NASM'S CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER EXAM OPTIONS
Successful completion of the final exam is required to become a Certified Personal Trainer.
You have 2 exam options:
Option 1. NASM Personal Trainer Certificate (International Distributor Exam)
- This non-proctored and open-book exam has 100 questions and requires a passing grade of 70%. This exam is administered online only. You will have 2 hours to complete the exam, and you must take the exam within 180 days of your enrollment date.
- The exam is done online through ZOOM application.
- The exam is available in English and in Arabic.
- You get 3 attempts for the exam.
Option 2. NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NCCA Accredited Certification Exam)
- The NCCA is a nationally recognized third-party agency that accredits certification programs which are able to meet and comply with its standards. The NCCA exam is a nationally accredited exam. This closed-book exam has 120 questions. You must pass with a scaled score of 70 or better. This proctored exam can be administered either in-person or online, and you will have 2 hours to complete the test. You must take this exam within 180 days of your enrollment date.
- This exam is done directly with NASM not with the academy.
- The exam is only available in English.
- You get only 1 attempt for the exam.