NCCA Accredited NCCPT Exams

The National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT) has been supplying the fitness industry with certified fitness professionals for over twenty years! The NCCPT currently offers certifications that are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) in personal training, group exercise, yoga, indoor cycling, and strength training. In order to get certified, students must achieve a passing score on the NCCA-accredited NCCPT certification exam. Certifications are valid for two years. During that time, certificants must obtain continuing education units (CEU's) in order to remain certified. The NCCPT NCCA-accredited certifications are recognized at all the major health clubchains in the United States and Canada. NCCPT and has certified tens of thousands of fitness professionals. The NCCPT Certification Board, an independent autonomous certification governing body prides itself on offering the best certification for preparing candidates to succeed in a commercial health club setting.

NCCA ACCREDITATION

The following NCCPT Certification exams have been accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA): Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Certified Group Exercise Instructor (CGxI), Certified Yoga Instructor (CYI), Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor (CICI) and/or the Certified Strength Training Specialist (CSTS). Accreditation through this prestigious third-party external agency demonstrates NCCPT's commitment to comply with NCCA's Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs. NCCA is the accrediting body affiliated with the Institute for Credentialing Excellence. By obtaining this accreditation for its certifications, the NCCPT joins an elite group of more than 120 organizations with over 270 programs that have been accredited by the NCCA.

ABOUT THE EXAM

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age prior to applying to take the certification exam or they must have completed NCCPT's Age Waiver Request Form signed by a parent or legal guardian. Applicants must also show proof of a valid CPR card in order to sit for the exam.

What you need to bring with you on the day of the exam

• You must be at least 18 years of age to take the exam, or you must provide a completed NCCPT Age Waiver Request Form.
• You must show proof of a valid CPR certification (CPR card or certificate of completion).
  NCCPT has partnered with American Safety Institute to give NCCPT candidates a discounted rate on CPR/AED. Please visit our CPR page for more information on CPR.
• A government issued photo ID (such as a driver's license, passport, military ID, etc.) is required to take the exam. For more information please read the Candidate Handbook. Please make sure the name on your government issued ID matches the name in your NCCPT account. The testing center will check this.

Registration

You have six months from the date of course enrollment to take your exam. If you do not take the exam within six months, a course extension will need to be purchased in order to be eligible for the exam. If you are unsuccessful in your attempt to pass the exam, retakes are available for an additional fee.

REGISTER FOR YOUR EXAM NOW!! To register to sit for your certification exam, please Register here.

Exam Information

The NCCPT NCCA accredited certification exams consist of 140 multiple choice questions. 125 questions are graded (scored on the exam) and 15 questions are field items (pre-test, not scored on the exam). View a list of the exams' content here.

Exam Results

A pass or fail result will be provided upon completion of the administrated exam.

Only candidates who achieve a passing score on their exam(s) will obtain the certification. View candidate handbook for more information.

Canceling or Rescheduling the Exam

When cancelling or rescheduling your exam, the following timetable applies. Any fees will be collected by NCCPT's testing partner, Prometric from the candidate.

Special Accommodations

To request a special accommodation, contact the NCCPT CB for assistance at +1 (800) 778-6060 and/or submit the Request for Special Accommodations form to nccptcb@nccpt.com

Also refer to candidate handbook for any additional information: Candidate Handbook

Study Guide & Exam Preparation

The NCCPT recommends that you adequately prepare before attempting your exam. There are numerous educational exam study packages available to candidates through NCCPT's partnership with ISSA and through other media available in the market. These materials are designed to help candidates prepare for the NCCA accredited exams. Purchase of any study materials is not required to sit for the NCCA accredited NCCPT certifications, nor does it guarantee a passing result on the exam.

We have provided a list of open resources you can utilize to prepare here.

For more information about the program consult the Candidate Handbook.

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