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Start your dream career completely online! Take the course, pass the certification final exam, and be guaranteed a job - or your money back!

Personal Trainer Program
FREE CPR Certification Course

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What You'll Get With This Course

Online Study Materials

Fitness - The Complete Guide is a 759 page book that includes everything you need to earn a Personal Trainer Certification. Our course material is regularly audited to ensure it includes the latest information in exercise science. We even provide audio lectures for convenient, on-the-go study options.

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Meet the author, Dr. Frederick C. Hatfield, MSS, PhD

Online Practice Exams and Quizzes

Prepare for your final exam as you study! Take practice exams and chapter quizzes to ensure you're ready to pass the final exam and earn your personal trainer certification. These practice exams and quizzes will not affect your final score, they are just here to help you pass and earn your certification with flying colors!

Audio and Video Lecture Options

Are you more of an auditory or visual learner? We've got you covered. ISSA provides course lectures as audio and video files for students looking for additional study options, or are just simply looking for an extra resource to compliment their reading.

Online Study Guide and Workbook

Our handy online reference guide walks you through the certification course chapter-by-chapter, allowing you to gain the knowledge you need to pass the final exam. Online Exercise Demonstration Center Because our courses are completely online, we still want to provide you with the examples you need for real life hands-on training. That's why ISSA and Hyperstrike have created an exclusive online exercise demo center with over 250 animated exercises. Each demo includes a 3D animation with three different angles to ensure that proper form and technique are a breeze!

Fast Track accelerated exam preparation
Fast Track is like your 'answer key' to pass the exam. Study fast, get certified and start your new career.

Online Student Forum

Our exclusive online ISSA trainer forum is where you can turn to for advice from ISSA Master Trainers. Post personal, client, or business questions and receive guidance from our on-staff personal training experts and the worldwide ISSA community.

ISSA Take Home Personal Trainer Certification Exam

The ISSA Personal Trainer Certification Exam solidifies you as a recognized expert in personal training. You can choose to take the CPT final exam as a printed pen and paper option, or digitally through our secure online portal. Whatever you're most comfortable with! This is an open-book book exam, with multiple choice questions, and essay portions. Plus, you'll receive one free retake if you don't pass the first time (but, with our study materials - you'll have everything you need to pass!).

In helping you determine your future goals as a Certified Personal Trainer professional, ISSA and NCPT offers two options. Learn more about the ISSA exam

Free NCCPT accredited exam*

*Proctoring fee not included

CPT Education Bootcamp

ISSA's CPT Bootcamp provides you with the ultimate LIVE guide to studying, understanding, and passing your course. Over the course of 5 weeks, you'll receive direct access to ISSA's CPT geniuses, take part in live study tutorials that deep-dive into specific concepts of the course, and find out EXACTLY what you need to pass your final exam with flying colors - a $600 value that you'll get for FREE!

The New Trainer Guide to Success

The New Trainer Guide gives you insider tips and pro trainer hacks on everything you need to get started and how to be successful faster. It's the perfect next step after passing your exam and helps you find a job, get clients and make money. Hit the ground running with the New Trainer Guide!

Fast Track Program

Fast Track is like your 'answer key' to pass the exam. Study fast, get certified and start your new career.

Plus BONUS Benefits After Your Certification Exam!

Get a FREE Professional Website

Every ISSA Certified Personal Trainer gets a free website to support their career online. Get five pages of professionally designed, easily customized, and fully hosted content - for free! Pick from a library of templates that let you put your best face forward and promote your personal training services to a wider range of potential clients. To learn more about this benefit, click here.

Unlimited Support - Even After You're Certified!

ISSA students, certified fitness trainers, and those just looking into a career as a certified personal trainer all receive unlimited support from our teams of dedicated advisers. Have questions about our courses? Study materials? Need help with a quiz? Or, are you looking for the best payment plan for you? Our on-staff experts can help guide you through whatever your needs may be. And, this support continues even after you earn your pass your personal trainer exam. They can even help if you're looking for information about recertification, continuing education, or if you have an interest in a specialized certification - we're here to assist you succeed in whatever health and fitness career you strive to achieve!

