Become a NESTA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
The Fitness Industry’s ONLY 4-Year NCCA Accredited Personal Training Certification. Earn your certification with confidence. Join Now!
*All other NCCA accredited personal training programs are valid for 2-3 years.
Make a Difference Now. Train to Be a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer with NESTA's Applied Learning Methods.
Conduct accurate evaluations of clients' health, fitness, and skills to craft realistic and actionable goals.
Tailor workouts to meet each client's unique needs and goals, supported by solid scientific principles.
Master exercise techniques with precision and motivate effectively using biomechanics and principles of motivation
Clarify your professional scope of practice and align with the NESTA code of ethics.
Empower yourself for success in the NCCA Accredited Personal Fitness Certification exam, meeting all standards outlined by the NCCA for Certification Program Accreditation.
Interview for employment opprotunites at the TOP nationwide health clubs including:
Anytime Fitness, Life Time Fitness, LA Fitness, Fitness 19, 24-Hour Fitness and many more.
Begin Your Journey To Becoming An Accredited Certified Personal Fitness Trainer With Guidance From Our Team Of NESTA Experts, Who Share Their Wealth Of Knowledge And Expertise.
PFT EXAM ONLY
$349
- NCCA Accredited PFT Exam
- Refer the PFT exam requirements and details below
- Immediate exam scheduling
PFT
COMPLETE PACKAGE
$697
- NCCA Accredited PFT Exam
- Refer the PFT exam requirements and details below
- Access to Learning Managment System containing over 20+ hours of education & training
- 300+ page Digital Study Manual
- 10+ hours of training videos
- Chapter review questions
- Unlimited practice exams
- 30,60 and 90-day study plan
- Ongoing access to training after graduating
- Special offers on CEU's
* Additional certtificate shipping fees & delivery times applies to students living outside of North America. Refer to shipping fees.
PFT PLUS
$399
- NCCA Accredited PFT Exam
- Refer the PFT exam requirements and details below
- Digital Study Manual
* Additional certtificate shipping fees & delivery times applies to students living outside of North America. Refer to shipping fees.
Why choose the NESTA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer Program?
Price
Our competitively priced, fully accredited personal trainer certification program, making professional fitness education accessible to everyone.
4 Years
Choose NESTA-PFT, the industry's sole personal training certification valid for 4-years, saving you money on renewal fees while ensuring long-term professional recognition
Accepted
NESTA is widely accepted in the majority of fitness clubs worldwide, affirming its credibility and relevance across diverse fitness communities.
Support
Receive ongoing human support, with no limits, ensuring you have a dedicated team by your side every step of the way, ready to provide guidance, motivation, and encouragement whenever you need it.
Accreditation
The NESTA-PFT is accredited by NCCA, the Gold Standard. NESTA holds the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accreditation for its Personal Fitness Trainer Certification.
100% Online
Learn on your schedule, train on any device using our digital training system including all training and progress tracking tools.
NESTA fitness professionals go beyond client expectations!
Through their wide range of specialty courses, NESTA has allowed me to provide my clientele with a broader range of services and information to help them reach their goals faster, and safer. Their focus on the business aspects of the fitness industry within their programs is unlike any other certification. It has given me insights and strategies to increase client retention and draw more clientele to our business, which have been especially useful in the new post-pandemic fitness world.
– Mike Clark
After doing research, I decided to take all of mine through NESTA. Best decision I could have made. Every class I have taken teaches you very practical and useful information to set you up for success in your career goals.
– Joe, CA.
When potential clients see the official NESTA seal on my business card, they feel assured they’re choosing a real fitness professional. The expertise I gained with NESTA has put me way ahead of my competition. I now understand the science and application of the science. I gained important business knowledge as well.
– Jim L.
Becoming a NESTA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer truly changed my life. I instantly got hired at a top-rated gym and I am booked solid with great clients. I love my career.
– Jennifer B.
NESTA is a great option for the Fitness Professional. The PFT program covers all the success tools a Personal Trainer would need to enter into the field, or sharpen the skills of a veteran instructor. NESTA made the process of becoming a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer as easy as possible. I love that not only did I have a manual I could study from, but each section had videos to highlight important information. I was also pleased to see they had quizzes that I could take to prepare for the exam. Thank you, NESTA, for making these past few months as painless as possible. I’m very proud to be a NESTA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer! - Christa from Missouri
PROGRAM DETAILS
Obtain your NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer certification in 30, 60, or 90 days or less. Explore what's included.
NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Details
Provided below are all the details required to get started on your journey in becoming a NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer.
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Personal Training
Chapter 2 – Exercise Physiology
Chapter 3 – Kinesiology and Functional Anatomy
Chapter 4 – Applied Biomechanics
Chapter 5 – Flexibility
Chapter 6 – Nutrition
Chapter 7 – Special Populations
Chapter 8 – Assessments
Chapter 9 – Program Design
Chapter 10 – Exercise Application
Chapter 11 – Safety, Injury Prevention, and Treatment
Chapter 12 – Exercise Psychology
Chapters 13-14 – Business Strategies and Applications for the Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
- Must have paid in full prior to the examination date. NCCA accredited PFT Exam (one exam attempt per purchase). This is the only 4-year accredited credential in the fitness industry.
- Exam candidates must take the NESTA proctored exam at a PSI testing center.
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have a valid government issued Driver’s License or Passport
- Must have a minimum high school level or equivalent education
- Must have current Emergency Cardiac Care (CPR) Certification card/certificate or BLS (Basic Life Support) card/certificate in place of CPR card or equivalent
- Must to maintain the confidentiality of the exam content and abide by exam policies as stated in the candidate handbook
- Must agree to adhere to the NESTA Code of Ethics
- Exam candidate may be subject to an audit to verify proof of documentation requirements (show proof of valid CPR card/certification, Driver’s License or Passport, High School Diploma or equivalent)
- Exam candidates must complete the 125 question, timed 2-hour, multiple choice, facilitated proctored exam within 90 days of requesting exam eligibility ID. Exam candidate must receive a passing score 71 or above to achieve certification.
- If exam candidate does not meet the passing score requirements of 71 or above, there is a $199 retest fee (per exam attempt) if the candidate chooses to re-take the exam.
- A $45 proctor (per exam attempt) fee applies to exam candidates living outside of North America. Fee is payable upon requesting exam eligibility ID.
- To renew 4-year certification the NESTA ECB requires its certified personal fitness trainer (PFT) to complete 4.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) over a four year period. Each 0.1 CEU is worth one hour of study time or one contact hour in a live training format.
- 125 question, timed 2-hour proctored multiple choice computer web-based exam. Passing score is 71 or above.
- The exam candidate must take the Personal Fitness Trainer proctored exam within 90 days upon requesting their exam eligibility ID.
- One exam attempt per purchase (unless otherwise specified under purchase options).
- A $45 proctor fee is applicable to all PFT Exam Candidates living outside of North America. Payment is due upon requesting exam eligibility ID.
- Exam results are shown immediately upon completing the exam. All passing exams receive a temporary certificate at the time of completion.
- For more information about NESTA’s PFT exam locations, requirements, scheduling, and procedures, please visit PFT Exam Requirements page.
- Click here to locate a PSI testing facility in your area.
- For more information about NESTA’s PFT exam locations, requirements, scheduling, and procedures, please visit PFT Exam Requirements page.
- An additional $45 proctoring fee applies to students living outside of North America. Payment is due upon requesting exam eligibility ID.
$199 Retest Fee: Students who did not meet the exam passing requirements can purchase a $199 retest 30 days from the date of the exam by visiting Exam Retest, Extensions and Administrative Fee page , or by calling our offices at 1-877-348-6692.
$95 Extension Fee: 90-day extension can requested by the exam candidate at any time. Please refer to the NESTA Policies page and click on the “Fees” tab at the top of the page. Extension requests to due medical issues must be provided in writing and a signed physician’s note must be provided. The request will then be reviewed by the NESTA Executive Board. Candidate will be notified by email of the decision. Please refer to the Personal Fitness Trainer Exam Candidate Handbook for details.
$45 Proctor Fee: An additional $45 proctoring fee is applicable to all PFT exam candidates living outside of North America. Payment is due upon requesting exam eligibility ID.
$45 Private Proctor Fee: An additional $45 proctoring fee is applicable to PFT exam candidates requiring to apply for private proctoring. Details and application is listed here: Private Proctoring Exam Option
The NESTA ECB requires its certified personal fitness trainer (PFT) to complete 4.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) over a four year period. Each 0.1 CEU is worth one hour of study time or one contact hour in a live training format.
For more details on recertification, please click here.
