This week I researched on how I could become a CPT (Certified Personal Trainer). For every course I have to be 18 years or older, which I am, but I also need a high school degree. This is why I am planning to take this course in the summer when I won't have any school since I will not be taking summer school this year. 2 popular CPT programs come from British Columbia Personal Training Institute and Douglas College.
BCPTI - Course is about 1 month long - Total cost is around 2500 with tax - The certification is valued just as if someone were to graduate from UBC over Langara Douglas - Course is about 1 and a half months long - Total cost is around 1500 with tax - The certification is valued but not to the same extent as the BCPTI certification I think going to Douglas College would be a better option for me, just because it is cheaper and the certification is still valued at gyms across the lower mainland. If I want to get a job at a community centre or a private gym, I do not need to get my CPT. However, when I was speaking to Gopal, the personal trainer I interviewed, and Igor, another personal trainer from Hillcrest Community Centre, they said if you get your CPT you will get more money if you train people. Without I factor of more money, I want to get my CPT because it will help me understand training more, increasing my knowledge of fitness. This way my personal goals can be achieved, and I can help others as well.
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