Fitness & Coaching
Foundations Fitness Trainer
Become a certified personal trainer in 3 months of real, in-the-gym training.
3 months110 classroom + 110 hands-on gym hoursPrerequisite: High school diploma or GED
Our flagship program combines 110 hours of classroom education with 110 hours of hands-on training in the gym. You graduate with a state-approved NPTI diploma and are prepared to sit for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer exam, the industry's most recognized certification.
What you'll be able to do
- Design and coach safe, effective training programs for real clients
- Master anatomy, physiology, and exercise science fundamentals
- Practice coaching live in the gym every week
- Graduate NASM-CPT exam ready with a state-approved diploma
Credentials you graduate with
- NPTI state-approved diploma
- NASM CPT exam eligibility
Tuition & financing
- $5,790 full tuition
- 3, 6, or 9-month payment plans with no interest
- All programs qualify for the GI Bill® and are full-time
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Upcoming Start Dates
| Program | Campus | Starts | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations Fitness Trainer | San Diego | October 5, 2026 | Mon-Wed | 5:30pm-9:30pm |
| Foundations Fitness Trainer | Oceanside | October 5, 2026 | Mon-Wed | 9:30am-2:30pm |
| Foundations Fitness Trainer | Oceanside | October 5, 2026 | Mon-Wed | 5:30pm-9:30pm |
| Foundations Fitness Trainer | Sacramento | October 5, 2026 | Mon-Wed | 9:30am-2:30pm |
| Foundations Fitness Trainer | Sacramento | October 5, 2026 | Mon-Wed | 5:30pm-9:30pm |
Ready to start your fitness career?
Classes start every quarter and seats are limited. Talk to an admissions advisor today. No pressure, just real answers.