PERSONAL TRAINER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
FEA Certified Fitness Practitioner- Personal Trainer (EQF Level 4)
ACE Certified Personal Trainer (ACE CPT)

“More than just a PT Certification”

This is a Job-Based Training & Certification Programme

The FEA CFP program aims to produce highly employable fitness professionals with a balance between academic focus and vocational learning. Assessed based on three major job competency areas:

✔️ Effective Exercise Demonstration & Coaching
✔️ Deliver World Class PT Sessions
✔️ Ability to Work with Real-Life Clients

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Stages of FEA Certified Fitness Practitioner – Personal Trainer (EQF Level 4)

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FEA Certified Fitness Practitioner – Personal Trainer (EQF Level 4)

is now accredited by Europe Active (this means it meets the European Standards). It is the FIRST Personal Trainer Certification in South East Asia accredited by Europe Active. Graduates can have their names registered with the European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS). 

Personal Trainer Development Program (Full Package)

When you complete and pass the Personal Trainer Development Programme (Full Package) here at FITM, you will earn not just one certification but TWO (both internationally recognised – ACE Certified Personal Trainer and FEA Certified Fitness Practitioner-Personal Trainer (EQF Level 4)

Why Personal Trainer Development Program?

Internationally recognised

Accredited by European Standards (Europe Active)

Graduates can register with E-REPS (European Register of Exercise Professionals)

Prepares you for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer exam (NCCA accredited)

Strong emphasis on practical skills and job training 

Practical evaluation (grading criteria) on exercise techniques and exercise coaching (not just theory)

The FEA Certified Fitness Practitioner – Personal Trainer (EQF Level 4)

The FEA Certified Fitness Practitioner (Personal Trainer), or CFP, is not just your regular personal trainer certification program. It is a job-based training and certification program designed to produce highly employable and certified fitness professionals of international standards. To achieve its objective, the course delivery balances between academic focus and vocational learning.

The grading criteria are established based on international job analysis study and job competency. Three major job competency areas are emphasized and evaluated as part of the grading criteria. These skills include demonstrating and coaching individual exercises, delivering effective personal training sessions, and the trainers’ ability to work with real-life clients, encompassing initial rapport building, interviews, assessments, program implementation, and adjustments through a live case study.

Course Outcome

Exercise Technique for Fitness Professional

Foundation

Fitness practitioners are expected to:
• build a solid understanding of exercise techniques
• learn how to describe the proper setup position for major exercises
• understand which joints provide stability during exercises
• articulate the necessary movements during execution phase
• receive training to assess exercise being performed correctly during repetitions

Fitness Instructor (Exercise Coaching)

Module 1

Fitness practitioners are expected to:
• enhance their ability to deliver clear and effective exercise instructions
• learn the FEA A.C.T Resistance Training Method for client progression
• acquire a comprehensive exercise collection for fundamental movements, organised by difficulty level
• gain the resource for fitness practitioners to recommend suitable exercises for clients
• learn about the FEA 4 Zones Cardiorespiratory Training Model tailored to their clients’ needs and objectives
• design purposeful routines for various skill levels, based on exercise science and internationally recognised training guidelines

Goal Based Programming

Module 2

Fitness practitioners are expected to:
• design and implement personalised programmes to help clients achieve their goals
• manage common client goals such as movement preparation, health, fitness, hypertrophy and fat loss
• leverage the FEA G.B.T Model with four key components: resistance training, cardiorespiratory training, lifestyle strategies and nutrition strategies
• effectively monitor and track client progress for program adjustments to ensure optimal results

Personal Trainer

Module 3

Fitness practitioners are expected to:
• possess a comprehensive understanding of applied exercise science and programming guidelines
• delve into the intricacies of human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, bioenergetics, health physiology, behaviour change principles and communication techniques
• learn to minimise client injury risk and create safe training programmes based on scientific principles and evidence
• deliver exceptional results and gain industry credibility
• open doors for career advancement as a fitness professional

Exam Outline Domain

FEA Certified Fitness Practitioner – Personal Trainer (EQF Level 4)

30%

Exercise Guidelines, Technique and Training Instruction (CFP Module1)

Upon completing the CFP Module 1 course,

  1. 60 Multiple Choice Questions
  2. Submit a video of yourself demonstrating exercises.
  3. Submit a video of yourself coaching exercises. 

