NSCA Continuing Education Units and Courses
Fitness Mentors is pleased to announce we are now recognized by the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Continuing Education Provider. Our NSCA-approved CEUs include a high quality selection of courses that allow you to:
- Recertify your NSCA-CPT certification
- Improve your personal trainer educational background
- Maintain a high level of professional qualification
- Increase your ability to attract and help your clients
NSCA CEU Courses
We will be adding new courses periodically based on customer demand. The courses that are now available include:- Business & Sales: The Guide to Success as a Personal Trainer (1.5 CEUs)
- Speed Development for Athletes (pending approval)
NSCA Recertification Requirements
NSCA professionals are required to complete 6.0 CEUs every three years to keep their certifications up-to-date. However, the total amount of CEUs required during a three year period will depend on the current reporting period, not a duration of three years since the trainer was initially certified/recertified. Keep in mind that the current NCSA reporting period ends December 31, 2017.
Recertification CEU Requirements
| Initial Certification Date |
CEU Requirement |
| Before 2015 |
6.0 |
| During 2015 |
4.0 |
| During 2016 |
2.0 |
- Obtain proof of CEU completion (Fitness Mentors certifications of completion for the continuing education classes you’ve completed)
- Visit the NSCA’s Recertification & Continuing Education page and Report your CEUs
- Pay the recertification fee (start at $30 for members and $55 for non-members)
NSCA Recertification FAQs
1How often do I need to get NSCA CEUs to recertify my CPT?
NSCA professionals need to recertify every three years.
2How many NSCA CEUs do I need to recertify?
As a general rule of thumb, you’ll need 6.0 CEUs to recertify every three years. However, and as indicated in the above table, the period in which you initially certify versus the current reporting period may dictate that you require less than 6.0 CEUs. If you got your original certification before 2015, you’ll need 6.0 CEUs; during 2015, 4.0 CEUs; during 2016, 2.0 CEUs. If you are unsure how many CEUs you currently have you can log into the NSCA site and see what CEUs you need.
3What providers can provide NSCA-certified CEUs?
Only NSCA Approved Providers can provide reputable continuing education to NSCA-certified professionals.
NSCA Recertification Links
Fitness Mentor's Business and Sales course is absolutely one of the best courses I have taken. It is full of very helpful information! Many other courses promise step-by-step details but they fail to deliver. Well, Fitness Mentors truly delivers! Not only is everything very plainly laid out and explained, but there are links directly to some of the sources. This course takes you from setting up your business properly to closing a sale! I wish I had taken it when I first got started. I plan on using the techniques in marketing, closing, and pricing at this very moment! I HIGHLY recommend this course to all Fitness Instructors - especially if you are just starting your career. Take this course immediately after certification! It will save you a lot of time and epic fails. My applause to Fitness Mentors!
