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Personal Trainer Certification Organizations

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Name	Certifications	Established	Accreditation	Time to Complete
NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine	CPT- Certified Personal Trainer	1987	NCCA	2 days
ACSM - American College of Sports Medicine	CPT- Certified Personal Trainer	1954	NCCA	1 or 3 days
NSCA - National Strength and Conditioning Association	NCSA-CPT - Certified Personal Trainer	1993	NCCA	2 days
AFAA - Aerobics and Fitness Association of America	Personal Trainer	1983	NBFE, NOCA, CHEA	3 days
AFPA - American Fitness Professional and Associates	Personal Trainer, numerous levels.		FSC,	Home Study Course
ISSA - International Sports Sciences Association	CFT- Certified Fitness Trainer	1988	DETC	Home Study 150 Hrs
ACE - American Council on Exercise	Personal Trainer, Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist, Group Fitness Instructor, Lifestyle and Weight Mgmt Consultant	1985	NCCA	2 days
NCSF - The National Council on Strength and Fitness	CPT- Certified Personal Trainer	1996	NCCA	2 days or extended school
NFPT - National Federation of Professional Trainers	CPT- Certified Personal Trainer	1988	NCCA	2 days
NESTA - National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association	CPT- Certified Personal Trainer	1992	NCCA	2 days
IFPA - International Fitness Professionals Association	CPT- Certified Personal Trainer	1994	NCCA, ACET	2 days
NPTI - National Personal Training Institute	CPT- Certified Personal Trainer, Nutritional Consultant	2001	Diploma Program	500 hours
Training and Wellness Certification Commission (TW-CC)	A-CPT - Advanced Certified Personal Trainer	2006	NCCA	500 hrs of education from a State approved school or have a Bachelor degree in a related field with 200 hours of practical experience.