bring a high level of expertise and professionalism to our studio floor. I wanted to take a moment to give a huge shoutout to Trifocus Fitness Academy for the incredible work they do. Whenever I’m going through applications and see "Trifocus Fitness Academy" on a CV, it’s honestly something I get really excited about. During the interview process, I can immediately tell when a candidate has studied through them. There is a specific standard of knowledge, especially regarding anatomy and client safety, that Trifocus students consistently bring to the table. Their course material clearly prepares them for the high-pressure environment of a premium studio like Body20. I know that if a trainer has come through Trifocus, they’ve been held to a high standard and actually understand the "why" behind the science of fitness. If you’re a student looking to get qualified, or an employer looking for top-tier talent, you can’t go wrong here. Thank you, Trifocus, for consistently producing such high-caliber professionals—it makes my life as a business owner so much easier knowing there’s a gold standard we can rely on!
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Anonymous
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
9 Mar 2026, 19:17
THE Worst Service Experience of My Life
I have dealt with many companies in my life, but Trifocus Fitness Academy is easily the most unprofessional, unaccountable, and difficult institution I have ever encountered. If you value your career and your money, stay as far away as possible. The "Service" Reality: I started in 2024 and was met with 18 months of total silence. No facilitator reached out, and no progressive marking happened despite their original promises. When I finally called them to demand answers, they literally admitted I had "slipped through the cracks." If I hadn't initiated that call, they would have happily kept my fees while leaving me in limbo forever. And tthen they had the audacity to say it was my fault because they hadnt receved communication up until that point even though it was promised by there people that they would mark my work as i progress and reach out regarding any info or feedback. None of those happened until I physically called them to ask what was going on. and being a first time student of this instotution i had no idea hat my experience was suppposed to be different from what it was untill i was informed by a friend of how the experience should be. Their defense for failing to communicate a platform migration was that they "placed an adverti*****t" on the portal. An ad? That is not a communication strategy for a paying student; it is an admission of administrative laziness. 5-Month Marking Delays: After I personally forced them to set up my new account, I was made to wait FIVE MONTHS for my assessment to be marked. Management admitted this delay was entirely their fault, yet they still refuse a refund. Outdated & Obsolete Content: To make matters worse, the course quality is shocking. Some of the content is significantly out of date and fails to reflect current research in the fitness industry. You are paying for "education" that is scientifically lagging, delivered by a company that can’t even manage a basic student database. No talk about the latest discoveries and important info on things that trainers today should know( This was during my time ) Holding Progress Hostage: To cover for their own 5-month delay, they are flagging original work with "AI similarity" tools, the same tools that the University of Cape Town (UCT) and other major institutions have s****ped for being unreliable and prone to false positives. And after claiming they have not accused me of using Ai they have forced me to redo the work. The Bottom Line Trifocus expects the student to do the administration’s job. They admit to "ghosting" you, admit to massive delays, and then hide behind internal fine print to keep your money while delivering an outdated and less the satesfactoy product and service. They are quick to take your fees but disappear the moment they actually have to provide the education they sold you. This has been an absolute nightmare. In my opinion and experience Save yourself the exhaustion and money and go to an institution that actually understands the words "accountability" and quality service delivery. No wonder they have such a horrible rating on this platform.
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Anonymous
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
9 Mar 2026, 19:17
THE Worst Service Experience of My Life
I have dealt with many companies in my life, but Trifocus Fitness Academy is easily the most unprofessional, unaccountable, and difficult institution I have ever encountered. If you value your career and your money, stay as far away as possible. The "Service" Reality: I started in 2024 and was met with 18 months of total silence. No facilitator reached out, and no progressive marking happened despite their original promises. When I finally called them to demand answers, they literally admitted I had "slipped through the cracks." If I hadn't initiated that call, they would have happily kept my fees while leaving me in limbo forever. And tthen they had the audacity to say it was my fault because they hadnt receved communication up until that point even though it was promised by there people that they would mark my work as i progress and reach out regarding any info or feedback. None of those happened until I physically called them to ask what was going on. and being a first time student of this instotution i had no idea hat my experience was suppposed to be different from what it was untill i was informed by a friend of how the experience should be. Their defense for failing to communicate a platform migration was that they "placed an adverti*****t" on the portal. An ad? That is not a communication strategy for a paying student; it is an admission of administrative laziness. 5-Month Marking Delays: After I personally forced them to set up my new account, I was made to wait FIVE MONTHS for my assessment to be marked. Management admitted this delay was entirely their fault, yet they still refuse a refund. Outdated & Obsolete Content: To make matters worse, the course quality is shocking. Some of the content is significantly out of date and fails to reflect current research in the fitness industry. You are paying for "education" that is scientifically lagging, delivered by a company that can’t even manage a basic student database. No talk about the latest discoveries and important info on things that trainers today should know( This was during my time ) Holding Progress Hostage: To cover for their own 5-month delay, they are flagging original work with "AI similarity" tools, the same tools that the University of Cape Town (UCT) and other major institutions have s****ped for being unreliable and prone to false positives. And after claiming they have not accused me of using Ai they have forced me to redo the work. The Bottom Line Trifocus expects the student to do the administration’s job. They admit to "ghosting" you, admit to massive delays, and then hide behind internal fine print to keep your money while delivering an outdated and less the satesfactoy product and service. They are quick to take your fees but disappear the moment they actually have to provide the education they sold you. This has been an absolute nightmare. In my opinion and experience Save yourself the exhaustion and money and go to an institution that actually understands the words "accountability" and quality service delivery. No wonder they have such a horrible rating on this platform.
