National Personal Training Institute-Tampa
Tampa, FL8411 Sunstate Street, Tampa, FL 33634
813-374-2017
The National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) of Tampa, Florida is a for-profit trade school that trains students to become certified personal trainers. The institute is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). NPTI of Tampa is owned and operated by Career Education Corporation, a publicly-traded company that owns and operates a number of for-profit colleges and universities in the United States and Canada.
NPTI of Tampa offers a nine-month, full-time program that leads to a diploma in personal training. The program includes coursework in anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, exercise science, nutrition, and business. Students also complete a practicum in which they work with clients under the supervision of a certified personal trainer. Upon graduation, students are eligible to take the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Certified Personal Trainer (CSCS) exam.
The cost of tuition at NPTI of Tampa is $15,495. The institute also charges a $100 application fee and a $250 registration fee. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
NPTI of Tampa has been criticized for its high tuition costs and for its business model, which relies on students taking out loans to finance their education. The institute has also been accused of using deceptive marketing practices, such as promising job placement assistance to students who enroll in its program.
Despite these criticisms, NPTI of Tampa has a strong track record of placing its graduates in jobs. The institute's job placement rate for the class of 2015 was 100%.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 20
Type: Private for-profit, less-than 2-year
Main Website: https://nptiflorida.edu/npti-tampa/
Financial Aid: https://nptiflorida.edu/admissions/