Beauty & Personal Care
From no experience: every step, how long it takes, and the credential it earns.
Pay is an estimate of typical US entry-level pay for this role and varies by state, employer and shift. The timeline assumes you are starting from no experience and includes any licence or programme legally required — not just course length.
See personal trainer jobs open nowNASM, ACE or NSCA. Employers check for NCCA accreditation specifically.
NASM-CPT, ACE-CPT or NSCA-CPT
Required alongside the certification everywhere you would be insured to work.
CPR / AED certification
Said plainly: gym floors pay a low base and expect you to sell your own sessions.
Independent training, or specialise in rehab, strength or seniors. Specialists set the rate.
Destination
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