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Our curriculum is designed to give you both scientific knowledge and practical skills to excel as a personal trainer. The program covers everything from anatomy and nutrition to business skills.
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ISSA's Business of Fitness Training course was thorough, comprehensive and well organized and extremely useful for someone who wants to start a Fitness Business…
Excellent experience with ISSA. The curriculum is science based, practical, and directly applicable to real world training. It prepares you to think and operate…
Covers every business angle whether as an employee, sole owner, manager, partner, corporation. Detailed steps on marketing, interviewing, legal, insurance, clie…
I'm 76 and have been involved in several business startups in my past, and was not sure I needed this course. I'm glad I took the course, it was a great refeshe…
Clear, concise information. Much of it I already knew, but for someone just entering this field, it can be very valuable and effective way of learning the basic…
ISSA's Business of Fitness Training course was thorough, comprehensive and well organized and extremely useful for someone who wants to start a Fitness Business…
Excellent experience with ISSA. The curriculum is science based, practical, and directly applicable to real world training. It prepares you to think and operate…
Covers every business angle whether as an employee, sole owner, manager, partner, corporation. Detailed steps on marketing, interviewing, legal, insurance, clie…
I'm 76 and have been involved in several business startups in my past, and was not sure I needed this course. I'm glad I took the course, it was a great refeshe…
Clear, concise information. Much of it I already knew, but for someone just entering this field, it can be very valuable and effective way of learning the basic…
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. Many students complete their certification while maintaining their current jobs or other responsibilities.
ISSA stands out with the #1 Job Guarantee in the industry and our flexible online learning platform. In our Certified Personal Training course, you also have the option to add live sessions to better support your learning. Most importantly - ISSA's certification is recognized worldwide by top fitness employers.
With an ISSA certification, you can pursue a variety of career paths in personal training, group fitness, and nutrition coaching. Our certification is recognized by over 10,000 gyms nationwide, giving you access to a wide network of potential employers as you advance in your fitness career. Plus, our job guarantee provides extra confidence in your ability to succeed.
ISSA’s Job Guarantee ensures graduates who successfully complete the CPT, NBHWC-approved Pathway and Yoga 200 programs will land a job within 6 months of certification—or they get their money back. The program includes career support and access to a network of over 10,000 gym partners actively hiring trainers.
Absolutely! 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.
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