FBA Certification Membership (all included for $249/yr )
Get certified in the essential success skills that complement all technical certifications.
1 FBA Certification. Unlock Your Industry Potential!
2 Every Year Receive a FREE! FBA Specialization to Recertify!
Enjoy The Best Association Perks
World-Class Education and Career Growth For:
Starting Pros
You work all the time but the money is not sufficient. You may be frustrated but unsure of how to improve.
Established Pros
You want an increased income and client base. Also might want a better work-life balance and more responsibility, or to increase your industry profile.
Independent Trainer / Soloprenuer
You want to streamline operations, deliver exceptional fitness services, and build a sustainable practice.
Facility Managers or Owners
You want to upskill yourself or your team for maximum success and a healthier bottom line. learn more
1 FBA Certification helps you master KEY skills.
The greatest opportunity for earning more comes from the knowledge gained when you're not training.
All modules include: modern, science and systems-based coursework from top experts, that are effective, repeatable and scalable.
Hear it from the Pros
Even if you are already a good pro, we should be lifelong learners. There's lots of info in the FBA Certification that you can learn to apply to your business.
Caleb Funderburk, FBA-C
Even if you've been doing this for a while, the FBA Certification is a great review of strategies to create a successful business. If you are new, the content is just as valuable as your professional certification.
Kristy Muehlbauer, FBA-C
I thought it was a great course, and all the information was organized well. If you're able to digest the information and put it into practice, it can be incredibly useful.
Jennifer Anderson, FBA-C
Fresh perspectives really mean alot, and getting those perspectives from people who have been in the game for so long is quite valuable.
Mathew Scherer, FBA-C
92% recommended by fitpros!
2 Included: Receive a FREE FBA Specialization Every Year to Recertify!
Completion of your FBA Specialization is all that's necessary for recertification.
Streamlined renewal process: Complete any FBA Specialization to recertify with the FBA!
- Boost your resume and professional value.
- Convenient online video education. No cost to retake tests.
- After 5 years, no additional CEC requirement necessary!
Your choice from any FBA Specialization with a value up to $350.
Get everything included!
Includes: FBA Certification, association membership, plus your choice of one new FBA Specialization each year.
Success is More Than Exercise
Technical certifications teach you to train...
FBA focuses on the 75% of skills essential for industry success:
Technical Certs Teach:
25%
Exercise Technique
Exercise and training instruction, applied science.
FBA Cert Teaches:
25%
Client Acquisition
Marketing, social media, sales, referrals.
FBA Cert Teaches:
25%
Operations
Scheduling, billing, emails, leadership.
FBA Cert Teaches:
25%
Client Motivation & Management
Communication, rapport, personalized programming, accountability, retention.
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Top FAQs
What makes the FBA Certification different from technical certifications?
While technical certifications focus on exercise techniques and applied science, the FBA Certification covers the bulk of skills required to succeed in the fitness industry, including client acquisition, operations, client motivation, and business fundamentals.
I’m focused on fitness training, not business. Why should I care about these skills?
Even the best trainers need clients to train, effective schedules to manage their time, and strong communication skills to retain their clients and help them achieve success. The FBA Certification equips you with these essential tools, ensuring your technical skills translate into a successful, sustainable career.
What happens after I earn my FBA Certification?
Included in the cost of the program, you gain access to annual FBA Specializations to recertify. Instead of requiring CEC/CEUS, FBA Specializations keep your certification current, expand your skillset, and boost your resume. After 5 years of recertification, the recertification requirement ends and your FBA Certification is considered permanent.
What makes the FBA’s education format stand out?
The FBA offers flexible, online, asynchronous video education that fits your schedule. You can learn at your own pace, revisit material as needed, and retake knowledge checks and quizzes at no extra cost. FBA education is intended to easily integrate into your busy fitpro lifestyle.
Support & Guidance
News, trends and tools to keep you on track.
Extensive Resource Library
Videos and guides to support your journey.
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FBA Certification Membership
$249/yr
The power of FBA credibility and prestige. Includes:
- FBA Certification (includes renewal)
- A new FBA Specialization upon yearly renewal ($350 value, included!)
- Perks of FBA Membership: FBA education library, support, industry discounts
Best Education Value in the Industry
SUCCEED! UPGRADE:
Add SUCCEED! and CEC/CEUs
$299 /yr
Get everything in FBA Certification Membership, PLUS:
- VIP-Access to all SUCCEED! Virtual Conferences
- CEC/CEUs from major certifying organizations at each event
All included. All online, at your pace.
30+ Years of Legacy. Credibility. Prestige.
Passionately led by 3 generations of "fitness industry royalty"
From our CEO's father being the founding employee of IHRSA & creator of the IHRSA tradeshow to the FBA, the industry's most convenient and comprehensive online learning. It's all here.
The FBA offers health and exercise professionals invaluable resources, networking opportunities, and industry insights.
Cedric X. Bryant, President & CEO, ACE
We are all growing and learning from each other, and the FBA is leading the way. We are incredibly grateful to have found the FBA. What an amazing resource!
Bryant and Justine Sharifi, Co-founders of Perform for Life San Francisco, CA