Compare Personal Training Certification programs quickly and easily with our easy to use chart. With a number of options, it can be difficult to determine which program is right for you. When you select a partner, there are many factors to consider. Here is a comparison of some key factors. You can also view our full PDF chart to compare personal training certification programs.
Comparison of NCCA-Accredited Personal Trainer Certifications*
NETA | Certification Test-Only $349◊ | Exam Questions 150 (125 scored + 25 pretest) | Exam Time 120 minutes | Pass Rate 66% |
ACE | Certification Test-Only $399 | Exam Questions 120 (100 scored + 20 pretest) | Exam Time 180 minutes | Pass Rate 70% |
ACSM | Certification Test-Only $349 (non-member) | Exam Questions 165 (120 scored + 30 pretest) | Exam Time 120 minutes | Pass Rate 66% |
NASM | Certification Test-Only $599 | Exam Questions 120 (100 scored + 20 pretest) | Exam Time 120 minutes | Pass Rate 66% |
NSCA | Certification Test-Only $435 (non-member) | Exam Questions 155 (140 scored + 15 pretest) | Exam Time 180 minutes | Pass Rate 77% |
◊ For an additional $50 (if registration is received > 30 days before the workshop date), candidates may upgrade to attend a live review workshop
* As of September 2019, thirteen organizations offered an NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer certification. This comparison represents only five of the fifteen certification programs.
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