FAQ’s
APTE is prioritizing continuing education and professional specializations, to elevate professional growth providing exercise professionals with enhanced versatility and adaptability. This focus empowers exercise professionals to expand their knowledge, skills, and expertise in specialized areas, strengthening their professional standing. Moreover, the collaboration with NASM fosters valuable networking opportunities, facilitating knowledge exchange and a broader professional network.
If you wish to transfer your APTE CPT-RTS1 credential to NASM, you must opt in and provide consent. From there, your information will be shared with NASM and you can expect to receive additional email communication on next steps. To Opt-In, please click here.
If you do not wish to transfer your credential, there is no action required.
No, there are no fees to transfer and convert your certification.
If you opt in by 11/7/2023, your APTE CPT-RTS1 will be transferred and converted to the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) credential by the end of 2023. We would like to point out that the following information will not change with this conversion:
- Your original certification and expiration dates
- The 2-year certification period
- Your continuing education credits
- Your ability to take continuing education with the APTE
- Any credit vouchers you may have with APTE
Important Note: If you do not provide consent and opt-in, your APTE credential will not be converted to the NASM-CPT and will no longer be eligible for recertification through APTE. As of 12/31/2023, your APTE CPT-RTS1 will not be accredited through the NCCA.
Only the necessary account information will be transferred to NASM. This includes:
- Full Name
- Phone Number
- Email Address
- Mailing Address
- Student ID
- All your certificate information for the past 5 years.
Please click here to check and update your information.
If you opt in and provide consent by 11/7/2023, your APTE CPT-RTS1 will be transferred and converted to the NCCA Accredited NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) credential.
Yes, NASM has been certifying personal trainers for over 30 years and has been a leader in nationally accredited certifications.
If you missed the deadline to opt in, you have the option to submit an appeal for more time. Appeals will only be accepted and reviewed up until 6/1/2024.
If your appeal is approved, NASM and APTE will work to get your credential and personal information transferred to NASM.
If you still are working towards your credits for recertification, you will follow your normal process through the APTE student portal.
Once your credential has been officially transferred and converted to the NASM-CPT, you will receive additional communication from NASM on how to recertify using the NASM online recertification portal. At that time, APTE can provide you with a certificate of completion for all earned CECs, and you will include that with your recertification application through NASM.
You can continue taking and completing your CE courses with APTE using any credits or vouchers you possess. All APTE courses are preapproved through NASM and will be accepted as Continuing Education Credits for your recertification. Once your credential has been officially transferred and converted to the NASM-CPT, you will receive additional communication from NASM on how to recertify using the NASM online recertification portal.
You can continue taking and completing CE courses with APTE using any credits or vouchers you possess. All APTE courses are preapproved through NASM and will be accepted as Continuing Education Credits for your recertification.
If you are due to recertify your APTE certificate in 2023, please follow the existing APTE process.
If you are due to recertify your APTE certificate in 2024 or after, you will follow the NASM Recertification process. A full breakdown of the NASM Recertification process and fees can be found here. Once your credential has been officially transferred and converted to the NASM-CPT, you will receive additional communication from NASM on how to recertify using the NASM online recertification portal.
Yes, the APTE has stopped offering 6 months extensions since June 2023 and starting from August 10th, 2023, through September 30th 2023, the APTE will only be offering a 3-month extension. Extending by three months will ensure coverage until December 2023. If you need further extension into 2024, you will be directed to NASM if you had chosen o opt in to the transfer. Please refer to the NASM rectification process available here.
After the transition, you will recertify your credential by following the NASM Recertification process. A full breakdown of the NASM Recertification process and fees can be found here.
A full breakdown of the NASM Recertification process and fees can be found here.
If you plan to recertify in 2023, you can follow the normal APTE recertification process.
If you plan to recertify in 2024 or after, you will need to opt in to transition your credential to NASM. Once your credential has been transitioned to NASM, you can follow their recertification application process. A full breakdown of the NASM Recertification process and fees can be found here. If you have not completed any CEUs and are past your grace period, you will be required to submit an appeal to NASM.
During the opt in period and before the official transition to NASM, please contact APTE for any questions you have. Once the transfer is complete, you will contact the NASM Member Services team for assistance.
Non Credentialed APTE Students
We are pleased to share that we have partnered with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the leading fitness organization in the industry, to provide you with an opportunity to enroll in the NASM-CPT exam and earn the NCCA accredited NASM-CPT credential. With this partnership, you will receive a special discounted rate of 50% off any NASM Certified Personal Trainer program.
We have made it simple for you to enroll in the NASM Certified Personal Trainer program! Simply click here, choose your program, and checkout with the unique discount code.
If you do not wish to enroll in the NASM program, there is no action required.
You will receive a special discounted rate of 50% off any NASM Certified Personal Trainer program. This offer is valid until 11/7/2023.
