FBA Certification is For:
Are you happy with your current income? Or are you still struggling?
Fitpro Starting Out (0-2 Years)
You can train clients, but need to sell your value and retain them longer.
Industry Pro (2-5 Years)
You need to grow, get more clients, and stop losing them after a few months.
Facility Operator
You need a complete and actionable understanding to improve your facility.
Running one of the fastest-growing certifications in the fitness industry and the largest online conference, FBA is about raising the standards to elevate the fitness profession.
FBA Certification advances that legacy, not only as a powerful résumé builder but as a groundbreaking education platform.
Josh Leve, FBA Founder & CEO
Passion Alone Doesn’t Build a Fitness Career
Most trainers enter the industry because they love helping people. But staying in the industry requires more. FBA Certification teaches the systems and strategies that support long-term success in the industry.
Acquiring new clients consistently
You know how to train, but how do you fill your calendar?
Keep clients coming back
It’s one thing to sign someone up; it’s another to keep them loyal.
Stand out in your market
Sending emails, developing new programs, increasing show rates, and closing sales aren’t covered in detail in your standard certification.
Balancing training and admin
Between sessions, billing, and scheduling, burnout is real.
Managing time, money & paperwork
Irregular paychecks, long hours, attendance tracking, and client records eat into your time and can make life stressful.
Build your professional network
After certification, there’s often no clear path to keep growing.
Operate at a Whole New Level
Taught by trainers, coaches, and instructors who’ve been there or are there now. We certify you with the skills to build a lasting career in the fitness industry.
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| Master client-attraction methods to fill your schedule consistently |
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| Apply client-retention practices that keep your calendar booked |
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| Use proven sales scripts and confidence tools to close every new client |
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| Develop a standout professional brand to command premium rates and advance your career |
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| Apply leadership skills to inspire your team and expand your influence |
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| Create compelling emails and in-person cues that boost show-rates and build client loyalty |
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| Access a community of support and a clear roadmap for your long-term career growth |
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| Unlimited access to all learning materials and retests with one simple annual fee |
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| Step-by-step video lessons designed for immediate real-world application |
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| Comprehensive exercise-science expertise to design safe, effective programs |
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| Essential credential you need to launch your fitness career |
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Hear it from the Pros
FBA Certification gives you both the valuable credential AND the world-class education you need to take your career to the next level.
Even if you are already a good pro, we should be lifelong learners. There's lots of info in the FBA Certification that you can learn to apply to your business.
Caleb Funderburk, FBA-C
Even if you've been doing this for a while, the FBA Certification is a great review of strategies to create a successful business. If you are new, the content is just as valuable as your professional certification.
Kristy Muehlbauer, FBA-C
I thought it was a great course, and all the information was organized well. If you're able to digest the information and put it into practice, it can be incredibly useful.
Jennifer Anderson, FBA-C
Fresh perspectives really mean a lot, and getting those perspectives from people who have been in the game for so long is quite valuable.
Mathew Scherer, FBA-C
92% recommended by fitpros!
1. Customize Your Certification Journey
Customize the education that suits your needs.
2. The Best Education Platform in the Industry
Learn from video education with transcripts and speed controls, in a relaxed setting, taught by 30+ approchable top experts.
3. Stay Ahead, Year After Year
Recertify yearly via FBA Virtual Conference education. Plus enjoy the power and support of association benefits.
Learn more about FBA Specializations, and other FBA Certification Details.
Earn FBA Certification and Build a Career That Lasts
Join the education platform designed to help fitness professionals attract clients, grow income, and stay in the industry longer.
Join the Best - 92% Recommended!
FBA Certification
$299/yr
Includes full access to every FBA Virtual Conference (2-3x/yr)
- Earn FBA Certification Level 1 at your own pace
- Advance to Level 2 Certification as you grow
- Attend FBA Virtual Conferences for continuing education and renewal
- Earn CEC/CEUs from major certifications
- Replay access and ongoing learning
All online. Learn on your schedule
Certification can be completed at any time through the education platform. Conferences provide ongoing education and annual renewal opportunities.
The FBA offers health and exercise professionals invaluable resources, networking opportunities, and industry insights.
Cedric X. Bryant, President & CEO, ACE
We are all growing and learning from each other, and the FBA is leading the way. We are incredibly grateful to have found the FBA. What an amazing resource!
Bryant and Justine Sharifi, Co-founders of Perform for Life San Francisco, CA