FBA Specializations
The professional education to increase your skills and impact, from the top business association in the industry. FBA Specializations build on your current certification(s) and field experience to advance your career.
Our education programs have the dual purpose of making you a confident and skillful practitioner in fitness, and to empower you with the tools and practices to succeed in your career or business.
Top FAQs
Do I need credentials prior to starting the FBA Specialization?
FBA Specializations are designed for current holders of a technical certification such as CPT or GFI. The education builds on the knowledge from your current certification.
How long does it take to complete the education?
FBA Specializations are intended to take about 4 weeks on average. You have access to the entire coursework to progress through the education at your own pace.
Are FBA Specializations widely recognized?
SUCCEED! is the largest online conference in the fitness industry. FBA is the premier business association in the fitness industry, enjoying the support of all major certifying organizations and 100+ industry brands. An FBA Specialization carries FBA's reputation for quality industry education from top experts.
Do I have to purchase exam preparation materials?
No! All education materials are included in the flat cost. We want all our pros to have access to all the materials available. We also include unlimited retests.
FBA Seminars
FBA Seminars take you deeper into important topics, to empower you in your performance and strengthen your resume.
The FBA Seminars take advantage of 1000+ hours of video education content in the FBA catalog, delivered by 300+ expert presenters. Each Seminar is designed by conducting an expert panel review of our education catalog to select the best and most impactful education for your career success.
Free Weekly Session
Experience a free top-rated education session every week, courtesy of the FBA community.
Sessions recorded at a SUCCEED! event. Click "expand" to watch.
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Performance Screen/Assessment for 50+ Individuals In this session, Robert Linkul will take you through the screening process he uses at TOA for his older adult clients. This step-by-step approach will teach you how to perform each of these assessments/screens and help you establish a great starting point (and re-assessing point) for your clients. This session is going to be really fun!!  Robert Linkul | Owner, Training The Older Adult (TOA) |
Expert Guides
Video Education. Join master trainers Emily and Ayla and learn at your own pace, as they go over all the key aspects of heart rate training for any device. Follow along the training approach of Myzone, the fitness industry's top heart rate training choice.
Additional FAQs
How long do I have to prepare and take the test?
There is no time limit and there are unlimited retests. You are expected to finish the FBA Specialization within a year of starting.
Are the tests hard? What if I don't pass?
The quizzes are harder than the average education program (80% passing grade), but there is no cost to retest! We want you to focus on learning and developing your skills, not dealing with test anxiety.
What is the FBA Certification Program subscription?
The FBA Certification Program is a subscription that includes the reduced cost of certification (spread over several years), as well as a new FBA Specialization each year to boost your resume and earn your continued-education required to maintain the certification. All for a flat yearly fee.
Do I earn CEC/CEUs for other certifications?
No. An FBA Specialization covers your education requirements for FBA Certification. If you need CEC/CEUs for other certifications, upgrade to the SUCCEED! Pass.