Welcome to the Brookbush Institute CPT Portal

Who can take the CPT certification exam?

Eligibility to sit for the exam is based on meeting the published eligibility requirements and completing eligibility verification prior to scheduling. The exam is intended to differentiate a minimally qualified candidate from an individual who does not yet demonstrate the minimum competency required to safely and skillfully practice as a certified personal trainer (CPT).

Examples of candidates who may be eligible include:

• Individuals who have studied independently or through any preparatory pathway and meet the published eligibility requirements.
• Currently practicing personal trainers and fitness professionals who meet eligibility requirements and want to demonstrate minimum competency through a proctored exam.
• Individuals who recently completed a preparatory program and meet eligibility requirements.

Once eligibility is verified, the candidate is issued a unique, non-transferable voucher or coupon code to schedule the proctored exam, online or in person.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible to sit for the CPT certification exam, candidates must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be able to read and understand English, the exam is administered in English only
• Present a valid government issued photo ID at check in for identity verification and test security

Eligibility verification and scheduling

Before a scheduling voucher is issued, candidates must attest that they meet the eligibility requirements and agree to the exam policies as part of eligibility verification. Once eligibility is verified, each eligible candidate is issued a unique, non-transferable voucher or coupon code to schedule the proctored exam, online or in person. Voucher codes may be revoked if eligibility cannot be confirmed, if information provided is inaccurate, or if exam policies are violated.

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:

• $199.00 examination fee (all candidates)
• $99.00 re-take fee (all candidates)