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NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Exam Preparation (Voucher Included)

This course will prepare you to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exam and earn your NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification, which is one of the most respected certifications in the fitness industry.

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What are the requirements for the NASM CPT exam? Are there any prerequisites?

To take the NASM CPT exam, you will need to have the following prerequisites:

  • High school degree or GED
  • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
  • Current Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification

If you currently do not have your CPR/AED certifications, you must obtain them before taking your CPT exam.

What is a personal trainer salary?

According to Salary.com, the technology leader in providing employee compensation data, software, and services, the average personal trainer salary in the U.S. is $67,500 as of May 2024. The salary range for this profession typically falls between $48,700 and $82,900.

Salary can also vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, and years you have spent in your profession.

How to become a certified personal trainer?

If becoming a personal trainer aligns with your career goals, you will want to earn a certification from an accredited organization as your first step toward this profession. Being qualified involves getting proper education, which is vital for learning how to accurately assess clients through safe and effective workouts. By exploring National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accredited certification programs—like the NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Exam Prep—you will have a good starting point when reviewing the right certification program for you.

In addition to earning a certification, higher education such as completing an associate, bachelor's, or even a master's degree may further enhance your marketability, experience, and knowledge regarding health and fitness.

There are currently no government regulations requiring fitness professionals to earn a certification or college degree—but most gyms and health clubs prefer to hire someone with a personal trainer certification. Unaccredited certifications are becoming much less in demand, and the fitness community is requiring more education from today's fitness professionals.

How to get certified as a personal trainer?

When it comes to being a certified personal trainer, we recommend you do your research and see what personal trainer course (NASM, ACE, etc.) makes the most sense for you.

For example, the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) exam involves possessing the following qualifications: a high school degree or your GED, being cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certified, and holding an automated external defibrillator (AED) certification, with the latter two criteria only being needed before your certification exam.

Once you understand your career goals, you can align to a certified personal trainer program that works best for you. There are many options, but NCCA accredited programs are the most reputable.

Finally, your last step should involve registering for your certification exam upon successfully completing your training program. After passing your exam, you will be ready to launch your new career as a certified personal trainer.

How long does it take to become a personal trainer?

Investing in yourself to gain new skills and knowledge can involve a time commitment. The time that it takes to become a personal trainer can depend on what path you take.

If you were to opt to obtain a bachelor's degree, this would typically take around four years, which is why most select personal trainer certification programs due to flexibility and expediated timelines.

The length of personal trainer certification courses can vary based on which courses you choose to complete and at what pace you work. Many people take between a few months and a year to learn all the material that will be on their certification exam in self-paced courses. At ed2go, you can prepare for the NASM CPT exam with our NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Exam Preparation course and become certified in less than six months!

Does this course prepare you for a certification?

Yes, this personal trainer course prepares you for the NCCA-accredited NASM CPT Personal Trainer exam. The exam is taken at a local testing center (PSI), and you can schedule your exam date after completion of the course.

When can I start the course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

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