Personal Trainer Certification

Accreditation

ISSA is proud to be nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).

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.

Included with your Course

All the materials you need to obtain a Personal Trainer Certification is included for one price.

	Hardcopy and Online Main Course Text Fitness - 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.
	Study Guide and Workbook This handy reference guide walks you through the course unit-by-unit, allowing you to gain a better understanding of personal trainer concepts.
	Marketing and Business Guide ISSA'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.
	Practice Examination and Section Quizzes The 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.
	Exercise Reference Guide DVD A video exercise DVD that demonstrates proper form for some of the most common and most effective strength exercises.
	Online and Home Study Exam ISSA'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)
	Online Student Forum Our 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.
	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!
	Free Professional Website All 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! Domestic students only.
	Unlimited Educational Support All 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.

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: