Steps for Certification
BCRPA Registration
BCRPA Registered Instructor
| Step 1 - | Take Inshape Training's Fitness Theory Course and receive course certificate |
| Step 2 - | Write and pass the BCRPA Fitness Theory Exam ($70.00 fee) |
| Step 3 - | Take 8 hour Emergency First Aid/CPR Course and receive course certificate |
| Step 4 - |
Mail to BCRPA a $95.00 registration fee and copy of your Firstaid/CPR certificate and receive BCRPA Fitness Theory Registration certificate by mail |
| Step 5 - | Take Inshape Training's Weight Training or Group Fitness Course (also approved: Aquafit, Yogafit, Pilates) and receive course certificate |
| Step 6 - | Complete a practicum following the BCRPA guidelines; to accelerate this take Inshape Training's Practicum Program |
| Step 7 - |
Pass the Instructor Competency Evaluation (ICE) conducted by an approved BCRPA evaluator and receive BCRPA Instructor Registration certificate by mail |
| Step 8 - | You are now a BCRPA Registered Instructor in your chosen discipline |
BCRPA Registered Personal Trainer
| Step 1 - | Complete Steps 1 through 7 above to become a BCRPA Registered Weight Training Instructor |
| Step 2 - | Complete Personal Training Course prerequisite by logging 20 practice weight training programs |
| Step 3 - | Take Inshape Training’s Personal Training Course and receive course certificate |
| Step 4 - | Complete a practicum following the BCRPA guidelines |
| Step 5 - | Write and pass the BCRPA Personal Trainer Exam ($65.00 fee) |
| Step 6 - |
Pass the Instructor Competency Evaluation (ICE) conducted by an approved BCRPA evaluator and receive BCRPA Personal Trainer Registration Certificate by mail |
| Step 7 - |
You are now a BCRPA Registered Personal Trainer |
CFES National Certification
CFES Nationally Certified Instructor
| Step 1 - | Take Inshape Training's Fitness Theory Course and receive course certificate |
| Step 2 - | Take Inshape Training's Weight Training or Group Fitness Course (also approved: Aquafit, Yogafit, Pilates) and receive course certificate |
| Step 3 - | Take Inshape Training's Practicum Program or approved mentorship |
| Step 4 - |
Take 8 hour Emergency First Aid/CPR Course and receive course certificate |
| Step 5 - | Write and pass the CFES National Exam ($120.00) and Instructor Skills Assessment (ISA) conducted by an approved CFES evaluator and receive CFES National Instructor Certification certificate |
| Step 6 - | You are now a CFES Nationally Certified Instructor in your chosen discipline |
CFES Nationally Certified Personal Trainer
| Step 1 - | Complete Steps 1 through 5 as above to become a CFES Nationally Certified Weight Training Instructor |
| Step 2 - | Complete Personal Training Course prerequisite by logging 20 practice weight training programs |
| Step 3 - | Take Inshape Training’s Personal Training Course and receive course certificate |
| Step 4 - | Take Inshape Training’s Practicum Program or approved mentorship |
| Step 5 - | Write and pass the CFES Personal Trainer Exam ($75.00) and Instructor Skills Assessment (ISA) conducted by an approved CFES evaluator and receive CFES National Personal Trainer Certification certificate |
| Step 6 - |
You are now a CFES Nationally Certified Personal Trainer |
International Certification
Internationally Certified Group Fitness Instructor
| Step 1 - | Take Inshape Training’s Fitness Theory Course and receive course certificate |
| Step 2 - | Take Inshape Training’s Group Fitness Course and receive course certificate |
| Step 3 - | Take 8 hour Emergency First Aid/CPR Course and receive course certificate |
| Step 4 - | Write and pass the ACE Group Fitness Exam ($160.00 fee) |
| Step 5 - | You are now an Internationally Certified Group Fitness Instructor |
Internationally Certified Personal Trainer
| Step 1 - | Take Inshape Training’s Fitness Theory Course and receive course certificate |
| Step 2 - | Take Inshape Training’s Weight Training Course and receive course certificate |
| Step 3 - | Take 8 hour Emergency First Aid/CPR Course and receive course certificate |
| Step 4 - | Complete Personal Training Course prerequisite by logging 20 practice weight training programs |
| Step 5 - | Take Inshape Training’s Personal Training Course and receive course certificate |
| Step 6 - | Write and pass the ACE, ACSM or NSCA Exam ($179.00-$370.00 fee) |
| Step 7 - | You are now an Internationally Certified Personal Trainer |