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Certifications in Personal Training: A Guide for Future Health Advocates

Explore the vital certifications available for aspiring personal trainers, including the ACE, ACT, NPTI, NASM, ACSM, NSCA, NCSF, and ISSA. This guide explains the importance of becoming a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), details the prerequisites, costs, exam structures, and industry recognition of each program. Whether you're passionate about strength training, cardio, or nutrition, these certifications provide the credibility and accountability needed to help clients achieve their fitness goals. Enhance your career opportunities with reputable programs recognized in the fitness industry.

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Certifications in Personal Training: A Guide for Future Health Advocates

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  1. Certifications in the Personal Training world Mike Seidel For Future Health Advocates

  2. Why do you want to be a CPT? • Guidance for helping others reach their goals • Educate others about strength training, cardio and basic nutrition • Give clients a reason to show up to the gym • Accountability

  3. Most of all… • Establish Credibility • Enhance Career Opportunities

  4. Common Facts • Most have pre-requisites of 18 years or older/High School Diploma and CPR certified • Most testing cites are in major US cities • Exam questions from 100-150 USA

  5. ACE(America Council on Exercise) • Est. 1985 • Program cost = $399, includes materials • Industry recognition=HIGH • Approx. 3-6 months to complete

  6. ACE Exam • 150 questions, totaling around 3 hours • Paper and Pencil test:$219 • Computer based test: $249 • Re-test cost: $135 pencil/ $184 computer • Accreditation: NCCA

  7. ACTAthletic Certification Training Commission • Est. 2010 • Program Cost= $65 or free option, includes materials • Industry Recognition: Too Early to tell • Approx. 2-3 months to complete

  8. ACT Exam • 100 questions; online exam taking 1.5 hours • Cost is included/ Re-test= $35 • No known accreditation yet

  9. NPTI • Est. 2000 • Program Costs=$5900-6300, materials included • Industry Recognition= Med-High • 4 month and 12 month options available for completion National Personal Training Institute

  10. NPTI Exam • Time and number of questions varies • Cost is included • Accreditation: State Certified Training

  11. NASMNational Academy of Sports Medicine • Est. 1987 • Program Costs= $629-$799, materials included • Industry Recognition=High • Completion time varies

  12. NASM Exam • 120 questions totaling 2 hours • Cost of exam is included • Retest is $199 • Accreditation: NCCA

  13. ACSM • Est. 1954 • Program Costs=$129 or $375 • Industry Recognition: High • Completion Time: 4-9 months

  14. ACSM Exam • 125-150 questions totaling approx. 2.5 hours • Cost of Exam= $279 • Retest = $150 • Accreditation: NCCA

  15. NSCANational Strength and Conditioning Association • Est. 1993 • Program Cost= N/A • Industry Recognition: High • Completion Time: 4-9 months

  16. NSCA Exam • 140 questions taking approx. 3 hours • Cost of Exam: Members-$235-$270. Non-members- $355-$390. • Retest: between $230-$300 • Accreditation: NCCA

  17. NCSF • Est.: Unknown • Program Cost=$309 • Industry Recognition: High • Completion Time: 4-6 months

  18. NCSF Exam • 150 questions taking approx. 3 hours • Cost of Exam= $199 • Retest: $135 • Accreditation: NCCA

  19. ISSA • Est. 1988 • Program Cost= $754 • Industry Recognition: Med-High • Completion Time: 13-16 weeks

  20. ISSA Exam • 168 questions taking approx. 3-4 hours • Cost of Exam= Included • Retest: $149 and $50 each additional time • Accreditation: DETC

  21. Make sure you look for.. • Exam’s focusing on real world responsibilities of personal trainers • Validation of exams • Challenging exam to show your dedication with completion Back to the beginning

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