PERSONAL TRAINING SPECIALIST
PERSONAL TRAINERS ARE IN HIGH DEMAND
The canfitpro Personal Training Specialist (PTS) program delivers the knowledge and skills you need for success.

Earn income while transforming lives.
Why?
Most Personal Trainers are inspired to help others. To make a difference in someone’s life. In addition to your desire to get people moving, you also need credentials. Build the knowledge and skills required to work as a Personal Training Specialist with education from renowned fitness experts and canfitpro’s team of PRO TRAINERS. canfitpro certification is accessible, affordable, and will accelerate your fitness career. As an industry leader, canfitpro has been serving fitness professionals in Canada for over 25 years. Courses are available in-person or virtually and your canfitpro certification is accredited globally.
Personal Training, and a career in the fitness industry, offers flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere!
Who
Just like you tell yourself before every workout - you have to get started. So, go deeper and follow your calling. Through a combination of virtual training, classes, and exams, you can start training individuals or small groups of clients. Your designation from Canada’s most reputable fitness organization will enable you to start a full-time career, or earn side income, as a Personal Training Specialist.
GET THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO START CHANGING LIVES
canfitpro provides a variety of learning opportunities including virtual or in-person 25-hour courses with a PRO TRAINER. Get started as soon as you purchase your certification package with the PTS self-directed education. Choose to fast-track your learning with the PTS course, facilitated by an expert PRO TRAINER. All certification packages come with a comprehensive manual to further develop your knowledge.
There is money to be made as a Personal Trainer and the more you prepare for your certification, the faster you’ll find success. canfitpro will get you there.
BECOME CERTIFIED IN 4 STEPS
1
Choose your Learning Experience:
Self-Directed Learning, with coaching from a PRO TRAINER during a Virtual or In-Person Course
or
On your Own, completing the Course Material without a Coach to Prepare for Exams
2
Register and Start Learning!
Read the Manual and Engage in Interactive Online Resources
Develop your Theoretical Knowledge and Practical Skills
Study and Prepare for your Exams
If the Full Certification is chosen: attend your In-Person or Virtual Course with your PRO TRAINER and build your high performance skill-set through practical learning, expert advice, feedback, coaching, career and networking opportunities.
*You will receive your e-manual and additional resources via email up to 3 business days after registration.
3
Pass your Theory Exam
4
Pass your Practical Exam and Submit your CPR
Increase your knowledge and confidence to train clients. Topics included in the Personal Training Specialist (PTS) program:
- Aspects of fitness, wellness, and basic training principles
- Nutrition and bioenergetics
- Cardiorespiratory, skeletal, and muscular system anatomy and function
- Flexibility, mobility, and fascia
- Passive and dynamic assessments
- Periodized program design and delivery
- The business of personal training
- Behaviour change and coaching principles

SAVE TIME & STUDY EFFECTIVELY FOR EXAMS
Online Study Prep Course
There’s a lot to learn to successfully complete the Personal Training Specialist exams. To guide you, we offer a Study Prep Online Course to streamline your studying efforts.
Included to Help You Complete Exams Successfully:
- Modules to highlight essential information from each chapter
- Video lectures
- Study cards
- Chapter quizzes
- Case studies
- Mock exams and practice questions
When you register, simply add the “Personal Training Specialist Study Prep” to your package.
THE PERSONAL TRAINING SPECIALIST EXAMS
We recommend you attempt the Theory Exam approximately 3 – 5 weeks after finishing the virtual or in-person course. This provides adequate time to prepare for the exam.
The Theory Exam:
- Multiple choice questions
- Written client case study
The Practical Exam:
- An actual workout with a client, evaluated by your PRO TRAINER, either in-person or virtually
- Assesses theoretical knowledge, rapport building, and practical application of fitness theory

FEES
Early Bird Member*
Regular Member
Early Bird Non-Member*
Regular Non-Member
PRO TRAINER Delivered Learning
Best option for learning and career success!
Includes:
Course Manual (print & electronic), Online Course (self-directed), PRO TRAINER led interactive course, Theory Exam, and Practical Exam
$589
Save 17% with Membership
$689
Save 15% with Membership
$709**
$809
Self-Directed Learning
(Exam Challenge)
Includes:
Online Course (self-directed), Course Manual (print & electronic), Theory & Practical Exam
NOTE: does NOT include a course led by a PRO TRAINER. This independent learning option is suited for students with previous experience and/or education in fitness and health.
$415
Save 22% with Membership
$515
Save 19% with Membership
$535**
$635
PTS study prep
$129
$159
*Early Bird Rates apply to registrations received more than three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled start date of the event.
**The Non-Member Rates include a one-year canfitpro Professional membership.
Regular
Express
shipping
$0
No charge – may take up to 10 business days to arrive
$25
Arrives within three (3) to four (4) business days
FEES
PRO TRAINER Delivered Learning
Best option for learning and career success!
Includes:
Course Manual (print & electronic), Online Course (self-directed), PRO TRAINER led interactive course, Theory Exam, and Practical Exam
Early Bird Member*
$589
Save 17% with Membership
Regular Member
$689
Save 15% with Membership
Early Bird Non-Member*
$709
Regular Non-Member
$809
Self-Directed Learning (Exam Challenge)
Includes:
Online Course (self-directed), Course Manual (print & electronic), Theory & Practical Exam
NOTE: does NOT include a course led by a PRO TRAINER. This independent learning option is suited for students with previous experience and/or education in fitness and health.
Early Bird Member*
$415
Save 22% with Membership
Regular Member
$515
Save 19% with Membership
Early Bird Non-Member*
$535
Regular Non-Member
$635
*Early Bird Rates apply to registrations received more than three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled start date of the event.
**The Non-Member Rates include a one-year canfitpro Professional membership.
shipping
Regular
No charge – may take up to 10 business days to arrive
$0
Express
No charge – may take up to 10 business days to arrive