Welcome to the Brookbush Institute CPT Portal

Who is eligible to take the exam?

Individuals who believe they have the knowledge and experience to pass an exam designed to differentiate between the "minimally qualified candidate" and someone who lacks the knowledge to safely and skillfully work as a certified personal trainer (CPT). This may include:

• Individuals who have studied materials to prepare for an accredited CPT certification exam.
• Currently practicing certified personal trainers (CPTs) who are current with their continuing education.
• Individuals who have recently passed an accredited CPT certification exam.
• Motivated candidates who are scheduling the exam in anticipation of preparing for the exam in the coming weeks or months.

Preparing for the exam:

Exam Duration

• Exam duration is a maximum of 120 minutes (2 hours)
• The exam is 100-120 questions.
• Many individuals finish the exam in about an hour.
• One 5-minute break is permitted during either modality of the exam.

Prepare for this exam as you would any standardized, proctored examination (e.g., SAT, GRE, board licensure). Although it may be delivered outside a school setting and on your own computer, it remains a formal, proctored assessment and must be approached accordingly.

Test Center (In-Person, CBT)

• For the testing-site delivery, the candidate must stay within the designated testing area
• Schedule via Kryterion Webassessor; arrive early with a valid government-issued photo ID.
• Store personal items; only paper, pencil, and water permitted.
• Proctor conducts check-in, launches exam, and monitors compliance.

Online (Live Remote Proctoring)

• The candidate must stay within the proctor's view the entire time.
• Schedule via Webassessor; complete the system check before test day.
• Present a valid government-issued photo ID to the proctor.
• Maintain an active webcam for the entire session.
• Close all other applications and browser windows.
• Use a stable internet connection suitable for continuous video/proctoring.
• Test in a quiet, private room with a clean desk (no papers, books, notes, extra devices, or accessories).
• Turn off your phone and place it in another room; follow all proctor instructions.

Compliance notice:

Non-compliance may result in immediate termination of the exam by the proctor, and forfeiture of the attempt and exam fee.

Retake Policy:

Candidates who fail the exam may retest after a 7-day waiting period. After a second failed attempt, the waiting period increases to 30 days. After the third attempt, all subsequent attempts require a 90-day waiting period between exams. Waiting periods are measured in calendar days.

Accommodations for Candidates with Disabilities

The Brookbush Institute supports reasonable exam accommodations for candidates with documented disabilities. Candidates must submit an accommodations request at least 30 days before the exam and provide any required documentation. For online-proctored exams, available options may be limited; for in-person exams, candidates must confirm the test center can implement the approved accommodations.

• Please read the following and fill out the attached form for additional details: PDF of accommodation letter attached below.
• Use this link to make inquire about the availability of testing center accommodations: Special Accommodations

Price:

• $399.00 for non-members
• $199.00 for monthly members
• $0 for yearly members
• $99 re-take fee