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Interested in Becoming a Certified Personal Trainer?

Personal training is one of the most exciting and satisfying careers you can have. If you are curious about how to become a Certified Personal Trainer, NASM is here to help.

We’re proud to announce our Certified Personal Trainer program now includes two exam options, the Personal Trainer Certification (NCCA-Accredited Certification exam) and the NASM Personal Trainer Certificate (non-proctored exam), providing you more choices to fit your needs.

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With NASM you can become a Certified Personal Trainer as few as 4 weeks — set your own hours and enjoy the job security of working in an industry that’s growing.

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**Upon successful completion of your NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NCCA-Accredited Certification Exam), NASM guarantees that you will get a job within 90 days or the cost of the Job Guarantee will be refunded to you. Terms and conditions apply to the Job Guarantee and can be found in the T&Cs (Section 5).

 

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NASM offers an online CPR/AED certification. However, you can meet the required CPR/AED certifications through the following organizations: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, American Safety and Health Institute, St. John Ambulance, Emergency Care & Safety Institute or Emergency Medical Technician.

You will have 180 days from the date of enrollment to take either of the exam options. An extension for the exam can be purchased by contacting NASM Member Services at 1-800-460-6276.

No, we do not offer insurance to trainers. However, NASM has partnered with Next Insurance, an innovator in the insurance space who provides affordable, comprehensive, and easy-to-use insurance for personal trainers. Click here to learn more.

Yes, a 100-question practice final exam with unlimited attempts is included. There are also 124 knowledge checks (mini-quizzes), 23 chapter quizzes, and 6 section reviews to help you master the course content.

Yes, NASM does offer special accommodations for the exam. NASM complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In order to ensure the opportunity for all qualified persons, NASM will make reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities that might affect their ability to take the exam. Please click here to learn more.

No, exam preparation material is not required to sit for either of the exam options.

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At National Academy of Sports Medicine, we are dedicated to providing the best training needed to become a Certified Personal Trainer. Backed by science and driven by experts in the field, the Certified Personal Trainer program helps you build a firm foundation to create an effective personal training business that’s unique to your goals and story.

Each personal training course is specifically designed to meet the needs of today’s clients who are searching for a trustworthy and tested approach to fitness and their future personal trainer career as a whole.

Contact us today for more information on how you can take the first step toward starting your own fitness training business.

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