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Our education leads the industry, shaping the future of fitness professionals

For nearly two decades, our course has been completed by thousands of students similar to you. At Active Education, we take pride in offering a cutting-edge certification program designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills for success in the fitness industry.

  • Learn from the best
  • Industry leading certificates
  • Flexible on-demand studies
  • Unique blended-learning model
  • Unparareled support
  • Suited for your busy lifestyle

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Reserve a spot

There are a limited number of spots and rolling admissions for our programs. To avoid the program being full before you have the chance to enroll, we offer you the opportunity to reserve a place in the desired program without obligation. Our academic advisor will follow up with you to confirm that you want the spot.

About the course

The industry-leading education with multiple certifications included. You start whenever, and spend as long time as you need. It is designed to fit a hectic lifestyle. Throughout the course, you will have unlimited support by our excellent tutors.

Average time to complete the course is around 4-6 months.

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(AE-CPT) Personal Trainer

Unpararelled support Study at your own pace from home Industry leading education

The industry-leading education with multiple certifications included. It is designed with maximum flexibility and unlimited student support to ensure that everyone with a passion for health and fitness can get the necessary competence to succeed as a personal trainer.

Facts

  • With two decades of experience developing leading health and fitness professionals worldwide, we understand better than anyone what it takes to succeed. The Active Education Certified Personal Trainer program aims to be the most extensive and comprehensive fitness education around.

    What sets us apart is our unique teaching methods provided by some of the best in the field. We combine theory and practice in a way that facilitates learning no matter your background and timeframe.

    All subjects are delivered fully digital, and lectures and interactive learning activities are available at all times. You study entirely at your own pace (average time to complete the course is 4-6 months), and you can watch lectures as many times as you wish.

    When you feel confident about your level of understanding in each module, you go ahead and schedule your exam (your supervisor will assist you with this).

  • First of all, you will need to sign up for the course on our website. As soon as your payment is processed, your instructor will contact you and introduce our learning platform and study material.

    Usually, you can start the course in a matter of days after you’ve applied.

     

    • 18 years old
    • We recommend a minimum of 1+ years of training experience

    During the course, a solid internet connection and access to a training facility will greatly improve your overall study experience.

  • This is not just an ordinary Personal Trainer education. In fact, it is a three-in-one bundle. By completing the course, you’ll receive the following recognition: 

    • Active Education Certified Fitness Assistant (AE L2)
    • Active Education Certified Fitness Instructor (AE L3)
    • Active Education Certified Personal Trainer (AE L4)

    In addition, you have the option of including the ACE Personal Trainer Certification by doing a separate exam conducted by the American Council on Exercise. This certification is optional and priced at 349 $.

     

  • Tuition for the Certified Personal Trainer study program is affordable and flexible priced to get you started right away. You have the option of:

    • 6 monthly payments at only $249,- a month (for a total of $1494,-)
    • Save 10% by choosing a 3 months payment plan at $448,- a month (for a total of $1344,-), or
    • Save 20% by paying the entire amount in one payment of $1194,-

    To get started you pay only $99 as a sign-up fee, and your student supervisor will arrange for access to our learning platform right away. You can decide on your payment plan for the tuition after you’ve signed up, and we will assist you with the choice that is best suited to your needs.

Information about subjects

  • The course is divided into convenient modules, so you can study more efficiently. Each module has pre-recorded lectures, reading assignment, reflecting assignment and a multiple-choice quiz.

    The total of 16 modules are as follows:

    1. Role and Scope of Practice for the Personal Trainer
    2. The ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model
    3. Basics of Behavior Change
    4. Communication and Teaching Techniques
    5. Preparticipation Health Screening
    6. Nutrition for Health and Fitness
    7. Resting Assessments and Anthropometric Measurements
    8. Cardiorespiratory Training: Physiology, Assessments, and Programming
    9. Muscular Training: Foundations and Benefits
    10. Muscular Training: Assessments
    11. Integrated Exercise Programming: From Evidence to Practice
    12. Considerations for Clients with Obesity
    13. Considerations for Clients with Chronic Disease
    14. Exercise Considerations Across the Lifespan
    15. Considerations for Clients with Musculoskeletal Issues
    16. Legal Guidelines and Business Considerations

About the course

Pricing

Tuition for the Certified Personal Trainer study program is affordable and flexible priced to get you started right away.

