NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Successful completion of the programme and certification exam leads to the NASM Certified Personal Trainer credential.
NASM certification · Online course
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Build a strong foundation for a career in personal training with NASM’s evidence-based approach and Optimum Performance Training™ (OPT™) model. Study online in English at your own pace with HFS Academy UAE.
Recognised in the UAE
The NASM Certified Personal Trainer certificate is recognised in the UAE.
EREPS
HFS Academy’s NASM Certified Personal Trainer course page states that NASM certificates are fully accredited by EREPS. EREPS membership and any local UAE registration are separate processes and remain subject to the applicable organisation’s requirements.
Who this course is for
Aspiring personal trainers and fitness professionals who want a structured understanding of the science and practice of coaching clients. No previous fitness qualification is needed to start studying.
NASM exam eligibility requires candidates to be at least 18, hold a high-school diploma or equivalent, and have a current CPR/AED certification before sitting the certification exam.
What you will learn
- Professional development, trainer responsibilities and scope of practice
- Client relationships, exercise psychology and behaviour-change coaching
- Human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, exercise metabolism and nutrition concepts
- Health, wellness, posture, movement and performance assessments
- Exercise technique, flexibility, cardio, core, balance, plyometric, speed and resistance training
- Programme design using NASM’s OPT™ model
The course also addresses nutrition and supplements within the personal trainer’s professional scope.
Study online at your own pace
Access the digital course from a phone, tablet or computer. Course materials include a digital textbook, presentations, video lessons, exercise recordings, sample programmes and exam-preparation questions.
Course access lasts five years. The course and its video transcripts are in English. The final exam is multiple choice.
Certification and professional recognition
On meeting NASM’s certification-exam requirements and passing the exam, you receive the NASM Certified Personal Trainer credential. HFS Academy describes NASM certificates as fully accredited by EREPS.
Professional registration, employer acceptance and permission to practise are distinct from completing a course. Check the requirements that apply to your role and location in the UAE.
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Course fee and enrolment
Ask HFS Academy UAE for the current course fee and available payment options. Your 10% course discount will be available when enrolment opens.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need previous fitness experience?
No previous fitness qualification is needed to begin the course. To sit the NASM certification exam, candidates must meet the NASM age and education requirements and hold a current CPR/AED certification.
How long do I have access to the online course?
HFS Academy provides five years of access to the online course content.
What language is the course in?
The online course and the transcripts beneath its video lessons are in English.
What does the certification exam involve?
The HFS Academy course page describes the final exam as a multiple-choice test. NASM’s current candidate requirements apply to the certification exam.
Is the qualification recognised in the UAE?
Yes. The NASM Certified Personal Trainer certificate is recognised in the UAE. HFS Academy also describes NASM certificates as fully accredited by EREPS. Employer requirements can differ by role, so check the current expectations for the position you want.
Does the course qualify me to prescribe diets or diagnose health conditions?
No. The course introduces nutrition and health topics in the context of personal training. NASM’s course materials distinguish a trainer’s scope from clinical diet prescription and medical diagnosis.
Explore the learning pathway
Read How to Become a Personal Trainer or compare this qualification with the Functional Training Specialist course.