NESTA PFT Certification
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Certified personal fitness trainer (PFT)
- NCCA-accredited program
- 4-year recertification cycle
- CPR certification required
In-Depth Review
NESTA Certification Review (2024): Affordable With a 4-Year Recertification Cycle
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Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Longer 4-year recertification cycle
- Internationally recognized
- 65,000 PFT professionals globally
What Needs Improvement...
- Exam pricing starts at $349
- Additional costs for study materials
- In-person final exam
Specs
| Exam type | In-person proctored exam |
|---|---|
| Course type | Certified personal fitness trainer |
| Payment plan available | Yes |
| Course materials included | PDF exam prep book\, video lesions\, interactive review questions\, practice exam |
Summary
The Certified personal fitness trainer (PFT) program from NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association) is an NCCA-accredited certification with a four-year recertification cycle. While you’ll study at your own pace, you’ll have to take the 125-question, multiple choice final exam in a proctored testing center within 90 days of requesting exam eligibility.
