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 fitness 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 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 fitness trainer to design and lead safe and effective group training sessions...
Read More Enroll Now Learn MoreDistinguish yourself apart from all other trainers. The Genetic-Based Program Design 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 MoreAs an ISSA Certified Nutritionist, you'll gain a deep understanding of the science behind nutrition. A Master's level course — without having to go back to school...
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 MoreISSA's Specialist in Sports Nutrition (SSN) program prepares fitness trainers to expand their practices into the specialized area of sports nutrition. Trainers learn how to ...
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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ISSA was a great school and has taught me many things about how to do this and the correct ways.
Kathy Hickey
During the process of certification, I was able to redesign my fitness approach and started creating my own plans...
Jorge De La Rosa
My goal is to motivate and inspire, to love and be loved, and to help people obtain a healthy mind, body and spirit.
Bethany Hernandez
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
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 needed a online option that would meet my needs so I could study and also work, the course more than met my needs and expectations.
Tim Creasey
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
The ISSA gave me a great knowledge of fitness programming, movement screening and nutrition.
Scott Losche
I learned so much about what it takes to be a trainer. The program covers tons of information, but it was manageable and very useful and relevant.
Keila Lounds
The staff was very helpful also and very nice if I had a question about anything they were always there to help me out.
Angela Brown
ISSA has given me new knowledge and helped me become a more confident and skilled instructor for seniors.
Pehr Torells
Personally, I would recommend it to a lot of people. I learn a lot of new things and ways you can train somebody that I'm ready to use the stuff I learned to better people lives.
Diamond Stevens
The amount of knowledge in the textbook is really satisfying for someone who’s interested in both fitness and the sciences of the human body, and who’s willing to learn about the relationships between them.
Jehad Refaat Abdel Hamid
I say this as a current high school Teacher and Coach. They truly educate you on the various topics regarding human health and physiology and the way it responds to exercise and diet.
Skyler Henson
I simply have not ever enjoyed a certification as much as I did this one. This is by far my favorite and I thought the entire program was very well worded and engaging.
Ryan Milton
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 fitness 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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Most Popular
The Certified Fitness Trainer has the practical day-to-day skills needed to excel as a fitness 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 fitness 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 Fitness 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 fitness training. In order to become a Master Trainer, you must complete your Certified Fitness Trainer course, the Nutrition 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 Certified Fitness Trainer or an ISSA 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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