Please download the COURSE DESCRIPTION BELOW to know more information.

20%

Case Study ( CFP Module 2) 

You will have 120 minutes to complete the online proctored exam. You will be presented with a client scenario and you will need to demonstrate your understanding of FEA Goal-Based Training (G.B.T) Model by answering questions related to assessments, strategies and programming.

Compulsory Passing

Practical Summative Assessment (Module 2) : You will be evaluated in program implementation which includes: training methods and delivering a complete workout session.

50%

100 Multiple Choice Questions (CFP Module 3),

Compulsory Passing

Live Case Study (Module 3) – Programme Design: You will have a real client. You will lead this client through the personal training process. Then, complete a guided report and submit by theory examination date.

UPCOMING INTAKES

FEA CERTIFIED FITNESS PRACTITIONER MODULE 1, 2 & 3, ACE CPT  (ENGLISH)

Inclusive of Foundation, CFP Module 1, Module 2, Module 3, ACE Exam Voucher, E-book & LMS
Course Fee : RM 3280 + Exam Fee : RM 300 + ACE LMS, Exam Voucher & E- Book : RM 2200
*The ACE exam voucher is valid for one year.

29
Nov '24
CFP Foundation, Module 1, Module 2, Module 3 & ACE Exam and E-book

FITM
RM5,780.00
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FEA CERTIFIED FITNESS PRACTITIONER MODULE 1, 2 & 3, ACE CPT  (MANDARIN)

Inclusive of Foundation, CFP Module 1, Module 2, Module 3, ACE Exam Voucher, E-book & LMS
Course Fee : RM 3280 + Exam Fee : RM 200 + ACE LMS, Exam Voucher & Textbook : RM 2200
*The ACE exam voucher is valid for one year.

01
Dec '24
Foundation, Module 1, Module 2, Module 3 & ACE Exam and Textbook

FITM
RM5,780.00
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REVAMPED CFP STARTS IN 2025

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QUICK HIGHLIGHTS OF CFP 2025

Fitness Instructor
(EQF Level 3)

More Than Just a Personal Trainer Certification

Personal Trainer
(EQF Level 4)

Job-based Training and Certification Program

FEA CERTIFIED FITNESS PRACTITIONER MODULE 1, 2 & 3 (ENGLISH)

Inclusive of Foundation, CFP Module 1, Module 2 & Module 3
Course Fee : RM 3280 + Exam Fee : RM 300

29
Nov '24
CFP Foundation, Module 1, Module 2 & Module 3

FITM
RM3,580.00
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FEA CERTIFIED FITNESS PRACTITIONER MODULE 1, 2 & 3 (MANDARIN)

Inclusive of Foundation, CFP Module 1, Module 2 & Module 3
Course Fee : RM 3280 + Exam Fee : RM 300

01
Dec '24
Foundation + Module 1 + Module 2 + Module 3

FITM
RM3,580.00
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REVAMPED CFP STARTS IN 2025

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Fitness Instructor
(EQF Level 3)

More Than Just a Personal Trainer Certification

Personal Trainer
(EQF Level 4)

Job-based Training and Certification Program

FEA CERTIFIED FITNESS PRACTITIONER MODULE 1 & 2 (ENGLISH)

Inclusive of Foundation, CFP Module 1 & Module 2
Course Fee : RM 2780 + Exam Fee : RM 200 

29
Nov '24
Foundation + Module 1 + Module 2

FITM
RM2,980.00
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FEA CERTIFIED FITNESS PRACTITIONER MODULE 1 & 2 (MANDARIN)

Inclusive of Foundation, CFP Module 1 & Module 2
Course Fee : RM 2780 + Exam Fee : RM 200

01
Dec '24
Foundation + Module 1 + Module 2

FITM
RM2,980.00
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REVAMPED CFP STARTS IN 2025

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QUICK HIGHLIGHTS OF CFP 2025

Fitness Instructor
(EQF Level 3)

More Than Just a Personal Trainer Certification

Personal Trainer
(EQF Level 4)