To get started you pay only $99 as a sign-up fee, and your student supervisor will arrange for access to our learning platform right away. You can decide on your payment plan for the tuition after you’ve signed up, and we will assist you with the choice that is best suited to your needs.

One price – everything included

  • 6 monthly payments at only $249,- a month (for a total of $1494,-)
  • Save 10% by choosing a 3 months payment plan at $448,- a month (for a total of $1344,-), or
  • Save 20% by paying the entire amount in one payment of $1194,-
  • Industry leading certificates included
  • Active Education Certified Fitness Assistant (AE L2)
  • Active Education Certified Fitness Instructor (AE L3)
  • Active Education Certified Personal Trainer (AE L4)
  • ACE Personal Trainer Certification (optional – priced at 349 $)

Learning for life

Being an Active Education student is about more than just learning. With us, community and a good study environment are important, and we are proud of the strong camaraderie and sense of belonging among our teachers and students.

Need more information?

We offer free academic counseling for anyone who is interested in our courses. Press the button below, and schedule an appointment with one of our excellent study counselors.

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FAQ’s

  • If you’re studying full time (equivalent to around 40 hours per week), you should be ready for the exam within 4-6 months.

    One of the majors benefits with studying with us is your freedom to manage your own study pace. If you want to finish the course earlier, you can study more. If you have a busy lifestyle, you can study as much as you have time for.

  • You do not need to own any training equipment. However, we do recommend access to a training facility.

    Being a Personal Trainer is a practical, hands-on, occupation and you need to exercise the theory in a practical setting.

  • Yes. We want everybody to have the possiblity to with us, and therefore we offer flexible payment plans.

    Chose between:

    • 6 monthly payments at only $249,- a month (for a total of $1494,-)
    • Save 10% by choosing a 3 months payment plan at $448,- a month (for a total of $1344,-), or
    • Save 20% by paying the entire amount in one payment of $1194,-
  • Our unique learning model employs the latest science within online learning. For each module you have a clear learning goal, pre-recorded lectures, quizzes, reflective and practical assignments.

    On top of that, you have access to ask your tutors for guidance and counseling.

  • No. When you sign up on one of our payment plans, you can start study right away.

  • The final examination consists of a multiple-choice questions, which you need at least 80 % correct answers to pass.

     

  • The main difference is the practical, hands-on, sessions in the Advanced Personal Trainer Course.

    Take a look at our blended learning model in the text below. Note that you only get the practical education and exam in the Advanced Personal Trainer course.

    1. ONLINE: Sign up and start the course online whenever you want. All modules, lectures, and interactive learning activities are available at all times. You study entirely at your own pace, and you can watch lectures as many times as you wish. When you feel confident about your level of understanding in each module, you are ready for the second and final part of the program:
    2. PRACTICAL: After completing the online part of the course, you are ready for the final stage that consists of ten days with practical training. You take part in this last part of the curriculum at one of our international locations, and you are free to attend at the destination you desire (see the entire list of places here). 
    3. EXAM: When the ten days of practical teaching is finished, you have two days off before taking the exam on-site (the same location as the practical part you’ve just attended). There is one written exam and one practical PT exam. 
  • Due to the global widespread of our students, conveying job opportunities is hard.

    However, if you need any help, guidance or recommendation letter we will make sure to do what we can for you.

  • All our programs are designed to give you, as a student, the opportunity to combine studies with work and other busy everyday activities. Our flexible learning model means that you are not tied to fixed times, and you can watch lectures and complete assignments on the learning portal whenever it suits you.

    Most of our students work alongside their studies with us, many even in full-time positions. It is achievable as long as you work purposefully and are good at planning your time.

    If you participate in the physical sessions (a total of 10 days), these are held at set times with attendance required. This is the only aspect you need to check with your job for the possibility of getting time off.

  • Yes, you have access to our learning platform with all of our study material 24/7.