Elite Trainer Bundle

More than certified. Performance ready.

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0% interest payment plan Self-paced, expert support 100% job- guarantee

What’s in your bundle?

Included in every CPT bundle
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) $999
NCCPT accredited exam $599
Included in your Elite bundle
Nutrition Coach Certification $799
Strength & Conditioning $799
Exercise Effect $799
CPR/AED $49
Your choice of specialization $799
Total Value $4,843
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Your complete path to becoming a trainer

Study your way

Where and when you want - fully online, self-paced, and flexible enough to fit around your real life.

Practice with confidence

Unlimited quiz attempts, text, video, audio, and interactive lessons – plus open book exams

Get certified and get hired

A nationally recognized and accredited certification, all backed by the ISSA Job Guarantee.

Build a career you'll love

Credibility in the gym and on the street, respect, and a path to grow personally and professionally.

Hiring partners include

23,000+ gyms, studios, and clubs

What can you do with a CPT certification?

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  • Get hired at one of 23,000+ partner facilities. Clients come to you, so you build a book of business without having to build a business

    AVERAGE US SALARY$47,480*

  • Train your own clients, set your own rates, keep what you earn. Most trainers make the jump once their schedule fills up.

    AVERAGE US SALARY$67,259*

  • Run sessions of four to eight instead of one. Same hour, several clients. The group is what keeps them showing up.

    AVERAGE US SALARY$51,000*

  • Coach clients anywhere, on your hours. Programming, check-ins, and accountability are delivered through an app.

    AVERAGE US SALARY$59,779*

  • Run fitness programs inside a company. Regular hours, benefits, and a client base that's already in the building.

    AVERAGE US SALARY$84,765*

  • Open your own space and hire the trainers. Most ISSA owners start solo, add a second trainer, and grow from there.

    AVERAGE US SALARY$86,197*

*Based on national industry averages. Actual income depends on location, hours worked, and individual business practices.

Start your new career

Trained. Hired. Paid back in eight days

$181.36

Per 8 hr.
work day

$1,300

Elite Bundle
Investment

Real students. Real results.

  • “Definitely helped me hone my skills prior to moving forward as a personal trainer. Adding specializations puts you in a better position and helps you stand out in the fitness industry.”

    Antonio C. Verified review

  • "I just got the certification and have already gotten job offers within the first two days of passing the final."

    Griffin P. Verified review

  • “Loved the process. Loved the live Zooms. And, you get an assigned person you can reach out to for help and assistance. They want you to win. They even send your info out to local gyms and clubs to help you get hired.”

    LaTia S. Verified review

  • "I was getting job offers before I even completed the course! They weren't lying when they say you're guaranteed a job!”

    Ameena S. Verified review

It's ok to have questions

Can't find your answer? A program advisor is one call away: (800) 892-4772

  • In fitness, accreditation applies to the certification exam, not to the organization behind it — true for ISSA and every other major certifying body. Your ISSA CPT course includes two exam options: the exam in the ISSA CPT Course, which is not accredited, and the NCCPT-CPT exam, which is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The NCCPT-CPT is offered through the National Council for Certified Personal Trainers, an ISSA company. Both are included in your tuition. Learn more.

  • ISSA and NASM both prepare you for an NCCA-accredited certification exam — so the real difference is how you're trained. Your ISSA CPT course includes an NCCA-accredited exam option, and we build the program around the job you'll actually be doing. Our Purpose-Driven Training Model starts every client relationship with a 15–20 minute conversation about what they really want, with movement assessment built into their first real workout — so you learn to coach people, not just program for them. And our job guarantee is included in your tuition: six full months, with your tuition refunded in full if you don't get an offer.

  • With ISSA, you can become a certified personal trainer in as little as 3 months, although the timeline is flexible since our programs are self-paced. There is no fixed schedule, so many students complete their certification while maintaining their current jobs or other responsibilities.

  • Your first two attempts are free, but ISSA's programs are designed with support systems in place to help you succeed. Our courses support a variety of learning styles through a mix of videos and readings. Plus, we include practice quizzes, and some courses include live study groups, so you can confidently prepare for the certification exam.

  • If you meet all eligibility requirements and do not find qualifying employment within six months after completing the required credentialing for your eligible program, ISSA refunds 100% of the covered program price paid after applicable discounts. Coverage is limited to the eligible program amount shown on your receipt; it does not cover an entire bundle. No 10% Job Guarantee admin fee applies. See the program-specific terms. Completing the required credentialing for the CPT includes passing the NCCA accredited NCCPT-CPT personal trainer exam.

  • Core Courses and Specializations can be refunded within 7 days of purchase (day of purchase counts as day 1), as long as you haven't started a final or proctored exam. Refunds go back to your original payment method, minus a 10% processing fee and any service fees. Everything else — including CEUs, CPR Certifications, and the CPT Study Expansion Pack — is final sale. See our Terms and Conditions for full details.

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