About the Certified Professional Trainers Network (CPTN) Inc.
The Certified Professional Trainers Network (CPTN) Inc. has firm roots as the former Canadian Personal Trainers Network, first established in 1993. Our organization integrates current research and practical applications for education, communication, professional development, certification and marketing opportunities for Personal Trainers to maintain a leading edge on professional training developments.
CPTN Objectives
- Integrate current research and practical applications to education.
- Provide marketing opportunities for Personal Trainers.
- Establish health and fitness partnerships at the local, and national levels.
- Increase public awareness of personal training, and its direct relationship to health and fitness.
- Develop and implement nationally, and internationally recognized Certifications.
- Encourage international liaisons and keep on the cutting edge of personal training developments.
CPTN Record of Accomplishments
- 2023 - Relaunched Pilates Mat Verticals Specialist (CPTN-PMVS) certification program
- 2022 - Introduced The Group Fitness Leader course as an on-demand format
- 2021 - Hosted our third Online Conference featuring international presenters
- 2021 - Introduced The Art & Science course as an on-demand format
- 2020 - Introduced The Art & Science workshop virtual classroom format
- 2020 - Hosted our first Online Conference during a pandemic as our commitment to education continues
- 2018 - Celebrating Conference 2018 our 25th annual conference and service to personal trainers
- 2016 - Accommodated legal candidates with learning disabilities in compliance with AODA
- 2014 - Expanded CPTN certification programs to international trainers
- 2013 - Celebrating Conference 2013 our 20th annual conference and service to personal trainers
- 2013 - Developed the Older Adult Training Specialist (CPTN-COATS) certification program
- 2013 - Developed the Group Fitness Leader (CPTN-CGFL) certification program
- 2010 - Developed the Yoga Specialist (CPTN-CYS) certification program
- 2010 - Developed the Post-Rehabilitation Conditioning Specialist (CPTN-CPRCS) certification program
- 2004 - Redeveloped website to be AODA and W3C WCAG-AA standards compliant
- 2003 - Developed The Art & Science of Personal Training Level 1: The Essentials program
- 2003 - Launched CPTN Trainer website to teach new trainers through instructional videos online
- 2003 - Created the Award of Merit distinction (CPTN-CPT.M) in recognition of excellence
- 2003 - Launched the Fast Track Course on Personal Training workshop throughout Canada
- 2001 - Featured in CITY-TV, CBC Marketplace, The Globe and Mail, and The Toronto Star newspapers
- 1999 - Created the outstanding Achievement Awards for Personal Trainers
- 1999 - Find A Trainer search launched to promote health and fitness services of Certified Personal Trainers
- 1999 - Launched our website
- 1995 - Featured in Macleans, Canadian Living, Canadian Fitness, Fitness Business Canada magazines
- 1995 - Launched the CPTN Reports
- 1995 - Contributed to NFLAC’s Specialist Guidelines for Personal Trainers as a committee Member
- 1994 - Launched Canada’s first national Personal Trainer certification (CPTN-CPT)
- 1993 - Launched Canada’s first Personal Trainers Conference Tracking Trends