Start today to join the mission in paving a way for a healthy future.  It’s easy!  Pick a membership, create your account, start studying, take the test, then start working on life transformations.  Upon enrolling, you will receive a welcome email with your NFPT ID to begin creating your account to gain access to the education resources and test scheduling instructions.  If you feel you have the knowledge base and want to jump straight to the exam, no worries, just select the Exam Only option to test out.  The exam is included in all membership tiers.  

NFPT will help you on your journey by providing the tools and resources needed to become a personal trainer that can produce real results.  By laying the foundation and providing a comprehensive education platform, you will be able to confidently approach your new career with real usable knowledge.

Test scheduling is done through your online account, with the option of scheduling at a Test Center or with a Remote Proctor in your home.  Both options offer a flexible schedule, as life looks a little different for everyone.  Take a look at the available Test Centers or view the Remote option to see which one will work for you.

As soon as you complete the exam, you may print your instant test results. When passing the CPT exam, your digital certificate will be available through your NFPT Account within 1-2 business days and a hard copy certificate (for framing) will arrive by mail within 7-10 business days.  Hard copy certificates are only available in the US and Canada.  If needed, a re-test can be purchased.

Renewing your certification requires submission of Continuing Education Credits (CECs). The recertification cost is automatically waived for current plan members. All NCCA accredited certification organizations require completion of CECs for recertification, but NFPT Trainers get theirs absolutely FREE!

We have plenty of free Self Tests and Fitness Flops available, and there will always be enough to complete through your NFPT Account to meet the full 2.00 credit requirement each certification year. If you’d rather renew for a two-year cycle, you can work ahead and submit two Annual Membership Fees and 4.00 CECs.  Note: 10 credit hours are required each year, 1 hour = 0.20 credits. 

If you’d like to strengthen your skill set, while earning credits doing it, you can also choose from the many Specialty/Fitness Courses NFPT has to offer…extra credentials are a great way to add to your trainer tool belt! When you invest time in a fitness learning course/activity, like those in the suggested list, we will award credit for that learning assessment…without a petition fee! You simply upload the added credential to your NFPT Account. You can just do the free options, complete other fitness courses, or do a combination of both to reach your credit requirement.