Certification Renewal Online
All CPTN certified personal trainers are expected to keep relevant in terms of continuing education credits (CECs) with Online Courses, Workshops or Conferences and Certification Renewal.
You can also take related courses from other providers then Petition them for a total of 7 credits. If approved, courses can be submitted as a petitioned credit on the Certification Renewal form.
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. CEC proof of completion including current First Aid and CPR C/AED certificates will be required for Document Submission at the time of renewal.
Instructions
- Accumulate a minimum of 7 CECs for 1-Year or 14 CECs for 2-Year prior to expiration or renewal.
- Submit a CEC Petition for non-approved courses or conferences prior to renewal and wait for petition approval.
- Upload PDF or JPG certificates of completion including current First Aid and CPR C/AED certificate or card.
- Submit the Certification Renewal Form with the approved CECs and complete the transaction process.
Note: Courses submitted must be relevant and within 6 months of the certification renewal date. Extra CECs are not transferable to the next renewal period.
Required Documents
- Certificate of completion (provider proof of completion)
- Current First Aid (STANDARD or EMERGENCY) certificate or card
- Current Adult-Child-Infant CPR C/AED certificate or card
Tip: You can check the course provider e.g. AHA, HK, H&S, LS, NCPRF, Red Cross for certificates.
Note: Non-approved courses must be petitioned using the CEC Petitions Online Form or the CEC Petitions Form (PDF, 45KB) prior to certification renewal. There is a processing fee of $15 CAD + HST per course/event petitioned.
Certification Renewal Fees (Membership Included)
Standard 1-Year Renewal Option:
- $80.53 CAD + HST – Prior to expiration date
- $113 CAD + HST – Overdue: 2 months or less
- $134 CAD + HST – Overdue: 6 months or less
Standard 2-Year Renewal Option:
- $142.48 CAD + HST – Prior to expiration date
- $203 CAD + HST – Overdue: 2 months or less
- $225 CAD + HST – Overdue: 6 months or less
Note: Trainers exceeding 6 months overdue certification status are advised to contact Education Services for personal options of reinstatement.