Become a certified personal trainer with the NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer® (NSCA-CPT®) certification. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or an equivalent. Learn more about the prerequisites to sit for the NSCA-CPT® exam.
To apply you will need to fill out the online application, but first, please read the qualifications to ensure you are eligible.There is a $100 application fee for all RCPT and RCPT*D applicants. There is no application or renewal fee for RCPT*E applicants. All requirements must be fulfilled by the application date.
Join the 2026 NSCA Personal Trainers Virtual Conference (PTCon) online October 27–30 for flexible continuing education, evidence-based strategies, and 2.0 CEUs.
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