Fitness Certification Courses
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ISSA's acclaimed certification programs feature cutting-edge information on designing resistive exercise programs, nutrition, sports medicine, business and marketing skills, and much more. Our fitness education courses teach you all the practical day-to-day skills necessary, as well as the theoretical knowledge needed to excel as a personal trainer. After completing the program you'll be equipped with everything you need to turn your passion into a rewarding career.

Our courses were designed by industry leading experts with a variety of specialties. To find out more about our best-in-class course development panel, click here.

We offer three study options to best suit your needs:
Home Study The ISSA program starts with home study materials. Our course is self-paced, so you can take as much or as little time as you need to complete it. The average preparation time is about 13-16 weeks and the home study materials you receive are all that is necessary to pass your exam. We also provide one-on-one
toll-free phone support Monday through Friday to our students at no additional charge.

Interactive Learning We also provide the ability to enhance your home studies with online learning at no additional charge. ISSAtrainer.com, our exclusive members-only site, includes interactive quizzes, online educational support, as well as audio muscle and supplement glossaries (so that you know how to pronounce the new terms you learn) and a video exercise library that demonstrates proper form for some of the most common/effective strength exercises.

You receive both the home study materials and online access when you enroll with ISSA.

Seminars As you near completion of your studies, many of our students choose to attend our exclusive weekend seminars in various parts of the country. Our seminars help CFT students “pull it all together” with hands-on application of the materials they’ve been studying. ISSA seminar instructors also drill home safety issues so that you can feel confident in your ability to effectively prevent client injury. These weekend workshops are an invaluable opportunity to network with local fitness professionals and gym owners—the very people who may help you to secure your first job in the fitness industry.

ISSA seminars are available only to enrolled ISSA CFT students and ISSA members.