Prefer ISSA or ACE or ACSM?

[007richierich]

Which one do you prefer?
Which one is better if one is to migrate to Europe without already having a work permit?

[007richierich]

Which one do you prefer?
Which one is better if one is to migrate to Europe without already having a work permit?

Can anyone provide useful info here?

[Camms1234]

I live in Germany, married to a German and speak English and German. I presume where you would be moving to you can speak the locals language, unless you mean the UK?
Being a Personal Trainer is generally poorly paid let alone trying to speak to the locals in English when that's not their native language. Also not sure what country would give a visa for a Personal Trainer. Germany no chance, you would need a degree and a decent job offer or be married to a citizen of the country.

So if the langurge barrier is not a problem and you actually get a visa your best options are ACE or Nasm. The reason being both are accepted by Ereps (European Register of Exercise Professionals). That means you can register as Level 4 Personal Trainer and get a swanky cert from them. Issa is not accepted. I know as I asked them before I got my Ace cert.

Personally I would think very hard about moving to Europe to be a Personal Trainer at the age of 47 taking into account the costs and risks involved. But if you just want to do it for a year and have a blow out and potentionally not earn much money then go for it!

[Ronin4help]

I live in Germany, married to a German and speak English and German. I presume where you would be moving to you can speak the locals language, unless you mean the UK?
Being a Personal Trainer is generally poorly paid let alone trying to speak to the locals in English when that's not their native language. Also not sure what country would give a visa for a Personal Trainer. Germany no chance, you would need a degree and a decent job offer or be married to a citizen of the country.

So if the langurge barrier is not a problem and you actually get a visa your best options are ACE or Nasm. The reason being both are accepted by Ereps (European Register of Exercise Professionals). That means you can register as Level 4 Personal Trainer and get a swanky cert from them. Issa is not accepted. I know as I asked them before I got my Ace cert.

Personally I would think very hard about moving to Europe to be a Personal Trainer at the age of 47 taking into account the costs and risks involved. But if you just want to do it for a year and have a blow out and potentionally not earn much money then go for it!

Very good response.