Put your qualifications to work

You may have education or other qualifications that meet our standard, and that can be applied to Certified Personal Fitness Trainer accreditation. These qualifications include:

  • other certifications or
  • Canadian and international post-secondary education (see below for accepted coursework)

Complete the qualifications review form and upload your certificate or proof of post-secondary education (e.g., transcript).

Qualifications review form

Once we've reviewed your information, we'll contact you by email to let you know your next steps. 

More about required course work

To qualify for review your completed post-secondary courses must be: 

  • from a two- or four-year program at an accredited University or College
  • earned in a relevant faculty such as Physical Education, Kinesiology, or Personal Fitness Training

For more information about the knowledge and competencies we require for certification, please review the Certified Personal Fitness Trainer Performance Standards. 

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