Thank you for your interest in applying to the Personal Fitness Trainer (PFT) Certificate program. We are excited about the possibility of you joining the Bellevue College Bulldog family and becoming a Personal Fitness Trainer! Please carefully review the application below.
Application Deadlines
Deadline to start in
Fall Quarter
- Final Deadline – September 12th
Deadline to start in Winter Quarter
- Final Deadline – December 27th
Deadline to start in Spring Quarter
- Final Deadline – March 28th
The preferred start date for the PFT certificate is in September. However, the program operates on a rolling admissions cycle. If you are interested in beginning the certificate program in Winter or Spring quarter, please consult with our program manager by sending an email to wellness@bellevuecollege.edu
Step 1: Apply to Bellevue College for General Admission
If you are a first-time BC student or a previous BC student returning to the college after four or more quarters, you must apply to the college first. Current BC students may skip Step 1 and start at Step 2.
- Visit BC Admissions and click on “Apply Now”.
- Next, select “Create an account” and fill out the form.
- After the admission process is completed, which could take several days, you will receive an email with your new ctcLink account information.
Step 2: Prepare your supporting document
Please prepare the following for submission with your Personal Fitness Trainer Certificate application:
Supplemental Questions – Use the Personal Fitness Trainer Support document to answer the following questions. Once completed, upload the document to your application in Step 3.
- Explain why you want to enroll in BC’s Personal Fitness Trainer Program.
- Describe important attributes of a quality Personal Fitness Trainer.
- Provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity.
Step 3: Complete and submit the Personal Fitness Trainer Certificate Application
Please ensure your supporting document is prepared before you begin your application. You will NOT be able to pause and save your program application once you’ve started. While admission to this program is not competitive and operates on an open-enrollment policy, the number of applicants may surpass the number of available enrollment spaces. Submitting an application will enable our program staff and faculty to better support your journey through the PFT program.
Last Updated May 7, 2024