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Online Personal Trainer School

Our self-paced, online Personal Training Certificate Program will prepare you for certification (NCSF) an entry-level role as a personal trainer in as little as 4 months.

  • $69/month
  • 5-day money-back commitment
  • DEAC Accredited
  • 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
  • Complete in 4-8 months, part-time
  • One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
  • Start learning today - no waiting period!
  • $69/month
  • 5-day money-back commitment
  • DEAC Accredited
  • 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
  • Complete in 4-8 months, part-time
  • One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
  • Start learning today - no waiting period!
What You'll Learn
  • Fitness Training
  • Strength Training
  • Nutrition 101
  • Diet and Lifestyle
  • Muscle Anatomy
  • Plyometrics
  • Training for Weight Loss or Weight Gain
  • Developing an Exercise Prescription

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Proven Reputation

A+ BBB Rating, 40 Years in distance education, 97% of students would recommend us to a friend.

DEAC Accredited

The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.

Affordable Tuition

Payment Plan: $69/month ($989 total) or Pay-in-Full: $789 See full tuition details.

Proven Reputation

A+ BBB Rating, 40 Years in distance education, 97% of students would recommend us to a friend.

DEAC Accredited

The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.

Affordable Tuition

Payment Plan: $69/month ($989 total) or Pay-in-Full: $789 See full tuition details.

Course Outline

The Personal Fitness Trainer & Nutritional Specialist Course offers a foundation in exercise physiology and nutrition, focusing on overall wellness and health. Students receive technical training on improving flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, cardiorespiratory fitness, and nutrition. Students also conduct health and fitness assessments and design appropriate fitness and nutrition programs for a vast segment of the population, including those with special needs. In addition, they will be trained to implement business and marketing strategies and effectively employ communication skills.

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Quick Facts

  • Lessons: 29
  • Quizzes: 29
  • Complete in as little
    as 4 months

What's Inside the Course

Beginner-Friendly Lessons

Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.

Engaging Curriculum

Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive games, flashcards, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.

Personal Fitness Trainer Instructor

Jeanie Sutter, M.S.

Personal Fitness Instructor/Course Expert

Meet the Lead Instructor/Course Expert

Jeanie Sutter is a consultant and subject matter expert for U.S. Career Institute. She has been involved in fitness throughout her life, as an athlete, coach, trainer and sports fan. Upon completion of a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from Boise State University, she pursued personal training and founded Mind Body Design, LLC. The focus of the company is to bring expert personal training to a client's home. For the last several years the company has worked with the aging population including those with dementia. Mind Body Design teaches fitness to individuals and groups in a variety of locations including independent, assisted, and dementia care communities.

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Jeanie Sutter, M.S.

Personal Fitness Instructor/Course Expert

Meet the Lead Instructor/Course Expert

Jeanie Sutter is a consultant and subject matter expert for U.S. Career Institute. She has been involved in fitness throughout her life, as an athlete, coach, trainer and sports fan. Upon completion of a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from Boise State University, she pursued personal training and founded Mind Body Design, LLC. The focus of the company is to bring expert personal training to a client's home. For the last several years the company has worked with the aging population including those with dementia. Mind Body Design teaches fitness to individuals and groups in a variety of locations including independent, assisted, and dementia care communities.

Program Reviews

I have been nothing but satisfied and happy about how they make it enjoyable and easy to understand. I would highly suggest this program to anyone who asks.

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Enrollment only takes 5 minutes!

· Get instant access!  
·  5-day money-back commitment  
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Enrollment only takes 5 minutes!

Get instant access!  ·  5-day money-back commitment  ·  $69/month

Career Outlook & Certification

Median Salary

$46,180*

Number of jobs

370,100*

Job Growth by 2034

12%*

Career Outlook & Certification

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).

Your NCSF exam, study guide and practice test are included in your tuition – up to $388 value!†

People are taking better care of themselves today than ever before. As a fully trained Personal Fitness Trainer and Nutritional Specialist, you can work for gyms and fitness studios, spas, resorts, clinics, health clubs, corporate health facilities, private residences, pro sports teams, cruise lines or even start your own business as a Personal Trainer, from home!

Job growth for personal trainers is over 3x greater than all other jobs by 2034*.

Personal Fitness Trainer Student at work

Tuition & Financing

U.S. Career Institute is committed to making your personal training education affordable. Start a new career that you’ll love and find fulfilling without a mountain of debt!

5-Day Money-Back Commitment

After you receive your first lesson, you have 5 full days to decide if our program is the best route for you. Learn more.

Student Support & Coaching

Your tuition includes access to instructors via phone and email, student services, tutoring, resume and job interview support, and one-on-one career coaching $400 value**.

Learning Materials Included

Your tuition includes e-books, study guides, supplemental videos, and interactive exercises. Hard copy books are also available for under $50. Everything is included - no hidden fees after enrollment.

Option 1: Pay in Full

$789

Save $200

Application charge is waived ENROLL NOW

Option 2: Monthly Auto Payments

$989*

$69 Monthly Payment

First Payment: $69** ENROLL NOW

*Plus one-time $29 application charge..

**First payment includes $40 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.

How to Enroll

  • 1

    Provide us with basic information - Our form asks for your name, email, phone, date of birth and education level. You must be at least 16 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

  • 2

    Pay for your tuition: You can pay-in-full or choose our monthly payment plan.

  • 3

    Sign the enrollment agreement and disclosures

That’s all! It just takes about 5 minutes then you’re ready to start your first lesson.

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Program FAQs


  • Typically a High School diploma or equivalent is required, 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.†

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Personal Fitness Trainers make a median of $46,180 a year.*

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.

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.

Skills covered in the 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.

When you enroll in our self-paced Personal Fitness Trainer program, you choose how much you study each week. If you want to become a Personal Fitness Trainer, you can do it in as little as 4 months. On average, our online Personal Fitness Trainer school program is completed in 8 months.
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*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on the internet at Fitness Trainers and Instructors (visited September 16, 2025). Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.
† Provided in form of reimbursement when the following terms are met: Student submits receipt issued by NCSF, has successfully completed the course and has paid tuition in full. Reimbursement is for $388 towards the cost of NCSF Certification Exam, study guide and practice test.