Elevate Your Health & Fitness Career
Start your self-paced study program with KIPS and advance your health & fitness career. Access online resources and exams to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Personal Trainer Certification
Beginner to Intermediate • 16-20 hrs
Exam Format: Online proctored or Non-Proctored
This introductory course provides aspiring personal trainers with essential skills for success. Conducted online, it discusses key fitness industry topics and offers a strong educational base for those looking to pursue a career in this area. Students can choose between two final exam options before completing registration.
Fitness Builder Summit
Beginner to Advanced • 7 hrs
Conference Approvals: ISSA, NASM, NCSF, AFAA, NESTA
Concentrating on client retention and marketing strategies, this one-day online summit will provide fitness professionals with the tools needed to enhance their services in a competitive landscape. Scheduled for March 28th, 2026, it will be streamed live and available for purchase afterward, providing tools for success in the upcoming year.
Core Performance Specialist
Beginner to Intermediate • 8-15 hrs
Course Approvals: ACE, NASM, ISSA, AFAA, NESTA, NCSF, KIPS
This course equips the fitness instructor with a theoretic and practical understanding of core training. Upon completing this online course, the fitness professional will have increased competence in coaching and confidence in applying core training principles within their practice.
Social Media for Fitness Professionals
Beginner • 8-15 hrs
Course Approvals: NASM, ISSA, AFAA, NESTA, KIPS
This online course teaches fitness instructors, personal trainers, wellness coaches, and more, the fundamentals of social media. The social media platforms covered in this course are Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Other platforms like X (Twitter) and TikTok are discussed but not covered in detail like the big three.
Speed, Agility & Strength Training
Beginner to Intermediate • 8-15 hrs
Course Approvals: NASM, ISSA, AFAA, NESTA, NCSF, KIPS
Improve your athlete’s performance and reduce the risk of injury with an online course covering theories on speed, agility, and strength training. Learn drills to improve running technique, acceleration, and reaction time for agility.
Foundations of Steel Mace
Beginner • 8-15 hrs
Course Approvals: NASM, ISSA, NESTA, NCSF, KIPS
This training modality has been around for thousands of years and has been used as a weapon in many cultures. In this course, you will learn how to apply this unique training tool with your clients and why it can be a beneficial addition to your programming.
Essentials of Kettlebell Lifting
Beginner to Intermediate • 8-15 hrs
Course Approvals: ISSA, NESTA, NCSF, KIPS
This online course gives each learner the fundamentals to work with kettlebells. Topics included the hand grip, breathing, two-arm swing, kettlebell clean, two-kettlebell swing, and more.
Group Exercise Instructor
Beginner to Intermediate • 16-20 hrs
Exam Format: Online
This program is designed to provide students with the necessary education to work as group exercise instructors at an entry level. It covers a variety of formats and essential exercise science topics. The main objective of this program is to help students commence their journey in the fitness industry and to develop their careers.
Sales Concierge Training
Beginner• 2-3 hrs
Exam Format: Online
This training teaches Member Sales Advisors how to onboard new members safely after the initial meeting. Providing resources in the first two weeks improves their experience and fosters community and ongoing attendance.
CPR for Health Clubs
Beginner • 1-2 hrs
Format: Online
This 100% online course prepares health & fitness professionals with the knowledge and skills of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in a health club setting. Our course incorporates real-life scenarios that one might encounter in a health club.
Kettlebell Corrective Strategies & Techniques: Shoulder & Hip
Beginner to Intermediate • 8-15 hrs
Course Approvals: ISSA, NESTA, KIPS
This online course starts with the anatomical and biomechanical principles of the hip and shoulder joint. With this foundation and the principles of training: SAID Principle, Overload Principle, and Specificity Principle, we can apply the methods contained in this course to safely and effectively help clients in a way that is relevant to the goals of their program.
Club & Wand Training
Beginner • 8-15 hrs
Course Approvals: ISSA, NESTA, KIPS
Designed for and within the scope of practice of both the licensed massage therapist and the personal trainer. As you know, massage therapists can use exercises to prolong and enhance the effects of a massage. This course will teach Pre- and Post-Rehab and Self-Care exercises with Indian Clubs and Health Wands.
Wellness Coach Certification
Beginner to Intermediate • 8-15 hrs
Course Approvals: NASM, AFAA, ISSA, NESTA, NCSF, KIPS
By becoming a certified wellness coach, you will be able to incorporate a dimension beyond just physical fitness. You will learn to apply change models to help your clients develop long-lasting habits and create mentally clear programs.