The Highest Standard
in Personal Training

A nationally accredited school in New York City built and run by trainers, for trainers.

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  • FPTI - Approved by NASM
  • FPTI - Approved by American College of Sports Medicine
  • FPTI - Approved by ACE
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  • FPTI - Approved by COE
  • FPTI - Approved by Federal Student Aid
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IT ALL BEGINS WITH FOCUS

The FPTI exclusive curriculum is taught by a faculty of elite personal trainers and coaches dedicated to excellence. Learn hands-on in a private, personal setting with teacher/studio ratios designed for intensive learning.

  • Federal Student Aid and 0% interest payment plans.
  • Earn up to 3 certificates upon graduation, including CPR.
  • The only school that prepare​s ​​you to​ to sit ​for ​the NASM, ACE, ACSM ​and NSCA​ personal trainer certifications.
  • Full and part-time schedules available.
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FOCUS IN THE MEDIA

NBC'S Today

NBC’S TODAY

Focus Personal Training Institute featured on the Today Show as experts in personal training careers.

Military Veterans

FOCUS ON MILITARY VETERANS

Our service men and women share their experience of becoming a personal trainer at Focus.

Mens Fitness Challenge

MEN’S FITNESS CHALLENGE

Men’s Fitness and Focus partnered up for the Dumbbell Complex Fitness Challenge.

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WHY FOCUS

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GET READY TO GET WHAT YOU WANT

You’ve always wanted to be a trainer. Now, at FPTI, your dreams can become a reality. Quickly and conveniently.

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GREAT OPTIONS. GREAT INCOME.

Lifetime access to career and placement services. Work for a health club, corporate fitness center, in-home or even online. Choose when you want to train. Full-time, part-time, daytime or evening​.

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IN THE GYM. ON THE FLOOR. REAL TRAINING.

Hands-on training. Countless challenges.
FPTI will be unlike anything you’ve experienced before.

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GREAT DEMAND

​The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects the employment of fitness trainers and instructors will grow much faster than the average for all occupations between 2021 and 2031.​

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NETWORK NOW FOR PLACEMENT TOMORROW

The education you’ll receive at FPTI is just the first step. Industry connections and placement opportunities with top gyms are the second. FPTI delivers both.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Technical knowledge. Hands-on, practical skills. From exercise physiology to injury prevention, FPTI programs prepare you to analyze, prescribe, direct and supervise state-of-the-art fitness programs.
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PERSONAL TRAINING FOUNDATIONS

PERSONAL TRAINING MASTER COURSE

600 hours

Launch your career with the most in-depth personal trainer education program in the world. Extensive hands-on training will take your skills to the next level.

PERSONAL TRAINING MASTER COURSE

PERSONAL TRAINING FOUNDATIONS

150 hours

Do you want to be a personal trainer, but can’t commit full-time? The hands-on Personal Training Foundations program covers everything you need to launch your career as a personal trainer.

Non-Title IV funded/Federal Student Aid not available.

PERSONAL TRAINING FOUNDATIONS

PERSONAL TRAINING ELEMENTS – ONLINE

50 hours

Prepare for your personal trainer certification with this hands-on live online course. Learn through a blend of self-study along with guidance from an experienced teacher.

Non-Title IV funded/Federal Student Aid not available.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Take your personal training career to the next level. Learn advanced personal training and nutrition coaching skills designed for experienced personal trainers only.

ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN PERSONAL TRAINING

ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN PERSONAL TRAINING

300 hours

Obtain critical skills in advanced modalities, functional anatomy, joint pathology, sports performance and business fundamentals. Pre-requisites required. Non-Title IV funded/Financial Aid not available. Not COE Approved.

NUTRITION COACHING FOR THE FITNESS PROFESSIONAL

NUTRITION COACHING FOR THE
FITNESS PROFESSIONAL

50 hours

Learn the art and science of nutrition coaching designed specifically for use in a personal training environment. Pre-requisites required. Non-Title IV funded/Financial Aid not available. Not COE Approved.

MEET SOME OF OUR INCREDIBLE INSTRUCTORS

Our high-calibre motivators are dedicated to empowering you with the confidence and knowledge to achieve your fitness dreams.

THE FOCUS APPROACH

Learn how to manage your business, maximize industry research and trends, and market yourself to a savvy clientele. Exclusive curriculum. Elite faculty. First-hand experience. At Focus Personal Training Institute, we have the professionalism and passion for personal training that makes the difference. The FPTI difference.

PERSONAL TRAINING IS OUR LIFE. IT’S TIME TO MAKE IT YOURS.

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It’s time to get results. It’s time to get focused. Let’s talk.

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