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BECOME A CERTIFIED
PERSONAL TRAINER
AND UNLEASH YOUR
EARNING POTENTIAL

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How to Become a Certified Personal Trainer:
Start Your Personal Training Career

Interested in becoming a personal trainer? Good for you! It’s one of the most exciting and satisfying careers you can have.

A good first step is earning a personal training credential. And NASM is the right company to choose. After all, we’ve been top choice with fitness pros around the world for more than 35 years, with over 500,000 enrollments and counting. Plus, employers agree that NASM Certified Personal Trainers (CPTs) are better prepared to actively start their fitness career.

Learn More About
Becoming A Personal Trainer

A Program Advisor will reach out to you with all of the details.

In as few as 4 weeks you could be an NASM Certified Personal Trainer—setting your own hours and enjoying the job security of working in an industry that’s expected to grow.

HOW TO BECOME A CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER

START YOUR PERSONAL TRAINED CAREER

If you’re 18 years or older, here’s everything you need to do to get started:

1. RESEARCH YOUR OPTIONS

You’ll find many options for Certified Personal Trainer courses, at NASM we design our programs for your success. From immersive multimedia, microlearning models, and evidence-based content, nothing will prepare you to hit the ground running like our Certified Personal Trainer program.

2. CHOOSE YOUR NASM-CPT PROGRAM AND START STUDYING

 There are many NASM packages to choose from. There are no wrong decisions – all will help prepare you for a career as a fitness trainer!

CHOOSE THE PERFECT PROGRAM FOR YOU.

NASM offers 4 CPT programs to select from based on your learning style and level of desired preparation. Compare CPT Programs.

SELF-STUDY
PROGRAM

The ultimate in flexibility, as it will allow you to learn at your pace, and study when you want with no set schedules.

PREMIUM
SELF-STUDY
PROGRAM

With the Premium Self-Study you’ll get access to a full lineup of coaches that will guide you every step of the way. From answering your questions about the program to helping on course material, our coaches will be reachable by phone or email and will respond within one business day.

ALL-INCLUSIVE
PROGRAM

Featuring the same great support and resources as our other industry-leading CPT programs, our All-Inclusive option also features weekly online and practical assignments that incorporate fitness training services, typical facility tasks, and mentoring.

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3. PREPARE FOR - AND PASS - THE EXAM

NASM helps to make you exam-ready through such methods as video lectures, application-based modules, and practice exams. You’ll also receive exceptional support as part of the Premium Self-Study and All-Inclusive programs, including coaches and content mentors and interactive learning activities.

Once you successfully pass your exam you will be an NASM Certified Personal Trainer—ready to embark on a rewarding fitness career!

4. GET EMPLOYED!

Gym? Health club? Boutique studio? Self-employed? After you pass your exam, you’ll find there are many employment options. You’ll have to decide which best suits your lifestyle. NASM has resources to help you land your first gig, including a job board featuring the latest openings.

You might also consider expanding your skillset even further with an NASM Specialization. Specializations are a fantastic way to broaden your clientele, thereby increasing your employment opportunities.

Whatever you decide to do, whichever path you take, NASM will be with you every step of the way!

We hope you found this guide helpful. If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to NASM’s Customer Service today.

JUMPSTART YOUR JOURNEY.

Our comprehensive programs and dedicated support team will empower you with all the tools you need to become a Certified Personal Trainer.

The NASM Certified Personal Trainer program is offered through a variety of packages, from Self-Study, Premium Self-Study, to All-Inclusive. The NASM Certified Personal Trainer program can help you successfully prepare for the exam and can be completed in as few as 4 weeks.

What's required? Certified Personal Trainers must be 18 years of age, hold a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and an automated external defibrillator (AED) certification.

GUARANTEED EMPLOYMENT OR YOUR MONEY BACK!

 As part of the Premium Self-Study and All-Inclusive program with the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NCCA Accredited Certification Exam) option, NASM guarantees you’ll find a job within 90 days of your CPT certification, or your money back.* Learn more.

“PEOPLE SPEND
THE WHOLE DAY IN
AN OFFICE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE GYM, AND I’M
THERE ALL DAY.”
BRIAN SCHWEITZEROF
NASM MASTER TRAINER
*Terms and conditions apply.

1. Since 2005 across all programs and specializations.

2. Results of study conducted by MarketLab, a third-party researcher, in May-Jun 2016, sampling U.S.-based Club Managers.