What the FBA is doing for the industry is amazing.
Todd Durkin, Industry Leader, Studio Owner
How It Works: Everything Online and at Your Pace
On-demand video education in 8-12 modules with a test in each. Can retest without cost.
Keep your certification current with a new FBA Specialization each year, included in price.
Enjoy FBA Perks. Home to the largest & highest-rated virtual conferences, award-winning suite of benefits & inspiring community of peers.
Included: Receive a FREE FBA Specialization Every Year to Recertify!
Completion of your FBA Specialization is all that's necessary for recertification.
Streamlined renewal process: Complete any FBA Specialization to recertify with the FBA!
- Boost your resume and professional value.
- Convenient online video education. No cost to retake tests.
- After 5 years, no additional CEC requirement necessary!
Your choice from any FBA Specialization with a value up to $350.
Highly Effective, In-demand Industry Specializations, including:
Top FAQs
What makes the FBA Certification different from training certifications?
While training certifications focus on exercise techniques and applied science, the FBA Certification covers the bulk of skills required to succeed in the fitness industry, including client acquisition, operations, client motivation, and business fundamentals.
I’m focused on fitness training, not business. Why should I care about these skills?
Even the best trainers need clients to train, effective schedules to manage their time, and strong communication skills to retain their clients and help them achieve success. The FBA Certification equips you with these essential tools, ensuring your technical skills translate into a successful, sustainable career.
What happens after I earn my FBA Certification?
Included in the cost of the program, you gain access to annual FBA Specializations to recertify. Instead of requiring CEC/CEUS, FBA Specializations keep your certification current, expand your skillset, and boost your resume. After 5 years of recertification, the recertification requirement ends and your FBA Certification is considered permanent.
What makes the FBA’s education format stand out?
The FBA offers flexible, online, asynchronous video education that fits your schedule. You can learn at your own pace, revisit material as needed, and retake knowledge checks and quizzes at no extra cost. FBA education is intended to easily integrate into your busy fitpro lifestyle.
Coursework Preview
Sample the Education and Meet Some of the Educators
In this video, meet a few of the presenters, and get a glimpse of the education from video excerpts taken directly from the certification coursework.
Visit the coursework page to see all the education included in the program:
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INCLUDED in FBA Certification Program: Done-for-you solutions you can apply to your business and career immediately.
Email template kit! (member joins, referrals, purchase abandonment, upsells, and more)
Systemizing the online coaching experience for your clients.
Specific strategies to increase client retention.
Proven steps and blueprint for value selling and handling objections.
The anatomy of a successful program in personal training and group training.
Concise guides to help you learn and implement solutions.
Resources to Get Started
How to Leverage Your Certification
Explore how certification can open doors and catapult your fitness career.
Details and Frequently Asked Questions.
Have Your Facility Cover Your Cost: Training Request Letter
Model letter to write your supervisor to ask them to cover your investment.
The FBA offers health and exercise professionals invaluable resources, networking opportunities, and industry insights.
Cedric X. Bryant, President & CEO, ACE
All included in a single yearly fee:
FBA Certification + One Yearly FBA Specialization
Renews at $249/yr . Easy cancel anytime.
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