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🌟 Why Choose the Functional Training Specialist Certification?
🌍 Nationally and internationally accredited online certification
🕒 100% online, flexible, self-paced learning
📜 Receive an industry-recognized specialist certificate upon completion
💡 Gain advanced, evidence-based functional training and exercise programming skills
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🚀 Join professionals who have advanced their skills and careers with GMP Fitness’s accredited online certifications
Join thousands of professionals who have advanced their skills and careers with GMP Fitness’s accredited online certification programs.
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📚 What You’ll Learn
• Master functional movement, core training, flexibility, and posture analysis
• Design effective, safe, and progressive programs for all fitness levels
• Apply proven techniques to improve stability, mobility, and overall athleticism
• Develop real-world strategies for client success and performance enhancement
🔎 Course Features & Inclusions
• Comprehensive online coursebooks and downloadable exercise guides
• Printable handouts, training charts, and resource links
• Free exam and unlimited exam retakes
• Lifetime certification—no renewal fees required
• Access to the GMP Fitness Loyalty Discount Program
• Dedicated student support to guide your success
⏳ Course Details & Time Commitment
• Level 2 Advanced Certification—4 Course Online Certification Bundle
• 55+ hours of self-paced study (2–4 weeks if studying 2–4 hours/day)
• Up to 16+ CECs/CEUs per course
• Downloadable materials, final exams, and certificates included
• College students: 6 months to complete (see FAQs tab for extension info)
🕰️ Functional Training Specialist Certification Course Time
Everyone’s pace is different. This flexible guideline reflects the hands-on nature of the Functional Training Specialist Certification and supports your learning. The time you invest brings meaningful growth and real results.
🗂️ Course Bundle Content
The 4 courses included in the Functional Training Specialist Certification Online Course Bundle:
• Core Training Specialist Certification Online Course – 16 CEUs
• Flexibility Training Specialist Certification Online Course – 16 CEUs
• Lower Body Ball Specialist Certification Online Course – 7 CEUs
• Posture Analysis Specialist Certification Online Course – 15 CEUs
Note: If you have taken one of these courses, contact GMP Fitness before ordering.
🎯 Course Objectives
• Assess flexibility and posture
• Examine core development for a functional, stable spine
• Understand the importance of stretching
• Describe functional training as movement-based, not equipment-based
• Identify cross-training benefits and injury prevention
• Improve base-level stability and mobility skills
• Identify and address physical imbalances, limitations, and weaknesses
• Add functional movement patterns and exercises for all levels
🏅 Optional Accredited Certification Coach Course Achievement Recognition
• GCAQ Achievement Package (digital credentials and badges)
• Includes 10 wallet-size badge cards in 7 PDF color options
• Downloadable certificates (PDF)
• Features a selection of GMP Fitness Distinction emblems
• Verifiable credential designation and lifetime credentials (no renewal fees)
⭐️🏅 Trusted, Accredited Certification
Shop with confidence: our Functional Training Specialist Certification Online Course is fully accredited and approved by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP), as well as recognized by additional industry organizations, including the American Fitness Professionals Association (AFPA), American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians and others. This accredited balance coach certification has also been recognized by the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy and other organizations.
🏆 CEUs/CECs, Accreditations & Certification Board Approvals
GMP Fitness is nationally and internationally approved and accredited by leading organizations. If your organization/school is not on the list—including, but not limited to, chiropractors, doctors, physical therapists, massage therapists, naturopaths, nurses, teachers—email info@gmpfitness.com for CEC/CEU eligibility or board approval.
• American College of Sports Medicine—ACSM*—30 (see note below)
• American Fitness Professionals Association—AFPA—30
• British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association—BCRPA—30
• International Tennis Performance Association—ITPA*—30 (see note below)
• International Sports Sciences Association—ISSA—20 with a Petition*
• National Academy of Sports Medicine—NASM—1.9 with a Petition*
• National Strength Professionals Association—NSPA—30
• Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association—SPRA—12
• American Senior Fitness Association—SFA—3.0
• World Instructor Training Schools—WITS—19
Some organizations (ACSM, ISSA, NASM) may require a petition or additional documentation. GMP Fitness will offset up to $25 of your petition fee—contact info@gmpfitness.com for details.
Natural Wellness Coaches and Practitioners
Students can earn CEUs for this course and all GMP Fitness Courses for the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board (ANMCB)—30 CEUs.
📝 Notes
Some organizations, such as ACSM, ISSA, and NASM, may require you to submit a simple petition or additional documentation to receive full credit. To find out if you qualify for credit for this course—and if you may be eligible for a petition refund fee of up to $25—contact info@gmpfitness.com.
🎁 Bonus Tools & Resources
• Printable educational handouts (PDF)
• Additional curated resources and learning materials
• Optional Achievement Recognition Package for digital credentials and badges
👥 Who Should Enroll?
This accredited Functional Training Specialist Certification is ideal for:
• Fitness professionals, personal trainers, group exercise instructors
• Physical and occupational therapists, health coaches, and sports coaches
• Wellness enthusiasts, educators, and anyone seeking advanced skill development in functional training and movement
❓ FAQs—Functional Training Specialist Certification Course
How long do I have to complete the course?
You can complete the course at your own pace. College students have up to 2 months—see the FAQs tab for extension information.
Is this course accredited?
Yes! GMP Fitness courses are nationally and internationally accredited by leading organizations. See the Accreditations section for details.
Who is this course for?
The course is ideal for fitness professionals, trainers, therapists, coaches, and anyone seeking advanced skill development in knee health and injury prevention.
What is the exam format?
Open-book, no time limit, 80% passing score, online multiple choice/true-false, free retakes, no extra fees.
What support is available?
All students receive dedicated support by email and access to additional resources and downloadable materials.
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This program really helped me health and fitness business to become a better trainer to help my clients in other ways.
I have gained new and different techniques to pass along to my clients, to improve their workouts! I will bring this knowledge back to my department and pass the information along to other members. I will also help other member in need of getting started in a workout! This was a very knowledgeable course that taught good material! I will be using this information in my career!
I learned so many new techniques with the stability ball! I am going to incorporate these with all of my clients to let them know there are more fun and easy ways to exercise and stretch!
I think the program is progressive in nature and a welcome addition to the traditional fitness information professionals receive.
Top quality professional training! Very impressed with the instruction, presentation and information. learned so much. Can’t wait to incorporate into my fitness plan! Easy to understand format. Very thankful!
Easy to follow. very thorough! Would recommend to anyone looking for new safe and effective ways to work on core strength. The G Ball is a great piece of equipment to vary routines!
Very well done. I will most certainly use these exercises/stretches with my clients. Thank you.
Safe, simple, easy for clients!! The exercises are great for my clients … to continue their practice between and sessions. I appreciate the depth of review the Course provided.
Awesome Course!!! Sharing this knowledge. Teaching clients the proper way of being flexible when it comes to fitness. A big difference in any training program.
New knowledge on flexibility training. Proper posture techniques and what to lookout for. Properly demonstrating and explaining the exercises and what they do. A greater understanding and new knowledge on core strength training.
The knowledge about Kyphosis and Lordosis which i found really useful and practical. I use for people who is i’m training as needed. Wide range of ball exercises which can be really useful for y clients. I already start to apply it for my clients with different abilities.