Certification

Advance Resources and Training
ART offers courses to qualify as a gym instructor in the UK.
http://www.advanceresourcesandtraining.co.uk

The American Fitness Institute
Provides personal trainer, kickboxing and group fitness instructor certification through online and weekend workshop courses. Tips for new instructors and a private membership area.
http://www.afitrainer.com

American Fitness Professionals and Associates
Fitness and nutrition certifications, provider of continuing education and resources.
http://www.afpafitness.com/

The Australian Institute of Fitness
Provider of fitness courses and fitness certification in Australia.
http://www.fitness.edu.au

British Association Of Fitness Instructors
UK based health and fitness qualifications, education and vocational training for fitness instructors.
http://www.bafifitness.co.uk

Canadian Fitness Education Services
Weight training, personal trainer, group exercise, Aquafit instructor courses/resources for registration and certification.
http://www.canadianfitness.net

CanFitPro
Provides certification and continuing education for group fitness instructors, personal fitness trainers and allied health professionals. Also offers some courses for nonprofessionals.
http://www.canfitpro.com/

Discovery Learning
Personal trainer and fitness instructor courses offered at several UK locations.
http://www.discovery.uk.com

DSWFitness
Desert Southwest Fitness Inc. offers home study continuing education (CECs) for professionals.
http://www.dswfitness.com/index.cfm?

Fitness Industry Education
Offering nationally accredited courses for personal trainers, aerobics and step instructors. Includes certification criteria, enrolment details, course outlines, and FAQ. United Kingdom.
http://www.fitnessindustryeducation.com/

Fitness Industry Education
Offers fitness courses for gym instructors, personal trainers and aerobics instructors which lead to a nationally recognized qualification in the UK.
http://www.fitnessindustryeducation.co.uk

FiTOUR
Provides fitness certifications and CEC workshop credits for fitness professionals by completing online courses and exams.
http://www.fitour.com

Gffi Fitness Academy
Provides courses in yoga, pilates, and general fitness. Includes nutritional resources, home study outlines, and contact details in India, USA and UK.
http://www.gffi-fitness.org

Innervate Training
UK provider of specialist health and fitness instructor training.
http://www.innervatetraining.com

International Sports Sciences Association
Provides fitness, personal training certifications, and online continuing education.
http://www.issaonline.com/

International Youth Conditioning Association
Provides education and certification for fitness professionals specializing in youth sport and fitness training.
http://www.iyca.org

Joint Effort
Training and certification for would be instructors in the United Kingdom fitness industry.
http://www.joint-effort.co.uk/

Lifetime
Provides fitness instructor and personal training courses in the UK via live courses and distance learning.
http://www.lifetimehf.co.uk/

MMISS
Mark McGaw Institute of Sports Science offers Australian accredited Fitness certification courses offered through distance learning and seminars in Sydney.
http://personal-fitness-trainer-certification.com

National Association for Fitness Certification
Training and continuing education for personal and group trainers, consultants.
http://www.body-basics.com

The National Board of Fitness Examiners (NBFE)
The NBFE promotes the services of qualified fitness professionals as a viable means of improving public health. The non-profit organization develops standards for fitness trainers and administers examinations to ensure public safety and to improve the fitness industry.
http://www.nbfe.org/

National Personal Trainer Institute
Provides 500 hour personal trainer education and certification courses at 22 U.S. locations.
http://www.nationalpersonaltraininginstitute.com/

NSCA Certification Commission
Providers of entry level and advanced fitness trainer education and certification programs.
http://www.nsca-cc.org/

Peak Fitness Education
Offers Australian Certificate III & IV fitness courses and distance education.
http://www.peakfitnesseducation.net

Personal Trainer Certification
Comparison of major personal trainer certification programs including reviews and user comments. Also includes a 30 question practice certification exam.
http://www.starting-a-personal-training-business.com/personal-training-certification-school.html

Professional Fitness Institute
Education and boot camps to prepare fitness professionals for personal training careers
http://www.pf-institute.com/index.asp

Professional Fitness Instructor Training
Certification preparation and continuing education for personal trainers, group instructors, public educators.
http://www.pfit.org

School of Exercise Training & Science
Personal trainer education recognized by the State of Arizona.
http://www.schoolofexercisetrainingandscience.com

SCW Fitness
Provider of continuing fitness education and certification. Fitness articles, an online store and resources for members.
http://scwfitness.com/

Speedo Sponsored WaterART Aquatic Fitness
Provides aquatic fitness leaders with training based on current research. Canada.
http://www.waterart.org