LER.me

Make All Learning Count.

Get Connected

  • What is a LER?
  • FAQs (opens in new tab)
  • Partner with Us
  • Visit EBSCOed (opens in new tab)

View our Policies

  • Accessibility (opens in new tab)
  • Standards (opens in new tab)
  • Terms of Use (opens in new tab)
  • Privacy Policy (opens in new tab)
  • Opt out (opens in new tab)

Get the app

Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store

© 2026 All rights reserved.

Powered by EBSCOed

Skip to main contentSkip to footer
  • Live Data
My LER
My LER
  1. Programs
  3. Personal Fitness Trainer Certification

Personal Fitness Trainer Certification

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America

Certification

Become a contributor for free to openly demonstrate student outcomes, industry alignment & eligibility criteria.

Your AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer online certification combines the most current science with over 35 years of experience and leadership in the fitness industry. We’ll cover these key topics to get you prepared. - The Human Body & Exercise Physiology - Behavior Modification and Communication Skills - Fitness Screening, Health Assessment and Injury Prevention - The Basics of Nutrition and Weight Management

Duration

You must complete the program within one (1) year of your enrollment date.

Cost

$499Show moreShow less

Format

Online

Eligibility Calculator

Which aid programs apply to this program?

Record QualityEligibility Calculators
Loading Skills & Competencies
Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

Loading What You'll Learn
Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Currently certified AFAA instructors will earn 1.5 CEU credits upon the successful completion of this course. A valid photo ID and CPR/AED certification are required at the time of your exam. *Testing equipment requirements: webcam, microphone, and internet connection. The Personal Fitness Trainer certification includes: - Learn at your own pace with 14 on-line video lectures - Personal Fitness Trainer downloadable study guide - Sample multiple-choice test questions - An independently monitored and authenticated online exam, 120 multiple choice questions - AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer certification (upon passing the online exam and providing proof of a current CPR/AED certification).

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

Visit Program Website
Locations

Where this program is offered

No locations specified.

Loading Student Outcomes
Related Programs

Programs related to this one

No related programs.

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply exercise physiology concepts to human body movement in personal training contexts
  • Implement behavior modification techniques in client communication contexts
  • Conduct fitness screening and health assessments for injury-prevention planning
  • Apply nutrition and weight-management basics in personal training settings
  • Integrate scientific principles from current fitness research into training practice
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors39-9031.00
  • Fitness and Wellness Coordinators11-9179.01
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Group fitness routines — plan and lead independently with appropriate music and multi-muscle movement sequences tailored to the capabilities of a regular class roster.
  • Participant progress — monitor across multiple sessions and make straightforward program adjustments to keep clients on track in a commercial fitness center.
  • Corrective technique feedback — deliver clearly and constructively to participants during live group or personal training sessions with minimal supervisory oversight.
  • Fitness modifications and alternatives — offer in real time during classes to accommodate participants ranging from beginner to intermediate ability levels.
  • Individual fitness assessments — conduct using standard evaluation protocols to identify physical conditions and design suitable training programs for new clients.
  • Training equipment use — teach and demonstrate safe operation of gym machines, free weights, and cardio tools to clients across a variety of scheduled sessions.
  • Safety regulations and emergency procedures — apply and reinforce consistently during recreational and exercise programming at a mid-size fitness facility.
  • Client communication — manage through email and instant messaging platforms to schedule sessions, share progress updates, and respond to participant inquiries.
  • Psychological motivation techniques — apply basic principles of positive reinforcement and goal-setting to support client adherence in ongoing personal training relationships.
  • Time management across class schedules — coordinate preparation, instruction, and post-session documentation efficiently within a structured shift at a fitness studio.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

Completion Rate
Not reported
Placement Rate
Not reported