Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

One credential. Three ways to learn.

NCCA Accredited Written and Practical Exams Online, Virtual Instructor-led, or College-based Hybrid

New Year/New Certification Training Programs

Purchase your CPT test voucher & get ALL ACCESS to your Certification Course of Choice!

W.I.T.S. prepares you to train real people, not just pass a test. The Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) program builds practical coaching skill through assessment, exercise technique, and program design, with clear standards and national testing.

Learn your way: Choose the learning path that fits your schedule. All paths lead to the same CPT credential.

Learn Your Way

All paths lead to the same CPT credential. The difference is how instruction and practice are delivered.

Not sure which path fits? Contact student services.

studentservices@witseducation.com

Self-paced Online: How it works

Access: 24/7 access for 4 months

You will move through the program in a clear self paced sequence: Limited Special CPT Online Test Voucher ($490 value)

  • Complete lesson modules covering assessment, exercise technique, and program design
  • Practice coaching skills using guided drills and checkpoints
  • Prepare for the national written exam with structured review
  • Prepare for the practical exam with skill-focused practice guidance

Support is available if you need help understanding concepts, navigating requirements, or planning your completion timeline.

Exams:

Includes national written exam and national practical skills exam.

*Grant availability to the all access path includes access to all the course content, fully covered with the grant. The number of grants available is limited. The exam voucher is sold separately. Details about the exam voucher are provided when you sign up.

Required textbook

Fitness Professional's Handbook with HKPropel Access

Edition: 8th Edition
ISBN: 9781718217829
Price: $109
Paperback eBook

The textbook is required for exam preparation and is purchased separately.

What you will be able to do after certification

Assess clients safely

Apply appropriate assessment tests to understand a client’s current health and fitness status and to inform safe programming decisions.

Coach core exercises with proper technique

Demonstrate and coach stretches and exercises using free weights, machines, tubing, and bodyweight, with safe progressions for different client needs.

Apply biomechanics and exercise physiology in practice

Understand essential human movement principles and exercise physiology, and communicate effectively during hands-on coaching and training activities.

Complete national written and practical exams

Prepare for national testing through written knowledge and practical skill application aligned to the CPT scope of practice.

FAQs

Do all learning paths lead to the same CPT credential?

Yes. Online, Virtual LIVE, and Hybrid all lead to the same credential and the exams. The difference is how instruction and practice are delivered.

Which learning path should I choose?

Choose Online if you need maximum flexibility. Choose Virtual LIVE if you want live instruction and accountability. Choose Hybrid if you want a campus-based cohort through a college partner.

How does Hybrid enrollment work?

Hybrid cohorts are registered through the college partner. Select your state and college location, then follow the school’s registration process.

What is the difference between a certificate of completion and certification?

Certification includes successful completion of the required national exams. A certificate of completion confirms that coursework was completed.

Need help choosing a learning path?

If you are not sure which option fits your schedule and learning style, contact student services and we will help you choose the best path.


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