Certification: Certified Personal Trainer (ACTION-CPT) (ACTION-CPT)

ACTION Certified Personal Trainers have the skills necessary to train, educate, and motivate fitness clients and deliver safe and effective personal training. Certification as an ACTION-CPT demonstrates an understanding of the foundational knowledge necessary for personal trainers working in individual and group settings.
More information about this certification

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 2 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes

Third Party Exam Center

You can locate the test center nearest you by going to the Prometric web site.
Select "ACTION Certification" on the Test Sponsor list
Click "Locate a test center"
Choose the country and state in which you would like to schedule your appointment, then click Next.
Make your Appointment Selection from the drop down then click Next.
To find the closest location(s), please enter a preferred address, city/state, or ZIP/postal code where you would like to schedule your appointment in the search box.
You will find all available test centers near you.

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.

  • This certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.