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IPTA - International Personal Trainer Academy4.8Honesty, pricing, process and quality scores appear once 5 customers have rated them.
The International Personal Trainer Academy (IPTA) is a leading certification organization for fitness professionals, offering industry-recognized credentials designed to help individuals start and grow successful careers in health and fitness.IPTA’s Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), widely considered the gold standard for professional certification in the fitness industry. This accreditation ensures that IPTA’s certification meets rigorous standards for exam development, job task analysis, and ongoing quality assurance.In addition to its CPT certification, IPTA offers specialized credentials including:- Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)- Certified Bodybuilding Specialist (CBS)All IPTA certifications are developed using evidence-based standards and are designed to reflect real-world job requirements for fitness professionals. Exams are built and validated through structured processes involving subject matter experts, psychometric analysis, and continuous updates to maintain relevance in a rapidly evolving industry.IPTA is recognized for delivering one of the most affordable NCCA-accredited certification pathways available, while maintaining strict professional standards. Its streamlined and efficient certification model allows candidates to progress quickly, making it one of the fastest paths to becoming a certified personal trainer without compromising quality or credibility.Key features include:- NCCA-accredited certification recognized by employers nationwide- One of the most affordable accredited certification options in the industry- Streamlined certification process designed for faster completion- Transparent, competency-based examination system- Exam pass guarantee (no additional retake fees)- First recertification included at no extra cost- Complimentary CPR/AED certificationIPTA’s mission is to expand access to legitimate, industry-recognized fitness credentials while up
IPTA - International Personal Trainer Academy (traineracademy.org) has 500 customer reviews on Folks Told, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
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Dr KK S.
Study material for the 5th edition is ok but I feel you need to improve the 6th edition material... Dr KK Sharma
Reply from IPTA - International Personal Trainer AcademyAug 24, 2021
Thank you for reviewing us and the feedback, Dr KK Sharma! We will look into the points made.
Brooke D.
I literally just passed my ACE PT exam today, due to purchasing this course. I will admit, the grammatical errors and weirdly structured sentences, threw me off a lot. This is the only reason I gave this course 4/5. If they could clean this up this course would be an easy 5/5! Nevertheless, I am so thankful for the structure this course gave me. I 100% recommend purchasing this course as it’s honestly better at preparing you for the exam than the ACE study program. I found that everything covered in this study program and outline was exactly what I was tested on.
Reply from IPTA - International Personal Trainer AcademyAug 24, 2021
Thank you for reviewing us and leaving feedback, Brooke. We have taken note of the points made.
Sarah D.
The reviews do not do this site justice....I took my NASM CPT exam this morning, passed it on my first try in less than 25 min. I honestly wanted to go back and check each answer as I was stunned I had finished so quick. Everything that you study on this site is what is on the test. Some of their (NASM) "verbiage" threw me off and I had to stop and think a second but other than that I knew every answer. I had been dragging my feet a little taking the NASM exam as all I read is how hard it was. I can state with 100% confidence that you will pass the exam just by doing the quiz and tests. I didn't even look at anything else other than the tests and quizzes provided. Pay the money it is well worth it!!!!!!!!!
Reply from IPTA - International Personal Trainer AcademyAug 24, 2021
Thank you for your review and feedback, Sarah! We are glad to hear that you found our training material so helpful.
Khari K-Rob R.
If it wasn’t for Trainer Academy, I would’ve definitely struggled to retain the information needed to pass the exam. When I first invested into the ACE study program, I was very overwhelmed. I thought to myself “how am I going to memorize all this information in a short amount of time for the test?” Then I came across Trainer Academy. After reading the reviews, I was impressed and invested into the ACE MVP package. That was the best $200 I spent. They basically guide you in the right direction as far as what you need to study for the test. The study guide really helped as well as the flash cards! Anyone who is currently struggling with the study program material is best suited for Trainer Academy! You won’t be disappointed!
Reply from IPTA - International Personal Trainer AcademyApr 30, 2021
We are so glad to hear that the training material was so helpful and gave value for your money. Thank you for trusting us with your studies.
Nik
I just finished taking the Trainer Academy practice exam for the NSCA-CPT and I'm extremely disappointed with the test quality. For example, I counted 8 redundant questions and 16 other questions with grammatical errors, spelling errors, incomplete and/or incorrect questions, and incomplete and/or incorrect answers. There were questions where two of the three possible answers were identical, however one was indicated as incorrect. Although the NSCA-CPT includes 25-30 video and/or image questions, none were given in this practice exam. I didn't see advance disclosure that no video/image based questions would be provided. If Trainer Academy is taking money for practice tests, I would highly recommend hiring a test writer to help recreate a correct and accurate exam experience. Emailed the feedback above on 4/3/21, followed by another on 4/10. No reply.
Reply from IPTA - International Personal Trainer AcademyApr 19, 2021
Hi Nik, We are so sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with our practice exams for the NSCA CPT. We would like to discuss with you further regarding the details of your experience and do whatever we can to resolve the issue. Unfortunately, we have not received the two emails you sent on 4/3 and 4/10. We have a 24 hour chat support on the website here: traineracademy.org. Just click on the chat box in the bottom right-hand corner and our team will assist you further. Our team is dedicated to providing premium study materials that give our customers the best chance for success, both within the exam and throughout their career. We look forward to hearing from you. Best, Benjamin Rose, Co-founder of TrainerAcademy.org
Bo
The flash cards helped me pass my test and i told other people and they used them to pass their test! Thank you for the help. I couldn't have done it without Trainer Academy!
Reply from IPTA - International Personal Trainer AcademyApr 30, 2021
Thank you so much for reviewing us. We are happy to hear that the flashcards were so helpful.
Lauren
I do not think I would have passed my exam without Trainer Academy. There was so much info, i really did not know what to focus on. Trainer Academy helped narrow all this information down and helped me pass my exam first try! THANK YOU!!
Alexis W.
Trainer Academy is a HUGE reason why I passed my exam. Their tactics helped me tremendously on comprehension.
