ACE-PT Topics - Personal Trainer American Council Updated: 2023

The cost of personal trainer certification programs varies, ranging in price from $400 to $2,000, according to American Fitness Professionals and Associates. Prices fluctuate depending on the organization providing the certification, the certification level, the study materials and support offered, and the price of the certification exam itself. While many programs offer payment plans to help with financing, some may not include the cost of earning a CPR/AED certification, which is required for most programs and can add about $75 to the total cost of certification.

Minton also recommends considering the costs of personal training once one obtains a certification. For instance, self-employed personal trainers may need to rent space in a gym or fitness club to work with clients. Many trainers also invest in liability insurance, which costs an average of $1,735 per year for small businesses. Equipment, such as hand weights, kettlebells, yoga mats, resistance bands or portable speakers for music, can also add to potential costs should a trainer need to purchase equipment for client use.

Lastly, many CPT certifications require trainers to participate in continuing education courses, keep their CPR/AED certification up to date and pay certification renewal fees every few years, all of which can add significantly to the total cost of maintaining their certification. Some continuing education courses can cost several hundred dollars, and recertification fees can exceed $400.

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SUNY Cortland is a NASM Academic Partnered School. As a SUNY Cortland student enrolled at a Partner School, you qualify for special pricing on the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) exam and study package bundle. This is an amazing deal to help you prepare to successfully complete the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification.

As of today, you will receive a $200 discount on your CPT exam (retails for $599) or CPT Self-Study bundle (retails for $699). Therefore, the exam only is $399.00 and the Self-Study Bundle (which includes all study materials and the exam) is $499.00.

**This purchase will also make you eligible to receive student discounts, as long as you are enrolled at the partnered school receiving 20% or more off of remaining certifications.**

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Once you click on the link, you can decide whether to register for the exam Only or the Academic CPT Self Study Program

Students have 1 year from the date they registered to sit for the CPT Exam.

If have questions, please email Louise Mahar, Assistant Director for Fitness or call 607-753-4943.