Gain the Knowledge, Confidence, and Skills for Personal Training

Personal Trainer Program
FREE CPR Certification Course
FREE Kickboxing Certification Course

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$69.00/mo¹

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Job Guarantee!

Get certified and we guarantee you'll find a job or we'll place you in a job, or your money back.

Flexible Payments!

Can't make your payment? We'll work with you!

Everyone is Approved!

No credit check. No interest.

Study At Home!

Everything you need to learn is all online.

Certified At Home!

Take the final exam from home - no need to go to a testing center.

Train At Home!

You'll have a free website and support to get clients online.

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Personal Training Certification
The complete online program to get certified as a personal trainer. Learn how to help others hit their fitness goals safely and effectively, whether those goals are to lose weight, increase muscle, or improve health.
Dedicated Success Coach
Your personal coach will help you study and pass your exam. Having a success coach is like having a mentor, tutor, and study partner all in one.
Fast Track Program to Passing
Get certified on your schedule - in as little as 4 weeks. The sooner you earn your certification, the faster you can start training clients and earning income.

Does ISSA offer NCCA accredited exams?

Yes, we offer the most NCCA accredited programs in fitness. ISSA proudly includes the NCCPT Program which is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

To purchase the accredited exam separately, click here.

What You'll Learn From This Course

You'll receive course materials that are built with the latest in exercise science and health and fitness research. We're regularly reviewing our resources to ensure our trainers receive the most up-to-date information in the industry.

Provide current or future clients with customized training programs based on their individual health and fitness goals. Go beyond "workout more" and "eat healthier" and give clients the true answer to their real needs.
Gain the in-depth knowledge it takes to understand the body's muscle and skeletal structure and how they respond to exercise and movements. By the time you're done with our exam, musculoskeletal and musculature will be a natural part of your vocabulary.

Learn how to assess a client's unique body structure and how it reacts to movement. Then, you can effectively communicate that to your client and provide personal direction so they can see real long-lasting results.
Learn how to instruct clients on the importance of a healthy lifestyle in addition to a regular workout program. Share real and detailed outcomes of how diet and exercise work together to transform people's lives.
Apply the principles of human motivation and learn how to make client fitness goals a reality!

What You'll Gain in a Career as a Certified Personal Trainer

At ISSA, the success of our students is all that matters. As a Certified Personal Trainer, you can pursue your passion for fitness and help bring healthy living to every body - while making money in a positive way.

Become certified with ISSA and receive::

Convenience & Confidence. Study and pass your certification exam at your own pace, on your own schedule with flexible, online learning. And get peace of mind from our job placement guarantee.
Practical Knowledge. The education you get through ISSA will help you not only pass the certification exam, but will give you practical skills you can use to succeed as a personal trainer.
Lifelong Support. Just like you, our dedicated Student Success Coaches love fitness. They provide support and guidance before, during and after your certification process. ISSA is a partner for life!
More Opportunities. ISSA's partnerships with leading gyms and health clubs give you access to the top career opportunities in the industry. We also provide you with the expertise to start and build your own business.
Continuing Education. Continuing your education keeps you certified as a personal trainer while enhancing your knowledge and expertise. ISSA features 250+ certifications, specializations, and CEU courses.

How the ISSA Certified Personal Trainer Works

We know that balancing your studies with an already busy schedule can be a challenge, which is why we designed a flexible, self-paced online course schedule that allows you to study when, where, and how often you'd like.

1

Get Instant Access and Start Studying Right Away

Access your digital textbook online. With 1-2 hours of studying per day, most students finish in just 8-10 weeks. Feel free to study at your own pace.
2

Complete Quizzes and Test Your Comprehension

We offer multiple online practice quizzes throughout the course to completely prepare you for the final exam and for real life coaching and helping.

3

Take the Open-Book, Untimed Final Exam from Anywhere

You read that correctly - the final exam is online, open-book, untimed, and can be completed over multiple sessions! You can even go back and change any answer, at any time, before you submit your exam. If you don't pass the first time, we even allow you to re-take the exam.

Which Personal Training Certification Program is right for you?

Whether you are considering a full-time career or looking to supplement your current income doing what you love, our comprehensive at-home online course teaches you everything you need to become a successful Certified Personal Trainer.

