Become a NIEW Certified Personal Trainer

You’ve Done the Research. Now It’s Time to Get Started.

You’re ready to take the next step. Enroll in the complete NIEW Certified Personal Trainer Program for $299 and begin working toward certification today.

Trainer and client talking together in a gym

Everything You Need to Get Started

  • Second Edition training manual
  • 100% online and self-paced
  • NIEW Certification Examination
  • One free retake
  • Student support while enrolled
  • Electronic certificate
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Ongoing NIEW Member Support & Mentorship

No required textbook purchase. No graduation fee. No certificate fee.

Applicants must be at least 18 and have a high-school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Previous professional fitness experience isn't required.

1

Enroll

Create your account and get started.

2

Study

Work through the program at your own pace.

3

Earn Your Certification

Pass the NIEW Certification Examination and earn the NIEW-CPT credential.

Keeping Your Certification Current

Standard membership renewal is $25 per year. After the first year, active members complete 1.0 CEC — 10 hours — annually. A $125 Premier upgrade removes future annual dues while the CEC requirement remains.

Whatever brought you here, eventually there comes a point when researching your goal becomes starting your goal.

Start Your NIEW Certification — $299