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Nutrition & Fitness Coach Bundle

Learn how to design effective training programs with the #1 Fitness Certification, while confidently supporting nutrition choices that improve strength, energy, and long-term results. The benefits NASM Personal Trainers bring to their clients earns them 22% more than industry peers.*

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$154.00 $88.00 /month

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Certified Personal Trainer Self-Study

Launch your new career as a highly respected fitness professional with this industry-leading certification.

Certified Nutrition Coach Self-Study

Elevate everyone you coach by mastering nutrition—the building block of performance, health, and longevity. Personal trainers who add Nutrition Coaching also elevate their earnings by 16%.*

Course Details

Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Self-Study Course

Course Description

Launch a rewarding career in fitness with NASM’s Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) program—the gold standard personal training credential. This comprehensive, self-paced course equips you with the science-backed knowledge and practical skills needed to design effective fitness programming and coach clients with confidence. Completing the program and earning the NCCA-accredited NASM-CPT certification will help you stand out to employers and increase your earning potential in this life-changing industry.

Prerequisites

To be eligible for this personal training course, you must have:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification

You may enroll in the self-study course before having your CPR and AED certifications; however, you must have them before you take your exam.

Course Sections

Section 1: Professional Development and Responsibility
Define your role, explore career paths, and learn to coach ethically in today’s fitness landscape.
Section 2: Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching
Master behavior change, build rapport, and coach with empathy to drive lasting client success.
Section 3: Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutrition Concepts
Understand movement, body systems, and nutrition to coach with precision and purpose.
Section 4: Assessment
Use assessments to uncover imbalances and personalize programs for measurable progress.
Section 5: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction
Apply the OPT™ Model to coach movement confidently across all training modalities.
Section 6: Program Design
Design inclusive, goal-driven programs tailored to every client’s needs and conditions.

Program Development & Scientific Rigor

The NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) program is built and peer-reviewed by a team of 33 expert contributors, 18 of whom hold doctoral degrees (PhD or EdD), alongside licensed physical therapists and a registered dietitian.

The learning content is supported by 1,223 scholarly references and evaluated by four independent peer reviewers before publication — a level of scientific rigor that sets NASM apart among NCCA-accredited personal trainer certifications.

Exam Details

Successful completion of the exam is required to become a Certified Personal Trainer.

NASM-Certified Personal Trainer (NCCA Accredited Certification Exam)
This closed-book, proctored exam has 120 questions. You must pass with score of 70 or better. It can be administered either in-person or online, and you will have two hours to complete the test. You must take this exam within 180 days of your date of purchase.

The NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) credential is proudly accredited by the NCCA, so you will be earning a certification that’s recognized and respected throughout the fitness industry. The NCCA is a nationally recognized third-party agency that accredits certification programs which are able to meet and comply with its standards. This accreditation assures employers and participants of the quality and credibility of your certification, further enhancing your professional reputation and career opportunities.

Course Description

Launch a rewarding career in fitness with NASM’s Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) program—the gold standard personal training credential. This comprehensive, self-paced course equips you with the science-backed knowledge and practical skills needed to design effective fitness programming and coach clients with confidence. Completing the program and earning the NCCA-accredited NASM-CPT certification will help you stand out to employers and increase your earning potential in this life-changing industry.

Prerequisites

To be eligible for this personal training course, you must have:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification

You may enroll in the self-study course before having your CPR and AED certifications; however, you must have them before you take your exam.

Course Sections

Section 1: Professional Development and Responsibility
Define your role, explore career paths, and learn to coach ethically in today’s fitness landscape.
Section 2: Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching
Master behavior change, build rapport, and coach with empathy to drive lasting client success.
Section 3: Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutrition Concepts
Understand movement, body systems, and nutrition to coach with precision and purpose.
Section 4: Assessment
Use assessments to uncover imbalances and personalize programs for measurable progress.
Section 5: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction
Apply the OPT™ Model to coach movement confidently across all training modalities.
Section 6: Program Design
Design inclusive, goal-driven programs tailored to every client’s needs and conditions.

Program Development & Scientific Rigor

The NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) program is built and peer-reviewed by a team of 33 expert contributors, 18 of whom hold doctoral degrees (PhD or EdD), alongside licensed physical therapists and a registered dietitian.

The learning content is supported by 1,223 scholarly references and evaluated by four independent peer reviewers before publication — a level of scientific rigor that sets NASM apart among NCCA-accredited personal trainer certifications.

Exam Details

Successful completion of the exam is required to become a Certified Personal Trainer.

NASM-Certified Personal Trainer (NCCA Accredited Certification Exam)
This closed-book, proctored exam has 120 questions. You must pass with score of 70 or better. It can be administered either in-person or online, and you will have two hours to complete the test. You must take this exam within 180 days of your date of purchase.

The NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) credential is proudly accredited by the NCCA, so you will be earning a certification that’s recognized and respected throughout the fitness industry. The NCCA is a nationally recognized third-party agency that accredits certification programs which are able to meet and comply with its standards. This accreditation assures employers and participants of the quality and credibility of your certification, further enhancing your professional reputation and career opportunities.

Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) Self-Study Course

Course Description

The NASM Certified Nutrition Coach program equips you with cutting-edge knowledge in nutrition science, coaching strategies, and behavior change. This isn’t about diets that fizzle—it's about helping clients rewrite their relationship with food, make confident choices, and build healthy habits that last.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course. However, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the many nutrition courses NASM has to offer to prepare for a career in nutrition.

