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Become a Certified Personal Trainer
Get certified and hired, or your money back.
Earn the credential gyms hire for, 100% online and self-paced. Study on your schedule, take the exam from home, and step into the job backed by the ISSA Job Guarantee.
★★★★★ 4.8 Excellent on Trustpilot · 17,000+ reviews · 1,000,000+ trainers certified
Everything you need, in one enrollment
Your CPT includes the course, the practice, the exam, and the tools to land clients. No hidden add-ons to get certified and hired.
Full online course
The complete curriculum plus a searchable digital textbook and a 250+ move exercise video and 3D animation library.
Built-in exam prep
Practice quizzes, study guides, and live weekly coaching sessions walk you toward the exam so nothing catches you off guard.
NCCA-accredited exam option
Choose the open-book ISSA exam or the proctored NCCA-accredited exam through NCCPT, the recognized industry standard.
Free trainer website
Launch a professional website and use ready-made client forms, waivers, and templates to start booking clients right away.
Support until you pass
Reach a real support team, join live Q&A, and connect with the ISSA community whenever a question comes up.
0% payment plans
Start for $89 today and spread the rest over monthly payments. No interest and no credit check required.
Why choose ISSA over the rest
Certifying trainers since 1988, with a guarantee most certifications simply do not offer.
A real money-back Job Guarantee
Get certified and hired, or your money back. Most major certifications offer no guarantee at all. ISSA is backed by 10,000+ hiring partners.
One price, exam included
Your accredited exam option is included, not sold as a separate add-on. Clear pricing with 0% financing from $89 today.
Study 100% online, on your schedule
No classroom and no commute. Take the exam from home and certify in as little as 3 months.
Room to grow your career
Add any of 25+ specializations later, from nutrition to strength and conditioning, and keep earning more.
Choose your program
Start for $89 today with 0% interest and no credit check. Both programs come with the ISSA money-back Job Guarantee.
- Complete online CPT course + digital textbook
- NCCA-accredited exam option (NCCPT)
- Free professional trainer website
- Client forms, waivers & templates
- Live coaching + student community
- Everything in the CPT, plus:
- Nutrition Coach certification (free)
- Strength & Conditioning certification (free)
- Your choice of specialization
- CPR/AED course included
Backed by the ISSA money-back Job Guarantee. Not certified and hired? Get your tuition back.
The #1 Job Guarantee in the industry
Get certified and hired, or your money back. Backed by 10,000+ hiring partners, ISSA offers the only 100% money-back job guarantee of its kind. If you do not receive a job offer within the guarantee window after passing your exam, ISSA refunds your tuition. [PLACEHOLDER: confirm exact window (90-day vs 6-month), eligibility, and disclaimer with legal before publishing.]
Graduates who started right where you are
Rated 4.8 Excellent on Trustpilot by 17,000+ students.
"I studied around a full-time job and still finished in a few months. The practice quizzes made the exam feel easy."
"Taking the exam at home took all the pressure off. I had my certification and my first client within weeks."
"The payment plan made it doable, and support answered every question. It never felt like I was doing it alone."
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Start your fitness career today
Enroll for $89 today and join 1,000,000+ trainers who chose ISSA. Get certified and hired, or your money back.