Niel Asher Education

Niel Asher Education Advanced Personal Trainer Professional Certificate

Niel Asher Education

Niel Asher Education Advanced Personal Trainer Professional Certificate

Advanced Personal Trainer Certificate. Evidence-based training for performance and injury prevention.

Included with Coursera Plus

Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
Advanced level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
Advanced level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • How to design and coach evidence-based strength, conditioning, and kettlebell programs for clients at all fitness levels

  • How to identify movement limitations and apply corrective strategies to improve performance and reduce injury risk

  • How to integrate sports nutrition and running-specific programming into comprehensive client training plans

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Taught in English
Recently updated!

December 2025

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

 logos of Petrobras, TATA, Danone, Capgemini, P&G and L'Oreal

Advance your career with in-demand skills

  • Receive professional-level training from Niel Asher Education
  • Demonstrate your technical proficiency
  • Earn an employer-recognized certificate from Niel Asher Education

Professional Certificate - 6 course series

What you'll learn

  • How to design and periodize strength programs for performance and injury prevention

  • How to assess, coach, and correct movement to improve athletic outcomes

Skills you'll gain

Category: Manual Therapy
Category: Exercise Therapy
Category: Pain Management
Category: Coordination
Category: Neurology
Category: Science and Research
Category: Physical Therapy
Category: Human Musculoskeletal System
Category: Occupational Therapy
Category: Health And Wellness Coaching
Category: Physiology
Category: Athletic Training
Category: Planning

What you'll learn

  • How to integrate strength and conditioning methods into injury prevention and rehab

  • How to design progressive, performance-based programs to optimize recovery

Skills you'll gain

Category: Lifting Ability
Category: Resilience
Category: Manual Therapy
Category: Pain Management
Category: Exercise Therapy
Category: Mobility Assistance

What you'll learn

  • How to teach, cue, and progress five key movement positions for improved stability, mobility, and control

  • How to integrate corrective movement progressions into prehab, rehab, and performance training programs

Skills you'll gain

Category: Rehabilitation
Category: Exercise Therapy
Category: Manual Therapy
Category: Patient Evaluation
Category: Coaching
Category: Physical Therapy
Category: Pain Management
Category: Kinesiology
Category: Occupational Therapy
Category: Coordination
Category: Athletic Training
Category: Human Musculoskeletal System
Category: Orthopedics
Category: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Category: Sports Medicine

What you'll learn

  • How to perform and coach safe, effective kettlebell techniques for any fitness level

  • How to program kettlebell workouts to improve strength, endurance, and recovery

Skills you'll gain

Category: Athletic Training
Category: Exercise Science
Category: Adaptive Equipment
Category: Injury Prevention
Category: Sports Medicine
Category: Coaching
Category: Safety Training
Category: Rehabilitation
Category: Kinesiology

What you'll learn

  • How to analyze gait and correct movement patterns to prevent running injuries

  • How to integrate strength, nutrition, and recovery for optimal running performance

Skills you'll gain

Category: Injury Prevention
Category: Exercise Science
Category: Nutrition and Diet
Category: Athletic Training
Category: Kinesiology
Category: Orthopedics
Category: Anatomy
Category: Preventative Care
Category: Sports Medicine
Category: Mechanics

What you'll learn

  • How to tailor nutrition, hydration, and fueling strategies for performance goals

  • How to integrate evidence-based nutrition into training and rehabilitation plans

Skills you'll gain

Category: Nutrition and Diet
Category: Needs Assessment
Category: Meal Planning And Preparation
Category: Physical Therapy
Category: Manual Therapy
Category: Sports Medicine
Category: Nutrition Education
Category: Nutritional Assessment
Category: Athletic Training
Category: Nutrition Care Plans

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

Instructor

Niel Asher Education
Niel Asher Education
31 Courses 1,957 learners

Offered by

Industry partners

Partner 1

You might also like

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.

Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."

Jennifer J.

Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."

Larry W.

Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."

Chaitanya A.

"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."
Coursera Plus

Open new doors with Coursera Plus

Unlimited access to 10,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription

Advance your career with an online degree

Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online

Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy

Frequently asked questions

¹Based on Coursera learner outcome survey responses, United States, 2021.