Certification

The American Fitness Institute - Provides personal trainer, kickboxing and group fitness instructor certification through online and weekend workshop courses. Site includes tips for new instructors and a private membership area.
www.afitrainer.com

American Fitness Professionals and Associates - Fitness and nutrition certifications, provider of continuing education and resources.
www.afpafitness.com/

Canadian Fitness Education Services - Weight training, personal trainer, group exercise, Aquafit instructor courses/resources for registration and certification.
www.canadianfitness.net

CanFitPro - Provides certification and continuing education for group fitness instructors, personal fitness trainers and allied health professionals. Also offers some courses for nonprofessionals.
www.canfitpro.com/

DSWFitness - Desert Southwest Fitness Inc. offers home study continuing education (CECs) for professionals.
www.dswfitness.com/index.cfm?

Fitness Industry Education - Offering nationally accredited courses for personal trainers, aerobics and step instructors. Includes certification criteria, enrolment details, course outlines, and FAQ. United Kingdom.
www.fitnessindustryeducation.com/

Fitness Industry Education - Offers fitness courses for gym instructors, personal trainers and aerobics instructors which lead to a nationally recognized qualification in the UK.
www.fitnessindustryeducation.co.uk

FiTOUR - Provides fitness certifications and CEC workshop credits for fitness professionals by completing online courses and exams.
www.fitour.com

Gffi Fitness Academy - Provides courses in yoga, pilates, and general fitness. Includes nutritional resources, home study outlines, and contact details in India, USA and UK.
www.gffi-fitness.org

International Sports Sciences Association - Provides fitness, personal training certifications, and online continuing education.
www.issaonline.com/

International Youth Conditioning Association - Provides education and certification for fitness professionals specializing in youth sport and fitness training.
www.iyca.org

Joint Effort - Training and certification for would be instructors in the United Kingdom fitness industry.
www.joint-effort.co.uk/

MMISS - The Australian based Mark McGaw Institute of Sports Science program offers Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer courses.
www.mmiss.org

National Association for Fitness Certification - Training and continuing education for personal and group trainers, consultants.
www.body-basics.com

The National Board of Fitness Examiners (NBFE) - The NBFE promotes the services of qualified fitness professionals as a viable means of improving public health. The non-profit organization develops standards for fitness trainers and administers examinations to ensure public safety and to improve the fitness industry.
www.nbfe.org/

The National Personal Training Institute - Provider of personal training education and certification at 23 schools in the United States.
www.nationalpersonaltraininginstitute.com/

NFAPT - Provides certification of aerobics, Pilates, kickboxing and personal training instructors. Site includes information about each certification.
www.nfapt.com

NSCA Certification Commission - Providers of entry level and advanced fitness trainer education and certification programs.
www.nsca-cc.org/

Personal Trainer Certification - Comparison of major personal trainer certification programs including reviews and user comments. Also includes a 30 question practice certification exam.
www.starting-a-personal-training-business.com/personal-training-certification-school.html

Professional Fitness Instructor Training - Certification preparation and continuing education for personal trainers, group instructors, public educators.
www.pfit.org

School of Exercise Training & Science - Personal trainer education recognized by the State of Arizona.
www.schoolofexercisetrainingandscience.com

SCW Fitness - Provider of continuing fitness education and certification. Site includes fitness articles, an online store and resources for members.
scwfitness.com/

Speedo Sponsored WaterART Aquatic Fitness - Provides aquatic fitness leaders with training based on current research. Canada.
www.waterart.org

Total Training Systems - Provide personal training certification home study courses and exams.
www.totaltrainingsystemsinc.com