0Is our Guided Study Personal Trainer Certification right for you?
Thinking about earning your personal trainer certification on your own time? Get your free evaluation kit today!
INCLUDES:
- 5 Step plan to becoming certified
- How to enroll with ISSA
Start your dream career completely online! Take the course, pass the certification final exam, and be guaranteed a job - or your money back!
$69.00/mo1
12-month plan
Gain the Knowledge, Confidence, and Skills for Personal Training
- Personal Trainer Program
- FREE Nutritionist Course
- FREE CPR Certification Course
Start Your Journey To Become a Certified Personal
Trainer With ISSA Today
$69.00/mo1
$172.0812 month plan
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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. Start for free!
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.
Start Training
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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.
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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.
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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.
Kickstarter
- Personal Training Certification
- Dedicated Success Coach
- Fast Track Program to Passing
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Passing Protection
Our passing promise gives you unlimited free retests. If you don't get a passing score the first time, that's okay. Retake the certification exam as many times as you need. We promise you will pass!
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Get 5 Clients in 5 Weeks
Kick start your career with hands-on support to get your first 5 clients. Learn how to get clients with our live weekly webinars and "office hour" meetings with mentors and peers, and receive unlimited phone, email, and chat support.
Top Trainer
- Personal Training Certification
- Dedicated Success Coach
- Fast Track Program to Passing
- Passing Protection
- Get 5 Clients in 5 Weeks
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Video Coaching Feedback
Record yourself training clients and receive feedback on your session. Our training experts will tell you where you excel, as well as provide a few tips for becoming an even better trainer.
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In-Gym Training Experience
Train clients side by side with an experienced personal trainer. Learn their tricks of the trade, gain their insight, and start to develop your own training style.
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).
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.
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
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!
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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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
The ISSA certified personal trainer program is the best experience of my life.
Yudishteer Seewooruttun
My experiences with ISSA have led me to be a very successful and respected Personal Trainer and I love Personal Training!
Maureen Langevin
ISSA has changed my life for the better and by changing my life ISSA has equipped me with the tools and support to help whoever may be looking for guidance pertaining to their health and fitness endeavors.
Jamar Coleman
When I received the course material it was more in-depth than I expected which was good! I knew I was being provided with all the knowledge I need to become the best trainer I can.
Jessica Moyle
ISSA provides its students with relevant science in health-fitness-wellness information and strategies to succeed in our growing and competitive industry.
Clyde Mealy
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
Not only was the program extremely informative, but the final exam was challenging and really put what I had learned to test.
Chelsea Mitchell
I thank ISSA, their entire team for designing such a course and helping me to make my passion a Profession.
Kshitij Mishra
I had the chance to discover the ISSA team, which made my dream possible, to become a certified trainer. With their outstanding vision, support and professionalism they guided me to reach the goal.
Mihnea Niculae Paraschivescu
Now I am a certified personal trainer. This will be my first step into the fitness world, and now, my knowledge is much greater.
Farah Najah
I found it to be challenging, informative, and very current. ISSA provides great communication and they are always there from start to finish.
Melissa Remoli
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
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 guaranatee 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.
