Personal Training Certification, Education, Research with The Cooper Institute
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Education & Certification

Certified Personal Trainer Examination

 

The Cooper Institute Certified Personal Trainer (CI-CPT) exam is now available
in Pearson VUE professional testing centers across the U.S.!

 

Register for an exam date, time and location of your choosing:
Online at www.pearsonvue.com/cooperinstitute
- or -
Call 1-877-383-2901

What you will need to register

  1. 18 years of age or older
  2. Current adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) that includes hands-on training
  3. Your 9 digit Cooper ID (if you have participated in Cooper education) – optional

Exam Price: $289

Retake Price: $195

Steps to Becoming a Certified Personal Trainer

  1. Prepare
    • Use the Study Resources Table in this guide.
    • You will need to know factual information and apply knowledge from all exam domains to a typical job situation.
    • If needed, you can take a course in personal training education from The Cooper Institute.

  2. Practice
    • We recommend you spend at least 10 hours in personal training role play with various types of clients.
    • A practice test is available here.

  3. Pick a Date and Location for the CI-CPT Exam
    • Your experience, background, and study level will help you decide when you are ready to
      take the certification exam.
    • Go to www.pearsonvue.com/cooperinstitute or call 1-877-383-2901 to schedule your exam date, time, and location.
    • Results will be available at the end of your testing session.

  4. Promote
    • Certified professionals may use the CI-CPT identity mark available by e-mail request at cicb@cooperinst.org.