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.
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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.
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Yoga means to "join together". And as a certified yoga instructor, you'll be able to join your passion for health and wellness with a thriving career in the fitness industry.
Read More Enroll Now Learn MoreAs a Kickboxing Instructor you will be able to help individuals work towards a stronger "mind-body connection". Learning the history...
Read More Enroll Now Learn MoreISSA Advanced Powerlifting Specialists have a desire to improve individuals' daily lives, and improve their strength. Focused on the science behind how the body moves and reacts...
Read More Enroll Now Learn MoreAs an ISSA Weight Management Specialist, you will be able to coach your clients with empathy and develop the skills to support them through their transformation...
Read More Enroll Now Learn MoreThis distance education course covers training, recovery, motivation, and nutritional strategies to prepare the personal trainer to work with bodybuilders.
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 MoreDistinguish yourself apart from all other trainers. The DNA-Based Fitness Coach program unlocks the full potential of your clients by understanding how genetics play a role in program design. This provides greater accuracy and eliminates trial and error with clients — it's a game changer.
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...
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 MoreThis distance education course will show you how to use your knowledge and experience as an ISSA certified personal trainer to design and lead safe and effective group training sessions...
Read More Enroll Now Learn MoreISSA's Nutrition Certification program prepares personal trainers to expand their practices into the specialized area of nutrition. Trainers learn how to ...
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 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 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...
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I am so proud to be part of the ISSA family. When I became certified back in 2011, I never knew how quickly my business would become so successful.
Moji Oluwa
ISSA definitely proved themselves above and beyond. I definitely received more than I expected and absolutely excited to take more courses.
Anna Graves
The course was demanding, and required a lot of work, study and effort but this is what separates ISSA from the rest. I would proudly recommend ISSA!
Rahel Desta
ISSA has taught me how to adapt various teaching methods to suit clients learning needs, allowing me to create healthy environments for teaching.
Beata Hughes
I have taken some other classes through some other organizations and I have found that my ISSA training has given me a wealth of knowledge of the science of fitness and how to apply it for best results for myself and my clients!
Ian Cruse
ISSA has given me new knowledge and helped me become a more confident and skilled instructor for seniors.
Pehr Torells
ISSA has brought a strong root into my life that keeps leading me towards success.
Lindley Zama
I'm so happy and proud that I chose this institute for my study to the CFT because their material gave me a lot of information and experience that I didn't know it before.
Ali Al-Noori
Thank you once again to the staff at ISSA for giving me this opportunity to enroll into your program and making me feel welcome. I can't wait to take you guys on my next fitness journey in life!
Demetri Carter
The International Sports Sciences Association was easily the best choice I've ever made towards a career in helping change people's lives.
Sean Shimada
ISSA was one of the only names that was recognized right away and was viewed by all the gyms I called as a very knowledgeable and reputable association.
Tristin Cloer
I have been training this 13-year-old girl and it's been more than 8 to 9 months. Her parents were extremely happy about her body language, and she has improved a lot in endurance/stamina.
Shoeb Iqbal
During the process of certification, I was able to redesign my fitness approach and started creating my own plans...
Jorge De La Rosa
ISSA made it so easy for me to acquire my certificate as a Certified Personal Trainer, and I would also like to add that the course material was put together very well for me to understand.
Ahmed Smith
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
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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LEVEL 1
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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 Fitness 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 Trainer course, the Nutrition 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 Trainer course, the Nutrition Certification course and complete any four of the following certifications:
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