Welcome to the ISSA Evaluation Kit!
Your guide to choosing if personal training is right for you and the tools you need to get started.
Welcome to the ISSA Evaluation Kit!

Your guide to choosing if personal training is right for you and the tools you need to get started.

What Can I Do With a Personal Training Certification?
Becoming a certified personal trainer gives you the power to take control of your life and your schedule. Personal trainers can work in a variety of different settings depending on what feels right for you. For example, you can choose to work from your home, your client's homes, a gym, or even outside.
ISSA also offers several specializations that you can add to your training certificate and an associate's degree to help you reach your goals. You might choose to specialize in a certain training type, training philosophy, performance type, exercise modality, or client population. ISSA personal trainers design programs that utilize strength training, cardio, flexibility, and nutrition strategies to optimize results.

What Does a Personal Trainer Actually Do?
As a personal trainer, you'll work with clients to assess their strengths and weaknesses and then design an exercise program to improve their physical fitness. You'll motivate clients by setting goals and providing feedback and accountability. You'll instruct them in the proper technique for exercises, and educate clients in other aspects of wellness besides exercise, including general health and nutrition.

What have others done with an ISSA Certification?
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Jamil Karimov - ISSA Certified Trainer
I thought how to choose a personal training certification because there are many different programs, my friend got a certification from ISSA and he recommended ISSA so I checked it out. The website had a lot of details and I decided to take this program. Once I enrolled, I was so excited to start but had a huge workload ahead of me. The course was beyond challenging and taught me so much valuable information not only about the physical aspect of training but also about how to really work with clients. The ISSA has changed my outlook on training clients.
With the knowledge, I've gained from the program. I feel confident to go into the work as a personal trainer now, and to start this phase in my life. I chose to get my certification through ISSA, and highly recommend it to anyone looking into getting a certification.
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McKenzie Chatterton - ISSA Certified Trainer
ISSA is strong in terms of its coursework. Each chapter is full of useful information and provides students with the know-how in order to become the best trainer they can be. They provide you with the academic knowledge and the real world skills you need to be a success.
What qualities do I need to be successful?
Do you thrive on helping others to improve their quality of life through physical, mental and emotional strength? If so, you're in excellent company. The strength of the ISSA community is deeply rooted in the desire to make positive change through health and wellness.
The need for Health Coaches is growing, and you can begin changing lives now – starting with your own. Guide your clients to create lasting lifestyle and behavior changes that support optimal health and longevity. Empower them to take an active role in managing their wellness by providing insight, accountability, and motivation.

Desire to help others
There is no denying that wellness can change the world. You know it. You want to pass it on. Simple.

Personal Transformation
Countless graduates have personally experienced the transformative power of fitness and they want others to know the same triumph. Nothing is more effective than a trainer who has been there.

Sociable
There are no two ways about it, you'll be working closely with people. You'll need to form good relationships with your clients to get the most out of them and make sure they keep working with you.

Motivating
You know that changing your body or meeting a challenge takes commitment. A trainer who brings needed enthusiasm and support when the going gets tough is key to permanent gains.
What do I do next?
Contact our friendly support staff if you have specific questions you need answered.
Call 800-545-4772

Our support staff is made up of certified trainers who have gone through the program and know what to expect. They will be able to answer any questions you have about the course material, exam, business support, or anything else you're curious about.
Envision your future as a personal trainer. What do you want to accomplish?
What do want to do with your certification? Do you want to work for an organization or gym, or work for yourself? Do you just want to know what trainers know? You can change your mind at any time, but you'll feel more secure with a goal in mind. ISSA gives you exclusive information to help direct you in your career path or get your business up and running with paying clients fast.
Enroll in the Personal Trainer certification program
Choose a certification program and get started. We recommend starting with the personal trainer certification and then selecting from our specializations to continue building your education.
Get ready for the field
You know that changing your body or meeting a challenge takes commitment. A trainer who brings needed enthusiasm and support when the going gets tough is key to permanent gains.
Study, take the test and get started!
Once you're signed up, start studying, complete the practice quizzes and take the online final exam.