Education & Certification

Using science and research as the foundation for each certification and course, The Cooper Institute employs internationally-recognized instructors and a one-of-a-kind training method to maximize our student's understanding and comprehension of health and fitness concepts.

The list of course offerings includes our Personal Trainer certification examination, a number of basic foundation courses, as well as numerous specialty courses. Whatever direction your physical fitness or health professional career is taking you, courses at The Cooper Institute can be applied to your knowledge and occupational skills.

Become a Certified Personal Trainer
Since 1970, The Cooper Institute has been changing lives for the better every day. Our mission is helping people to understand the connection between living habits and their health. If you are a fitness enthusiast and enjoy helping others, consider helping us extend our mission and become a Cooper Institute Certified Personal Trainer (CI-CPT).

The Cooper Institute Personal Trainer (CI-CPT) Certification examination is a nationally accredited exam for those interested in becoming a Personal Trainer. Most health club employers require a nationally accredited certification in Personal Training for employment.

2008 Course List
The Cooper Institute usually ships its annual Course Catalog near the end of the year so that our students can plan accordingly. Click to find out the courses we are offering for 2008.

Course Preparation
Once you have registered for the course and have received your confirmation, please review the following information in preparation for your class. Especially helpful will be knowing the class times and appropriate attire to wear each day. For several of our courses, a CPR Certification is required for successful completion. (We provide a CPR Certification opportunity every Tuesday evening during our Personal Training (PTE) courses.)

Consulting/Partnering
The Cooper Institute staff welcomes the opportunity to provide both our consulting services and a multitude of partnering opportunities to clients that require our expertise. We have worked with clients as big as Fortune 500 companies to small non-profit organizations. Please feel free to contact us should you like to inquire about our services.

Courses At Your Site
The Cooper Institute has been educating fitness and health leaders worldwide for over 30 years. Join the thousands of Cooper-trained fitness leaders who are changing lives for the better every day. Utilizing science and research as the foundation for each course, we offer one-of-a-kind hands-on approach and can provide our expertise at your site for your added convenience.