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Fitness School - NPTI

Katumums Posts: 33 Joined: 2006/08/17	2007/06/13, 12:09 AM Hi everyone, I need some input. I was thinking about checking out this school in person and wanted to know if anyone has heard of it and if so, what your feedback is. They offer a personal trainer certification and 500 hours of training, half of which is hands on in the gym. The only drawback (but a biggie) is the cost...it seems a little pricey for a certification that I know you can get for a lot less with ISSA. But I thought with the 500 hours and hands on training (which is what I would really be interested in) the money spent might be worth it. I really value the advice I get on this board so any feedback would be appreciated! :)
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2007/06/13, 02:10 AM You want to make sure wherever you get your certification, that it is accepted at most facilities if that is what you are planning on working at. Also, just to be sure, check the Better Business Bereau, make sure they are a listed and valid company, I myself have never heard of them, but others might have. Good luck! -------------- Bettia You Get What You Train For! - Unknown
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2007/06/13, 02:10 AM ugghh! Better Business Bureau! Sorry for the mistype.:surprised: -------------- Bettia You Get What You Train For! - Unknown
Katumums Posts: 33 Joined: 2006/08/17	2007/06/16, 05:29 PM Thanks for the reply Raven...I checked them out and they have a good record. I was hoping that maybe someone on here had maybe gone there or known someone who had. I am going to check out the certification thing though...thanks again! :)
msmogreen Posts: 717 Joined: 2006/04/22	2007/06/16, 10:17 PM I almost went to an NPTI school a few months back (to check it out), but it was so expensive I just decided to forget the idea. Their instruction prepares you to take the NCSA certification exam (for which you have to pay the normal testing fees through NCSA), so I do think it is a reputable program. They use NCSA text. It does say on the site that you receive an NPTI Certification for Personal Training and Nutrition, but these are more certificates of completion, not recognized certifications. You still need to test with NCSA or another recognized organization. The course is expensive (around $6,000). I would have liked to do it for the intensive hands-on since you have the opportunity to work with actual clients as a student. If I had the money, I would have gone for it. The people seemed very nice...the woman I spoke with seemed very sincere and I did not get any heavy sales pitch. It seemed to be a serious and sincere effort to properly train prospective personal trainers. The shortest program is six months with 4 hours classes each day of the week (or 4 days a week, I think). One year if you go weekends only. You have to weigh the costs, how much it will cost to recoup your tuition, with the benefits. I'd go check it out, at the very least.
Katumums Posts: 33 Joined: 2006/08/17	2007/06/20, 02:39 AM Thanks Msmogreen for your feedback...I'm glad to hear you weren't pressured into anything. I question any school that is real pushy about getting you to sign up. I wasn't aware that I would need to test with an organization like NCSA (I'm still pretty new to this!) but that's good to know. I am still interested though, cause like you, I'd like it for the intensive hands on teaching. Thanks again!
msmogreen Posts: 717 Joined: 2006/04/22	2007/06/20, 04:41 PM You're welcome :-)