Personal Trainer Certification Courses

We have five Fitness Courses from which to choose...

Personal Trainer Certification

"I am in great debt to the I.A.R.T for the knowledge I have learned. It was no easy task to accomplish the exam. I have learned a great deal (more in the past eight months than I have in the twelve years of my career)." Craig Murway

"I found the material very well written and thorough. Certainly top notch stuff, particularly compared to other 'certifying' agencies." Dean Carlson

More Than a Sit-down Exam

The first step in our two-tier process, to become certified as a Fitness Clinician, is to earn your initial certification as an I.A.R.T. personal trainer, by way of our standardized theory exam you can take anywhere. Once certified, you then demonstrate professional competency by way of in-field assignments, to become a Fitness Clinician. We have chosen the route of in-field assessment for the reason explained in an ancient Chinese proverb: "Tell me and I will forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I will understand." In effect, you are not purchasing a personal trainer certification exam but, rather, investing in a highly sophisticated exercise science system (Fitness Logistics) whereby you are challenged through various real case study and in-field assignments using specifically-designed problem solving tools.

"The certification experience has opened my eyes in many ways and has taught me to approach both training and "claim evaluation" from a more logical, no nonsense position."

Kevin McKee

We specialize in the certifying of independent clinical fitness practitioners and serious fitness enthusiasts who are able to devote the time and care to maintain the highest standards possible for their clients or themselves. If your objective is to work in a typical, commercial gym, this education process may not be for you.

"I've had packages delivered to my door from A.C.E., the NSCA, and the NCSF. I've had the ISSA offer to throw in a free CD and a $50 rebate if I "joined today". The I.A.R.T. earned my respect with down-to-earth intelligence and professionalism. Prepare to embark on a journey that will educate, empower, and strengthen your muscles as well as your spirit. And learn what it means to truly EARN your certification."

Kim De Lutis, CEI, Littleton, NH

Walk the Path to Higher Education for $1.41 per day!

For as little as $1.41 per day, you can take a major step toward financial independence as a fitness instructor. That's how little you need to invest to become more than a personal trainer, but an elite in the field... an accredited Certified Fitness Clinician (tm) with the I.A.R.T., from beginning to end, all inclusive.

Risk-Free Guarantee!

The Most Rewarding and Challenging Exercise Certification Course or Your Money Back. That's right... after you obtain your Fitness Clinician (tm) or Master Fitness Clinician (tm) credentials, if you don't agree that either education process is the most challenging, thought-provoking and rewarding as compared to what any other certification company is offering, we will refund the cost of the exam.

We are not an "assembly line" fitness accreditation

Becoming an I.A.R.T. Fitness Clinician (tm) takes a great deal of work from our students and our teachers. Consequently, we reserve the right to refuse admission for I.A.R.T. enrollment if we feel you are unsuitable or if you are unable to meet our standards; we also reserve the right to limit monthly applications to twelve (12) fitness professionals. If we have reached our quota of twelve individuals, we can place you on a waiting list and you will be eligible for the next available enrollment.

I.A.R.T. Personal Trainer Certification Exclusivity

We limit the number of I.A.R.T. instructors in each geographic location, at a ratio of 1 per 100,000 population. For example, a city with a population of 1 million would have a maximum of 10 independent I.A.R.T. fitness clinicians and/or facilities. Each facility may have more than one I.A.R.T. representative, but no more than 10 independent business-driven professionals will exist in that city. This restriction helps to protect and support our instructors' practicing territories, and to provide investment enhancement value. Reserve your territory today!

Still uncertain what organization to choose?

Visit our Distance Education Personal Trainer Certification FAQ section, or read our latest article (with a detailed checklist for picking the right certifying agency), The Educated Fitness Practitioner (PDF download). Other articles are available in our Certification Articles section. Or take our Personal Trainer Questionnaire Challenge: Test your knowledge with this Personal Trainer Certification Knowledge Questionnaire.

Fitness Experts State I.A.R.T. is the Best!

Read what top fitness experts and strength & conditioning coaches say about the I.A.R.T. courses.

Fitness Clinician courses are accredited through the Fitness Standards Council

NOTE: Our certification processes include exclusive trade secret methodologies, strategies and information. We do NOT provide returns when purchasing a certification as this is as much a service as it is a high-end product. After all, a person could read and utilize our methodologies and then ask for a return, which is similar to eating an entire meal in a restaurant and then not wanting to pay. We can provide credit within 30 days toward the books, if you decide to return said books to purchase different learning resources that may be more suitable to your needs.

I.A.R.T. Membership. Not everyone is ready to take the challenge of a full-blown I.A.R.T. certification. However, we appreciate the support received by so many people around the world and, as a result, have produce an I.A.R.T. Membership package. For a one-time investment of $149 Canadian, you receive a quality wall certificate indicating your membership, exclusive access to our RoundTable discussion board, a copy of our latest Synergy annual on CD, and 10% off future purchases of our books, DVDs and CDs.

Order the I.A.R.T. Membership package