Personal Trainer Certification Comparison
The research is done! We’ve accumulated data on other reputable certification providers to provide the most sought-after information, helping you make the most educated decision. Now, you can focus your time on Becoming a Certified Personal Trainer.
Enrollment Comparison
Test-Out
$249Package Pricesexam included
$379 – $499Test Deadline
12 monthsMilitary Approval
NCCA Accredited
All NCCA Accredited certification organizations require completion of CECs for recertification, see how NFPT’s recertification process stacks up amongst our fellow certifiers!
Renewal Comparison
Reported on a 1 year certification cycle to get a relative value in each category
Renewal Fee
$85.00CECs includedRenewal Grace Period
24 monthsno late feeCE Requirement
10 hours1 hour = .20 CECs*CE Cost
$0
(0.10 – 2.00)
**Petition Fee
$0Average Yearly Cost
$85$19 – $79
(0.10 – 0.50 CECs)
$109 – $799
(0.60 – 2.00 CECs)
$33 – $99
(0.20 – 0.60 CECs)
$199 – $899
(1.00 – 2.00 CECs)
$10 – $120
(0.10 – 0.60 CECs)
$139 – $639
(1.30 – 2.00 CECs)
$15 – $89
(0.50 – 1.50 CECs)
$119- $649
(2.00 – 5.00 )
*Continuing Education and CE Cost:
Every certification agency requires demonstration of ongoing competence by way of assessments, through coursework or some learning/training engagement, throughout the course of your certification cycle. This will assure that you are retaining, maintaining, and growing your trainer knowledge to safely and effectively support the needs of your clients. There will be a cost involved to complete courses and/or attend events to meet the required contact hours to renew your Personal Trainer credential…with the exception of NFPT’s “Free CECs for the life of your certification” approach. We calculated the average cost to maintain your credential with other recognized certification providers and found the minimum cost associated with a one year certification cycle. Note that some of the certification companies require hours through specific categories, so it’s important to read all Recertification handbooks to get those details. This could elevate the cost depending on the courses they provide for a specific category.
**petition fees: when taking courses outside the certifier’s approved network, a fee is typically assessed to review each submission.
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NFPT is family owned and operated, giving you direct communication with a family member every time you make a connection. 35 years, going strong, with the same great support team to help earn and keep your personal trainer certification active. Join our family of Trainers!
Low Cost Accredited Credential
- An affordable accredited credential will ease the financial burden for trainers who are just getting started.
- All packages have no-interest financing available through PayPal.
- GI Bill Approved
1-2 Year Renewal Option
Renew on an annual basis, or work ahead and extended your credential for 2 years! NFPT’s Annual Membership Fee is only $85 , which has not increased in over 16 years! After your full year of certification, you’ll start accumulating 2.00 CECs, all of which are FREE through your online account.
CECs: No Stress, No Fees
- Free CECs for the life of your certification through NFPT’s Self-Tests and Fitness Flops.
- Earn health/fitness/business credentials though other providers, we’ll accept it, NO Petition Fees!
- So many CE Options to choose from.
- Exam content outline
- One exam attempt
- Digital trainer manual
- Digital workbook
- Online chapter quizzes
- Learn to be a virtual trainer
- Essential forms
- Exam content outline
- One exam attempt
- Digital trainer manual
- Printed trainer manual
- Digital workbook
- Online chapter quizzes
- Learn to be a virtual trainer
- Essential forms
- Two practice tests
- Exercise animations
- Client assessment videos
- Ask for help
- Free shipping on course materials
The NFPT Personal Fitness Trainer Manual helps you to understand the fundamentals and goal-oriented training methods that are required of safe and effective personal training. While studying from this manual, you’ll learn exercise science, program design and consultation and assessment guidelines to put into practice after you’re certified.
The NFPT Workbook supports your review and understanding of the NFPT Personal Fitness Trainer Manual. It includes 365 questions designed to reinforce the course learning objectives. Answer keys are provided for self-assessment.
You’ll receive resources about offering virtual, in-home training for your clients. Learn about platforms, best practices for video streaming and our recommended fitness design app to create workouts and implement remote training that is still personalized for your clients but designed with the home in mind.
- Exam content outline
- One exam attempt
You are not required to purchase the education material to sit for the Certified Personal Trainer exam. If you feel you already possess the knowledge, becoming of a Personal Trainer, then you can proceed with the purchase of the Exam Only option. Upon enrollment, a welcome email will arrive so you can begin creating your account to access the exam scheduling instructions.
