The Leading Personal Trainer Education

The best education choice for a career in fitness, nutrition, and health – with campuses in Bali, Norway, Spain, and online, you can study on your own terms!

Learn from the best International Certifications Flexible education Unique career opportunities

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Unique career opportunities guaranteed

Even more important to us than the education itself, is your career opportunities. That’s why we cooperate with the leading organizations and brands in the fitness industry, so that you can land your dream job – or create your own – right out of our classroom.

  • Learn from the best
  • Trusted quality since 2008
  • Leading certifications
  • Globally recognized
  • Invaluable network
  • Community and connections

PT Basic

Our basic course offers flexible self-paced learning with high-quality videos, expert instructors, and anatomical exercise demos. All course materials are included, and you won’t need to buy extra books. You can complete the course in as little as 8 weeks with one year of access, and exam fees are included with no additional costs.

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PT Pro

Becoming a personal trainer is rewarding, and the Advanced PT program at Active Education offers increased job opportunities, higher salaries, and ten days of hands-on teaching. With practical and scientific knowledge, you’ll be prepared for various fitness careers. Active Education’s program is one of the most comprehensive, backed by over a decade of experience training professionals worldwide.

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PT Premium

Enjoy free weekly Q&A sessions, live teaching, and connect with a global student community. Learn through high-quality videos and included course materials. Our flexible online program offers lifetime access, with exam fees and two free retakes included. Plus, get one year of free registration in the European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS) for global certification recognition.

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Trusted by the best brands in the fitness industry

Committed to exceptional student satisfaction

We take pride in providing the best personal trainer certification program in the market.

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Online or hands-on? It’s up to you!

Select Your Preferred Learning Path.
Opt for our self-guided online course to build a solid foundation of knowledge and skills at your own pace. For a more advanced, hands-on experience, enroll in our intensive practical classes held at one of our campuses.

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Don’t hesitate to contact us, should you have any questions. Our experienced study advisors are here to help choose the best program for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our study programs are flexible and have no time limits, allowing you to start anytime.

    Once you sign up and pay tuition, you’ll gain access to our e-learning platform and can begin your exciting educational journey immediately.

  • When signing up you pay a start-up-fee of only $199.

    This includes everything to get started right away, including the course literature (value $149).

    After starting the course, you have the option of paying the tuition in one of the following ways:

    • AE-CPT: Personal Trainer – Premium self-guided study:
      • Tuition paid in full (one payment) = $1194,-
      • 3 monthly payments of $448 = $1344,-
      • 6 monthly payments of $249 = $1494,-

    Tuition includes all teaching, unlimited support, exam fees and the Active Education certifications.

    If you like to add the ACE certification, the cost is USD 499,-, and and can be added at the end of the course. 

  • We are committed to transparency, so all costs are included in the tuition fee, ensuring no unnecessary or hidden fees in our courses.

    The tuition fee includes:

    • Registration and enrollment
    • Access to our e-learning platform
    • All video lectures and online classes
    • Exercise library
    • Quizzes and flexible e-learning material
    • Study guide
    • Discussion groups with a teacher and fellow students
    • Your own dedicated tutor
    • Unlimited support
    • Lifetime license (re-certification is only mandatory for the ACE license [voluntary])
    • Exam prep
    • Written exams
    • Practical exams and assessments
    • Censoring and grading
    • International certifications

    The Advanced CPT Diploma course includes participation in the practical component and exams at any of our global campuses.

    Please note that students are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses during the two-week on-campus stay.

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  • Our study programs are open to anyone with a passion for nutrition, health, and fitness training.

    Due to the rigorous academic level, we recommend applicants be at least 18 years old.

    While there are no physical or practical prerequisites, we suggest having some experience with physical activity and training.

  • All lectures, screencasts, videos, exercises, practical training, study materials and exams are conducted in English.

    Our faculty and trainers, as well as our students, come from all over the world.

    We emphasize the pedagogical aspects of our multicultural teaching methods to ensure a high level of learning and competence for all students, regardless of their background.