Become a Certified Personal Trainer in as little as 3 months with ISSA
Trisha Easto- The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) offers a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) program.
- ISSA's CPT program is NCCA-accredited and designed for beginners with no prior experience required.
- The program can be completed online in as little as three months and includes a job guarantee.
- Multiple course bundles are available, with financing options starting at $49 upfront.
Becoming a Certified Personal Trainer does not have to be a long, complicated process. Whether you're shifting careers or looking for a side-gig, the International Sports Sciences Association can get you started with their best-selling CPT program for just $49 to start.
With fully online courses, NCCA accreditation, a job guarantee and a curriculum that blends exercise science, anatomy, nutrition, programming and business, ISSA has become one of the most popular paths for new trainers around the world. Not only does ISSA include a job guarantee, but over 10,000 gym partners choose ISSA trainers, from Gold's Gym to Planet Fitness.
Here is everything you need to know about the ISSA Certified Personal Trainer Course:
ISSA's best-selling Certified Personal Trainer Course
Is ISSA a legitimate certification?
Yes! ISSA is a legitimate and widely recognized certification program in the fitness world. The Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) program offered by ISSA is NCAA-accredited, which is the gold standard for fitness certifications and a requirement for many gyms and employers.
Do I need prior fitness experience to enroll?
ISSA's CPT program is meant for beginners and career-changers, so no prior fitness or training experience is required.
How long does ISSA’s CPT program take?
You can finish ISSA's CPT program in as little as three months.
How much does the ISSA CPT certification cost?
There are options for the ISSA CPT certification, so it depends on which program you select. Here's a look at the options available:
- Certified Personal Trainer only - The Certified Personal Trainer course, the NCAA-accredited exam and job guarantee. This course is $868 when paid in full, which includes $200 off for paying in full. But, you can finance each of ISSA's CPT course options with a lower monthly payment. You can start the CPT course for just $49 upfront and $89 per month.
- Fitness Coach Bundle - The Certified Personal Trainer course, the NCAA-accredited exam, job guarantee, CPT live, CPR/AED certification and one specialization course for $99.97 per month.
- Elite Trainer Bundle - The Certified Personal Trainer course, the NCAA-accredited exam, job guarantee, CPT live, CPR/AED certification and three specialization courses for $125 per month.
- Master Trainer Bundle - The Certified Personal Trainer course, the NCAA-accredited exam, job guarantee, CPT live, CPR/AED certification and five specialization courses for $175 per month.
Does ISSA have a job guarantee?
Yes, a job guarantee is included. ISSA guarantees that if you pass your certification, meet minimum employment requirements, and apply to at least three gyms within six months, you'll get hired—or they'll refund your course fee in full.
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