ISSA Personal Trainer Certifications
Discover how you can take your first steps to becoming a certified Fitness Professional now...
I have hired and worked with many ISSA trainers and I am continuously impressed..."
- Johanna Subotovsky
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Accreditation
ISSA is proud to be nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).
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The DETC is a non-profit educational association that has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for over 50 years. ISSA will stand by and support you while you earn your training credentials. |
ISSA Personal Trainers Are Used By Leading Gyms Everywhere
Our partner gyms post jobs they have available for ISSA graduates.
The ISSA has created relationships with hundreds of health clubs, gyms and private fitness facilities around the U.S. Take advantage of our years of experience and industry contacts. We're here to help you succeed as a personal trainer.
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SAVE $100 When you pay in full or make two payments Enroll today, you'll get instant access to all your online course materials! |
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Included with your Course
All the materials you need to obtain a Personal Trainer Certification is included for one price.
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Hardcopy and Online Main Course TextFitness - The Complete Guide is a 735 page book that includes everything you need to earn an ISSA Personal Trainer Certification. The course material is continually updated with new information so you can be sure you're receiving the most up-to-date information available. |
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Study Guide and WorkbookThis handy reference guide walks you through the course unit-by-unit, allowing you to gain a better understanding of personal trainer concepts. |
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Marketing and Business GuideISSA's step-by-step guide to developing a profitable business. This business guide will help you take your first steps after receiving your personal trainer certification by providing you with valuable business advice to advance your personal training career. |
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Practice Examination and Section QuizzesThe practice exam and quizzes test your understanding of the materials; so while you're reading you're preparing for the exam at the same time. |
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Exercise Reference Guide DVDA video exercise DVD that demonstrates proper form for some of the most common and most effective strength exercises. |
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Online and Home Study ExamISSA's certification exam solidifies your proficiency as a fitness professional. Choose a paper-and-pencil exam or utilize our secure online testing portal. No-cost Retest (if necessary) |
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Online Student ForumOur online forum is where you can post client or business challenges and receive guidance from our on-staff Master Trainers and members of the ISSA family worldwide. |
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Online Exercise Lab (250 animated exercises!)ISSA and Hyperstrike provide you with an exclusive online exercise lab. 3D animation and three different angles ensure that proper form and technique are a breeze! |
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Free Professional WebsiteAll ISSA members get a free website to support their personal trainer careers online. Five pages of professionally designed, easily editable, fully hosted content is included. Choose from nine designs and put your best face forward online! |
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Unlimited Educational SupportAll ISSA students have access to unlimited educational support. If you have questions about the course materials, our on-staff professors can guide you through. This support continues even after you earn your personal trainer certification. |
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SAVE $100 When you pay in full or make two payments Enroll today, you'll get instant access to all your online course materials! |
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How it Works
You have up to 8 months from the date of enrollment to complete your personal trainer course. However, you may complete the course as quickly or as slowly as you would like within that 8 month period. It takes the average ISSA student 10 weeks to get certified. Once you enroll online today, follow these simple three steps:
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Start StudyingYou will gain instant online access to your personal trainer course materials and we will ship you your hardcopy course materials. Study at the pace, and place, that fits your lifestyle. |
2 | Complete QuizzesOnce you have submitted all of your course quizzes, you will gain access to the final examination. |
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Take Final ExamThe Examination is open book, non-timed that consists of two sections.Section I: Consists of 100 total questions of which 50 are multiple choice and 50 are true and false questions. Section II: Consists of 60 practical, illustrated multiple-choice and matching questions, 2 Case Studies and 6 long essays. |
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SAVE $100 When you pay in full or make two payments Enroll today, you'll get instant access to all your online course materials! |
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After having a challenging end to 2011 I wanted to say that 2012 is taking off with a blast.
I have been certified since late November, 2011 and it has been the best career move.
Recently I was called in to interview for what I thought was only a personal training position with Gold’s Gym.
I just wanted to say thanks to ISSA, when I started my Training Business I was a one client in-home trainer, last year I moved to a 1200 sqft bldg! well in June I am moving again this time to a 6000 sqft Private one on one studio along with my Partner. This has been my dream and it has happened! and if it wasn't for the ISSA this would have not become a reality.. so thank you!!
Just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you to you and all at the ISSA. I absolutely love my new career as a CFT.
Just wanted to post that I just got hired at Work Out World as a trainer and I start next week. Kinda scary but really exciting at the same time. Big thanks to the ISSA for giving me the confidence to attain my goals!!
I want to extend a “Thank You” to Patrick, ISSA staff and Steve from the message board.
