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Personal Trainer Certification

Professional Education. Practical Skills. Career Preparation.

Build the Exercise Science, Assessment, Training, and
Program Design knowledge needed to work confidently
with clients and succeed in the fitness industry.

Programs from $399

NFPA Personal Trainer Certification is 100% online, self-paced, includes a comprehensive curriculum and online exam, and is backed by education since 1985

What You’ll Learn

NFPA Personal Trainer Certification curriculum covering anatomy and kinesiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, assessment, exercise technique, and program design

Build the knowledge and skills needed to become a confident, effective personal trainer.

NFPA fitness professional completing online Personal Trainer Certification coursework

Your Pathway to a Professional Fitness Career

NFPA Personal Trainer Certification features self-paced online study, comprehensive learning materials, practice support, and a professional certification pathway

Our Flagship certification includes everything you need to build the

knowledge, skills, and confidence to train clients safely and effectively.

Choose Your Personal Trainer Program

NFPA Personal Trainer Certification packages: Preparatory, Standard, and Premium with online learning, digital textbook, exam preparation, and mobile access

Preparatory $399Standard $499Premium $699

Choose the option that best fits your study need, support level, and budget.

NFPA Personal Trainer Certification includes a digital manual, online learning modules, practice quizzes, study guide, certification examination, and ongoing support

WHAT’S INCLUDED

HOW CERTIFICATION WORKS

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

NFPA Personal Trainer certification process from online enrollment and self-paced study through examination and completion of certification requirements