Personal Trainer
Online Certification Training
This comprehensive certification program prepares you for entry into the growing and rewarding fields of fitness.
Personal Trainer
Online Certification Training
This comprehensive certification program prepares you for entry into the growing and rewarding fields of fitness.
This program is only available to students enrolling using Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance funding (Army Credentialing Assistance, Air Force COOL, Coast Guard COOL). Individuals interested who do not qualify for this funding can check out our Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach program.
Personal Trainer Training Online
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We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access.
The pricing listed above for a monthly payment plan is an estimate for the cost of an 18-month payment plan including down payment. Final pricing is given at time of purchase and may vary from both pricing examples above.
MedCerts offers financial aid options through these government grant-funded programs – MyCAA, Workforce Funding (including WIOA) and Army Credentialing Assistance (Army CA). Those eligible include Military Spouses, active duty Army, Reserves and National Guard members, or workforce- funded qualifying job seekers. Speak to an Education Consultant to see if you qualify.
Personal Trainers work with individual clients or small groups – typically in a gym, fitness center, or in clients’ homes. They evaluate their clients’ current fitness levels, personal goals, and skills, develop personalized training programs and monitor clients' progress.
MedCerts NASM Personal Trainer program teaches the knowledge and skills to earn certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) – Certified Personal Trainer (CPT).
Students must have the physical strength and experience to model proper form when completing exercises, should possess basic experience in operating gym equipment, and be comfortable giving instructions on how to use it. Personal Trainers should also be comfortable writing fitness and health reports for clients, providing positive reinforcement and strategizing their methods to meet and exceed their clients’ health goals.
NASM’s Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification is the gold standard in the industry and is the preferred certification by most employers. It is NCCA-accredited, which is vitally important as many gyms and fitness centers only accept accredited certifications.
Because graduates will be working in a healthcare facility, it is imperative that they be able to speak and understand the language of medicine and have a fundamental understanding of basic human anatomy and physiology. As such, HI-1014: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology is included to lay this important foundation.
Today’s top job candidates not only need to be prepared to pass a certification exam but also must be equipped with soft skills and knowledge that allow for success on the job in any environment. This program contains training in professionalism designed with input from employers and professionals in the field of allied health. PS-1011: Professionalism in Allied Health equips students with essential soft skills that are in demand and expected by employers in a competitive job market.
Candidates will be required to provide evidence of current Adult CPR and AED certification prior to attempting the CPT certification examination. NASM provides a list of approved training providers. The responsibility for obtaining these certifications is solely on the candidate, as MedCerts does not provide this training.
The NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification must be recertified every two years to ensure that NASM-CPTs stay up to date with current best-practice guidelines and skills. To recertify, you will be required to earn 2.0 NASM-approved CEUs (20 contact hours) every two-year certification period. This includes 0.1 CEUs from the mandatory CPR/AED certification.
*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.
Code | Course | Duration |
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PS 1011 | 2 Weeks | |
HI 1014 | 6 Weeks | |
HF-3011 | 6 Weeks | |
Total Program Duration | 14 Weeks |
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