Become a Certified Personal Trainer

In As Little As A Weekend

Most PT certifications take forever and feel like you're studying for the MCATs.

You don’t need a science or medical degree to become a great trainer—you need real-world skills.

With NCEP, you’ll get straightforward, actionable education you can actually use.

Watch the videos. Take the quizzes. Pass the test.

Get certified in 48 hours—simple as that.

THE NEXT 33 SECONDS OF THIS VIDEO COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING👇

Just Three Steps

We've got you covered!

Step 1

Get CertifIED

Here is what is included:

Personal Trainer (CPT)

Learn:

  • 5 Components of Fitness

  • Anatomy/Physiology

  • Nutrition

  • Flexibility/Mobility

  • Cardio Programming

  • Program Design

  • Professionalism

And much, much more!

Step 2

Get Hired

Our amazing partners

want to Interview you!

Please let us know so we can help make that happen!

Step 3

get PAID

JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP!

We Give You All The Tools You Need To Succeed

  • Weekly Zoom calls for ongoing support & education

  • Holistic Nutrition Certification

  • Virtual Trainer Certification

  • A full CRM Software

  • 100's of CEC hours

  • A place to start your own COMMUNITY

And the list goes on and on.......

NCEP Trainer Membership

Ready to take your training career to the next level?


It’s time to leverage your knowledge and skill set to deliver maximum results for your clients—and keep them coming back long-term. Don’t just be another trainer caught in the “training carousel.” Become an indispensable asset to your clients and transform their lives for the better!

If You Were Happy With Other Programs,

You Wouldn't Be Reading This

  • Even if you’re starting from zero, you’ll get an education that actually makes sense - without all the over complicated science you'll never use with real clients.

  • With NCEP, you're getting access to the most hands-on, practical personal training certification in the industry—with an impressive 90% first-time pass rate for students who attend our in-person training.

  • You're getting real-world, in-person training experience with immediate feedback from industry professionals who are actively working in (and hiring for) top fitness facilities.

  • Your certification can be completed in just 48 hours - meaning you could be training clients and earning income by this time next week.

  • You're receiving a complete career launch system - from certification to job connections, with gym managers and recruiters right there at many of the live trainings.

  • Beyond just certification, you've invested in a proven path to success that has helped thousands of trainers build fulfilling, lucrative careers in the fitness industry

What others are saying

"Amazing course"

"AMAZING course, Amazing customer service. Highly recommended!!"

(Google Review)

- Michal

"Great experience taking the course"

"Solid instructors who make the class fun but also make sure you retain the information by providing testimonies and visualization techniques."

- Alex

"Highly recommend this"

"I’ve taken courses through NCEP for over two decades now. The Curriculum as well as the teaching are the best in the industry. NCEP and Mike DeMora continue to be where I go for the most up to date information."

- Kurt

Still Not Sure?

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: WHY is it so inexpensive?

Don't let the low cost fool you. We keep the price affordable so everyone can learn this valuable information whether they want to be a trainer or not.

QuHeadlineestion 2: How long has NCEP been in business?

NCEP started in 1996 by Mike DeMora. It was founded by trainers, for trainers and will always be about training.

Question 3: Where can I get a job with this cert?

We work with almost every major gym chain in the US. With preferred partners like EoS, Crunch, 24 Hour Fitness, Gold's Gym, American Family, In Shape, National Fitness, Equinox, UFC Gyms, and the list goes on. It is harder to find a gym we don't work with.....

Question 4: What makes NCEP different?

Our 3 Steps to Success program is unparalled in the industry.

1) Get Certified- We are the ONLY certification in the US that still offers LIVE classes inside of gyms throughout the country

2) Get Hired- We work with gyms directly, so we make the introductions and most of our partners GURANTEE you an interview.

3) Get Clients- whether its inside the gym or outside, we will coach you and guide you to build your business with tools and classes that you would have to pay $1,000's for. It is all part of our NCEP Membership

Question 5: What is the NCEP Membership?

The NCEP Membership is the best deal in the industry. We offer live workshops every week where you can ask question. We give you a Custom CRM, a Social Media Organizer, a COMMUNITY to group your clients, multiple certifications and specializations, 100's of hours on continuing education and much, much motre! You can start for FREE with any certification purchase.

National College of exercise professionals

"Teach it Forward"

At NCEP, your success is our mission. That’s why we’ve designed our certification program to be both accessible and affordable.

No more barriers, no more excuses...

Just a clear, proven path to becoming a confident, in-demand trainer.