Personal Training Certification & Programs at Sol Academy

Earn your Personal Training certification through Sol Academy's partnership with NASM, the gold standard in fitness training. NASM's reputation boosts your career prospects, earning potential, and credibility with employers. It's the perfect choice for launching a successful fitness career.

When you choose Sol Academy to become a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, you’ll get access to:

  • NASM CPT certification course, plus the option to participate in expert-led practical, hands-on classes

  • Low-cost, high-quality experience that prepares you for placement in our local community and beyond

  • State-of-the-art digital learning platform and engaging classroom experience designed to meet multiple learning styles

  • A curriculum that is consistently reviewed and updated with the most up-to-date material available

  • A flexible, on-demand curriculum that allows you to learn foundational knowledge from anywhere, anytime

How to Get Certified 

Sol Academy’s NASM Certified Personal Trainer program makes earning your certification easy and convenient. Through a combination of self-guided study materials and monthly hands-on practical training hours, you can become a Certified Personal Trainer at your own pace. Once you begin the program, you will have six months to complete coursework and sit for your certification exam.

All you have to do is:

  • Meet with a Sol Academy Advisor

  • Register and choose your payment plan. No-interest financing with low monthly payments available to all registered students.

  • Complete the NASM Certified Personal Trainer course

  • Pass the NASM Certified Personal Trainer exam

Explore our Certified Personal Training Courses

  • Self Study + Support | $1,350

    100% Online Course

    NASM Certified Personal Trainer Exam Voucher (NCCA Accredited Certification Exam)

    Handouts and Resources Virtual Library

    Access to Videos, PowerPoints, Activities, and Practice Exam

    NASM Essentials Digital Textbook (Hardcover textbook available for an additional fee)

    Live Zoom Support 

    One in-person certification exam study session (hosted live and virtually, 4x per year)

    One free retake exam voucher, if needed

    Local and National Job Placement Assistance

  • Self Study + Support + Pro Series | $2,750

    100% Online Course

    NASM Certified Personal Trainer Exam Voucher (NCCA Accredited Certification Exam)

    Handouts and Resources Virtual Library

    Access to Videos, PowerPoints, Activities, and Practice Exam

    NASM Essentials Digital Textbook (Hardcover textbook available for an additional fee)

    Live Zoom Support 

    One free retake exam voucher, if needed

    Local and national job placement assistance

    Unlimited certification exam study sessions (hosted live and virtually, 4x per year)

    Access to 12 consecutive months of Sol Pro Series sessions

    *Apply NASM knowledge to Real Life, Real Client interactions - Business, Marketing, and Soft Skill Training

    *One live 3-hour session per month

    *Each session is taught by an expert NASM Personal Trainer

    *Sessions are on Saturdays, 10:30am-1:30pm

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 Frequently Asked Questions

  • Sol Academy provides each student with a hands-on, supportive, and expert-led learning environment to learn the technical, practical, and business skills necessary to become a career-ready Certified Personal Trainer. Unlike most study-at-home options, all of our courses are taught by industry professionals and include the continual guidance and mentorship needed to navigate a career in fitness.

    As a NASM certified Education Partner, we are committed to providing the most current curriculum with the most up-to-date, innovative materials available.

  • Learn at your own pace! You will have six months, from the day you begin your coursework, to sit for your NASM certification exam.
    With our Sol Academy CPT Pro Series option, you are invited to participate in 12 monthly workshops designed to teach you the practical application of the curriculum in a hands-on, expert-led environment.

  • Our Certified Personal Training program is open enrollment, which means you can start anytime!
    After enrolling, you will enjoy a one-on-one onboarding meeting to help you get started.

  • Absolutely! Sol Academy’s Certified Personal Trainer program is perfect for the full time professional, student, or parent looking for a new career or part-time passion. With only one night per week in class, flexible practical training hours, and an innovative online learning platform, our program is a convenient way to earn your certification.

  • You have options! The open book, non-proctored exam is issued online. The proctored, NCCA-Accredited exam can be taken online or in-person.

    Your instructor will work with you one-on-one to determine the best testing option for you!

  • Sol Academy offers a Pass Guarantee - students that maintain a 90% attendance throughout the program will receive instructor-led support until they pass their exam.

  • Sol Academy has partnered with local and national gyms, studios, and wellness centers to provide a diverse range of career opportunities after graduation. Our team will support each student in finding the right training environment to meet their personal preferences and professional goals.

Why You

Should Choose

Sol Academy

  • Our program is designed and led by education professionals with over 30 years of experience.

  • We have partnered with local and national gyms, studios, along with wellness centers to provide a diverse range of career opportunities after graduation.

  • Sol Academy’s expert staff guides each student through classroom instruction, hands-on practical training, business fundamentals, and provides placement support to each student

  • Sol Academy offers a Pass Guarantee - students who maintain a 90% attendance throughout the program will receive instructor-led support until they pass their exam.

Become a Certified Personal Trainer at Your Own Pace

Sol Academy empowers you to make a meaningful impact on others. Achieve your NASM Certified Personal Training (CPT) certificate at your own pace. Benefit from a blend of in-person, expert-led monthly workshops and flexible virtual learning, accessible from anywhere at any time.

A Career You Can Afford to Enjoy

At Sol Academy, we believe that everyone has the right to an education they can afford, to pursue a career they are gonna LOVE. That’s why we are offering our Sol Academy x NASM Certified Personal Training courses for only $1350 (Self-Study + Support) or $2750 (Pro Series) - with payment plans available to all students.

Tuition & Fees

  • The tuition investment for Sol Academy’s CPT Self-Study + Support course is $1350. Tuition for CPT Self-Study + Pro Series course is $2750.

  • Payment plans are available for all students. Ask a Sol Team Member for more information on our in-house 0% financing.

  • Scholarships are not currently available for our Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) program. Please check back or subscribe to our email list to be the first to know of upcoming scholarship opportunities.

Schedule a discovery session with Team Sol to chat more about your new career in health + wellness.

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