When choosing a fitness education provider, look no further than the International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA). With a global presence and over 370,000 certified trainers worldwide, IFPA is a beacon of excellence in fitness education. Specializing in personal trainer certification, as well as a diverse array of other programs such as Yoga, Indoor Cycling, Kettlebell, and Special Populations training, IFPA offers comprehensive and accredited courses designed to empower individuals to excel in their fitness careers. Whether you're starting your journey in the fitness industry or seeking to expand your expertise, IFPA provides the knowledge, support, and community you need to succeed. Join the IFPA family and elevate your fitness career to new heights.

Congratulations on your achievements and dedication to excellence. Once you become a personal trainer, your experience will definitely give you an edge over other personal trainers. However, club owners will not hire you and insurance companies will not insure you if you are not a certified personal trainer. Despite a wealth of practical experience, you will need a certification to prove you understand the science behind training to ensure you will DO NO HARM to the public you will be charged with training. Training a 60-year old with osteoarthritis has nothing to do with bodybuilding! Likewise, training a 40-year old, overweight individual has nothing to do with bodybuilding. Personal Fitness Training has little to do with the type of sports conditioning required of a competitive athlete. Your athletic achievements, though a well-earned source of pride and display of dedication and discipline, do not prove your competence to train others safely and effectively. Your IFPA certification shows a level of professional competence far superior to any championship when it comes to becoming a successful personal fitness trainer.

Congratulations on completing a very demanding course of study! Once certified, this education will set you apart from other personal trainers. However, you do need a certification. Even with a Masters Degree most gym owners will not hire you and most insurances companies will not insure you. Despite 2 (or more) years of dedicated academic study, most gyms know that you have little or no practical application in fitness. Certifications satisfy this demand.

The IFPA Personal Trainer Exam is a closed-book, proctored examination consisting of one hundred multiple-choice questions. You will have a period of six (6) months from the date of purchase to complete the exam and achieve a passing score. When you feel prepared to undertake the exam, please reach out to [email protected]. Once your request is received and approved by the Testing department, you will be sent an email containing instructions on how to register your online account.

Upon receipt of your score, please anticipate up to four (4) weeks for the delivery of your results via email. Ensuring the accuracy of your provided email address is crucial, as we refrain from discussing results over the phone. Should you require expedited results, we offer a rush processing option for a nominal fee of $25. This service guarantees delivery of your results within three (3) business days via email from the date of exam receipt, along with a PDF version of your certificate upon achieving a passing score.

You need an 80% to pass the IFPA Personal Trainer Exam.

You have several different options to renew your Personal Trainer Certification. The first is to take an additional certification, which will renew your PFT certification for 2 more years. After taking the Personal Fitness Trainer many of our members have elected to take the Sports Nutrition Specialist. This course builds on the knowledge you have already learned in your PFT and enables you to develop specific meal plans for each of your clients needs. Any of our certifications will renew you for two years. (Be sure to check out our monthly special, we discount one of our certifications each month as a gift to all our members.)

Another option is take CEU courses. We have CEU courses that range from 2-12 credits. You need a total of 12 CEU credits to renew your certification for one year. You are allowed to use up to 6 outside source CEU credits to renew your certification.

FITBITs are another great way to keep up-to-date on your certification. Each month we send out a monthly FITBIT, that includes an article. If you decide to renew with FITBITS, after reading the article, contact the Testing Department, and they will send out the FITBIT test. Each month is 1CEU, by the end of the year you will have accumulated 12CEUs and will be certified for an additional year.

CEUs stand for Continuing Education Units. These are used to renew your personal fitness trainer certification. All of our certifications are 24 CEUS and will renew you for 2 years. We have CEU courses that are 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 CEUs. Each Fitibit is 1 CEU. You need a total of 12 CEUs to renew for one year. We can accept up to 6 outside CEUs each year.

Although we welcome you back with open arms, and are so excited you are getting an itch to get back in the fitness industry! Unfortunately after your certification has been expired for more than two years, you have to retake the Personal Fitness Trainer Exam over again.

Orders received by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on Thursday will be shipped on Friday. Orders received after 12:00 PM Eastern Time on Thursday will be shipped the following Friday. For faster shipping, you can purchase our 'Rush Shipping' option from our Special Services page.

Products being shipped outside of the United States are subject to additional shipping fees; please contact us for a shipping quote before purchasing physical material courses.

E-Courses:

1. Refunds will be granted within five business days of purchase.
2. To request a refund for an e-course, please contact our customer support team within the specified timeframe.

Hard Copy Materials:

1. Refunds will not be granted once the materials have been shipped.
2. We ensure that all hard copy materials are shipped in good condition, any concerns regarding the condition of materials received should be addressed with our customer support team promptly upon receipt.

Please note:

1. Refunds will be issued to the original payment method used for the purchase.
2. It may take up to fourteen business days for the refunded amount to reflect in your account.
3. We reserve the right to refuse refunds if we suspect any fraudulent activity or abuse of our refund policy.

Mail is checked on Mondays and Thursdays. If you have purchased Rush Processing and are sending a payment or exams, please notify our receivables department by emailing [email protected] to ensure prompt attention.