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Personal Trainer Certification
What you'll learn
Kick off your journey to becoming a certified Personal Trainer with the foundational knowledge provided by this microcredential. You will gain essential skills in fitness training, behavior modification, diet and weight control, stress management and risk mitigation. You will learn how to successfully interact with clients and gain essential business skills for managing your program in a gym or fitness facility, or for launching your own personal training business. The National Council on Strength and Fitness certification exams are seamlessly integrated into the coursework, leading to Personal Trainer certification upon completion. Take alone or pair with related certifications in strength coaching and sports nutrition to expand your skill set and career opportunities. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and to immediately apply for training positions.
Microcredential course requirements
Skills covered
This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.