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Anonymous
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
6 Jan 2026, 13:29
You have to pay full amount upfront before you get your certificate
Received this big scare mail im in disbelief honestly Hi Samantha, I issued your certificate. Please note that for us to issue the Personal Training Certificate, you would need to pay the fees in full. But does not say this in terms and conditions Already paid R6 043 Plus shadow me hours R 1960 This is absolutely not acceptable.
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Anonymous
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
6 Jan 2026, 13:29
You have to pay full amount upfront before you get your certificate
Received this big scare mail im in disbelief honestly Hi Samantha, I issued your certificate. Please note that for us to issue the Personal Training Certificate, you would need to pay the fees in full. But does not say this in terms and conditions Already paid R6 043 Plus shadow me hours R 1960 This is absolutely not acceptable.
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Anonymous
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
2 Dec 2025, 07:53
Horrible service from Student support of Trifocus.
Reference: Springfield/48838 I have paid for a course : Olympic lifting course recieved the confirmation and welcome letter from the institution however each time I log into my account it tells me that I have no courses registered. For the past few days I have sent numerous emails to the support team asking them to rectify this issue, to no avail. No body bothers to respond to an email. And unfortunately I cannot make a call at this time as I am currently working abroad. I chose this institution because I truly love the courses they offer (and have even referred colleagues and friends to study with them), but this experience has been an eyesore and I would like to ask that if noone can assist me with this issue within 24 hours, please do due diligence and refund me my cash for the course- I'm happy to study elsewhere.
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Anonymous
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
2 Dec 2025, 07:53
Horrible service from Student support of Trifocus.
Reference: Springfield/48838 I have paid for a course : Olympic lifting course recieved the confirmation and welcome letter from the institution however each time I log into my account it tells me that I have no courses registered. For the past few days I have sent numerous emails to the support team asking them to rectify this issue, to no avail. No body bothers to respond to an email. And unfortunately I cannot make a call at this time as I am currently working abroad. I chose this institution because I truly love the courses they offer (and have even referred colleagues and friends to study with them), but this experience has been an eyesore and I would like to ask that if noone can assist me with this issue within 24 hours, please do due diligence and refund me my cash for the course- I'm happy to study elsewhere.
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Anonymous
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
21 Oct 2025, 07:37
***** by TriFocus employees
I previously registered with TriFocus in 2022 but was unable to complete the course, however when I enquired this year in September I was assisted by one for the student advisers, who advised that I could get an extension but I would have to pay an amount of R1750 however he would give an a discount therefore I’d only have to pay R500 for the extension. He emailed me the invoice and the backing details were of his own personal bank account. I reported this matter on 19th of September 2025 and haven’t received any response since than. I’m just wondering how many clients have been victim to this *****.
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Anonymous
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
21 Oct 2025, 07:37
***** by TriFocus employees
I previously registered with TriFocus in 2022 but was unable to complete the course, however when I enquired this year in September I was assisted by one for the student advisers, who advised that I could get an extension but I would have to pay an amount of R1750 however he would give an a discount therefore I’d only have to pay R500 for the extension. He emailed me the invoice and the backing details were of his own personal bank account. I reported this matter on 19th of September 2025 and haven’t received any response since than. I’m just wondering how many clients have been victim to this *****.
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