Career Benefits of GFFI Certification

Congratulations on your decision to explore certification through the GFFI FITNESS ACADEMY. By becoming GFFI certified, you'll join a select group of professionals who uphold the highest standards in the fitness industry. In 2005, the GFFI was granted accreditation for all of its certification programs by the Bureau of Fitness Standards (BFS)
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The BFS accreditation serves as a benchmark on how organizations should conduct Fitness Trainer certification. There are more than 400 fitness certification programs available in the industry. The BFS accreditation clearly distinguishes the excellence and value of GFFI certification and clearly discriminates between qualified and unqualified fitness professionals.                                     
 

GFFI certification confirms your commitment to an industry-recognized standard and gives you the opportunity to educate, motivate and train others, while you jump-start an exciting and rewarding career. After you become GFFI certified, you will have access to the most complete support system in the industry. Your benefits will include:
 

Business referrals
Once you are GFFI certified, you are eligible to list your professional contact information on GFFI’s website and be searchable through the Find a GFFI Professional tool – visited by 30,000 fitness consumers each month.
 

GFFI News
To help you sift through the clutter of health and fitness news, you'll receive a free subscription to GFFI LATEST NEWS, GFFI's monthly publication packed with the latest health and fitness news and our exclusive fitness product and trend studies.
 

GFFI free excess to Fitness E-books
24 Hours free access to GFFI FITNESS STUDY , thousand of fitness articles, and e-books.
 

GFFI Client Case Study Forum                                                                   You can give your suggestions to help a client for some special problems. Your name will be listed with your suggestion after reviewing this suggestion by GFFI Tech.Team.
 

Access to the GFFI Professionals page                                                       The GFFI Professionals page is designed to give GFFI-certified Professionals all the resources they need for a successful fitness business, including:
      

       o Professional Discount Program — receive discounts and special offers on products, insurance and more.
       o Marketing Services — learn how to conduct a productive job search or start your own independent fitness practice.
       o GFFI Resource Center — get answers on fitness industry trends and exercise science from highly qualified fitness professionals.
       o GFFI-certified Logo — use the GFFI-certified logo on your business marketing materials to tell clients you are among the best.
       o GFFI Code of Ethics — refresh your understanding of the professional standards you've agreed to uphold — or print out high-resolution copies suitable for display in your club or office.
 

Business tools
Once you pass the GFFI certification exam, you’ll need an effective way to promote your GFFI certification and project an image of professionalism. GFFI is able to offer its certified professionals discounts on business cards, professional forms and more.
 

And more ...
That's just for starters. GFFI is always looking for additional ways to help you grow your fitness business. Once you become GFFI certified, you'll be informed of more opportunities through GFFI Certified News, and the GFFI Professional Page.