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Personal Training Certification SchoolsDon't Get Ripped Off!!Personal Training Certification Schools are popping up all over the Internet. And they all have these things in common:
Some are even so bold as to claim non-profit status which may not pass the scrutiny of the IRS. The easiest way to avoid getting ripped off is to stay with the major personal training certification schools. I have devoted a web page to each school's personal trainer program and created an easy to use matrix to help you compare personal trainer certification options. The major personal training certification schools have all been around for more than ten years and have strong industry recognition. Their certification programs all require passing a certification exam which requires extensive effort to accomplish. Think about it, if it was easy your certification wouldn't mean anything.
So why are so many people getting ripped off?They usually start shopping for personal training certification schools and realize how tough it is to choose a program. Add to that the terror you experience when reading the requirements to complete the certification. And about this time they come across an online advertisement offering personal trainer certification for $49. The $49 Shortcut to CertificationThat sounds good! Its got to be legit because there is an exam, right? Think again. Remember, you get what you pay for, and in this case you have grossly overpaid. If you are just trying to buy a certification, you might as well pay $19.95 and get the full Master's Degree in Sports Medicine. But good luck getting anybody to take your Internet diploma mill trainer certification seriously.
You might be able to fool some clients but you will never get a gym to hire you. You will also have difficulty getting proper personal trainer liability insurance. If a client gets injured, the few hundred bucks you saved on getting certified may cost you thousands. OK, enough scare tactics... Let's take a closer look at the personal training certification schools.
With dozens of personal trainer certifications available today, how do you tell the reputable certifications from the rip-offs? The best way is to ask around...and that is just what this page is for. If you don't see a certification listed on our site, ask about it here and let other trainers share their experience with the certification. Comments about Reputable Personal Trainer CertificationsClick below to see contributions from other visitors about reputable personal trainer certifications...If you know something about a certification listed, you can add comments to each page to share your knowledge. American Sports and Fitness Association I just took the ASFS test online and you have to pass with a 70% before you pay $100 to receive the certification. I passed but I am now not sure if the ...
NETA worth it?
I'm looking to get certified as a personal trainer. Is NETA worth doing or should I pursue something different? world instructors trainers this certification is a 6-week class at central piedmont comm. college. can this be a good certification? National Fitness and Health Advisory Board Why is this program not included in your website? I don't know much about it, but received a job offer from them. They are looking for a personal trainer ...
The CHEK Institute?
Just wondering if anyone is familiar with or has a certification with the CHEK Institute? American Academy of Personal Training This academy is in NYC and cost ~$5000 for 260 hours of course work and 130 practical and 130 academic over a 3 or 6 month period. They are certified by ... IART - International Association of Resistance Trainers Does anybody have any experience with IART (The International Association of Resistance Trainers)? What do you think of this organization? American Fitness Institute Certification I came across the American Fitness Institute Personal Trainer Certification (AFI) and I wanted to know if this was legitimate? Thanks! AFTA Certification Does anybody know if the AFTA personal trainer certification is reputable? Is it a good choice? IFPA International Fitness Professionals Association What do you think about their personal training certification program and what about the association with the associates to PhD? IFA Certification I am considering the International Fitness Association personal trainer certification (IFA) but I can not find any information on them except on their ... Body Tech Fitness Association BTFA in Orlando Florida was the best course I've taken since becoming a trainer 10 years ago. They take very hard to understand information and make it ... CPTN certification How good is the CPTN-CPT certification? I think it's best in Canada at the moment. It's got a 75% pass score, its low cost and low re-test fees, both theoretical ... NCCPT Like many people on your site (which has been a GREAT resource in my seemingly endless search for the right P.T. program), I am overwhelmed with the options ...
AMFPT Certification
Has anybody heard of AMFPT certification? Is this certification recognised? It sounds too simple to be true. AFPA Certification Can anyone offer any information on the AFPA certification through the American Fitness Professionals and Associates? I was kind of impressed with their ... W.I.T.S. Certification I am considering taking a stab at following my dream and try to become a Personal Trainer. A local college is host for a personal trainer certification ... US Career Institute Personal Trainer Certification Does anyone know of this certification? Do gyms accept this certification? FiTour Personal Trainer Certification I was wondering if you had any information on a certification place called Fitour. They are offering certification courses for $99.00 including study ... NFPT Certification Is NFPT a good National personal trainer certification?? How does it compare with the other certifications??? Is the Price ok??
NHAB personal trainer online
I was recently contacted and interviewed over the phone for a fitness adviser position. The company is called Dynamic Inc. ExpertRating Personal Trainer Certification I am interested in the ExpertRating online Personal Trainer Certification. Their web site says that ExpertRating is an independent ISO 9001-2000 certified ... AAAI ISMA Certification Can you tell me anything about this certification? I didn't see it on your list. PCDI Certification About 8 years ago I took an online course through PCDI for Fitness and Nutrition Expert. I took it just for personal growth, but now I would like to use ... Online Schools to Get Certified My question is I am looking into getting certified through Penn Fosters Personal Training program, I would like to know if anyone has any knowledge on ... NAFC - National Association for Fitness Certification Does anyone have any thoughts or know anything about NAFC - National Association for Fitness Certification?? AAAI Certification I'm looking to see what others think about AAAI certification? I've researched information about it on the internet with no luck? Is this a respectable ... AFPA I was wondering if you had heard of this certification and whether you thought it was reputable? Sports Performance Institute Certification Anybody heard of Sports Performance Institute or SPI? They are coming to my city. They're doing a 3-day personal training workshop. But I don't see their ... ISCA - International Sports Conditioning Association I live in Richmond, Virginia and the local Gold's Gym gives this certification twice a year. It is a 2 day certification. They say that all the local gyms ...
ECA certification
Has anybody heard of ECO personal trainer certification? Is it a reputable program? Optimal Performance Institute I recently enrolled in the Optimal Performance Institute's BS Program in Health and Fitness with a minor in Nutrition. I looked them up and they are approved ... ACFE Certification Anyone know anything about the ACFE personal training certification? Next Page: Personal Training Degrees Navigation Guide: Home Page / Step 2 Index / Personal Training Certification Schools |
