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Personal Trainer Certification — CPT

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Description

AFPA Personal Trainer graduates are prepared to start a personal training business of their own from their home, train clients in the client's own home gyms, work at community recreation centers, hospital fitness facilities, universities and local colleges, heath clubs, gyms and YMCAs.

Certifying Organization

American Fitness Professionals and Associates

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? No
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Related Programs

8 Personal Trainer programs on Career School App.

Advanced Training Institute

Personal Fitness Trainer

Diploma

On-CampusFinancial Aid
Las Vegas Campus
Las Vegas, NV
Next start
Dec 7, 2026
Duration
40 Weeks
800 clock hours
App fee
$75
Tuition
$13,657 for the Program
Lamson Institute

Personal Fitness Trainer

Diploma

On-CampusFinancial Aid
San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
40 Weeks
App fee
—
Tuition
$13,954 for the Program
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Suggested because Personal Trainer Certification applies to Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

Related Careers

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

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Holistic Nutritionist Certification (HNC)
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Master Personal Trainer Certification
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