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Microcredential in

Personal Trainer Certification

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1 Semester
Estimated Time To Complete
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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.

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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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