Earn a specialization from the ISSA, at home and on your schedule. A specialization provides you with a deeper expertise in specific populations (e.g., youth, seniors) or areas of interest (e.g. bodybuilding, group exercise). The ISSA offers many different specializations that allow you to become an expert in your desired interest areas so you can stand out in your field. We are constantly adding new specializations in an effort to provide you with ongoing educational opportunities.
View Available SpecializationsThis distance education course covers training, recovery, motivation, and nutritional strategies to prepare the personal trainer to work with bodybuilders.
Read More Enroll Now Learn MoreBy the year 2030, the number of Americans over the age of 65 will grow to over 63 million. This group now constitutes the fastest growing segment of our population...
Read More Enroll Now Learn MoreSports are big business-profitable for athletes and individuals who prepare athletes for competition. Professional and amateur athletes at all levels -- from grade-school club...
Read More Enroll Now Learn MoreISSA's Specialist in Sports Nutrition (SSN) program prepares personal trainers to expand their practices into the specialized area of sports nutrition. Trainers learn how to ...
Read More Enroll Now Learn MoreAs a Transformation Specialist you will be armed with the skills and techniques required to truly coach and influence behavioral patterns as they relate to your clients physical, mental ...
Read More Enroll Now Learn MoreThe ISSA's Corrective Exercise Course will help you learn how to identify and correct the most common movement dysfunctions that you are likely to see in a wide range of clients.
Read More Enroll Now Learn MoreThis distance education course will show you how to use your knowledge and experience as an ISSA certified fitness trainer to design and lead safe and effective group training sessions...
Read More Enroll Now Learn MoreAccording to the American Sports Data Company Inc., numerous employment opportunities are opening up in facilities for health & fitness professionals who have a...
Read More Enroll Now Learn MoreDr. Hugh D. Allen stated in USA Today that 30 million of today's youth will die of heart disease as adults. Additional health problems have all been linked to childhood...
Read More Enroll Now Learn MoreOnce enrolled, you will complete a online self-paced, interactive, multi-media training course. The online course takes approximately 30-60 minutes to complete...
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Everything about my course was helpful and the fact that there is continuous resources for personal trainers is a positive tool that I will surely use.
Joseph Couch
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Christina Walters
ISSA is the best place to get your personal training certification. The amount of detail put into the workbook and textbooks is amazing and I can honestly say I was blown away.
Jonathan Morgan
ISSA gave me the opportunity to work independently to study, complete work, and gain knowledge on becoming a personal trainer.
Nicole Holstein
The content is informative and the support is endless.
Curtis Korchinski
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Rosana Reyes
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
I was so overwhelmed at first but chatted with a master trainer on the website and they gave me some wonderful study tips that built my confidence back up. I actually finished a month early.
Evette Wrinkle
The information I learned in the CFT course was top notch.
Collin Welch
Not only can one gain important information from taking the courses from ISSA, if one uses the information correctly, there can be great success at World Championships level
William Caughey
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J.R. Smith
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Omar Abd El Monem Ebrahim
My ISSA certifications as a Fitness Trainer, Sports Nutrition Specialist and Strength and Conditioning Specialist has really propelled my career to where it is today.
Noy Alexander
ISSA made it easy for me to complete the steps needed to accomplish my goals!
Kristy Gordon
ISSA is one of the most respected certifications out there and in my opinion the most comprehensive.
Peter Cardona
Study online or with the included hard-copy textbooks. With 1-2 hours of studying per day, most students finish in just 12 weeks. Feel free to study at your own pace - you have up to 12 months to complete the course
We offer multiple online practice quizzes throughout the course. Once you complete the quizzes, you'll gain access to the online final exam.
You read that correctly - the final exam is online, open-book, untimed, and can also 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.
Study your course materials anytime, anywhere
Phone support, a business guide, free trainer website after your exam, and continuing educational courses
Stay current with updated guides, workbooks, forums, labs & more
Up to 12 months to complete; most students finish in 10-12 weeks
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We offer the following options to level up your personal trainer career. Leveling up your career to become an industry expert, earn more per hour from gyms and clients and expand your knowledge to more specialized types of clients.
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The Certified Personal Trainer has the practical day-to-day skills needed to excel as a personal trainer serving the general public.
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LEVEL 2
The ISSA Certified Coach not only has the skills and knowledge to be a personal trainer but also has completed a specialization in fitness or nutrition. As an ISSA Specialized Coach, you will be able to better support clients on their journey to achieving their goals, while you take your career to the next level.
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LEVEL 3
Take your career to the next level, increase your hourly rate with gyms and / or clients. An Elite Trainer has successfully completed the Certified Personal Training (CPT) course, the Transformation Certification course and has shown proficiency in a specific population or modality by completing any one of the following certifications:
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LEVEL 4
Become a leader in the fitness industry by becoming a Master Trainer. This best-in-class credential will not only earn you more money but will also help you stand out as a leader in personal training. In order to become a Master Trainer, you must complete your Certified Personal Training (CPT) course, the Transformation Certification course and complete any four of the following certifications:
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Continue your quest to be the best by keeping up on the latest information in your field.
View CEU offeringsStay current and up-to-date by maintaining your active status.
Recertification coursesThinking about becoming a Personal Trainer or an ISSA Certified Nutritionist? Get your Free Evaluation Kit today and take your first step towards making money doing what you are passionate about. The kit includes:
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