CPTN Certifications
CPTN has worked with education and fitness professionals whose aim was to develop comprehensive national and international recognized certifications which set standards of excellence in ensuring safe and effective training.
Certification Programs
Standard Program
Specialist Programs
- CPTN - Certified Older Adult Training Specialist (CPTN-COATS)
- CPTN - Certified Fascial Posture Training Specialist (CPTN-CFPTS)
- CPTN - Certified Group Fitness Leader (CPTN-CGFL)
- CPTN - Certified Pilates Mat and Verticals Specialist (CPTN-CPMVS)
- CPTN - Certified Post-Rehabilitation Conditioning Specialist (CPTN-CPRCS)
- CPTN - Certified Yoga Specialist (CPTN-CYS)
Specialist Programs in Partnership With CPTN
- NASE - Speed and Explosion Specialist Level 1 (NASE-SES L1)
- NASE - Speed and Explosion Specialist Level 2 (NASE-SES L2)
- CPTN/YTS - Barbell Training Specialist (CPTN/YTS-BTS)
- CPTN/YTS - Bodyweight Training Specialist (CPTN/YTS-BWTS)
- CPTN/YTS - Mind-Body Specialist (CPTN/YTS-MBS)
CPTN Certification Benefits
- Eligible to work in Canada as a Certified Personal Trainer
- Eligible to submit a profile to be listed on our Find A Trainer search as a trainer
- Eligible for liability insurance coverage through our vetted Insurance Providers
Certification Renewal for CPTN Trainers
You will be able to renew for 1-Year with CPTN-7 CECs or 2-Years with CPTN-14 CECs. One hour of continuing education equals 1 CPTN CEC. Certificates of completion for courses including current First Aid and CPR C/AED will be required for Document Submission at the time of renewal.
Certification Renewal for Overdue Trainers
Trainers who have lapsed in their certification status but are within the 6 month overdue period are eligible for renewal. Trainers exceeding 6 months are advised to contact Education Services for personal options for reinstatement.
Note: Account lockouts occur upon membership expiration but it is not required for expired renewals.
Liability Insurance Coverage
Due to the varied nature of the positions and skills sets of our certified trainers, liability insurance is not included with CPTN certifications. However, all CPTN certifications have been preapproved through our vetted Insurance Providers.
CPTN Award of Merit Distinction (CPTN-CPT.M)
The CPTN Award of Merit was developed to recognize the excellent contributions of CPTN Certified Personal Trainers in the areas of advance certification, professional development of trainers, community involvement, athletic accomplishments and media recognition. Recognized trainers are awarded the designation: CPTN-CPT.M.
- Award of Merit Application Form (PDF, size: 189KB)
- Award of Merit Guidelines
- Award of Merit Points