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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.