ISSA — International Sports Sciences Association Official
Partner UPI Study — University Pathways International

Train Clients.
Earn Your Degree.
Same 12 Months.

Six ISSA fitness credentials + free lifetime access to 90+ UPI Study college credit courses — covering your first 3 years of a bachelor's degree.

Enroll Now — $2,100 $175/mo × 12 · 0% EMI

UPI Study access unlocks instantly · ISSA portal details within 48 hours

6credentials
in one bundle
60–90transferable
college credits
2,100+universities
accept them
Do The Math

Two Roads, Or One That Does Both

Every trainer faces the same trade-off. This partnership removes it.

Cert Only
Degree First
ISSA × UPI
Start earning
Months
4 years
Months
College credits earned
0
120
60–90
Fitness credentials
1–2
0
6
Degree still in reach
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Train clients while studying
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You don't have to choose anymore

Get certified and stack 3 years of college credit — in the same 12 months, for one price.

The Partnership

Fitness Education's Global Leader Meets the Fastest Path to College Credit

For 35+ years, ISSA has set the standard in online fitness & wellness certification — 50+ programs grounded in industry research.

UPI Study is the self-paced platform behind 90+ ACE/NCCRS-recommended college credit courses, accepted at 2,100+ universities.

Already an ISSA member? Get 15% off UPI Study college credits, right inside your ISSA Student Portal.
35+
Years of ISSA education
500K+
ISSA students worldwide
176
Countries reached
90+
UPI credit courses
60–90
Transferable credits
2,100+
Universities accept
How It Works Hand-In-Hand

One Enrollment. Two Tracks. Zero Waiting.

Day 0

Enroll once

One-time $2,100 or $175/mo × 12 at 0% EMI. Both tracks start.

Instantly

UPI Study unlocks

All 90+ college credit courses open the moment you register. Start tonight.

Within 48 hrs

ISSA portal details arrive

Full instructions for your official ISSA Student Portal — coursework & exams live there.

Months 1–12

Both tracks together

Cert study by morning, credit course by evening — 100% self-paced, topics even overlap.

Your degree progress with UPI StudyBachelor's = 120 credits
030 · Year 160 · Year 290 · Year 3 ✓120

60–90 credits covered — that's roughly your first 3 years, leaving about 1 year between you and a bachelor's degree.

What's Inside

The ISSA Master Trainer Bundle

Six credentials: ISSA CPT, Nutrition Coach + 4 specializations.

Exercise Science & Programming

Multi-environment programming built on comprehensive exercise science.

Nutrition, Recovery & Coaching

Applied coaching and recovery for optimal client results.

Human Movement Science

Program design fundamentals drawn from CPT coursework.

Behavior Change Strategies

Evidence-based nutrition and behavior change for real transformation.

Your Specialization Track

Choose Personal Training, Group Fitness, or Strength Performance — 4 focused certs.

CPR Certification

Included free in most bundles — required for final certification.

Partnership Bonus: Free Lifetime UPI Study College Credits

Every Master Trainer student gets lifetime access to all 90+ UPI Study college credit courses — 60–90 transferable credits, 2,100+ universities. Included forever, at no extra cost.

Where This Takes You

Real Careers. Real Salaries.

Gym Personal Trainer

Assess, set goals, and deliver tailored programs in gyms & studios.

$50k – $85k · elite/pro sports $100k+

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Build strength, speed & endurance programs for athletes.

$45k – $80k · per year

Adaptive & Veteran Rehab Specialist

Exercise therapy to rebuild strength, confidence & daily function.

$40k – $70k · per year

Youth / Development Coach

Age-appropriate strength & conditioning for young athletes.

$40k – $70k · per year
It doesn't stop at certification. Your free lifetime UPI credits put a real degree within reach — unlocking promotions, management roles & higher salary bands.
Enrollment

Pick How You Pay. Everything Else Is Identical.

Most Popular
One-Time Payment
$2,100
Paid once. Done.
  • Full Master Trainer Bundle — 6 credentials
  • Free lifetime UPI college credits (90+ courses)
  • Instant UPI Study access
  • ISSA portal details within 48 hours
Enroll Now — $2,100
Installments · 0% EMI
$175/mo
× 12 months = $2,100 total · zero interest
  • Everything in the one-time plan
  • Free lifetime UPI college credits (90+ courses)
  • Instant UPI Study access
  • ISSA portal details within 48 hours
Enroll — $175/mo × 12

Both plans unlock full access. Installments cost exactly the same as paying up front — $2,100 total, 0% interest.

Certification Process

Four Steps to Certified

STEP 1

Enroll in the Program

Immediate access to course materials & the learning platform.

STEP 2

Pass the ISSA Exam

Complete your certification exam in the ISSA Student Portal.

STEP 3

Upload Your CPR Card

Included free in most bundles, or available via ISSA.

STEP 4

Get Certified

Receive your e-Certificate — and start training clients.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I get access after enrolling?
Your UPI Study access is immediate — all 90+ college credit courses unlock the moment you register. Your ISSA Student Portal access instructions arrive within 48 hours of registration.
Where do I study the ISSA courses?
All ISSA coursework and exams happen inside the official ISSA Student Portal. College credit courses happen on the UPI Study platform. Both are 100% online and self-paced.
How many college credits can I earn, and where are they accepted?
UPI Study's 90+ ACE/NCCRS-recommended courses cover 60–90 transferable credits — roughly the first three years of a bachelor's degree — accepted at 2,100+ universities.
Is the UPI Study access really lifetime and unlimited?
Yes. Master Trainer Bundle students get free lifetime access to UPI Study's full catalog of 90+ college credit courses at no additional cost.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes. Pay $2,100 one-time, or 12 monthly installments of $175 at 0% EMI — no interest, no hidden fees, same total price.
What is included in the ISSA Master Trainer Bundle?
Six credentials: ISSA CPT, Nutrition Coach, and 4 specializations from your chosen track — Personal Training, Group Fitness, or Strength Performance. CPR certification is included free in most bundles.
Do ISSA members get a discount on UPI Study?
Yes. All ISSA members get 15% off UPI Study college credits, available directly in their ISSA Student Portal.

Your Clients Are Waiting.
So Is Your Degree.

Enroll once. Start college credits tonight. ISSA portal within 48 hours. Finish the year with 6 credentials and 3 years of college behind you.

Enroll Now — $2,100 One-Time $175/mo × 12 · 0% EMI

100% online · Self-paced · UPI access is instant · ISSA portal details in 48 hours