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NPTI CertificationNPTI is the National Personal Training Institute. The NPTI certification program is very different to the other major certification providers. NPTI doesn't just offer weekend workshops and proctored exams, instead they provide a comprehensive curriculum to really prepare you for a career as a personal trainer. They are really more of a personal training school than just a certification provider. Personal Training DiplomaNPTI certification is unique because it doesn't just offer you their own certification. You actually earn a state-approved diploma upon completion of the program. In order to provide this kind of credential, NPTI has to be a much more thorough program compared to the other certification providers.
These three area are so important because most personal trainers don't feel comfortable in them, especially anatomy and nutrition. But knowledge in these areas is essential to becoming a top performing personal trainer. Graduate ReadyThe program emphasizes practical, hands on instruction including: * 6 months of hands-on experience in a fitness facility with a personal trainer
A personal trainer with NPTI certification will avoid this helpless stage that other trainers go through. Training SchedulesTaking a 500 hour course is a much larger commitment than taking a weekend workshop. You will have to find time in your schedule around work, school and family. NPTI offers a few options to deal with these constraints. The 500 program can be completed in the following ways: * 6 months: Mon - Thurs, 9:00-2:30 or 5:30-10:30 * 1 year: Saturdays 10:00-6:00 plus one Sunday per month 10:00-3:00 * 4 months: Full time (offered in Orlando FL only) Course LocationsNPTI certification is offered at 23 locations throughout the United States. They are:
In addition, an online program is available. However, a 30 day practical component is required for this option. So if you are an international student or have other work commitments, you will need to make sure that you can complete this portion. The program is eligible for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). The two Colorado locations are independently owned and have slightly different programs. The most notable difference is receiving 250 hours of practical training with a total of 1000 hours of instruction for the entire program. Receive more Information:(Colorado Locations Only) (Orlando, FL) (All Other Locations)
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In fact, the NPTI certification consists of 500 hours of training over a six month period including 50 hours of simulated personal training sessions. Some of the major areas that are covered include: 145 hours of Personal Training program design, 100 hours of Anatomy & Physiology, and 100 hours of Nutrition. 
But more importantly, NPTI certification really prepares you for the job. If you have read some of my reviews of other certification programs, you will know that many of them offer very little in practical knowledge. It is so common for newly certified trainer to not even know how to use the various machines that I created Step 3 on this web site to help fill in the gaps. 
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