The new NASM-Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) programs take the core of personal training and present it in a newly sequenced way that helps you successfully learn and apply the foundations of what it takes to be a personal trainer. Developed by leading personal training experts to reflect today’s training needs and practices, while applying NASM’s exclusive Optimum Performance Training (OPT™) model, one of the industry’s first comprehensive training system based on scientific, evidence-based research. It takes the guesswork out of program design and helps you produce results for your clients. Once you earn your NASM-CPT certification you’ll be ready to step into the role of certified personal trainer starting on day one!
You spoke. We listened!
With the new NASM-CPT programs, you’ll get the tools and learning features to enhance your career and certification exam preparation experience way beyond just a textbook. Included in the programs are exercise demonstration and technique videos, case studies, interactive learning activities, memory tips, plus chapter and practice quizzes to show what you know. If you want more ways to practice, the Premium and Guided packages contain extra learning aides beyond the Self-Study package. And even better, you can easily/conveniently take your studies on the go with the mobile friendly materials. We’ve even included the eBook version of the new NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training for easy referencing!
Need your own coach?
If you need a coach for your NASM-CPT pursuit, we have that support ready for you through the Guided Study program. Our experience helping so many people achieve their dreams of becoming a certified personal trainer, we know the questions you have about the science and application. Coaches and mentors are here to explain and breakdown those concepts in ways to help you better understand and explore their importance to training, and best of all, they are just a call or e-mail away!
In fact, many of the NASM team members that are coaching and mentoring candidates just like you are practicing personal trainers themselves. We know first hand what drives you, your clients, and the industry to be the best. Let us help you succeed. We’ll even guarantee your certification success with the Exam Pass Guarantee in the Guided Study package.
Choose your pace!
The new Guided Study Group includes two options. The Regular Pace 16 Week Guided Study Group that is great for those without a formal background in exercise science or studying part time (about 8-10 hours per week). The Accelerated Pace 10 Week Guided Study Group is a best fit for those with an exercise science background or studying full time (16-20 hours per week).
Rewarding career for you and your clients!
One of the reoccurring reasons we hear for choosing a personal training career is being able to help people change their lives and embrace a healthy lifestyle. Plus it’s a career that can offer flexibility and independence with a strong 13% employment growth rate projected over the next decade**. Whether personal training is your first career or a complete change of direction, let NASM help you achieve your career goals.