Continuing Education Credits

Specialty Module Courses

Expand your skill set and deepen your knowledge. Specialty module courses are taught by Trainers of Fitness Leaders (TFLs) and are the only courses that fulfill specialty requirements.

Explore your options below.

Take a specialty course in:

• Aquatic Fitness (minimum 16 CECs)
• Group Fitness (minimum 16 CECs)
• Weight Training (minimum 16 CECs)
• Pilates Fitness (minimum 40 CECs)
• Yoga Fitness (minimum 35 CECs)
• Personal Training (minimum 32 CECs)
• Osteofit Leader (minimum 11 CECs)

BCRPA e-Learning

Earn CECs anytime with BCRPA’s flexible, self-paced e-Learning courses designed specifically for fitness leaders.

BCRPA Fitness Leaders can find a discount code in the latest BCRPA Fitness e-bulletin.

Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned pro, our online courses help you stay current, expand your skills, and earn CECs at your convenience.

Dive into a wide range of topics, including:

• Aquatic Personal Training
• Group Fitness Choreography
• Inclusive Coaching
• Perimenopause Support, or
• Posture Realignment.

Explore unique workshops like:

• Bhangra Aerobics
• Block Therapy
• Trauma-Informed Fitness
• Instagram 101, or
• Strengthening Your Marketing Campaign.

Our e-Learning platform also offers practical tools and expert insights on special populations, injury prevention, mental wellness, and more.

These workshops are ideal for broadening your expertise, deepening client impact, and keeping your credentials up to date.

Best of all, BCRPA Fitness Leaders get access to exclusive workshop discounts, available in our Fitness e-bulletins.

Note: To use the e-Learning website, you will need a MyBCRPA account . This is different from your account on The Registry® of Fitness Professionals. Both accounts should be created using the same email.

Pre-Approved External Workshops

We take care of the guesswork. Search these pre-approved workshops from external providers.

In-Person & Online Workshops

Date-specific and on-demand online workshops count towards your professional development and CECs only.

Note: While BCRPA approves the content of these workshops, they’re delivered by independent presenters. For questions, registration, or support, connect directly with the workshop provider.

Post-Secondary Credits

If you’ve recently completed relevant university or college courses, you may be eligible to receive CECs.

Post-secondary classes are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, but in general, 1 post-secondary Credit = 10 BCRPA CECs.

Course content must be relevant or beneficial to your work as a fitness leader. This could include fitness, nutrition, sport, or other related areas.

To get started, email us your transcript for review.

Activities Not Eligible for CECs

Not all courses or workshops qualify for CECs. Before claiming credits, find out what will not be approved for CECs.

CECs will not be approved for:

• Self-study, or hours spent preparing to write an exam.
• Hours spent teaching/facilitating/instructing a course.
• Practicums, internships, or mentorships.
• Master classes, unless associated with instructor training or other fitness certification.
• Training you have submitted a CEC petition for in the past, unless the content has been significantly altered.
• Emergency/Standard First Aid and CPR A & C training.
• Non-educational hours (eg. lunch breaks) during a course/workshop/conference, etc.
• Life coaching or other personal development workshop/training/course, etc.
• Retreats, unless associated with instructor training or other fitness certification.

If you’re unsure whether your workshop meets the criteria for CEC approval, we’re here to help.

Email us with as much detail as possible about your workshop. Include the topic, format, duration, and learning outcomes, we’ll review it for you.

Want your course or workshop approved for CECs?

Planning a workshop? Get it officially recognized by BCRPA for guaranteed CECs and featured in our listings.

Whether you’re a TFL, SFL, or external organization, everything you need is below.

For TFLs and SFLs

Submit directly through The Registry® of Fitness Professionals.

• Log in to your account.
• Go to the “Workshop Management” tab.
• Click “Create Workshop.”
• Complete the form.
• Review and confirm your details.
• Check the “I understand” box and hit submit.

Note: Depending on when you submit, your approval may take up to 14 days.

For Non-BCRPA Workshop Providers

We welcome quality workshops from external partners. To apply:

• Complete the Workshop Application Form. 
• Be ready to upload:
  • A resume highlighting workshops you’ve taught.
  • An hour-by-hour breakdown of your session.
• Any participant handouts (if applicable).

An administrative review fee of $25 will be invoiced to you.

Please note, payment of this fee does not guarantee approval.

A Few Reminders

• Keep your content relevant, practical, and aligned with professional standards in fitness education.
• Focus on outcomes. What do participants leave with? What skills or insights do they gain?
• We’re here to help you deliver quality education that inspires growth.

Let’s build impactful learning experiences—together.