Certified Personal Trainer

Badge

Program Information

  • Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Mequon Campus
  • Pathway: Healthcare
  • Program Code: 05-539-2
  • Offering: Online, In-Person
  • Degree Type: Badge
  • Start Dates: Fall 2026

About the Credential

Earners of this credential demonstrate comprehensive competency in personal training methodologies and client care. They are proficient in conducting pre-participation health screenings and baseline resting assessments, designing safe and progressive integrated exercise programs, tailoring exercises to individual client needs, and delivering clear, professional movement instruction.

HOW TO EARN A Credential

MATC’s digital badges are an easy way for earners to share their verifiable knowledge and skills both socially and professionally.  

All MATC’s digital badges are earned when the identified course(s) within the badge are all completed with a grade of C or better. This more immediate method of delivering credentials allows our students to showcase their hard-earned skills faster and stand out to employers sooner.

 

Earning Criteria

Course Course Name Credits
IH-203 Theory and Practice of Fitness 3-credit college-level course
IH-235 Fitness Testing and Prescription 2-credit college-level course
Total 5 credits

 

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Integrative health approaches are typically defined as the coordinated use of conventional and complementary therapies. Graduates will be qualified for certification in Health Coaching*, Personal Training*, and RYT200 Yoga Teacher*.

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Last updated: 11/09/2026