ISSA Personal Trainer Certification

Over 20 years of providing personal training certification through distance education

Since 1988, ISSA has educated and provided personal training certification to over 180,000 people just like you who want to help others feel better, look better and improve the quality of their lives. Get an ISSA personal trainer certification today!

As a distance education institution and certifying agency, ISSA is unconditionally committed to providing the highest quality personal trainer certification programs available, advancing our industry as a whole, and developing greater access to career opportunities for those who share our vision of creating a stronger, healthier world.

Military Pays for Personal Trainer Certification

Your fitness education can be 100% covered by the military. All of ISSA's Personal Trainer Certification programs fully qualify for Armed Forces Tuition Assistance and Military Spouse Financial Assistance. Learn how you can use your military benefits for ISSA Personal Training Certification programs today!

Student Success Stories

I am 23 years old and am squeaking by with my job as a waiter in a health food restaurant. I have been cramming knowledge about training and fitness a long time now and I don't know what I would do without this dream of being a personal trainer. I just don't know what else I would aspire to be. I guess I would probably be breaking my back in a factory for the rest of my life. you see, this has become my dream and I hope it is the answer I am looking for. I want to give my girlfriend a better quality of life. The money used to pay off my balance has been food off the table but I needed to go for it and not wait any longer. As far as me being a Success story? I really don't have much of choice but to become one. I will become the real deal thanks to the...

-Timothy Smothers

Personal Trainer Certification and Specializations

No matter what business you're in, creating a niche for yourself in your market is an essential strategy to maintain market share or grow your business.

Whether you are looking to enroll in ISSA's foundational Personal Trainer Certification course, or looking to specialize with kids, seniors, the disabled, or athletes; ISSA has what you need to turn your passion into a paycheck! Since these different groups each have special needs, both new clients and employers will have greater peace of mind in hiring you if they know that you've received a specialized certificate in one of these areas.

The ISSA was the first organization to recognize the need for specialized levels of education in the fitness field. Click below to find out more about ISSA's Personal Training Certification Courses:

Personal Training Certification
Fitness Nutrition Certification
Youth Fitness Certification
Senior Fitness Certification
Exercise / Fitness Therapy Certification
Strength and Conditioning Certification
Master Trainer Certification
Elite Trainer Certification
Sports Nutrition Certification

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Certification Tuition and Fees

The International Sports Sciences Association's quality personal training home study programs have one of the lowest tuition rates available anywhere. Where else can you prepare and obtain your personal trainer certification for a brand new career for less than $600? (Less than $30 per credit hour!) We have NO book fees, NO application fees, NO exam retest fees if you don't pass the first time, and NO graduation fees.

But, even better, ISSA's personal trainer certification course offerings do not just begin and end with a book and a piece of paper. We also provide unlimited one-on-one support to all ISSA students as they study at home for their personal training certification exam - both online and via our toll-free help line - at no additional cost. Best of all, the ISSA's support doesn't end once you pass your Personal Trainer Certification exam. Included with your course fee is unlimited access to our ISSAtrainer.com web site, where you can access hundreds of job listings, ISSA exclusive opportunities and discounts, and our online forum where you can post client or business challenges and receive guidance from members of the ISSA family worldwide.

Payment plans are available for those U.S. based trainers in need of tuition assistance for their personal trainer certification course enrollments. Call 800-892-4772 for details.

Accreditation

ISSA is the industry leading first fitness organization in the U.S. that is accredited by a federally recognized agency.

The ISSA is proud to be accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission is:

• Listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized agency
• Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
• Recognized by the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA)

The ISSA is Recognized as a Military Friendly School

The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) has been selected by G.I. Jobs magazine as a Military Friendly School for 2010, placing the ISSA in the top 15% of all schools nationwide.

A Huge Honor with Benefits to Help All Military and Their Families

The ISSA is the industry leading first fitness organization in the United States to be listed as a Nationally Accredited Distance Learning Program by the Department of Defense for DANTES, and has been approved for Armed Forces Tuition Assistance.

Tuition Assistance Approved!

U.S. Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA) is a fantastic benefit for members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. With TA, Congress allows each branch to pay up to 100% of the tuition expenses for ISSA programs for its members.

MyCAA Approved!

The ISSA is also the industry leading first fitness organization that has been approved for the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Financial Assistance program, which provides up to $6,000 in financial assistance to the spouses of active duty and activated Guard and Reserve Service members worldwide. With MyCAA, both active and Reserve Duty members and their spouses and dependents can take advantage of 100% tuition assistance.

GI Bill Reimbursement!

Active military, veterans, and eligible spouses and dependents can request reimbursement from the Veteran's Administration for testing fees for any ISSA fitness certification courses. ISSA's return policy protects your investment with specific provisions for students enrolling under the GI Bill.

A Fabulous Opportunity

Dr. Sal Arria, CEO and co-founder of the ISSA, is excited about the Tuition Assistance opportunities now available to millions of service members and their families. "The ISSA's award-winning, accredited programs provide all active-duty military and their spouses with the in-the-trenches, career-specific training they need to enter the fitness profession. They'll get the tools, skills, and knowledge they need to achieve great success--the kind of success that's going to make a huge and rewarding difference in their lives and the lives of others."