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ISSA-CPT Certification Examination
Certification Program Mission Statement
The ISSA believes that the health and fitness of our society can be significantly improved by the success of our certified personal professionals. Our efforts to stem the tide of poor health and physical decline multiplies exponentially as our certified professionals disseminate the ISSA principles and methods to their clients, peers and associates. Our mission is to inspire our certified personal trainers to positively impact the quality of life of each individual with whom they come in contact.
ISSA is unconditionally committed to providing quality certification programs for competent practice in the heath, sports and fitness specialty, advancing the fitness industry as a whole, and developing greater access to career opportunities for those who share our vision of creating a stronger, healthier world.
ISSA Certification Board
The ISSA Certification Board is solely responsible for all essential decisions related to the development, administration, scoring, and ongoing maintenance of the certification programs. While the Board may delegate ongoing program operations to employees or consultants as needed, these areas of policy level decision-making responsibility may not be subcontracted to any other organization or entity.
Board Members
- Mary Anna Kittredge - Public Member
- Michael Yessis - Highest Ranking Member
- Brian Theiss
- Bobby Rollins
- Erik Wilkins
- Obi Obadike
- Lauren Brooks
- Jason Pierce
- Jennifer Khosla
Exam Purchase Information
If you would like to be among the first to know when the ISSA-CPT Certification Exam is available, click here. The cost for the exam will be $599.
Certification Resources
- ISSA Job Analysis Report
- ISSA Exam Information
- ISSA Certification Candidate Handbook
- ISSA Special Accommodations Request Form
- ISSA Age Waiver Form
Non-Discrimination Policy
In accordance with federal and state laws, the ISSA and testing partner ISO Quality Testing, Inc. (ISO) does not discriminate among individuals based on color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
As of August 1st, 2019 767 candidates took the exam and there was a pass rate of 79.3%, resulting in 608 successfully passed Certified Personal Trainers.
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Of my now 25 coaching certifications, I was super impressed with how in-depth and thorough the ISSA SSC is.
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Since I have been in the fitness field for over twenty years I can truly say I have gained a lot more experience and knowledge from successfully completing the ISSA course.
Sandra Adams
I was extremely impressed with the overall course and materials ISSA provided; now ISSA has truly prepared me for my future as a personal trainer!
Carolyn Ansel
The ISSA courses are wonderful. I love being able to work at my own pace. They have so many certifications to choose from. ISSA has really helped take my career to the next level.
Tanya Feliciano
The ISSA has not only helped me to become a better athlete and aspiring trainer but more importantly a better person.
Jesse Scheide
I had taken one or two other courses by different organizations before and they were nowhere near as thorough and in-depth as this one.
Jack Stoliker
The book is well illustrated and supported with diagrams and photos helping to clarify the information in each unit.
Eva Ebersole
ISSA helped me transform my own life aside from teaching me how to help others.
Maria Luz Andrea Kjærnet
The ISSA certified personal trainer program is the best experience of my life.
Yudishteer Seewooruttun
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 am a certified personal trainer. Now I am free to make money doing what I love more than anything, helping others reach the happy, healthy state that I have.
Nickolas Lollar
With the knowledge, I've gained from the program. I feel confident to go into the work as a personal trainer now, and to start this phase in my life.
Jamil Karimov
The platform provides every tool possible and great customer support to get maximum out of the course. I would recommend to anyone who wants to become CFT and trust ISSA will provide quality resources...
Giorgi Tartarashvili
Purchase of preparation materials is not required in order to become eligible to sit for the certification examination, and does not guarantee a passing score on the exam.
