How can you offer so much for so little money?
What are you trying to change about the industry?
Are you accredited by the NCCA?
But will I be able to get a job?
Do you offer Phone Support?
Are there any time limits to complete the course?
What is the difference between the Basic Plan and the Pro Plan?
How do the payment plans work?
Can I upgrade to the Pro Plan after registering for the Basic plan?
How do I get access to the textbook?
Will you ship the textbook to me?
Can I Read the Textbook on my Mobile Device?
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.
If I register for the Pro or Platinum Plan, how will I get access to all the extras?
How do the online classes work?
What if I can’t attend a class?
What are the differences between the two exams?
The online certificate exam offers a convenient way to earn a certificate in personal training.
The certification exam which is part of the NCCA Accredited ACTION-CPT enables you to use the title of "Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)".
Online Certificate Exam | NCCA Accredited Certification Exam | |
Results in: | Certificate in Personal Training | Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) |
Taken: | Online | at thousands of PROMETRIC testing centers in more than 160 countries |
Cost: | Free | $99 test center fee |
Retest Fee: | $35 | $99 test center fee |
Can I take both exams?
Which Exam is Better?
How do I take the exam?
What if I fail the exam?
Why do you charge for exam retests?
What is the exam like?
The ACTION Certification exam which is part of the NCCA Accredited ACTION-CPT certification is available at thousands of Prometric testing centers in more than 160 countries..
Exam Details
There are 150 multiple choice questions.
You have 2.5 hours to complete the exam.
You must get 70% 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. Prometric 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. Prometric will charge you their $99 testing fee each time you take the exam so make sure you are prepared.
What is covered on the exam?
Can I pass the exam if I only register for the Basic plan?
What do I get once I pass the exam?
Do you require recertification?
Do you plan on adding specialty certifications that enable me to train special populations like the obese, children and seniors?