HCI’s Personal Trainer Certification Course
Become a Health Coach Institute Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and prepare for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer exam.
*HCI is not affiliated or endorsed by the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
We Will Show You How To Become A Personal Trainer
Ready to become a certified personal trainer and do work you love while helping others become the best and strongest versions of themselves?
- Health Coach Institute’s Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) program is a foundational training designed to prepare you to become an effective personal trainer, capable of designing personalized fitness goals and training programs.
- Get the skills and knowledge needed to effectively coach clients through the personal training process and support them in reaching their health and fitness goals.
This program was created with the NASM-CPT exam and Standards of Knowledge in mind and is designed to prepare you to take the NASM-CPT exam.
Learn more about HCI’s personal trainer certificate course, Certified Personal Trainer, below.
Why Choose Our Certified Personal Trainer Course?
BECOME A PERSONAL TRAINER IN 2 MONTHS
Start HCI’s CPT course right away and complete in as little as 2 months, or take your time, and watch the videos on your schedule. You’ll have lifetime access.
LEARN ADVANCED COACHING SKILLS
Not only will you learn advanced fitness guidelines, you’ll learn the Habit Change Coaching Method to ensure your clients make their goals stick for good.
LAUNCH YOUR PERSONAL TRAINER BUSINESS
Learn how to launch your own fitness business from the comfort of home, with guidance from instructors who have launched multiple Health Coaching and wellness practices.
THE EMPOWERED MOVEMENT MODEL
Learn the exclusive Empowered Movement Model created by HCI’s CPT Lead Instructor, Eoghan O’Kelly, built on the foundations of body awareness to increase movement, flexibility, strength and recovery.
PREPARE FOR THE NASM-CPT EXAM
This program also prepares you to sit for the National Academy of Sports Medicine NASM-CPT exam if you want to work in gyms or for corporations.
LEARN FROM EXPERT INSTRUCTORS
CPT is led by well-known fitness professionals, with experts in the field of Health Coaching and nutrition, to ensure you get robust online personal training education.
This program includes everything you need to become a successful HCI Certified Personal Trainer. Get immediate access when you enroll now.
Is This Personal Trainer Certification Course For You?
Are you wondering what it takes to become a personal trainer? Do you have a passion for helping others reach their fitness and health goals? Are you looking for a new career path or side hustle, and want to add personal training as something you offer?
This course is for you if:
Certified Personal Trainer Course Program Details
Here’s the overview of the HCI Certified Personal Trainer program including curriculum information, pricing, and more about the certificate.
Certified Personal Trainer Course Curriculum Overview
Here’s exactly what you’ll learn inside the CPT program and what to expect when you enroll.
During the 24 Certified Personal Trainer lessons, you’ll learn:
Module 1: The Science of Personal Training
• LESSON 1: Introduction to Personal Training
• LESSON 2: Client Assessment
• LESSON 3: Empowered Movement Model
• LESSON 4: Body Systems
• LESSON 5: Core Training
• LESSON 6: Kinesiology
• LESSON 7: Resistance Training
• LESSON 8: Balance Training
Module 2: Systems & Training
• LESSON 1: The Forgotten Systems
• LESSON 2: Flexibility Training
• LESSON 3: The Cardiorespiratory System
• LESSON 4: Cardiorespiratory Training
• LESSON 5: Metabolism and Energy Relationships
• LESSON 6: Plyometric Training
• LESSON 7: Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training
• LESSON 8: Exercise Modalities
Module 3: Program Design and Implementation
• LESSON 1: Health Conditions and Limitations
• LESSON 2: Recovery
• LESSON 3: Popular Program Models
• LESSON 4: Programming with Standard Elements of Fitness Models
• LESSON 5: Nutrition and Supplementation
• LESSON 6: Habit Change Coaching
• LESSON 7: Starting Your Business
• LESSON 8: Preparing for the CPT Exam
*Upon completion of HCI’s Certified Personal Trainer, and passing the required quizzes, you’ll receive a digital certificate from Health Coach Institute.
NASM Certified Personal Trainer Preparation Course
Not only will you receive an advanced fitness education and a Certified Personal Trainer Certificate from Health Coach Institute after completing this training, this course meets all necessary requirements to best prepare you to take the NASM-CPT Certification if you’d like to work directly with a gym or organization.
Quizzes are taken after each lesson and are aligned with the NASM Standards of Knowledge to prepare you for the NASM-CPT exam.
This program is aligned with the NASM-CPT exam and Standards of Knowledge and meets all eligible requirements in order for you to sit for the exam.
Helpful Personal Trainer Certification Resources
Learn more about the HCI Certified Personal Training program, and how you can get started on the path to becoming a certified personal trainer today.
Personal Trainer Certification Pricing
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Meet Your Instructors
Lead Instructor & Coach | HCI’s Certified Personal Trainer Program
Eoghan O’Kelly
Eoghan O’Kelly is a renowned trainer and founder of the Hanuman Health Club—a New York City gym dedicated to educating members on how to take ownership of their physical ability with a mindful connection to movement and exercise quality for improved health and longevity. As the creator of the proprietary Empowered Movement Model which guides clients to focus on cardiovascular fitness, strength and power, and recovery as the three keys to developing overall health and fitness, Eoghan is passionate about shifting a fitness industry obsessed with aesthetics and appearance to one that focuses on empowerment and function.
Assistant Instructor & Coach | HCI’s Certified Personal Trainer Program
Jamie Botti
Jamie Botti is a personal trainer and yoga instructor at Hanuman Health Club as well as a certified Health Coach. Jamie works with clients who are looking to move and feel better in their everyday lives. She works with people of all ages, body types and capabilities and encourages her clients to find the joy in the journey on their way to their goals. Through consistency, steady micro progressions and attention to detail, Jamie guides her clients towards a better relationship with their bodies by helping them develop a deeper kinesthetic awareness.
Guest Health Coach Expert
Carey Peters
Carey Peters is the co-founder of Health Coach Institute and the Become a Health Coach program. She’s a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner, author, speaker and successful Health Coach with over 14 years of expertise. She teaches about how to utilize Habit Change coaching in the CPT program.
Guest Nutrition Expert
Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN
Keri Glassman has been a pioneer in the nutrition and health industry for 15+ years, and is the author of four bestselling books. Keri developed the Nutritious Life Master Certified Nutrition Coach Training (NLMC)—a cutting-edge nutrition and wellness program. Keri often appears in national media outlets as a leading expert on topics including nutrition, fitness, and wellness trends.
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