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
Functional Trainer Specialist
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The Functional Trainer Specialist Certification is designed to teach the essential knowledge and skills required to train clients in a functionally specific manner. This revolutionary program provides the training theory combined with hundreds of movement demonstrations that will give the personal trainer the the requisite knowledge and practical ability to teach clients better ways to train for functional performance.
Certifying Organization
International Fitness Professionals Association
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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? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes
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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
Suggested because Functional Trainer Specialist applies to Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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