Find the right fitness certification for where you are right now.
Start with our NCCA-accredited personal trainer certification, add a specialty your clients will pay for, or knock out your CEUs. Study online, at your own pace.
- NCCA-accredited PFT
- 30+ years training trainers
- Payment plans available
Where are you starting?
Pick the one that sounds like you. We'll point you to the right course.
Start with the Personal Fitness Trainer Certification (PFT) — NCCA-accredited and recognized by gyms.
$697 · payment plansStart here → I'm already certified Add a specialty and charge moreNutrition, GLP-1, performance, group and combat conditioning courses. Each one earns CEUs too.
From $149See specialties → I need CEUs to renew Get CEUs fast, one hour at a timeMini CEU courses in business, exercise, nutrition and program design. 0.1 CEU each.
$27 per CEU hourGet CEUs →All courses
Every course is online, self-paced, and approved for 20 ISSA CECs.
Personal Fitness Trainer (PFT)
Become a certified personal trainer with our NCCA-accredited certification: study online, then take a proctored exam.
Master Personal Trainer
6 certifications in one: the PFT, 4 specializations and the Master Personal Trainer designation, for trainers who want to work at an elite level.
GLP-1 Exercise Specialist
Program safe, effective exercise for clients taking GLP-1 medications.
Fitness Nutrition Coach
Coach clients on everyday nutrition habits for more energy and better health.
Sports Nutrition Specialist
Fuel athletes, from weekend warriors to pros, for performance and faster recovery.
Lifestyle & Weight Management
Solve the emotional and behavioral side of client weight loss.
Heart Rate Performance Specialist
Design programs around each client's ideal heart-rate zones, with plug-and-play forms.
Biomechanics Specialist
Master human movement and joint function to train smarter and reduce injuries.
Speed, Agility & Quickness
Build SAQ programs for any athlete, with little or no equipment.
Core Conditioning Specialist
Assess the core and design advanced core programs customized to each client.
Kettlebell Coach
Teach proper kettlebell technique to clients and athletes with confidence.
MMA Conditioning Coach
Train fighters and fitness clients with the MMA conditioning program featuring Chuck Liddell.
Triathlon Coach
Coach triathletes of every level, for every event distance.
Group Exercise Instructor
Teach safe, effective group classes in any format, from warm-up to cool-down.
Sport Yoga Instructor
Blend Hatha-based yoga and sports stretching into 1:1 and group training.
Save up to 50% with a bundle
Stack specialties that belong together and save on every course.
Biomechanics · Speed, Agility & Quickness · Core Conditioning · Sports Nutrition
Group Exercise Instructor · Sport Yoga · Kettlebell Coach
Fitness Nutrition Coach · Sports Nutrition Specialist
What our graduates say
“I couldn't be more pleased to be part of the NESTA program. I've obtained my PFT certification and am extremely happy with the process.”
“I am very satisfied with the course materials presented by NESTA for the personal training certification.”
“I've been working as a fitness professional for the past 6 years, but this course taught me a few things I never knew.”
Which certification should I start with?
If you're not yet a certified trainer, start with the Personal Fitness Trainer Certification (PFT). If you already hold a certification, pick a specialty that matches the clients you want to work with. The 2-minute quiz will recommend one.
Is NESTA accredited?
Yes. The NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification is NCCA-accredited. Specialty courses are professional certifications that also earn continuing education credits.
Will my CEUs count with other organizations?
Every NESTA course is approved for 20 ISSA CECs, and many are also approved for NASM credits. Each course page lists exactly which organizations accept it.
Can I pay monthly?
Yes. Payment plans are available, and monthly payments through Affirm are offered at checkout on eligible courses.
What does the current offer exclude?
Payment plan options, exam or retest fees, application fees, PFT Exam Only, PFT Exam & Digital Manual, Heart Rate Performance Specialist, MMA Conditioning Coach, non-certification training, bundled offers, and special offers.
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