NSCA-CPT Certification

The National Strength and Conditioning Association-Certified Personal Trainer certification was developed in 1993 for personal trainers who work closely with clients in a variety of environments, including health & fitness clubs, wellness centers, schools and clients’ homes. Today more than 9,600 fitness professionals hold this prestigious credential. The NSCA-CPT became the first personal training credential to be nationally accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies in 1996. NSCA-CPT continues to be the most well-respected personal trainer certification through national and international recognition.

Why NSCA-CPT?

• The NSCA-CPT exam is based on real-world responsibilities of personal training professionals and is considered to be one of the most difficult in the industry to pass – one of the main reasons those who pass display their credentials with pride
• NSCA is the only organization to have fitness-related credentials that have been nationally accredited for more than 10 years
• NSCA-CPT credentials have gained a reputation among employers, professors and industry experts worldwide as the most respected and preferred fitness-related credentials