No additional testing dates will be provided and the current APTE CPT RTS1 exam will be retired.
If your questions are related to your APTE account, past purchases or enrollments, please contact APTE directly.
If you enrolled in the NASM Certified Personal Trainer program, and have questions about your NASM account, your new enrollments and/or the exam, please contact the NASM Member Services team for assistance. For NASM contact information and hours of operation, please click here.
Recertification
If you missed the deadline to opt in, you have the option to submit an appeal for more time. Appeals will only be accepted and reviewed up until 6/1/2024.
If your appeal is approved, NASM and APTE will work to get your credential and personal information transferred to NASM.
If you still are working towards your credits for recertification, you will follow your normal process through the APTE student portal.
Once your credential has been officially transferred and converted to the NASM-CPT, you will receive additional communication from NASM on how to recertify using the NASM online recertification portal. At that time, APTE can provide you with a certificate of completion for all earned CECs, and you will include that with your recertification application through NASM.
You can continue taking and completing your CE courses with APTE using any credits or vouchers you possess. All APTE courses are preapproved through NASM and will be accepted as Continuing Education Credits for your recertification. Once your credential has been officially transferred and converted to the NASM-CPT, you will receive additional communication from NASM on how to recertify using the NASM online recertification portal.
You can continue taking and completing CE courses with APTE using any credits or vouchers you possess. All APTE courses are preapproved through NASM and will be accepted as Continuing Education Credits for your recertification.
If you are due to recertify your APTE certificate in 2023, please follow the existing APTE process.
If you are due to recertify your APTE certificate in 2024 or after, you will follow the NASM Recertification process. A full breakdown of the NASM Recertification process and fees can be found here. Once your credential has been officially transferred and converted to the NASM-CPT, you will receive additional communication from NASM on how to recertify using the NASM online recertification portal.
Yes, the APTE has stopped offering 6 months extensions since June 2023 and starting from August 10th, 2023, through September 30th 2023, the APTE we will only be offering a 3-month extension. Extending by three months will ensure coverage until December 2023. If you need further extension into 2024, you will be directed to NASM if you had chosen o opt in to the transfer. Please refer to the NASM rectification process available here.
After the transition, you will recertify your credential by following the NASM Recertification process. A full breakdown of the NASM Recertification process and fees can be found here.
A full breakdown of the NASM Recertification process and fees can be found here.
If you plan to recertify in 2023, you can follow the normal APTE recertification process.
If you plan to recertify in 2024 or after, you will need to opt in to transition your credential to NASM. Once your credential has been transitioned to NASM, you can follow their recertification application process. A full breakdown of the NASM Recertification process and fees can be found here. If you have not completed any CEUs and are past your grace period, you will be required to submit an appeal to NASM.
During the opt in period and before the official transition to NASM, please contact APTE for any questions you have. Once the transfer is complete, you will contact the NASM Member Services team for assistance.
Non Credentialed APTE Students
We are pleased to share that we have partnered with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the leading fitness organization in the industry, to provide you with an opportunity to enroll in the NASM-CPT exam and earn the NCCA accredited NASM-CPT credential. With this partnership, you will receive a special discounted rate of 50% off any NASM Certified Personal Trainer program.
We have made it simple for you to enroll in the NASM Certified Personal Trainer program! Simply click here, choose your program, and checkout with the unique discount code.
If you do not wish to enroll in the NASM program, there is no action required.
You will receive a special discounted rate of 50% off any NASM Certified Personal Trainer program. This offer is valid until 11/7/2023.
No additional testing dates will be provided and the current APTE CPT RTS1 exam will be retired.
If your questions are related to your APTE account, past purchases or enrollments, please contact APTE directly.
If you enrolled in the NASM Certified Personal Trainer program, and have questions about your NASM account, your new enrollments and/or the exam, please contact the NASM Member Services team for assistance. For NASM contact information and hours of operation, please click here.
Non-Credentialed APTE Students
We are pleased to share that we have partnered with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the leading fitness organization in the industry, to provide you with an opportunity to enroll in the NASM-CPT exam and earn the NCCA accredited NASM-CPT credential. With this partnership, you will receive a special discounted rate of 50% off any NASM Certified Personal Trainer program.
We have made it simple for you to enroll in the NASM Certified Personal Trainer program! Simply click here, choose your program, and checkout with the unique discount code.
If you do not wish to enroll in the NASM program, there is no action required.
You will receive a special discounted rate of 50% off any NASM Certified Personal Trainer program. This offer is valid until 11/7/2023.
No additional testing dates will be provided and the current APTE CPT RTS1 exam will be retired.
If your questions are related to your APTE account, past purchases or enrollments, please contact APTE directly.
If you enrolled in the NASM Certified Personal Trainer program, and have questions about your NASM account, your new enrollments and/or the exam, please contact the NASM Member Services team for assistance. For NASM contact information and hours of operation, please click here.