It’s a numbers game really. We can either provide a high quality education and certification program to a few people or we can make the same program accessible to thousands of people. We want to be the largest certification provider for personal trainers. The only way to do that is to radically change the way our industry operates.

We think the emphasis needs to be on education rather than just certification. We have seen too many certified personal trainers who have no idea what they are doing. This lack of quality control is devaluing our industry. So by making a quality education available at a reasonable price, we can produce highly qualified personal trainers and dramatically alter the way this industry operates.

We think so. We aggressively work with the major chains to educate the hiring managers on the benefits of ACTION Personal Trainer Certification. Our emphasis on education, instructor training, and practical knowledge are very attractive to gyms looking for personal trainers that can be effective from the first day.

Not at this time. We currently offer email, chat and webinar (screen-sharing) support. We use these more efficient methods to keep our costs and prices down. Phone support is very inefficient. Our staff can answer about 60 emails an hour compared to 5-10 phone calls during the same time. However, we recognize that certain issues are better handled over the phone. In these circumstances our support staff and instructors can escalate to a phone call.

There are no time limits. You can attend online classes, get support and use all the tools as long as you like...even after you pass the exam.

The main difference is the level of support you receive. The Basic plan offers little support or extras. The Pro and Platinum Plan gives you access to valuable benefits like online classes, real world simulations, flash cards and practice exams to help you study. Also thrown in is your CPR/AED certification and 24/7 email support. Check out our comparison table for the full breakdown of the differences.

We recognize that not everybody can afford our Pro and Platinum plans. That is why we give you the option to make monthly payments. When you register for the Pro Plan monthly payments option, you are charged $34.95 at the time of registration. You immediately get all Pro Plan benefits. Each month you will be charged $16.95. You must keep making payments until your total paid amount exceeds $199 (the current Pro Plan price). You can then cancel the monthly payments or you can apply the continued payments toward the Platinum plan. The timing on this works out nicely because you will become a Platinum member in time to take the Advanced Nutrition Certification CEUs, plus we waive your recertification application fees.

Yes.

Once you register for the course, you can login and download the textbook. It is in PDF format and can be transferred to other computers, mobile devices, iphones and e-book readers. Pro and Platinum plan members can download the Kindle version of the textbook to their phone, tablet or Kindle device.

No. All plans include a PDF copy of the textbook. A hardcopy of the textbook is available on Amazon.com.

We have released a Kindle version of the textbook. Pro and Platinum plan members can download the Kindle textbook for free from their portal. You can download the free Kindle Reader App for iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows Mobile in your device's app store. Once the Kindle reader is installed, you can open the textbook on your device.

Basic plan members can purchase a copy of the Kindle textbook by searching the Kindle Library for "ACTION Certification" or just use this link to the Amazon Kindle Library.

Once you register for the Pro or Platinum Plan, you can login and access your personal portal page that contains links to many extra resources.

The online certificate exam offers a convenient way to earn a certificate in personal training.

Meeting the eligibility requirements and passing the certification exam which is part of the NCCA Accredited ACTION-CPT enables you to use the title of ACTION-Certified Personal Trainer (ACTION-CPT).

Yes. In any order you want. Many people will elect to use the certificate exam as a warm up for the full certification exam.

By far, the NCCA Accredited exam is superior to the online certificate exam. We put in hundreds of hours of development time to ensure that the exam meets rigid NCCA Accreditation standards.

The Online Certificate exam can be taken from the ACTION Learning System which is accessible from your portal and the TalentLMS app.

The NCCA Accredited ACTION-CPT certification exam is taken online using the Proctor U Live Proctoring platform.

How to Apply

Applicants can apply online at https://actioncertification.org/index.php?option=com_forms&view=quickconnect&layout=cpr&Itemid=506. Applications must include proof of current CPR and AED certification.

Candidates who fail the NCCA Accredited exam may re-test after a 90 day waiting period following the date the previous exam was taken. This waiting period is created to help protect the security of the exam. Their is no charge from ACTION Certification to retest, however a $99 proctor fee will apply.

There is no waiting period to retake the online certificate exam. A $35 retest fee applies to the certificate exam only.

We actually don't charge anything. But ProctorU charges $99 each time you take the exam to cover their proctor costs. We charge the $35 online certificate exam retest fee to encourage people to be well prepared the first time they take the exam.

The ACTION Certification exam which is part of the NCCA Accredited ACTION-CPT certification is available online.

Exam Details

There are 130 multiple choice questions (100 scored and up to 30 non-scored research questions).

You have 2.5 hours to complete the exam.

You must get 72% or more to pass the exam.

Upon completing the exam, your exam will be graded immediately and you will be emailed a score report. Please keep this score report. ProctorU will automatically send us your score within 2 business days. But in the event an error occurs, your score report is your proof of passing the exam.

If you fail the exam, you must wait 90 days before taking the exam again. ProctorU will charge you their $99 proctor fee each time you take the exam so make sure you are prepared.

The exam covers all the subjects included in the textbook including anatomy, biomechanics, client assessment, program design, safety, legal and business topics. You should understand (not memorize) these concepts. Our Pro and Platinum Plan gives you access to flash cards and practice exams that further emphasize the concepts that are included on the exam.

Yes, you must recertify every two years. The cost is $65. This is hundreds of dollars less expensive than any of the other certifications. Platinum Plan members never have to pay the $65 recertification fee.

Our Advanced Nutrition Certification and Group Fitness Certifications are now available. Platinum plan members get access to this advanced certification for free. It also counts as 0.8 CEUs for recertification.