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Online personal training qualification - ISSA/ITEC??

  • 05-10-2016 5:14pm
    #1
    Ramon1000
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8 ✭


    I'm curious as to what is considered the best qualification to obtain, distance/online learning.
    The ISSA seems to be highly regarded but, I see it must be renewed every two years, which is not ideal.
    I understand that it is recognized throughout Europe however.
    The other main online PT course I could find was through ITEC, Irish training and education center, though I've never met anyone with this qualification.
    I don't know if it's recognized outside of Ireland.
    Also - which one is recognized and accepted by insurance companies is also pretty critical.
    Anyone have experience with these or any other distance learning programs??


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  • #2
    Transform
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,394 ✭✭✭Transform


    Ramon1000 wrote: »
    I'm curious as to what is considered the best qualification to obtain, distance/online learning.
    The ISSA seems to be highly regarded but, I see it must be renewed every two years, which is not ideal.
    I understand that it is recognized throughout Europe however.
    The other main online PT course I could find was through ITEC, Irish training and education center, though I've never met anyone with this qualification.
    I don't know if it's recognized outside of Ireland.
    Also - which one is recognized and accepted by insurance companies is also pretty critical.
    Anyone have experience with these or any other distance learning programs??
    any particular reason why you want to do the course?


  • #3
    Ramon1000
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8 ✭Ramon1000


    To work as a personal trainer??
    lol.
    I intend to qualify in physical therapy also.
    I already have certification as a boxing instructor.
    I just want the PT cert so I can use that to supplement my income also.

    So - ISSA, ITEC??
    And what's the deal with these qualifications only lasting two years and needing to be renewed?

    Sounds silly.
    The more experience you get, the better you would become.
    Probably a money making scam, putting a time constraint on the qualifications validity.


  • #4
    Ramon1000
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8 ✭Ramon1000


    Oh and please, I'm just looking for information on the questions posed.

    I don't need advice on how working as PT may or may not be a good career choice.

    Thanks


  • #5
    Transform
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,394 ✭✭✭Transform


    sorry dude ive no clue about those courses


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