The Business of Personal Training: Start Successfully

In this self-study course you will learn what it takes to build a full personal training practice and run an efficient, successful business.

Course Objectives

  • Review the advantages and disadvantages of working in a gym, corporate and private setting;
  • Explain the accounting and taxation considerations;
  • Identify time management, organization skills and filing ideas for your business;
  • Evaluate future trends and opportunities that will exist in the future; and
  • Describe how to build your business vision.

Course Materials

The materials for this course include:

  • a 45–page downloadable manual with case studies and learning exercises.
  • Business Strategies for Personal Training, S.L. Lee, S.R.K. Persad, Canadian Personal Trainers Network (CPTN), Toronto, 2003.

After purchasing the course you will receive log-in information that will provide you access to the 45–page downloadable manual. A copy of Business Strategies for Personal Training will be mailed to you via Canada Post. An online quiz must be completed and a grade of 80% or higher achieved in order to complete the course and earn continuing education credits.

Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1: Personal Trainers
  • Chapter 2: Liability Prevention
  • Chapter 3: Business Set Up
  • Chapter 4: Where to Work
  • Chapter 5: Sound Business Structure

Fee (HST included): CPTN Member $84.00 CAD / Non-Member $115.5 CAD

CPTN CECs: 4.0

Note: Course requires completion Start Successfully Quiz located on the Examinations page of our web site to earn CECs. Fee: $26.00 member; $28.50 non-member. Grade of 80% or higher required for a passing mark.

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