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Online Study Materials
Online Study Materials
Affordable Payment Plans
Affordable Payment Plans
Dedicated Student Success Coach
Dedicated Student Success Coach
4-Week Fast Track Program
4-Week Fast Track Program
Job Guarantee
Job Guarantee
Free CPR/AED Course
Free CPR/AED Course
ISSA Community Membership
ISSA Community Membership
Passing Protection w/Free Retest
Passing Protection w/Free Retest
Online Bootcamp / Study Group
Online Bootcamp / Study Group
Get 5 Clients in 5 Weeks
Get 5 Clients in 5 Weeks
Free Nutritionist Course
Free Nutritionist Course
In-Gym Training Experience
In-Gym Training Experience

Frequently Asked Questions

What is required to get my personal training certificate?

You must meet the following:

Submission of all course quizzes
A score of 70% for CPT, a score of 75% or better on all sections of the final examination
Proof of current Adult CPR/AED certificate

Does ISSA offer the ability to take quizzes and exams online?

Yes, Online testing, for both quizzes and final exams, is the preferred testing method. Online testing saves you the hassle of organizing and photocopying your answer sheets, saves you from a trip to the post office, saves you postage for registered mail, and keeps track of your submissions in your Member Account. What's more, online testing produces a much faster turn-around time for grading!

Is there an extra cost to pay it off early?

No. There are no penalties for paying it off early.

Can I get a printed copy of the textbook?

In addition to the free online version of the course textbooks, you can purchase printed copies of our most popular courses. Click here to look for your course and buy the book.

Hear how ISSA has helped students like you

This has changed my perspective on what needs to be done to compete and win!

Jeremiah Simmons

The site is very easy to navigate, the content is very educational and flows smoothly, I receive help quickly when I have a question.

Christina Walters

The ISSA courses are wonderful. I love being able to work at my own pace. They have so many certifications to choose from. ISSA has really helped take my career to the next level.

Tanya Feliciano

My experience with ISSA was amazing. I was so impressed with the online self-study program and how it was organized. I was equally impressed with the staff support, knowledge and integrity!

Yvonne Roth

I just completed the Bodybuilding Course through the ISSA. Josh Bryant, the author, is a well-known strength coach and strength athlete. He delivers a course that provides plenty of time-tested bodybuilding methods mixed with modern application.

Nathaniel Mosher

The book is well illustrated and supported with diagrams and photos helping to clarify the information in each unit.

Eva Ebersole

My experiences with ISSA have led me to be a very successful and respected Personal Trainer and I love Personal Training!

Maureen Langevin

It was a great experience. I enjoyed every minute of it, and i learned a lot of information that will help me in my life and with my future clients.

Hamad Alrashed

The knowledge that I received has been extremely helpful in my own weight loss journey where I have lost more than 100 lbs.

Antione Robinson

I thank ISSA, their entire team for designing such a course and helping me to make my passion a Profession.

Kshitij Mishra

I am now one step closer to my visions. I can't wait to get out there and help others. I highly recommend this course to individuals who are interested in becoming a certified personal trainer.

Suresh Chalapathi Kumar Babu

I have no complaints and I will always proudly display my certification and recommend you to all I know. You have given me a foundation for my future.

Walter Sadiq Daniels

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MONEY BACK RISK FREE JOB PROMISE*

You Will Find a Job as a Certified Personal Trainer or You'll Get Your Money Back

100% job placement guaranteed. We guarantee you will be a working personal trainer within 6 months of certification. We will refund your course fee in full if you do not receive a job within 6 months of certification.

STEP ONE

Pass your ISSA Personal Trainer exam and your NCCPT Accredited Proctored Exam

STEP TWO

Interview with at least 3 gyms within 6 months of completing your certification course (requirements)

STEP THREE

Meet Basic Requirements of the gyms (background check, drug test, available to work in the USA)

The exam is included with the purchase of the ISSA CPT course. There is an administrative fee to sit for the exam.

ISSA graduates often find jobs at partner gyms including:

* only available in the continental U.S.

Purchase of ISSA training materials is not an eligibility requirement to take the accredited exam nor does it imply a passing score.

Is our Guided Study Personal Trainer Certification right for you?

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