Help Someone Start Their Career as a Certified Personal Trainer
Know someone who is passionate about fitness, health, or helping others improve their performance? Refer them to Lionel University's Certified Personal Trainer program, and our admissions team will connect with them to share program details, next steps, and how they can get started.
Through this referral program, the person you refer can save up to 50% off the Certified Personal Trainer program tuition.
At Lionel, our CPT program provides a practical, career-focused path into the fitness industry—with the option to stack credits toward an Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree if they decide to continue their education.
Certified Personal Trainer Referrals
This referral program applies specifically to students interested in the Lionel University Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) program.
The CPT program is a non-degree certificate program designed to prepare students for careers in fitness and personal training.
If a student later chooses to continue their education, CPT coursework may be applied toward credits in a Lionel University Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree program.
How It Works
A Simple Way to Refer Someone to the CPT Program
Referring someone is easy. Here’s how Lionel helps turn your introduction into an opportunity.
Share their information
Submit the referral form with their contact details so our admissions team can reach out.
We connect with them
A Lionel admissions advisor will contact them to explain the Certified Personal Trainer program, answer questions, and discuss how they can get started.
They start their journey
If they enroll, they can begin building real-world fitness knowledge and preparing for a career in personal training.
Why Refer Lionel
Why Lionel's Certified Personal Trainer Program
Lionel’s Certified Personal Trainer program is designed for people who want a practical path into the fitness industry. Whether someone is starting their first career in fitness or adding credentials to an existing role, the program provides real-world preparation and flexible learning.
Career-Focused Training
Learn the principles of exercise science, client programming, and coaching skills used by personal trainers.
Flexible Online Learning
Study on a schedule that fits work, family, and other responsibilities.
Stackable Education Path
Students can begin with the CPT certificate and later apply coursework toward a Lionel University degree program.
Referral Benefit
Referral Program Savings
When someone you refer enrolls in the Certified Personal Trainer program, they may qualify for up to 50% off program tuition through the Lionel referral program.
This makes it easier for aspiring trainers to begin their education and start building a career in fitness.
*Savings availability, eligibility requirements, and program terms are subject to institutional policy.
referral criteria
Who Should You Refer?
The Certified Personal Trainer program may be a great fit for people who are:
Interested in starting a career in fitness or personal training
Looking for a flexible certificate program they can complete online
Working in fitness and wanting to expand their credentials
Interested in building education that can later stack into a degree
Passionate about helping others improve their health and performance
Education You Can Trust
Lionel University is committed to providing clear information, ethical communication, and student support throughout the learning experience.
Transparent program information
Practical, career-relevant learning
Support from enrollment through completion
Know Someone Who Should Become a Personal Trainer?
Help them start their fitness career—and save up to 50% on the Certified Personal Trainer program.
Submit a CPT Referral