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Yes. You can change your life with ISSA.
This isn’t just a certification — it’s a path to victory. A way to try something new. To break out of your rut. To try a new career and to help people. It’s a way to improve lives through fitness, nutrition and mental toughness.
That’s why world-record holding athletes joined forces with PhDs and the best customer support around. It’s why we have 8000+ Gym Partners, 10,000+ Trustpilot reviews and a 98% U.S. job placement rate. And it’s why nearly a half million trainers and fitness lovers from 174 countries chose ISSA.
This is not a one-and-done kind of certification. Once you take a program with us, we’ll support and help until you achieve your goals.
1. Choose the right program for you. Not sure where to start? Talk to one of our Fitness Education
Advisors — they’ve helped nearly a half million students decide which program will lead them to success.
2. Complete your program. Everything you need is there — bootcamps, videos, supporting materials,
fast-track and self-paced options, a Success Coach to help you prepare, and more.
3. Apply what you learned. Get your dream job coaching at a gym, launch your own PT side hustle or
design a workout plan for a friend. Whatever path you choose, our team is here to help — from resume
reviews to career advice, we’ve got you.
Start with the program that’s right for you
Certified Personal Trainer
Get live, virtual learning instruction and master the basics.
Includes:
✓ Certified Personal Trainer Program
✓ Flexible certification schedule
✓ Your choice of open-book or NCCA accredited exams
✓ Unlimited study support with a success coach
✓ “Get a job or it’s free” guarantee with a 98% U.S. placement rate. (You just need to do this.)
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Elite Trainer
Combine fitness and nutrition expertise for the ultimate coaching experience.
Includes:
✓ Certified Personal Trainer Program
✓ A specialization program of your choice
✓ FREE Nutritionist Course
✓ FREE Bodybuilding Course
✓ FREE Sports Conditioning Course
✓ Flexible certification schedule
✓ Your choice of open-book or NCCA accredited exams
✓ Unlimited study support with a success coach
✓ “Get a job or it’s free” guarantee with a 98% U.S. placement rate. (You just need to do this.)
Fitness Coach
Gain a competitive edge that makes you stand out.
Includes:
✓ Certified Personal Trainer Program
✓ A specialization program of your choice
✓ Flexible certification schedule
✓ Your choice of open-book or NCCA accredited exams
✓ Unlimited study support with a success coach
✓ “Get a job or it’s free” guarantee with a 98% US placement rate. (You just need to do this.)
Sandie Gipson | ISSA Nutritionist
ISSA is the best move I've made in extending my career. ISSA made it so easy for me. The Success Coaches have ALL been patient, kind and helpful. I encourage anyone who is considering a career in health and fitness to pursue ISSA for their future education needs.
Maurice Smith | ISSA Master Trainer
ISSA courses offer you the ability to be diverse. I have had the opportunity to work with youth, elderly, bodybuilders, and group sessions. I will continue my certifications with ISSA. The program works wonders and I am honored to be a part of their organization.
Lisa Cossette | ISSA Nutritionist
ISSA is by far a fantastic company. From the variety of CEU’s, to the support, they make recertification very easy.
Ian Simon | ISSA Glute Specialist
ISSA’s certifications and continued education prepared me to not only become an elite trainer, but a smart business person in the health and fitness industry. If you’re looking to begin your fitness career or expand it, I couldn’t think of a better organization that prepares you.
Purchase of ISSA training materials is not an eligibility requirement to take the accredited exam nor does it imply a passing score.
Our Student Success team will help you every step of the way
Riley Moresco
Kevin Shepherd
Melody Levy
Rosa Samoa
Master new specializations so you can serve your clients better and earn more.
Accepted in Gyms
"As we grow our brand, growing our team will continue to be a priority. ISSA will continue to be instrumental in helping us with the challenge of gaining, training and retaining great Personal Training Professionals."
- Israel Allen, Regional Fitness Director at Workout Anytime
"ISSA Certified Personal Trainers have a great base level understanding of anatomy, physiology and program design and we will continue to hire ISSA professionals in the future."
- Mike Hildebrandt, Director of Fitness Membership Sales at Axiom
Take that first, bold step towards your goals — figure out if ISSA is right for you.
Our evaluation kit will help you:
See if you have the five qualities every successful trainer needs
Discover which program is right for you through the personalized quiz
Take a look at the exact career paths you’ll be able to take
By the end, you’ll know if ISSA’s right for you. And you’ll have everything you need to enroll on hand.
