The mission of the International Personal Trainer Academy Certification Council is to provide independent, verifiable evidence of proficiency in personal fitness training practice through a rigorous certification program.

Our goal is to make industry-recognized personal trainer certifications more accessible to individuals from all socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds. We aim to achieve this by minimizing the prerequisites and offering more affordable exam fees and study materials compared to the current industry standards.

Made up certified fitness professionals, the Council has the autonomy and authority for the CPT program and responsible to independently govern, oversee, and manage the certification activities within the legal structure of the International Personal Trainer Academy as a company.

The Council does not require, provide, accredit, or endorse any specific study guides, training or review courses, or other examination preparation products.

The Council, certification staff, certification committee members, and certification subject matter experts do not have involvement in the creation, accreditation, approval, endorsement or delivery of examination review courses, preparatory materials, educational programs, or training programs/products that prepare candidates for the CPT certification examination.