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ISSA Is The #1 Rated and Reviewed Fitness Certification Program
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- Personal Training Program
- FREE CPR Course
- Accredited Certification Exam
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- Personal Training Program
- FREE Nutritionist Course
- FREE CPR Course
- Accredited Certification Exam
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- Personal Training Program
- FREE Nutritionist Course
- FREE CPR Course
- Accredited Certification Exam
- Find Your First Five Clients
- Practical Skills Assessment
- In-Gym Training Experience
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Join The Millions of Lives Transformed With ISSA
The International Sports Sciences Association was founded in 1988 by a team of PhDs and Fitness World Record Holders as the first personal training certification.
With over 300,000 U.S. students and 400,000 students around the world, millions of lives have been made better and healthier by ISSA trainers. Today, ISSA's mission is:
To Inspire Everyone to Help Anyone Live A Healthier Life.
400,000+
Students
174
Countries
10,000+
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8,000+
Gym Partners
98%
U.S. Job Placement Rate
Succeed as a Personal Trainer. We'll be your guide.
Personal trainers are in high demand! If you're interested in becoming a personal trainer, ISSA can get you certified in as little as four weeks and set you up for success with the support and tools you need.
We help you reach your potential
Job Guarantee
After getting certified, we guarantee you'll get a job as a personal trainer, or you'll get your money back! View requirements
Fast Track to Passing
Most of ISSA's Certified Personal Trainer programs can be completed in as little as four weeks!
Lifetime Support
Our Student Success Coaches provide support and guidance before, during and after the certification process.
NCCA Accredited Exams
ISSA offers NCCA accredited certification exams for certain training courses and specializations, for free. *Proctoring fee not included.
Flexible Payments
We will work with you to create a payment plan that works with your budget. No credit check required!
Who is ISSA?
The International Sports Sciences Association was founded in 1988 by a team of leading fitness experts and exercise scientists. ISSA has taught over 400,000 students and trainers in 174 countries and is now recognized as the world leader in fitness education and certification. ISSA acts as a teaching institution for personal trainers, athletic trainers, coaches, physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, and professionals in every field of health care.
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Want to accelerate your career in fitness?
Level up your career in fitness by adding specializations to your fitness resume. Become a Master Trainer and be recognized as among the best.
Personal trainers report an average income increase of $4,000 for each additional certification they earn.
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What our students have to say
Melissa Remoli
I found it to be challenging, informative, and very current. ISSA provides great communication and they are always there from start to finish.
Aftann Taijeron
The best part about ISSA, is when you call, you talk to a real person. They are quick to respond, answer all of your questions and help guide you to be successful.
Joel Bunche
I highly recommend anyone who is in this field or career and to take ISSA, they are very helpful, professional and they help you expand in the personal training, fitness and healthy lifestyle.
The ISSA 5 steps to success
1. Talk about your goals with a Fitness Education Advisor.
2. Select the program that's right for you.
3. Study at your own pace or join our 4 week Fast Track program.
4. Earn your certification with the help of your Success Coach, Bootcamps, and open office hours.
5. Go for it on your own or, with our job guarantee, we'll place you with one of our 8,000+ U.S. gym partners.
ISSA's Partners
ISSA graduates find jobs at partner gyms including:
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