Course Sections

Section 1: Professional Practice
Lay the foundation for coaching with integrity and impact. Understand the role of a coach, define the boundaries of your scope of practice, and discover how to apply evidence-based principles to guide every decision.
Section 2: Nutritional Science
Dive deep into the science that drives health and performance. Understand the role of a coach, decode macronutrients, and explore hydration, micronutrients, and timing. Guide real-world choices around supplements and alcohol with evidence-based strategies.
Section 3: Behavior Change Strategies
Transform client habits. Use psychology and communication techniques to uncover motivations, set goals, and build lasting behavior change.
Section 4: Practical Nutrition Coaching
Apply science to everyday life. Assess intake, interpret labels, and guide clients through diets, dining out, and plateaus. Help clients make informed choices and adopt sustainable nutrition habits that support their goals.

Exam Details

After completing the course, you will take a timed online exam consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions. The exam must be completed within 90 minutes. To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum score of 70%; if you do not, you have up to three attempts to reach this requirement.

Course Description

The NASM Certified Nutrition Coach program equips you with cutting-edge knowledge in nutrition science, coaching strategies, and behavior change. This isn’t about diets that fizzle—it's about helping clients rewrite their relationship with food, make confident choices, and build healthy habits that last.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course. However, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the many nutrition courses NASM has to offer to prepare for a career in nutrition.

Course Sections

Section 1: Professional Practice
Lay the foundation for coaching with integrity and impact. Understand the role of a coach, define the boundaries of your scope of practice, and discover how to apply evidence-based principles to guide every decision.
Section 2: Nutritional Science
Dive deep into the science that drives health and performance. Understand the role of a coach, decode macronutrients, and explore hydration, micronutrients, and timing. Guide real-world choices around supplements and alcohol with evidence-based strategies.
Section 3: Behavior Change Strategies
Transform client habits. Use psychology and communication techniques to uncover motivations, set goals, and build lasting behavior change.
Section 4: Practical Nutrition Coaching
Apply science to everyday life. Assess intake, interpret labels, and guide clients through diets, dining out, and plateaus. Help clients make informed choices and adopt sustainable nutrition habits that support their goals.

Exam Details

After completing the course, you will take a timed online exam consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions. The exam must be completed within 90 minutes. To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum score of 70%; if you do not, you have up to three attempts to reach this requirement.

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    $88.00 / Monthly

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      • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Self-Study Course
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If you have any additional questions about this course, check out the NASM FAQ page or contact us today 1-800-460-6276!

Why should I choose NASM for my fitness career education?

As one of the most trusted sources of fitness training certifications in the world, NASM is a distinguished name that will stand out to fitness employers. When you choose NASM for your fitness career education, you'll get access to world-class fitness experts, your top choice of gyms to work for, and much more:

  • Peer-Reviewed Content from the Brightest Minds in the Industry

  • State-of-the-Art Digital Learning Platform

  • Programs Designed to Meet Multiple Learning Styles

  • 35+ Years of Experience Training Fitness Professionals

  • 1.9M+ Fitness Professionals Trained

  • 100+ Countries with NASM Fitness and Coach Professionals

  • 14K+ Gym & Health Club Partnerships

Are there any prerequisites?

For your Certified Personal Trainer credential, you must have a high school degree or GED. You're also required to have a current CPR and AED certification before you take the exam. For your convenience, NASM offers an online CPR/AED Certification.

How long does it take to complete the courses in this bundle?

You'll have 180 days to complete the Certified Personal Trainer program, which can be completed in as few as four weeks.

You'll have 365 days to complete the Certified Nutrition Coach program, which can be completed in as few as eight weeks.

How do the exams work for the programs in the Nutrition and Fitness Coach Bundle?

The exams are all taken online in your customer portal.

For the Certified Personal Trainer program, you have the choice between two exams--a non-proctored Certificate exam, and a proctored NCCA-Accredited Certification exam. Here are some of the major differences between the two:

  • The non-proctored exam has 100 questions; the proctored exam has 120 questions

  • You have three hours to complete the non-proctored exam; you have 2 hours to complete the proctored exam

  • The non-proctored exam is open-book; the proctored exam is not

  • The non-proctored exam confers a Certificate as a Personal Trainer; the proctored exam confers an NCCA-Accredited Certification as a Personal Trainer

The choice of exam is up to you and in most cases simply depends on what your employer requires.

The exam for the Certified Nutrition Coach program is taken online and features:

  • 100 multiple-choice questions

  • 90 minutes to complete

  • 70% required to pass

  • Three attempts for each exam

What if I don't pass some of the exams?

For the Certified Personal Trainer program, your retest options are as follows:

The non-proctored exam includes three attempts to pass. After that, you can purchase additional retests from NASM Member Services at 1-800-460-6276.

The proctored, NCCA-accredited exam includes 1 attempt to pass. After that, you can purchase additional retests from NASM Member Services at 1-800-460-6276.

Will I have to renew any of the certifications in the Nutrition and Fitness Coach Bundle?

Both the Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach credentials must be renewed every two years.

How many CEUs are the courses in the Nutrition and Fitness Coach Bundle worth?

The Certified Nutrition Coach program is worth 1.9 NASM Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Are 0% interest payment plans available for the Nutrition and Fitness Coach Bundle?

Yes, we have a variety of 0% interest payment plans to choose from. Call us at 1-800-460-6276 or enroll online to see the options available.

*2026 State of the Personal Trainer Survey

This survey was conducted by NASM in April 2026, targeting personal trainers. There were 1,133 active personal trainers who took part in the survey. Statistical data provided herein have a margin of error of +/- 2.9% with a 95% confidence.

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