Certification Renewal Online
As a CPTN certified personal trainer, you are expected to keep relevant in terms of continuing education credits (CECs) with Online Courses, Workshops or Conferences and Certification Renewal.
You will be eligible 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.
You can also Petition related courses from other course providers for a total of 7 credits. If approved, courses can be submitted as a petitioned approved course on the Certification Renewal form.
Required Documents
- Certificate of completion (provider proof of completion)
- Current Standard or Emergency First Aid 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.
Certification Renewal Fees (Membership Included)
Standard 1-Year Renewal:
- $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:
- $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.
Instructions
- Submit a CEC Petition for non-approved courses or conferences prior to renewal and wait for approval.
- Submit Required Documents and other event/course proof of completion materials.
- Submit the Certification Renewal Form and complete the transaction process.