Credentials / International Personal Trainer Academy
Certified Personal Trainer
Verified: this record was checked against its official source and the accreditor’s directory. Last verified 2026-09-12. 9 sources on file.
At a glance
Credential type
certification
Status
active
Target professional
Entry-level personal fitness trainers working in gyms, health clubs, fitness studios, health care facilities and private studios
Country
unknown
Official page
Recertification page
unknown
Categories
Personal Training, Movement Assessment, Professional Development
Accreditation
accreditedNCCAaccredited through 2029-11-30· confirmed in the accreditor’s directory 2026-09-12
International Personal Trainer Academy | CPT | Certified Personal Trainer | NCCA | Accredited through 11/30/2029
Eligibility & examination
Eligibility
Minimum age
18
Education
High school diploma or GED
Degree required
unknown
Experience
unknown
CPR/AED
yes
Other prerequisites
unknown
Examination
Format
135 multiple-choice questions (110 scored, 25 non-scored pretest), computer-based
Online exam
unknown
Testing center
unknown
Length
180 minutes
Questions
unknown
Passing score
unknown
Attempts included
unknown
Retake policy
May take the exam up to three times in a one-year period; after a failed third attempt, must wait one year to retake.
Initial certification costs
- $199 — Program fee
Renewal & CEU requirements
2 yr
renewal cycle
24
CEUs per cycle
Recertification required
yes
CEU unit system
CEU
Ethics requirement
unknown
CPR/AED at renewal
unknown
Deadline rule
unknown
Pathway
What this credential requires
All of:
- AgeAt least 18 years of age
- CPR/AEDCurrent and valid CPR/AED certification
- EducationHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Sources (9)
- IPTA Reviews, Mentions & Industry Recognition | IPTAtier 1 primaryofficial provider page · retrieved 2026-09-07
- IPTA Readertier 1 primaryofficial provider page · retrieved 2026-09-07
- Support and FAQtier 1 primaryofficial provider page · retrieved 2026-09-07
- Certified Specialty PharmacistTM (CSPTM) Candidate Handbooktier 1 primaryofficial candidate handbook · retrieved 2026-09-07
- NCCA Accredited Certifications: Complete List [Updated]tier 1 primaryofficial provider page · retrieved 2026-09-07
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Certification | IPTAtier 1 primaryofficial provider page · retrieved 2026-09-07
- Trainer Academy CPT Certification (Apply Here)tier 1 primaryofficial provider page · retrieved 2026-09-07
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Certification | IPTAtier 1 primaryofficial provider page · retrieved 2026-09-07
- NCCA Accredited Certification Programs Directory - full listing (314 programs), Institute for Credentialing Excellence - monthly snapshot 2026-10-03tier 2 authoritative registryaccreditation directory · retrieved 2026-10-03
Latest verification activity: reverification → confirmed (2026-10-03) · reverification → confirmed (2026-10-03) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-12) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-12) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-12)
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