The National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) is a program that was created by Eugene Mcllvaine in 1997.

NPTI is a comprehensive 500-hour personal training certification program.

NPTI is different than most other personal training certification programs. 500 hours of course work helps to prepare students for the business of personal training. Of the 500 hours:

50 hours are dedicated to simulated personal training sessions
300 hours are classroom training
200 are hands-on training
The training gives students experience that isn’t provided through other certification programs.

NPTI Personal Trainer Certification Requirements

NPTI requires that students be 18 years of age. A physician must make the determination that the student is healthy enough to participate.

You must be a citizen of the United States or have a valid green card to enroll in NPTI.

Reviews:

The online reviews for NPTI are overwhelmingly positive. Other programs for personal training do not fully prepare students for a career in personal training.

All of the reviews also state how the program helps students get into shape. The program adequately prepares students for a career in personal training.

The Better Business Bureau lists the individual school locations for NPTI. They all have positive ratings through the BBB and few complaints have been filed. NPTI looks to be an excellent option for anyone pursuing a career as a personal trainer