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Compare ACE CPT (Prep), Diploma in Personal Training (DPT). Fees and course information from the Kinex programme guide.
Course	Personal Training ACE CPT (Prep) ₹40,000 Explore course	Personal Training Diploma in Personal Training (DPT) ₹70,000 Explore course
Course focus	Prepare for the ACE Certified Personal Trainer exam with practical coaching, revision and mock tests.	A complete pathway combining ACE-CPT based personal training with sports and applied nutrition.
Duration	Confirm with admissions	6 months weekday / 10 months weekend
Class duration	Confirm with admissions	3 hours per session: 2 hours CPT + 1 hour Sports & Applied Nutrition
Learning format	Confirm with admissions	Hybrid: offline + online
Fee & exam notes	₹40,000 Ask admissions about ACE exam booking, fees and study materials.	₹70,000 Confirm current fees and inclusions with admissions.
Who it’s for	Aspiring personal trainers starting their fitness career Gym trainers and fitness instructors who want an internationally recognised certification Sports and physical education students looking to add a professional credential Fitness enthusiasts ready to turn their passion into a profession Career changers moving into the fitness industry Trainers planning to work abroad or with international clients	Aspiring personal trainers Fitness enthusiasts Gym instructors Sports professionals
Entry requirements	No prior certification is required to join the preparation programme. The ACE exam has its own eligibility requirements. Confirm these with ACE before booking.	10+2 (Any Stream) preferred Fitness Enthusiasts & Working Professionals can apply No prior certification required
Curriculum	Role and Scope of a Personal Trainer Client Interaction and Behaviour Change Client Assessment Anatomy, Physiology, and Biomechanics Programme Design Using the ACE Model Exercise Technique and Coaching Special Populations and Safety Basic Nutrition and Weight Management Business Skills and Professional Growth Exam Preparation View full syllabus →	Personal Training (ACE–CPT Based Curriculum) Sports & Applied Nutrition View full syllabus →
Certification	This programme provides ACE-CPT exam preparation, not the ACE credential itself. ACE certification requires meeting ACE’s eligibility rules and passing its examination. Confirm exam booking, fee inclusion and materials with admissions.	Diploma in Personal Training (KFA) Skill India Level 6 Sports Nutritionist IHFA CPD Sports Nutritionist (NESTA Approved Optional) KFA Sports & Applied Nutrition Skill India Level 5 Personal Trainer EREPs Level 4 Personal Trainer Registration First Aid and CPR Includes ACE-CPT exam preparation. The ACE exam must be registered separately. The NESTA-approved option is optional; confirm its requirements with admissions.
Career pathways	Personal Trainer at gyms and fitness studios Group Fitness Instructor Online Personal Trainer Corporate Wellness Trainer Independent Personal Trainer Fitness Consultant These career pathways apply after earning the relevant certification; completing preparation alone does not award the ACE credential.	Certified Personal Trainer Gym Trainer / Fitness Coach Online Fitness Coach Sports Nutrition Assistant Strength & Conditioning Assistant Freelance Trainer Studio Trainer Career pathways depend on your skills, experience and any additional employer or certification requirements.
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