Certification

Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)

National Academy of Sports Medicine

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Cost
$999
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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.

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Skills taught

Coach ethically within professional personal training contextsBuild rapport and apply behavior change strategies to support lasting client successUnderstand movement, body systems, and nutrition concepts to coach with precisionApply the OPT Model to coach exercise technique and design inclusive, goal‑driven training programs
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