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Certified Group Exercise Instructor - Exam Only

THE NCCPT-CGxI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

The National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT) Group Exercise Instructor certification (CGxI) has been developed by the NCCPT Certification Board to recognize those individuals who have demonstrated competent knowledge and skills needed to perform as personal trainers in the fitness industry. The NCCPT-CGxI certification program, accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) is a key indicator to fitness employers and other potential fitness clients that the trainer has proficiency to provide competent training in fitness. Individuals who earn the NCCPT-CGxI credential have demonstrated knowledge of the professional domains that encompass the tasks and knowledge required of a personal trainer in the fitness profession. By passing the CGxI examination, professionals are able to display their aptitude in each specialized knowledge area of fitness training.

NCCA ACCREDITATION

The NCCPT-CGxI certification exam program is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). This accreditation demonstrates compliance with the Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs. These Standards ensure the NCCPT-CGxI exam program has a valid and reliable process for exam development, implementation, maintenance, and governance. NCCA is a division of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE).

ABOUT THE EXAM

Candidate Eligibility Criteria (qualifications needed to be able to sit for the exam)

Exam candidates must be at least 18 years of age prior to applying to take the certification exam. Candidates must also show proof of a valid CPR card to sit for the exam. The NCCPT recommends that you adequately prepare before attempting your exam. You can find a list of open resources you can utilize to prepare here: open resources.

What you need to bring with you on the day of the exam

  • You must be at least 18 years of age to take the exam, or you must provide written permission from your legal guardian.

  • You must show proof of a valid CPR certification (CPR card or certificate of completion).

    Please visit the ISSA CPR page for more information on CPR.

  • A government issued photo ID (such as a driver's license, passport, military ID, etc.) is required to take the exam. For more information go to the NCCPT Candidate Handbook.  Please make sure the name on your government issued ID matches the name in your NCCPT account. The testing center will check this.

Registration

Candidates have up to 12 months from the date of purchase to sit for the exam. For more information, view the Candidate Handbook. 

What's On The Exam

The NCCPT NCCA accredited certification exams are 140 multiple choice questions. 125 questions are graded (scored on the exam) and 15 questions are field items (pre-test, not scored on the exam).

View a list of the exams

Exam Results

NCCPT-Certified Personal Trainer - NCCPT-CPT

NCCPT-Certified Group Exercise Instructor - NCCPT-CGxI

NCCPT-Certified Yoga Instructor - NCCPT-CYI

NCCPT-Certified Strength Training Specialist - NCCPT-CSTS

NCCPT-Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor - NCCPT-CICI

View candidate handbook here for more information.
For a list of the exam(s) content click here.

Canceling or Rescheduling the Exam
When cancelling or rescheduling your exam, the following timetable applies. Any proctoring fees are paid directly to our third-party testing partner, Prometric.

Cancellation and Rescheduling Rules:

  • 30 days or more before the test date >> no fee is charged

  • 5 to 29 days before test date >> $25 fee is charged

  • Less than 5 days before test date, or Failure to appear for scheduled test, or Arrival more than 30 minutes after the scheduled start time for the test (admission refused) >> Full test delivery fee for the canceled/rescheduled test

Testing Information

  • All NCCPT NCCA accredited certifications must be tested using our selected third-party proctoring company, Prometric.

  • You have two hours to complete the final certification exam. The exam is NOT open book/open notes.

  • Other than purchasing the exam, there are no prerequisites to take the exam(s). The NCCPT recommends that you adequately prepare before attempting your exam(s) the first time. We will even provide you with a list of open resources you can utilize to prepare.

  • Special Accommodations Requests - NCCPT complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and other applicable laws and regulations. The NCCPT will review and accommodate requests from qualified candidates with a diagnosed disability for accommodations to take a Final Exam if the request is reasonable, does not fundamentally alter the examination or jeopardize exam security. Once approved, the NCCPT will then inform Prometric. The candidate can then make final arrangements with Prometric. Prometric will then charge additional fees based on the candidate's special needs. Special accommodations may need to be properly documented and/or proper evidence provided by a physician, health care professional or government agency, Proctors should make every effort to assist in the accommodation and examination needs of candidates with disabilities. If a candidate appears to be having difficulty taking an examination, the Proctor should inquire if there is anything that can be done to improve the candidate's examination experience. Actions such as adjusting the contrast of the monitor, adjusting the chair height, or adjusting the screen angle should be undertaken immediately. To request a special accommodation, contact the NCCPT for assistance at 877-355-1640 and/or submit this form to [email protected].

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