The NFPT examination is comprised of 120 multiple choice questions with an associated time limit of 2 hours. This examination has been written under a legally defensible and strictly executed process. NFPT subject matter experts adopted 74 as the final cut score for successful completion of the examination. The NFPT exam consists of 6 categories which are weighted according to NFPT job analysis studies. The following are the categories and respective weighted percentages of the NFPT examination:

In June 2004, The National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) set out to conduct a scientific research study to define the role of the Certified Personal Trainer (NFPT-CPT). The mechanism for this study was a Job Analysis survey. The results of the study provided the basis for making a valid claim of appropriate test score inferences. In support of these efforts, NFPT contracted with Schroeder Measurement Technologies, Inc. (SMT) to develop and conduct a survey describing the important tasks and knowledge elements required for competent entry-level CPT practice. Please refer to NFPT Candidate/Affiliate Handbook for detailed information regarding examination development to include all processes related to the assessment.

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All Candidates are allowed to sit for any of NFPT's five (5) personal trainer certification and specialty certificate assessments without education provision from NFPT as it may be presumed that the candidate does possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's), necessary to pass the assessment without further study and earn the designated credential. However, since NFPT's manuals are based upon independent research, and few fitness professionals have reviewed this information from other sources, it is strongly recommended ALL candidates review the appropriate provided educational manuals to increase their knowledge base while assisting in the preparation for the assessment. Review Table of Contents for a chapter outline of the NFPT Study & Reference Manual

Upon the receipt of your *Standard application and payment, you will be given a test due date of approximately 60 days from the time that you have applied to the program. If you need a longer period of time, just call for a test due date extension at no charge. Otherwise make your test date appointment within 60 days at one of over 300 testing sites at your convenience!

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Call NFPT toll free at 800.729.6378 during regular business hours M-F for answers to all of your exam preparation questions.

*Recognize that since the Certification Council is completely autonomous and there is NO collaboration between the Certification Council and Board of Education that there may be a brief portion of the assessment requiring KSA's not provided by the Board of Education.

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With your initial materials you will receive a letter listing the (5) test sites located closest to you as well as exam scheduling procedures. These exam procedures are as easy as calling a test site location and setting up your test date appointment. There are over 300 professional testing sites across the country with one located near you. Call the number provided in the letter and make a convenient appointment to sit for your examination. If you are located at too great of a distance from a site, simple arrangements will be made so that your exam can be taken in your own home town.

NO SET TEST DATES!!

You choose your own test date by calling the NFPT Representative of your choice to make an appointment, or coordinate the exam administration with a teacher or test center in your area. You are only responsible for a $20 test proctor fee per exam on the test day. The NFPT recommends that contact be made with the test administrator 2 weeks prior to your desired test date.

NOW AVAILABLE! Computer Based Testing
These sites are physical locations where you can take your NFPT examination on computer by simply clicking on the answer. These sites allow for immediate test results! All you do is set up the appointment, pay a $44 testing fee, and show up the day of your test. It's that simple and you will know how you did on the exam before you leave the test site!

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The NFPT has established over 300 professional testing sites all across the United States. Certification exams are generally proctored at NFPT Testing Sites by appointment, and at your convenience. If you are geographically located at too great a distance from an official Testing Site, a certified teacher or professor in your area can act as a temporary proctor. If you would like more information on proctoring the NFPT Exam, please review our Test Proctor Information page.

Upon completion of your NFPT examination, the exam proctor will return your exam by Federal Express to NFPT's test processing center, Schroeder Measurement Technologies (SMT), for grading and processing. You will receive your NFPT score report, certificate, and membership card within 2 weeks of your examination date. The test score report will provide you information regarding your performance in the respective categories of the exam.

The NFPT allows for any test candidate who has failed the examination, the option to re-take the examination. The exam taken the second time will not be the same test, however the weighted percentages as listed above will remain the same. The re-test will be set up in the same way as the initial examination, refer to the NFPT Candidate/Affiliate Handbook for details regarding this process.

‡ Our independent Certification Council is responsible for the delivery of its validated and legally defensible examination. Through compliance with new voluntary industry standards the NFPT "Certified Personal Fitness Trainer" credential is impeccable and recognized around the world!"

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