Q. How can I become a Personal Fitness Trainer?
A. Becoming a personal fitness trainer typically requires a HS diploma or equivalent and formal training through an accredited institution can also be helpful. After completing a recognized program, the next step is to sit for and pass an industry certification exam. USCI’s Certificate Program includes the preparation and cost for the National Council on Strength & Fitness [NCSF] Certified Personal Trainer exam.
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Q. What does a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer do?
A. Certified Personal Fitness Trainers design and carry out workout routines specific to the needs of their clients including providing motivation, setting goals and providing feedback and accountability to their clients.
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Q. Do I need to get Certified as a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer?
A. Upon graduation from our program, you will receive your U.S. Career Institute Certificate of Completion attesting to your accomplishment. U.S. Career Institute’s Personal Fitness Trainer program prepares you to sit for the Personal Trainer Certification Exam*** administered by the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF).
*** As a graduation gift, we'll send you the official NCSF exam study materials and we'll pay your NCSF exam fees - a $300 value!
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Q. What is the growth potential of a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer?
A. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Certified Personal Fitness Trainers jobs are expected to increase 39% by 2030.*
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Q. How much does a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer Course cost?
A. Tuition for this program is $789 total when you pay in full. Payment plans are also available.
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Q. What is the salary for a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer?
A. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Certified Personal Fitness Trainers earn up to $20 an hour*.
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Q. Is this Certified Personal Fitness Trainer Program accredited?
A. U.S. Career Institute is Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.
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Q. Where Can I Work as a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer?
A. Certified Personal Fitness Trainers can work full-time or part-time—for themselves or for they can work for spas, resorts, clinics, health clubs, pro sports teams, and cruise lines.
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Q. What skills will I learn in this Certified Personal Fitness Trainer program?
A. Skills covered in the Certified Personal Fitness Trainer Program include fitness training, strength training, nutrition, diet and lifestyle, muscle anatomy, plyometrics, training for weight loss or weight gain, and developing an exercise prescription.
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