Job-based Training and Certification Program

FEA CERTIFIED FITNESS PRACTITIONER MODULE 1 – FITNESS INSTRUCTOR (EXERCISE COACHING) ENGLISH

Inclusive of Foundation & CFP Module 1
Course Fee : RM 1980 + Exam Fee : RM 100

29
Nov '24
Foundation + Module 1

FITM
RM2,080.00
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FEA CERTIFIED FITNESS PRACTITIONER MODULE 1 – FITNESS INSTRUCTOR (EXERCISE COACHING) MANDARIN

Inclusive of Foundation & CFP Module 1
Course Fee : RM 1980 + Exam Fee : RM 100

01
Dec '24
Foundation + Module 1

FITM
RM2,080.00
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REVAMPED CFP STARTS IN 2025

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Fitness Instructor
(EQF Level 3)

More Than Just a Personal Trainer Certification

Personal Trainer
(EQF Level 4)

Job-based Training and Certification Program

FEA CERTIFIED FITNESS PRACTITIONER FOUNDATION (EXERCISE TECHNIQUE FOR FITNESS PROFESSIONAL) ENGLISH

Course Fee : RM 580

29
Nov '24

FITM (29 Nov, 8.30am - 5pm)
RM580.00
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FEA CERTIFIED FITNESS PRACTITIONER FOUNDATION (EXERCISE TECHNIQUE FOR FITNESS PROFESSIONAL) MANDARIN

Course Fee : RM 580

01
Dec '24

FITM (1 Dec, 8.30am - 5pm)
RM580.00
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FEA CERTIFIED FITNESS PRACTITIONER MODULE 2 – GOAL BASED PROGRAMMING (ENGLISH)

Course Fee : RM 1500 + Exam Fee : RM 100

*The Module 2 exam must be scheduled within one year from the completion date stated on your Module 1 certificate

02
Jan '25
2 - 5 Jan 2025; Exam : 25 Jan 2025

FITM
RM1,600.00
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FEA CERTIFIED FITNESS PRACTITIONER MODULE 2 – GOAL BASED PROGRAMMING (MANDARIN)

Course Fee : RM 1500 + Exam Fee : RM 100

*The Module 2 exam must be scheduled within one year from the completion date stated on your Module 1 certificate

07
Dec '24
Johor, 7 - 10 Dec 2024; Exam: 4 Jan 2025

Onsite Blended, Johor
RM1,600.00
16
Jan '25
16 - 19 Jan 2025; Exam : 8 Feb 2025

FITM
RM1,600.00
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FEA CERTIFIED FITNESS PRACTITIONER MODULE 3 – PERSONAL TRAINER (EQF LEVEL 4) ENGLISH

Course Fee : RM 1500 + Exam Fee : RM 100

*The Module 3 exam must be scheduled within one year from the completion date stated on your Module 2 certificate

01
Dec '24
1, 7, 14 & 15 Dec 2024; Exam : 4 Jan 2025

Online Blended Learning
RM1,600.00
21
Dec '24
21, 22 Dec 2024, 4 & 5 Jan 2025; Exam : 25 Jan 2025

FITM
RM1,600.00
06
Feb '25
6 - 9 Feb 2025; Exam : 1 Mar 2025

FITM
RM1,600.00
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FEA CERTIFIED FITNESS PRACTITIONER MODULE 3 – PERSONAL TRAINER (EQF LEVEL 4) MANDARIN

Course Fee : RM 1500 + Exam Fee : RM 100

*The Module 3 exam must be scheduled within one year from the completion date stated on your Module 2 certificate

09
Jan '25
Online Zoom, 9 - 12 Jan 2025; Exam : 15 Feb 2025

Online Blended Learning
RM1,600.00
20
Feb '25
20 - 23 Feb 2025; Exam : 15 Mar 2025

FITM
RM1,600.00
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ACE CPT EXAM ONLINE SELF STUDY (ENGLISH)

Inclusive of ACE LMS, Exam Voucher & E-book
RM 3180.00
*The ACE exam voucher is valid for one year from the date of course purchase.

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ACE CPT EXAM ONLINE SELF STUDY (MANDARIN)

Inclusive of ACE LMS (Mandarin), Exam Voucher (Bilingual- English & Mandarin) & Textbook (Mandarin)
RM 3180.00
*The ACE exam voucher is valid for one year from the date of course purchase.

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