NCCA Accredited NCCPT Exams

The National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT) has been supplying the fitness industry with certified fitness professionals for over twenty years! The NCCPT currently offers five certifications that are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). To get certified, students must achieve a passing score on the NCCA-accredited NCCPT certification exam. Certifications are valid for two years. During that time, certificants must obtain continuing education units (CEUs) and pay a renewal fee in order to remain certified. The NCCPT NCCA-accredited certifications are recognized at all the major health club chains in the United States and Canada. NCCPT and has certified tens of thousands of fitness professionals. The NCCPT Certification Board, an independent autonomous certification governing body, prides itself on offering the best certifications for preparing candidates to succeed in a commercial health club setting.

NCCA ACCREDITATION

The following NCCPT Certification exams have been accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA): Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Certified Group Exercise Instructor (CGxI), Certified Yoga Instructor (CYI), Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor (CICI) and/or the Certified Strength Training Specialist (CSTS). Accreditation through this prestigious third-party external agency demonstrates NCCPT's commitment to comply with NCCA's Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs. NCCA is the accrediting body affiliated with the Institute for Credentialing Excellence. By obtaining this accreditation for its certifications, the NCCPT joins an elite group of more than 120 organizations with over 270 programs that have been accredited by the NCCA.

ABOUT THE EXAM

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age prior to applying to take the certification exam. Applicants must also show proof of a valid CPR card in order to sit for the exam.

What you need to bring with you on the day of the exam

• You must be at least 18 years of age to take the exam.
• You must show proof of a valid CPR certification (CPR card or certificate of completion). ISSA gives NCCPT candidates easy access to CPR education. Please visit our CPR page for more information on CPR.
• A government issued photo ID (such as a driver's license, passport, military ID, etc.) is required to take the exam. For more information please read the Candidate Handbook. Please make sure the name on your government issued ID matches the name in your NCCPT account. The testing center will check this.

Exam Results

• A pass or fail result will be provided upon completion of the administrated exam.
• Only candidates who achieve a passing score on their exam(s) will obtain the certification. View candidate handbook for more information.
• Please view the certification exam retake information in the candidate handbook if you have failed the exam.

Only candidates who achieve a passing score on their exam(s) will obtain the certification. View candidate handbook for more information.

Canceling or Rescheduling the Exam

Click here to view the timetable and applicable fees to cancel or reschedule an exam.

Special Accommodations

To request a special accommodation, contact NCCPT for assistance at +1 (877) 355-1640 and/or submit the Request for Special Accommodations form to support@nccpt.com

Also refer to candidate handbook for any additional information: Candidate Handbook

Study Guide & Exam Preparation

The NCCPT recommends that you adequately prepare before attempting your exam. There are numerous educational exam study packages available to candidates through NCCPT's partnership with ISSA and through other media available in the market. These materials are designed to help candidates prepare for the NCCA accredited exams. Purchase of any study materials is not required to sit for the NCCA accredited NCCPT certifications, nor does it guarantee a passing result on the exam.

We have provided a list of open resources you can utilize to prepare here.

For more information about the program consult the Candidate Handbook.

Meet our Certification Board

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