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Know what works for every body and why it works for everybody
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$69
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1$118.92/mo
12 month plan
20 Credits
How to motivate anyone to make their fitness goals a reality
In-depth knowledge of the body's muscle and skeletal structure
How to assess and build custom training programs
How to help clients get stronger with less pain or injury
How to pinpoint what exercise is most effective for each movement
Details of how diet and exercise work together to transform people's lives
The deeper answers to help go beyond "workout more" and "eat better"
Top 5 Reasons to Become a Certified Personal Trainer
• Make your passion your profession
• Share your knowledge to help others
• Set your own schedule, be your own boss
• Create financial freedom by helping others
• Get into the best shape of your life
Training Program Includes:
Personal Training Certification
The complete online program to get certified as a personal trainer. Learn everything you need to know to help others hit their fitness goals safely and effectively.
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.
You’ll learn exactly what it takes to motivate anyone to make their fitness goals a reality. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of the body's muscle and skeletal structure to provide the right exercise at the right time. You’ll be expert at how to assess and build custom training programs and how to help clients get stronger with less pain or injury. Your course will even help you start and grow a profitable training business.
With the proven success of over 475,000 students, the first personal training certification - now in our 35th year is always up-to-date.
Our students say it best as the most and the best reviewed with over 10,000 Five Star reviews you can trust.
Your certification is recognized and respected worldwide with trainers in 174 countries and over 475,000 students.
Your job or side hustle is guaranteed with our over 8,000 gym partners.
You will succeed in learning and then passing your exam with unlimited study support and free retests.
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.
Yes, we offer the most NCCA accredited exams in fitness! Our NCCPT exams are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Our NCCPT exams provide you with every opportunity to get your foot in the door of anywhere you want to work. With these accredited exams, you’ll open more doors, and stand out as the trainer who has the best of both worlds.
NCCPT exams are included in your cart with some course bundles.
To purchase the accredited exam separately, click here.
Purchase of ISSA training materials is not an eligibility requirement to take an accredited exam nor does it imply a passing score.
Personal Trainer Program
FREE Certified Personal Trainer Education Bootcamp
No interest, No credit check, 100% Approvals.
Additional Learning Opportunities
Fast Track Program
Learn the most important information you need to complete the course and enjoy all the benefits of being certified as an ISSA personal trainer in record time!
CPR/AED Certification
Receive your CPR/AED Certification online from the comforts of your home. You don't need to leave your living room to complete this certification today.
CPT Study Expansion Pack
Have FUN and prepare for the CPT final exam even faster. This pack accommodates all four learning styles (auditory, kinesthetic, visual, reading/writing) so whatever your preferred learning style is, we've got you covered!
We offer the following options to level up your career as a personal trainer:
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Purchase of ISSA training materials is not an eligibility requirement to take the accredited exam nor does it imply a passing score.
Your Certification Creates Opportunities
Pursue your passion for fitness and help bring healthy living to every body - while gaining freedom and making money in a positive way.
Get A Job As A Personal Trainer: Guaranteed
If you want a job as a personal trainer - you’ve got one. With your certification, a job is guaranteed with one of our 8,000 U.S. gym partners.
Get A Money-Making Side Hustle
Trainers routinely make $100 an hour or more in small group personal training. Personal training is the ultimate side hustle where you get to choose when and where you coach.
Become An Influencer
Make money by posting your workouts and fitness advice. With your ISSA certification, you’ll join some of the world’s top influencers with the credentials people trust.
Become An Online Personal Trainer
Work from home! You’ll have a free website with your certification to get started. You’ll also be able to build out your bio, attract clients, set up your space from anywhere in the world.
Own Your Own Gym
Network with ISSA professionals to learn how to operate your own gym or work with ISSA’s partners including F45, Camp Gladiator, and more to own a franchise.
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.
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 NCCPT exam is included with the purchase of some ISSA CPT course packages. There is an administrative fee to sit for the exam.
*Only available in the continental U.S. Terms and conditions apply.
Purchase of ISSA training materials is not an eligibility requirement to take the accredited exam nor does it imply a passing score.
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
Is there an extra cost to pay it off early?
No. There are no penalties for paying it off early.
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!
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.
Is our Guided Study Personal Trainer Certification right for you?
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