Certified Personal Trainer Essentials | CPT CPR

Certified Personal Trainer Essentials

CPT, CPR

This is the ultimate starter pack to anyone looking to become a Personal Trainer. The NASM CPT Program will equip you with all the foundational knowledge to confidently assess, program, and train any client you will encounter.

Online and self paced
Complete in 4 months or less
Financing options available

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World-class fitness experts
State-of-the-art digital learning platform designed to meet multiple learning styles
A curriculum that is consistently reviewed and updated with the most up-to-date material available
Gain the knowledge and skills to master the art of personal training and positively impact your clients' lives

Program Details

Built To Prepare
You for Real
Clients.

Alongside the CPT program, you will also receive the CPR/AED Certificate program powered through ASTI. This fully remote program will give you the convenience of obtaining this certifiaction from home and obtain your certificate even faster than an in-person class.

NASM's comprehensive course is built to suit all types of learning with audio chapter summaries, exercise demo libraries, practice quizzes and unlimited practice attempts of the final exam.

CEU VALUE: CPR/AED Cert 0.1 NASM

This program is perfect for:

Aspiring Personal Trainers: Ideal for those eager to launch a thriving career in personal training, equipped with thorough education and an industry-leading certification.
Career Changers: Perfect for individuals seeking to break free from the 9-to-5 grind and pursue a flexible, rewarding career with control over their own schedule.
Holistic Fitness Enthusiasts: Tailored for those who want to take a comprehensive approach to fitness, integrating nutrition, behavior modification, and strength training into their practice.

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This program is perfect for

Aspiring Personal Trainers
Ideal for those ready to launch a career in personal training with an industry-recognized certification.
Career Changers
A flexible path for people looking to leave the 9-to-5 and move into a rewarding fitness career.
Holistic Fitness Enthusiasts
A complete approach that connects fitness, nutrition, behavior change, and strength training.

Curriculum

Build a strong foundation in exercise science, program design, and professional coaching.

Section 1: Professional Practice & Responsibility
Understand your scope of practice, ethical responsibilities, client communication, and the standards expected of a professional fitness coach.

Section 2: Basic & Applied Sciences
Learn human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, neuromuscular systems, and energy systems that drive movement and performance.

Section 3: Assessments & Movement Screening
Master postural assessments, movement analysis, flexibility testing, and readiness screening to safely guide your clients.

Section 4: The OPT™ Model & Program Design
Apply a structured training system including stabilization, strength endurance, hypertrophy, maximal strength, and power phases.

Section 5: Special Populations & Modifications
Work confidently with youth, seniors, weight management clients, and individuals with specific health considerations.

Section 6: Business & Career Foundations
Learn how to attract clients, build professionalism, improve retention, and create long-term career growth in the fitness industry.

CPT FINAL EXAM
Option 1. NASM Personal Trainer Certificate (Non-Proctored Exam)
This non-proctored and open-book exam has 100 questions and requires a passing grade of 70%. This exam is administered online only. You will have 3 hours to complete the exam, and you must take the exam within 180 days of your enrollment date.

Option 2. NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NCCA Accredited Certification Exam)
The NCCA is a nationally recognized third-party agency that accredits certification programs which are able to meet and comply with its standards. This closed-book exam has 120 questions. You must pass with a scaled score of 70 or better. This proctored exam can be administered either in-person or online, and you will have 2 hours to complete the test. You must take this exam within 180 days of your enrollment date.

Please reach out to info@npta.ca or call +1 778-949-6782 to change your final exam. Our default exam is NCCA Accredited Certification Exam.

Certified Personal Trainer Essentials

Questions? We've Got Answers.

How is NPTA affiliated with NASM?

NPTA is the official Canadian partner of NASM. Our mission is to help our students become NASM-certified personal trainers at the most affordable rate. Upon graduation, NPTA offers an in-person apprenticeship program to assist newly certified in breaking the personal training industry under the guidance of our top trainers.

Is NASM a good certification to obtain? Why?

NASM is an industry leading certifying body within the fitness industry. This is because NASM’s content and theory is rooted from evidence-based training, and peer reviewed studies! If you’re looking to really understand the “WHY” behind fitness training modalities, NASM is the best choice for you.

From a job perspective, NASM has a strong reputation amongst gyms and wellness facilities. Employers are more likely to provide you with job opportunities if they know you’re an NASM certified trainer.

Is the course fully online or is there a curriculum to follow?

Yes, the course is administered fully online and self-study providing students with the most flexible learning timeline.

Students are given 180 days from the date of enrollment to complete the CPT exam. Although, it’s important to note that on average, students complete this course in 4-6 weeks, dedicating ~10hrs/week to studying.

Are there any prerequisites to getting certified?

The only course that has pre-requisites is the Certified Personal Training course.

Before the final examination, a student must:
1. Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
2. Be CPR/AED Certified

How long does it take to get certified?

NPTA offers a fully remote and self-paced learning approach. So you can complete your NASM certifications in as little as 4 weeks or up to 6 months. Whether you’re a full-time student or working a full-time job, you can manage your study schedule at your convenience.

How are the examinations work?

We offer 2 examination options: NCCA Exam or Standard CPT Exam.

The NCCA exam allows you to become an NCCA Accredited personal trainer within the US. This is more important for students who may choose to live in the US at a later point OR may want to work for a higher caliber personal training facility.

This is a 120 Multiple Choice Closed Booked Exam that can either be taken online proctored (meaning you will have someone monitoring you via webcam during the examination) OR In person at an examination centre (You can input your zip code and NASM will find the closest examination centre to you). You only have 1 attempt at this exam and are given 2 hours to complete.

The standard CPT exam is non-proctored and is administered online only. This is a 100 multiple choice open book exam. You are given 3 attempts for this exam and given 3 hours to complete.

A passing grade for either examination option is 70% or higher.

The proctored (accredited) exam, is for those looking to train clients in the future whether that's in a gym setting or privately. The non-proctored (non-accredited) exam, is for those who are taking the course for either their own knowledge or to work in a setting that does not require an NCCA Accredited CPT. What has you interested in being certified?

For the proctored exam it depends which CPT program you choose, the self study includes 1 and an exam voucher can be added later if needed. For the non proctored exam you have 3 attempts.

For more information on how to book your exam: https://www.npta.ca/blogs/npta-blogs/personal-trainer-certification-exam-info

Do you offer custom course bundles?

Yes! Please reach out to info@npta.ca indicating the courses you are interested in and a team member will provide you with a custom quote with the best price available.

Is there any financial assistance available?

We understand the cost of your education can be a concern, but we don’t want you to compromise quality for costs. NPTA has partnered with Elective to offer flexible payment plans.

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