Join the Fitness Industry’s Gold Standard in Personal Trainer Certification
For over 30 years, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been the industry leader in personal training education. Our NCCA-accredited Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) program equips you with cutting-edge, science-based knowledge delivered through an interactive digital learning platform.
If you're ready to become a top-tier, respected, and highly paid fitness professional, it starts with getting NASM certified online.
Our updated course isn't your average science-heavy curriculum. We've reinvented personal trainer education with an "edutainment" approach — combining Hollywood-quality videos, dynamic graphics, and interactive tools. Whether you're a seasoned learner or brand new to fitness, you’ll find this course fun, accessible, and effective.
We teach only the most current, evidence-based training strategies—no outdated information here. With the NASM-CPT program, you’ll learn how to apply the latest exercise science to real-world scenarios and client needs.
Prepare for success as a personal trainer in any setting: from local gyms to private studios or running your own fitness business. Our program gives you all the tools you need to launch a flexible and profitable career helping clients reach their health goals.
At the heart of our certification is NASM’s exclusive Optimum Performance Training® (OPT™) Model—a flexible and systematic method for creating individualized fitness programs. Whether you're working with beginners, athletes, or clients with special conditions, the OPT™ Model gives you a repeatable framework for producing consistent results.
Successful personal training starts with accurate assessments. Learn how to identify imbalances, movement dysfunctions, and physical limitations so you can build safe and effective workout programs.
Fitness isn’t just physical—it’s mental. Learn essential behavior change techniques to help clients stay committed, motivated, and on track toward their fitness goals.
Chapter 1: The Modern State of Health and Fitness
Chapter 2: The Personal Training Profession
Chapter 3: The Psychology of Exercise
Chapter 4: Behavioral Coaching
Chapter 5: Nervous, Muscular, and Skeletal Systems
Chapter 6: Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems
Chapter 7: Human Movement Science
Chapter 8: Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics
Chapter 9: Nutrition
Chapter 10: Supplementation
Chapter 11: Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessments
Chapter 12: Postural, Movement, and Performance Assessments
Chapter 13: Integrated Training and the OPT™ Model
Chapter 14: Flexibility Training
Chapter 15: Cardiorespiratory Training
Chapter 16: Core Training
Chapter 17: Balance Training
Chapter 18: Plyometric (Reactive) Training
Chapter 19: Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training
Chapter 20: Resistance Training
Chapter 21: The OPT™ Model in Practice
Chapter 22: Exercise Modalities
Chapter 23: Chronic Conditions & Special Populations
Most students complete the course in 15 weeks, but you’ll have up to 180 days (6 months) from registration to finish the course and take the exam.
The final exam has 120 questions, including 20 non-scored research questions. You must achieve a scaled score of 70% to pass, and you’ll have 2 hours to complete the test.
You can purchase a retest if needed.
Yes. You must recertify every 2 years by earning 2.0 NASM-approved CEUs, which includes 0.1 CEU from CPR/AED certification.
High school diploma or GED
Current CPR/AED certification
Note: Due to COVID-19, NASM currently accepts online-only CPR/AED courses (temporary waiver).
The NASM-CPT exam is administered online with a live proctor for your convenience.
You have 6 months from your course registration date to take the exam.
Start your journey to becoming a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and take control of your future in fitness. With our expert-designed curriculum, flexible online learning, and powerful OPT™ model, you’ll be ready to thrive in the fast-growing world of personal training.
Enroll now and become a certified personal trainer with NASM – the global leader in fitness education.
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Award / Certificate |
| Awarding Body Details | NASM Certified Personal Trainer |
| Course Duration | You can complete your certification in as few as 6 weeks. |
| Course Time | This is an Online Course that can be started at any time. |
| Course Fee | POA |
| Entry Requirements | You must have a high school degree or GED. You’re also required to have a current CPR and AED certification before you take the NASM-CPT exam (available at Platinum Training Institute) |
| Career Path | NASM Certified Personal Trainer |
| Course Code | CPT |
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