Identify Program

• 1). Identify the certified personal training program that you wish to enroll in. Schools offer courses, study guides, and assistance in taking the CPT exam. Tuition ranges from $200 to $500.
  
  
• 2). Choose the CPT specialty that interests you. Personal trainer specialties include weightlifting, weight control, and senior citizen training.
  
  
• 3). Once you have completed all training courses, you will have to take the accreditation exam. You can only take the exam after completing a CPT course. Courses last four to six months, but some fast-track courses take less than a month.