Become an Online Personal Trainer

What You'll Learn

Want to train clients online and be able to study, get certified, and start working all from the comfort of your home? Then the new NASM Online Personal Trainer bundle is right for you.

As part of this package, you’ll get the most respected Personal Trainer Certification in the industry. The NASM Certified Personal Trainer Guided Study program will teach you everything you need to know about how to train clients thanks to NASM’s exclusive Optimum Performance Training Model® (OPT™ Model). Based on scientific evidence, the OPT™ Model allows you to create individualized programs that work with any client every time.

You'll also learn how to start your virtual training business with the right technology, fitness applications, studio/workspace setup, and fitness equipment.

Whether you want to train exclusively online or are looking to add virtual training to a conventional in-person training career, the NASM Online Personal Trainer bundle provides everything you need to get started right.

What's Included?

NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) - Guided Study

The NASM-CPT Guided Study program is designed to help you succeed as a personal trainer. As our most popular Certified Personal Trainer program, it includes the ability to take part in a course with unlimited access to NASM fitness experts. As a bonus, you will receive a 90-day Job Guarantee, 1 year access to NASM Edge Trainer Plus, high-end learning videos, bonus courses, a hardcopy textbook, exam retest, and more!

NASM Virtual Coaching Specialization (NASM-VCS)

With the NASM Virtual Training Specialization, you'll become part of a new breed of trainers. You will learn how to be at the forefront of virtual coaching by mastering the business and technical skills essential to this new way of training. The course includes 9 in-depth chapters, 90 custom graphics, 9 chapter quizzes, and tools and resources. It's 100% online and can be accessed anytime, anywhere on our high-end digital delivery portal.

Why Become an Online Personal Trainer

Work with clients regardless of location
Save on overhead costs
Reach a broader audience and increase clients

Can start with little to no equipment
Avoid commute times
Provide a safe option for immunocompromised clients who don't feel comfortable going to a gym

Why Choose NASM?

The National Academy of Sports Medicine has been the gold standard in fitness for over 30 years. We provide fitness professionals with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed.

Online personal training is now more relevant than ever. With the vast array of technological options and virtual training applications available, you can pivot to an online personal training business. The Online Personal Trainer Bundle will provide you with the foundation of becoming a Certified Personal Trainer and teach you how to coach virtually.

Trainer Testimonials

"There's a lot of different certification companies out there, but there's only one NASM. In terms of research and being the foremost leader in the fitness industry, no one can compare."

Nolan Hyland

NASM Master Trainer, NASM-CPT, NASM-MMACS

"When you take on a brand new client, they have goals of better health, better energy levels, better sleep patterns. They want to feel happier. They want to look better in their clothes. And they turn to me."

Jill Penfold

NASM-CPT

"NASM provides great information, in an easy to navigate format. The ability to knowledge check your self over and over again is wonderful. You always find out where your weaknesses are. The webinar's are what made it all click for me. The lecture videos, are short and sweet and straight to the point. The process is easy. It's laid out for you and all the information is there and communicated well."

Angela S.

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FAQs

How long will I have to complete the courses?

You will have 6 months to complete the NASM Certified Personal Trainer exam. Certification is typically completed in just 8-12 weeks. Extensions are available for each course for an additional fee. Although the exam expires, you will maintain access to the NASM-CPT content for 5 years upon purchase. This allows you to go back and reference the rich course content during the beginning of your career.

You will have 365 days to take your final exam for the Virtual Coaching Specialization and access to the course content for 5 years after purchase date.

Do I have to renew these qualifications?

NASM’s Personal Trainer Certification (NASM-CPT) is a certification, which means you must recertify every two years.

The Virtual Coaching Specialization is not a certification, which means it does not need to be renewed.

What are Continuing Education Units (CEUs)?

In order to recertify, NASM-CPTs are required to earn 2.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every two years. The Fundamentals of Virtual Coaching is worth 1.5 NASM CEUs.

How are the final exams administered?

NASM’s Personal Trainer Certification (NASM-CPT) is an NCCA accredited certification, meaning you must pass a live proctored exam, which can be administered online or in-person.

On the contrary, the Virtual Coaching Specialization has a final exam that is administered online within your student portal.

What is the Optimum Performance Training® Model?

The OPT™ model is our 5-phase training model that starts with Stabilization and ends with Power. The NASM-CPT program utilizes the Optimum Performance framework to ensure that all NASM-CPTs are well-versed in our training methods. Read here to learn more about the OPT™ Model.

What if I do not pass the NASM-CPT final exam?

Don't fret! A free retest is included as part of the NASM-CPT Guided Study program. For more details, please refer to your Candidate Handbook.

You will have 3 attempts to pass the final exam for the Virtual Coaching Specialization. If you do not pass after 3 attempts, you may contact Member Services to purchase a retest.