Do you want an exciting and rewarding career as a health and fitness professional? Earning the Personal Fitness Training diploma offered by National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) will provide you with a nationally-recognized license enabling you to work throughout the United States. NPTI has 31 schools nationwide, including in Lisle IL, just west of Chicago.

NPTI in Lisle is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. We have the latest personal fitness training equipment, and you can be assured of getting the best training from qualified instructors, who are themselves professional Personal Fitness Trainers. Get into the best shape of your life while earning a first-class education!

Day, evening, and weekend class are available. We provide free nationwide job placement assistance for all our graduates, as well as free ongoing consultation with nutritionists and fitness experts. Financial assistance is offered to those who qualify.

Student Testimonial:
"For me, NPTI had the right mix of science, theory, and practical application of exercise science and program design. Their instructors were great – they knew how to challenge me and help me grow. The value I received far exceeded the dollars and time I invested. My experience and what I learned at NPTI have been a vital part of my success in business and in life!"
- Pam, Chicago, IL

- Personal Fitness Training Diploma Program:
500-hour comprehensive program that can be completed in 6 months (5 hours a day, 4 days a week) or over the course of 1 year (8 hours every Saturday)

Training includes 300 hours of classroom instruction plus 200 hours supervised, hands-on gym time. You will also have a practical internship with 6 months of hands-on experience in a fitness facility with a personal trainer.

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12. East-West University, Chicago

Courses / Programs

East-West University in Chicago's South Loop neighborhood, is a private, non-profit, non-denominational college offering two and four year degrees and certificates in academic fields that include Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Communication, Health Sciences, and more. The university has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1983.

Along with job and career related professional education, our program offerings of liberal arts and sciences are designed to the service economy of modern times. Our mission is the pursuit of excellence by all through relevant, effective and convenient education, and equal educational opportunity for all racial, ethnic and socio-economic groups.

Building on the cornerstones of affordability, academic excellence, convenience and intimacy, East-West University has grown rapidly in recent years. Adding to our multi-cultural mix has been a steady increase in the number of international students. The University is truly universal in its diverse makeup.

Undergraduate Degree Program categories:
- Behavioral and Social Sciences
- Criminal Justice
- Biological, Physical & Health Sciences
- Business Administration
- Computer & Info Science
- Electronics Engineering Tech
- English & Communications
- Mathematics, and more...

Certificate Programs:
- Multimedia Program
- General Office Assistant
- E-Commerce Technology
- Medical Office Technology
- Polysomnography
- CPR Certification & First Aid Training
- Basic EEG / ECG, and more...

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13. Taylor Business Institute

Courses / Programs

With over 50 years of history in downtown Chicago, Taylor Business Institute provides a range of associate degree programs in career-specific fields.

Taylor prides itself in creating a culturally sensitive environment that embraces its students, a counseling support system that supports its students and a mentoring program that restores and motivates its students.

Taylor Business Institute is home to a diverse population of students who are seeking real world careers and the opportunity for education and social assimilation in the United States.

Our HLC-accredited college offers accelerated degree programs, hands-on practical training, personalized attention, small classes, internships, job placement services, affordable education, scholarships and grants, and a diverse learning environment.

Associate Degree Programs:

- Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

- Electronics Engineering Technology

- Criminal Justice and Security Administration

- Accounting Technician

Certificate Program:

- English As Second Language (ESL)

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14. International Skin Beauty Academy, Illinois

Courses / Programs

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Based in Schaumburg, Cook County IL, the International Skin Beauty Academy provides Certificate level Esthetics programs for a successful career in skin beauty industry with hands-on education in a mature, professional atmosphere. The Academy’s innovative educational approach nurtures each student into a superior skin care professional. We also provide Allied Health and Nursing Certificate programs, with courses in Medical and Nurse Assisting.

International Skin Beauty Academy is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as an Esthetician School and Cosmetology Continuing Education Sponsor.

The founder and President of the Academy, Dr. Natalia Doran, has 20 years of experience in the medicine and skin care industries as a doctor of dermatology in Russia, and as a practicing esthetician in Europe and in the United States. Her knowledge, medical education, practical experience, and passion make her uniquely qualified to provide the highest standards of training in Esthetics.

Esthetics / Beauty Treatment Certificate Programs:
- 750-Hour Clinical Esthetics Program with Master Certification
- 750-Hour Esthetics Teacher Training
- 600-Hour Massage Therapy

Healthcare Certificate Programs:
- 360-Hour Medical Assisting (MA)
- 60-Hour Medical/ Clinical Continuing Education Program
- 120-Hour Certified Nursing Assisting (CNA)

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15. Carl Sandburg College

Courses / Programs

With three campuses located throughout west-central Illinois, Carl Sandburg College is a two-year community college offering Associate of Applied Science and Certificate programs in a range of allied health fields. If you are interested in a career in healthcare Carl Sandburg College has many allied health programs to consider. Our programs provide the opportunity to take many general education courses at any of our three College campuses in Illinois.

Carl Sandburg College campuses are located throughout west-central Illinois in Galesburg (Knox County), Carthage (Hancock County), and Bushnell (McDonough County). We are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Whether you are pursing a certificate and want to quickly get out into the working world, or you aim to get your two-year degree and continue your studies at a four-year college or university, Carl Sandburg College will help you get to where you want to be.

Associate Degree Healthcare Programs:
- Dental Hygiene
- Mortuary Science
- Nursing
- Radiologic Technology

Allied Health Certificate Programs:
- Basic Nurse Assistant Training
- EMT-Basic
- Medical Assistant
- Practical Nursing
- Computed Tomography
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography...

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