Benefits of Certification

Receiving your AFPA certification shows your peers, supervisors, and the public your commitment to your chosen career and your ability to perform. Since university degrees no longer represent the full measure of professional knowledge and competence in today's evolving job market, certification will help set you apart as a qualified leader in your field.

Enhance Your Professional Image

AFPA certification programs seek to grow, promote, and develop certified professionals, who can stand “out in front” as examples of excellence in the industry.

Show Your Personal Achievement

An AFPA certified professional has displayed excellence in field and has fulfilled set standard and requirements.

Improve Career Opportunities and Advancement

Graduates of AFPA certification programs are employed in a variety of work settings including national fitness chains, local fitness and wellness facilities, private health clubs, personal training, sports conditioning, Pilates and yoga studios, hospital and rehabilitation settings as well as corporate fitness centers.

Available jobs for the AFPA certified fitness trainers and professionals are plentiful. AFPA certification stands above your resume and is an endorsement to your knowledge and experience.

AFPA certification will serve to improve career opportunities and advancement. AFPA certification identifies you as an employee who can adapt to changes in work, technology, business practices and innovation.

AFPA certification prepares you for greater on the job responsibilities. Since certification is a voluntary professional commitment to an industry or field of knowledge, it is a clear indicator of your willingness to invest in your own professional development. AFPA Certified professionals are aware of the constant changing environment around their profession and possess the needed tools to anticipate and respond to change.

Greater Earning Potential

AFPA Certification can provide greater earning potential. Certified professionals earn more than non-certified individuals.

Improve Your Skills and Knowledge

AFPA certification improves your skills and knowledge, and shows your competence by confirming proficiency and career involvement and assuring knowledge.

Peer Recognition

As an AFPA certified professional, you can expect increased recognition from your peers for taking that extra step in your professional development.