Certification: Personal Trainer - Fitness Consultant

2040 Raybrook SE, Suite 103, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

The Personal Training national board exam has been developed as an entry level exam for individuals that are entering the personal training profession. The questions are designed to cover introductory topics that pertain to the execution of personal training activities.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 1 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Third Party Exam Center

All NBCA National Board Certification and Diplomate Exams are administered and proctored through accredited college and university testing and examination centers and/or the library system whether nationally or internationally. In addition, several exams are available by online video testing.

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.