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Start your journey in fitness, health, and human performance with flexible, stackable programs — beginning with a certification and continuing all the way into an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree.


*Black Friday access closes at midnight on December 2


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Trainer Pass-CORE (320 x 160 px)

CORE

A streamlined certification pathway designed for learners who want an essential, focused start into the fitness profession. Core prioritizes foundational knowledge, confidence-building skills, and a clear path toward future education and degree stacking.

Who It's For:
Individuals new to the field who want a solid, straightforward entry point into personal training and exercise science.
Trainer Pass-Pro (320 x 160 px)

PRO

A career-building CPT pathway that blends certification with professional development resources, digital tools, and an included specialty certification. Pro supports emerging trainers who want to establish their identity, build their client base, and move toward advanced education.

Who It's For:
Aspiring trainers and early professionals ready to grow their skills, earning potential, and professional presence.
Trainer Pass-MAX (320 x 160 px) (2)

MAX

A complete, future-focused CPT pathway designed for those who want advanced specialization, mentorship, and professional visibility. Max includes multiple specialty certifications, premium listing opportunities, and degree-aligned progression for long-term career advancement.

Who It's For:
Motivated learners who want to enter the field with momentum and position themselves as standout professionals in fitness, performance, and wellness.

Advance Your Fitness Career This Black Friday

Transform your fitness passion into a thriving career with our limited-time Black Friday savings on industry-leading certifications

Global Scholarship Single Graduate FINAL (490 x 706 px)

Up to 75% Off All Certificates

Our biggest discount of the year on all certification programs ends December 2

100% Online Learning

Study at your own pace with our award-winning digital platform

Stackable Education Path

Apply certification credits toward accredited degrees in Exercise Science

Career-Ready Curriculum

Developed by industry professionals with real-world applications

Military Friendly Programs

Special support and resources for active duty and veteran students

Flexible CPT Plan Options

Choose the plan that aligns with your career goals and budget

Real-World Externships

Gain practical experience through partnerships with fitness facilities

Inclusive Learning Resources

Digital textbooks and learning materials included with your program

Transform Your Skills.
Expand Your Opportunities.
Shape Your Career.

Stackable education built for real-world success. Discover the certifications and stackable pathways that help fitness professionals grow their skills, expand their impact, and advance toward long-term education and career goals. 

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Certified Personal Trainer

Begin with CPT to build foundational coaching and exercise science skills. This pathway serves as the launch point into strength training, performance, and entry-level degree credit.

Science of Nutrition

Foundations of Nutrition Science

Start with core nutrition education that prepares you for advanced nutrition specialist programs and degree-level coursework in health promotion and wellness.

Corrective Exercise Specialist

Corrective Exercise Specialist

Build the ability to assess movement patterns and design programs that improve function and reduce risk. This pathway supports roles in recovery-focused coaching and connects to clinical exercise science study.

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Fitness Sales
Specialist

Develop communication, leadership, and business skills essential for guiding gym operations and client engagement. This pathway prepares you for supervisory roles and aligns with fitness management degree tracks.

Facility Management

Facility Management Specialist

Learn core operations, safety, and service principles needed to manage modern fitness environments. This pathway supports leadership advancement and aligns with managerial degree pathways.

Behavior Based Coaching

Behavior-Based Coaching Specialist

Build communication and behavior-change techniques that help clients create sustainable, long-term progress. This pathway complements coaching roles and connects to leadership or psychology coursework.

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Blood & Biomarker Specialist

Learn to interpret key biomarkers that influence training, recovery, and long-term wellness goals. This pathway supports advanced work in performance optimization and future study in human physiology.

Linkedin (1.802 x 2.375 in)

LinkedIn Networking
Specialist

Enhance your professional presence and networking strategy to attract clients and career opportunities. This pathway supports job placement readiness and aligns with degree-level professional development tracks.

Launch Yourself (1.802 x 2.375 in)

Influencer Marketing: Launch You

Learn to create content, grow audiences, and build authentic partnerships in the wellness space. This pathway expands digital career opportunities and pairs well with coaching and nutrition programs.

Entrepreneur Tool Kit

Entrepreneurship
Toolkit

Develop essential business skills to launch, market, and operate a fitness or wellness brand. This pathway supports independent professionals and integrates with business or leadership-focused coursework.

Transform Your Passion Into a Thriving Fitness Career

Trainer Connect Access

Join a growing network of professionals and potential employers.

Black Friday students receive priority access to Trainer Connect — Lionel’s platform for internships, opportunities, and industry networking.

Career Coaching Session

Build clarity and direction for your fitness career.

Enroll during Black Friday and receive a personalized career session with a Lionel advisor to map certifications, pathways, and degree options.

Priority Enrollment for 2025–2026 Start Dates

Secure your preferred start time now.

Black Friday students receive early placement in upcoming cohorts, giving you a head start on your education timeline.

Degree Pathway Credit Audit

See how far your certifications can take you.

Black Friday students receive a complimentary academic credit review showing how their certifications count toward associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degrees.