Benefits of MaKami’s 10-Month Personal Training Certification

When deciding on a program to jumpstart your personal trainer career, it’s important to understand the benefits of a PT (personal training) certification program. You may ask yourself: How long does it take to get a personal trainer certification? What kind of career opportunities will I have after graduation? These are important questions to consider when weighing the benefits of each program.

If you’re located in Alberta, you may consider MaKami’s Personal Trainer certificate program and will want to learn more to see if it’s the right program for you. Let’s discuss the unique benefits of our program.

About MaKami’s Personal Training Certificate Program

In MaKami’s Personal Trainer certificate program, students explore key concepts in anatomy, physiology and movement, training methods, effective communication and motivation, nutritional fundamentals and client assessment. They then learn to apply this knowledge to create personalized fitness programs that address each client’s unique needs.

This is a blended in-person and online program with American Council on Exercise (ACE) course materials and hands-on classroom training. The personal fitness trainer program includes 135 hours of practicum, providing hands-on training and practice as a personal trainer. In addition to coursework and hands-on learning, MaKami’s PT certification program includes courses on career prep, communication and client relations, many of which are useful for would-be entrepreneurs.

Benefits of MaKami’s PT Certification Program

There are several benefits of MaKami’s Personal Trainer certificate program that may make it an ideal choice for you. From program length to flexibility to career opportunities post-graduation, there are many reasons students choose MaKami’s personal fitness trainer program.

Short, 10-Month Program

The faster you complete your training, the faster you can start your career as a personal trainer. The time it takes to complete a personal trainer certification varies across programs. MaKami’s 10-month, 900-hour certificate program is one of the shortest personal training programs available in Alberta, where most other programs take two years to complete. Students are able to complete their program and earn their certificate to begin working as a personal trainer in under a year!

Online Courses & Hands-On Learning

Flexible online classes allow students to study in their own time in any location. This allows them to work while attending school or attend to family and focus on their personal trainer courses at a time when it best suits their schedule. 

But students aren’t alone in their studies. In addition to classwork support by dedicated instructors, students get hands-on practicum training and workshops at either our Calgary or Edmonton campus. This in-person training prepares students to step right into their careers after completing the personal trainer courses. 

Accredited Personal Training Program

MaKami’s PT certification program is accredited, recognized by the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Advanced Education. You can find MaKami on the Government of Canada’s list of Designated Learning Institutions. In addition, we are in good standing with NHP Canada. Our coursework follows the American Council on Excercise (ACE) book, which prepares students to take the ACE personal training certificate exam upon graduation.

iPad Included

All personal trainer students get an iPad preloaded with their course materials and an ACE book so they have all the information they need for the program and to prepare for their PT certification. This, along with the online learning experience, decreases hurdles some students have to getting started with a program. MaKami students have everything they need to jump right into their studies.

Canada & International Opportunities

Since ACE is one of the leading personal training certifications in the field, our program prepares students to work in a variety of locations. As an American certification, it’s widely recognized throughout Canada and the world, allowing for a range of opportunities to work as a personal trainer either near home in Alberta or elsewhere in the world. 

Many of our students go on to start their own fitness business, either opening their own gyms or meeting their clients at their homes for personal training sessions. Our coursework includes classes to prepare those who want to start their own personal training business, including learning communication skills and client relations. Other graduates go on to work at fitness centres or gyms, helping members with their fitness goals. Some may travel as personal trainers holding fitness retreats or work on cruise ships. 

There are endless opportunities to work in a variety of environments as a personal trainer with an ACE certificate. 

Offered in Calgary & Edmonton, Alberta

The in-person practicum component is available at our Alberta campuses with two convenient locations in either Calgary or Edmonton. Students attend classes and workshops at their designated campus, where they receive practical instruction on how to coach clients through exercises safely and effectively. They learn proper form that incorporates their coursework in anatomy, physiology and injury prevention. 

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