03 November

Personal Training Certification for Veterans in Florida

Image of two people shaking hands Image of a personal trainer working with a client on the National Personal Training Institute website

Every November we celebrate Veteran’s Day, but at NPTI, Florida, we celebrate veterans every day. NPTI Florida (Orlando/Tampa) is veteran owned, operated and staffed daily. Our program trains you to become a qualified educated certified personal trainer in Florida and Nationwide. We have been educating and placing career trainers in the fitness industry for over 20 years. NPTI Florida encourages all active duty, reservist, and transitioning veterans using Veteran Benefits to visit the Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within the military service and request a (COE) Certificate of Eligibility. We accept many Veteran benefits offered by the Department of Veteran Affairs. Becoming a certified personal trainer (in Florida) is a natural transition from your military service to the next chapter of your life.

You may be asking yourself how do you become a certified personal trainer in Florida? NPTI is proud of the active-duty personnel, reservists and veterans who attend our personal trainer certification program. Many of us have walked in your shoes, and we understand the sacrifices you have made for our country. In fact, you will find veterans everywhere at NPTI Florida and can access one another as a resource for what it takes to become a personal trainer in Florida. It’s because of our first-hand knowledge that we go the extra mile to make you feel at home and provide you with the services and support you may need to be a successful student and graduate.

At National Personal Training Institute, certifications are not just meant for the up-and-coming fitness trainers. In fact, NPTI Florida (Orlando/Tampa) has been offering personal training and educational certifications for veterans for over two decades. Soldiers transitioning from active duty can often find the change difficult to cope with and to help them transition back to civilian life. NPTI Florida (Orlando/Tampa) is known as a Military Trusted Educational school for Fitness.

In accordance with data provided by the United States Department of Labor, veteran unemployment rate was at 4% in early 2018. To combat this issue and help veterans transition into civilian life, NPTI offers a Personal Training Diploma program. Veterans have an advantage over other professions who dream of becoming certified personal trainers. They already fulfill plenty of the prerequisites necessary to acquire the education/certificate. To serve on active duty, veterans must maintain physical fitness standards and have a great work ethic. Graduation from this Accredited program guarantees an opportunity for high-income potential.

Benefits like the Post 9/11 GI Bill has made higher education attainable. Based on the US Department of Veteran Affairs, if you have served at least three months on aggregate post 9/11 and remain on active duty or you were honorably discharged from duty, you are eligible for a veterans administered program. The 600 Hour Personal Training certification is an approved FAFSA program. Veterans who apply and qualify for Financial Aid may be eligible for Pell grants and loans.

For instance, the student housing offered at NPTI Orlando, Florida qualifies for (BAH) to all veterans enrolled at NPTI even if they are coming from out of state or an international country. NPTI Florida (Orlando/Tampa) is a proud member of veteran owned business. You can easily see why NPTI offers the most reputable personal training certification you can receive in Florida.

Visit our website www.nptiflorida.edu to learn more about the requirements to become a personal trainer. Please call or text 407-772-0057 to schedule a FREE class. Veterans also work out for FREE anytime.