Information on certification renewal may be found here. 

No. The renewal requirements for the NCCPT Certified Personal Training (CPT), Certified Group Exercise Instructor (CGxI), Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor (CICI), Certified Yoga Instructor (CYI), and Certified Strength Training Specialist (CSTS) certifications are all the same.

Although the accredited examinations are no longer offered for the Certified Group Exercise Instructor, Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor, Certified Yoga Instructor, and Certified Strength Training Specialist certifications, each retains its status and validity in the fitness industry and must be renewed every two years.

Your Certification will stay available to you in your NCCPT account.

Click here to purchase the NCCPT-CPT Personal Trainer Certification Exam. Select study materials may be found here. Please note that the purchase of study materials is not required to sit for an NCCA accredited NCCPT certification, nor does it guarantee a passing result on the exam.

We were acquired by the International Sports Science Association (ISSA). All of our specialty programs, continuing education courses (CEUs) and study materials for the accredited certifications are now available through ISSA's website.

The National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies (NCHCA) was formed to develop standards of excellence for voluntary certification programs in healthcare. Renamed the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) in 1989, the NCCA is the leading accreditation body for health and wellness related certification and certification programs accredited by the NCCA have met certain national standards in terms of exam development, scoring and test administration. The National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT) offers the NCCA accredited Certified Personal Trainer certification. Please click here to learn more about the NCCA.

Please check to see if the course you are looking for is located on the ISSA website here. You may also call (800) 892-4772, select 1 on the call menu and speak to a representative.

CEUs are available for purchase through ISSA or through other media available on the market. You may also call (800) 892-4772 to speak to an ISSA enrollment representative.

Some of the courses are exactly the same and some of the courses have had additional educational material added to them. Please contact ISSA at (800) 892-4772 and speak to a representative to find out what particular course might include. Select 1 when prompted by the call menu.

Although not required, study material for the NCCPT exams is available through ISSA and through other media available on the market. No study material guarantees a passing score.

Please contact the NCCPT Department directly at support@nccpt.com

Yes. Courses purchased through ISSA will be completed through your ISSA account. You will be prompted to create an ISSA account after you select your courses and proceed to the checkout process.

Yes!

The National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT) offers the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) nationally accredited Certified Personal Trainer certification (NCCPT-CPT). Certification programs accredited by the NCCA have met certain national standards in terms of exam development, scoring and test administration. Certifications through ISSA are nationally recognized but are not nationally accredited. We recommend you ask your employer or potential employer what is required by their facility so that you may make the right choice for you.