Traditional certification typically involves a one-time payment for study materials and exam access, with additional fees for recertification and continuing education. The NFPT membership model transforms this experience with a more affordable enrollment fee plus a monthly subscription that includes your certification materials, exam access, ongoing continuing education, and free recertification—creating a comprehensive career support system rather than just a credential.

After certification, your monthly subscription continues to provide value through free recertification, complimentary continuing education credits, and additional career resources specific to your membership tier. This ensures you maintain your credentials effortlessly while continuously developing as a fitness professional.

No, there is no long-term contract. Your membership is month-to-month after the initial enrollment, giving you the flexibility to adjust your membership tier or cancel if your needs change. However, maintaining your membership ensures continuous access to all benefits, including credential maintenance.

If you cancel your membership, your current certification remains valid until its expiration date. However, you would then need to pay the standard recertification fees and separately obtain the required continuing education credits when renewal time comes.

The continuing education credits earned through your NFPT membership are primarily designed for NFPT recertification. However, many of our courses and webinars may qualify for CECs with other organizations on a case-by-case basis. We recommend checking with any additional certifying bodies you’re affiliated with.

Both membership tiers include all the CECs you need for recertification. The Certify Track provides bi-annual CECs through monthly quizzes and self-tests, while the Succeed Track offers additional specialized courses that provide more comprehensive continuing education opportunities.

Absolutely! You can upgrade to the Succeed Track at any time. Your monthly subscription will simply adjust to the new rate, and you’ll immediately gain access to all the additional resources and benefits.

The NFPT membership model is an industry first that eliminates the traditional barriers between initial certification and ongoing career development. By including free recertification and continuing education in a simple monthly subscription, we’ve created a hassle-free approach to credential maintenance that allows you to focus on what matters most—becoming the best trainer you can be.

The certification timeline depends on your individual study pace. However, members have access to structured support resources like comprehensive study materials and, in the Succeed Track, live exam preparation webinars that may help streamline your path to certification.

Yes, the $599 enrollment fee is a one-time payment at the beginning of your membership. After that, you’ll only pay the monthly subscription rate for your chosen tier ($9.99 for Certify Track or $19.99 for Succeed Track).