Credentials / National Federation of Professional Trainers

Master Fitness Trainer

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Verified: this record was checked against its official source. Last verified 2026-09-03. 4 sources on file.

At a glance

Credential type
certificate program
Status
active
Target professional
Fitness trainers seeking advanced education beyond the CPT
Country
unknown
Official page
https://nfpt.com/product/master-fitness-trainer/
Recertification page
unknown
Categories
Personal Training, Professional Development

Accreditation

No accreditation on record — status unknown. Absence of a claim is recorded honestly rather than guessed.

Eligibility & examination

Eligibility

Minimum age
unknown
Education
unknown
Degree required
no
Experience
No specific experience required; however, NFPT may grant 'special consent' for approval in lieu of a CPT credential based on geographic location, level of education, or fitness background/experience (case by case, at NFPT's discretion).
CPR/AED
no
Other prerequisites
A current Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) credential, from NFPT or other reputable source, OR special consent for approval from NFPT.

The Master Fitness Trainer program is independent of the NFPT Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) course and credential. The handbook's eligibility rules (18+, high school education or equivalent, Codes of Conduct agreement; CPR/AED recommended but not required) apply to the NFPT-CPT certification program, not explicitly to the Master Fitness Trainer program.

Examination

Format
Online, multiple choice tests — three separate tests (Nutrition Specialist, Endurance, Resistance); a certificate is awarded for each passed test and the Master Fitness Trainer certificate upon passing the third
Online exam
yes
Testing center
unknown
Length
120 minutes
Questions
100
Passing score
70% (per test)
Attempts included
2
Retake policy
1 free online retest per test; access to tests for 3 years

Initial certification costs

  • $499 — Master Fitness Trainer Program (3 advanced courses, 3 education manuals/digital downloads, and 3 tests)

Renewal & CEU requirements

Renewal requirements not yet researched for this credential.

Pathway

What this credential requires

One of:
— or —
  • CertificationCurrent Certified Personal Trainer credential from another reputable source
— or —
  • OtherSpecial consent from NFPT based on geography, education, fitness background, or experience

Formal prerequisite: NFPT Certified Personal Trainer (NFPT-CPT) — source · verified 2026-09-06.

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Sources (4)

Latest verification activity: reverification → confirmed (2026-10-03) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-07) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-07) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06)

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