CPTN Certification Programs
CPTN is proud of its comprehensive certification programs. Working with a dedicated group of professionals from across Canada, the mission statement of the program reflects the goals of the CPTN Certification Committee: To develop a comprehensive national and international certification which sets standards of excellence to ensure safe and effective training sessions and to reflect the needs and changes within the fitness and lifestyle industry.
Certifications
- CPTN Certified Older Adult Training Specialist (CPTN-COATS)
- CPTN Certified Personal Trainer (CPTN-CPT)
- CPTN Post-Rehabilitation Conditioning Specialist (CPTN-PRCS)
- CPTN Certified Yoga Specialist (CPTN-CYS)
- CPTN Group Fitness Leader (CPTN-CGFL)
Becoming a CPTN Certified Trainer include:
- Access to Sport Insurance from other bodies
- National recognition of commitment to the highest standards of excellence
- Listed on CPTN's web site as a Personal Trainer referral
- Earn CECs with professional Distance Education Courses
- Eligible to join CPTN's leadership team of Practical Assessors, Course Conductors and Mentors
- Able to start own business as a Personal Trainer
Certification Renewal for Existing Trainers
Your CPTN Certification status is due for renewal each year or every two years. You require 7 CECs to renew for 1 year or 14 CECs to renew for 2 years. One hour of continuing education equals 1 CPTN CEC.
CPTN Award of Merit
The CPTN Award of Merit was developed to recognize the excellent contributions of CPTN Certified Personal Trainers (CPTN-CPT) with a new designation: CPTN-CPT.M. Submissions can be made throughout the year and the new CPTN-CPT.M. designations will be announced at the annual CPTN Conference.
- Award of Merit Application Form (PDF, size: 189KB)
- Award of Merit Guidelines
- Award of Merit Point Sheet