The NCCPT CB develops and administers certification programs. Applicants who achieve a passing score from a PSI Testing Center on the final exam are awarded a certification. The NCCPT CB only awards the designated title of Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Certified Group Exercise Instructor (CGxI), Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor (CICI), Certified Yoga Instructor (CYI) and/or Certified Strength Training Specialist (CSTS) to those individuals who meet the ethical conduct, professional behavior and examination requirements set forth by the NCCPT CB. Only individuals who take and pass the final exam(s) at a PSI testing center or a qualified library are permitted to use the perspective designation they passed.

The following Policies and Procedures pertain to the certification(s).

Information on this page will help:

• Health clubs wanting to verify the certification status of their personal trainers.
• Certified Fitness Professionals looking to recertify their NCCPT certification.
• Certified Fitness Professionals to locate courses for continuing education units (CEUs) required for specific recertification
• Teaching organizations or individuals to become a NCCPT CB approved continuing education provider of NCCPT CEUs

Mission Statement

The mission of the National Council for Certified Personal Trainers Certification Board (“NCCPT CB”) is to determine entry-level competence of the Fitness Professional who will provide safe and effective personal training programs to the public.

In carrying out this mission, the Board shall:

1. Create, develop, organize, manage, and administer examinations which assess the knowledge and skills underlying the performance of the tasks required of Fitness Professionals.
2. Create, develop and establish standards and procedures for the implementation and administration of certification programs.
3. Acknowledge individuals who successfully pass the Certification Final Exams (CFE) and who continue to maintain their certification by obtaining continuing education requirements set forth by the Recertification Committee of the Board.
4. Determine, establish, implement, promote, and enforce competency performance standards which include a code of ethics and scope of practice for Certified Fitness Professionals.
5. Establish and administer Policies and Procedures for personal trainers, including handling professional and ethical concerns of violations pertaining to the NCCPT Certified Fitness Professionals and exam candidates.
6. Develop a certification verification process which safeguards the privacy of NCCPT Certified Fitness Professionals (CFPs).
7. Determine and establish requirements of continuing education providers.

Objective Statement

The NCCPT CB oversees the comprehensive credentialing process that attests to the fitness professional’s competencies and establishes standards of continuing educational development for certified personal trainers.

Recertification

Maintaining your certification is not only a part of being a fitness professional, but ensures that your clients/students are constantly receiving the most up to date science. Continuing education programs are intended to develop the knowledge and skills associated to health and fitness, encourage continued competence and enrichment of professional skills beyond the levels required for entry-level practice. Continuing education activities must focus on increasing knowledge, skills and abilities as defined in the Job Task Analysis Studies.

How often do I need to recertify?

NCCPT Certified Fitenss Professionals must recertify every two (2) years. This ensures that NCCPT credential holders are current with the best-practice guidelines and the specific knowledge, skills and abilities described in the most recent Job Task Analysis Studies.

How to recertify?

• CEUs Click Here for the recertification packet. Choose from a variety of inspiring programs to enhance your knowledge and motivate your clients! Choose from online courses you can complete from home.
• CPR Proof of completion of an Adult CPR course must be submitted

• Renewal Form when everything is completed, download the form, fill it out and send it to NCCPT Certification Board along with certificates and/or proof of completion of your CEU's.

  Mail:

  NCCPT ATTN: Certification Board

  3481 Old Conejo Road #102,

  Newbury Park, CA 91320

  
  

  FAX: 800-915-5545

  EMAIL: certification-board@nccpt.com

Pay your renewal fee on or before your expiration date. Our current renewal fee is $75 if paid on time, $100 if paid after your expiration date.

Verify a Certification

If you would like to verify the current validity of a credential, please contact the NCCPT at certification-board@nccpt.com with the following items:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Certificate Number

The NCCPT will not be able to verify a credential without all the items listed above. Please call 800-778-6060 during normal business hours or email your request to certification-board@nccpt.com.

Certification Exam(s)

• NCCPT Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
• Certified Group Exercise Instructor (CGxI)
• Certified Strength Training Specialist (CSTS)
• Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor (CICI)
• Certified Yoga Instructor - Vinyasa Flow (CYI)

1. Please print and review the NCCPT Candidate Handbook for information regarding testing procedures. For information on the exam(s) please review the Policies & Procedures Handbook.



2. Register for exam by calling PSI at 1-800-211-2754.

   • You will be eligible to schedule your exam three (3) business days after enrollment with NCCPT.
   • Click Here to find a PSI location near you.

3. Bring to testing center

   • Valid, current Photo ID

   • Current, valid Emergency Cardiac Care(CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification from:

     • American Heart Association
     • American Red Cross
     • American Safety and Health Institue
     • St. John Ambulance
     • Emergency Care & Safety Institue
     • Emergency Medical Technican

If you do not pass the exam(s), the exam(s) can be taken up to three times in a 12-month period. This 12-month period begins on the first exam date. There is a fee for each re-take of the examination. Payment of this fee is required prior to authorization to scheduling a new test time. Information on the establishment of passing & aggregate scoring information can be found inside the NCCPT Exam Candidate Handbook.

If you need to reschedule your exam appointment, you must call PSI with more than a 24-hour notice or you will be charged a late cancellation fee. If you do not show for an exam appointment, you will be required to pay a no-show fee.

Need Special Accommodations?

Requests may be sent to certification-board@nccpt.com. All submissions must be received by the NCCPT CB five business days prior to the exam date. Click Here for the Request for Special Accommodations Form.

NCCPT CB - Provider Program

Become an approved Continuing Education provider. The NCCPT CB Provider Program is designed to provide reputable continuing education opportunities to NCCPT certified professionals, through a variety of sources that support and uphold the NCCPT CB’s high standards.

Continuing Education Provider Benefits:

• Professional recognition
• Online recognition on our website with course and contact information that members can access

To become an Approved Continuing Education Provider, Click Here

For additional information about becoming a NCCPT CB approved provider, please contact the NCCPT Certification Board at certification-board@nccpt.com.

Downloads

• Appeals Form
• Request for Policy & Procedures Review
• Report of Conduct Violation Form
• Policies and Procedures
• Exam Candidate Handbook
• NCCPT Approved Provider Application
• Request for Special Accommodations
• Item Error / Discrepancy Reporting Form
• PROCTOR AGREEMENT for NCCPT DISTANCE LEARNING EXAM
• STUDENT SIGN –IN SHEET for NCCPT DISTANCE LEARNING EXAM

Please note that eligible NCPPT CPT certification examination candidates are not required to purchase, enroll or participate in any NCCPT educational offering.