CPPS LEVEL 1 COURSE

In this cutting-edge online certification course, the CPPS Level 1 Certification delivers coaches, trainers, and serious lifters the most comprehensive training model and real-world practical application system in the fitness industry today. Designed by world-renowned strength coaches Joe DeFranco and Jim Smith, the CPPS system goes far beyond simply teaching “fitness information.” This course was built to teach you how to actually apply proven training principles in the gym and produce measurable results for clients and athletes immediately. After completing the one-of-a-kind CPPS certification, you will walk away with a complete step-by-step coaching system that helps you improve movement quality, increase strength and athletic performance, reduce injury risk, and build individualized programs that get results faster than ever before. While anyone can memorize fitness facts from a textbook, it is the elite coaches — the ones who truly understand assessment, movement, coaching cues, and program design — who consistently transform lives and separate themselves from the rest of the industry.

The CPPS Level 1 Certification includes 28 in-depth online course modules, a massive 160+ page CPPS Student Workbook, and instant access to the complete CPPS curriculum featuring more than 59 groundbreaking digital video modules. Best of all, everything is delivered online through your personal CPPS workbook, allowing you to learn at your own pace and revisit the material whenever you need it. Throughout the course, you’ll master every aspect of the CPPS training system, including breathing fundamentals, client assessments, mastering the foundational movement patterns, the CPPS pre-movement preparation system, strength training methodology, power development, speed fundamentals, and the 7 critical components of effective program design. This isn’t theory without application — every module was strategically designed to help you bridge the gap between knowledge and execution so you can confidently coach real people in real-world situations with a proven system trusted by athletes, coaches, and trainers around the world.

Register today and become part of the new era of learning in personal training. When you join the CPPS Level 1 Certification, you’ll gain instant access to the complete CPPS Level 1 course, the full CPPS curriculum video library, CPPS Weightlifting Fundamentals, the 160+ page CPPS Student Workbook, and the NEW CPPS Client Handout system. Every resource inside the certification was strategically designed to build the foundation of the complete CPPS training model — giving you a proven step-by-step system you can immediately apply with clients and athletes of all levels. Whether you are a new trainer looking for direction or an experienced coach wanting to sharpen your systems, CPPS will give you the confidence, structure, and coaching tools you’ve always wanted to help every client improve every single time they step into the gym.

Built upon scientific training principles and backed by more than 60+ years of combined real-world coaching experience from Joe DeFranco and Jim Smith, the CPPS Level 1 Certification teaches you far more than generic textbook information. You’ll learn how to properly assess movement, identify weaknesses and limitations, implement individualized warm-ups and movement preparation systems, and create effective strength and performance programs tailored to each client’s goals and abilities. From foundational movement mechanics and strength development to speed training, power development, and intelligent program design, the CPPS system provides you with the exact tools and frameworks needed to produce faster results while building long-term trust and credibility with your athletes and clients.

The world-renowned CPPS training system has redefined the fitness industry and changed how coaches, trainers, and lifters get results for their clients. Eliminating years of frustration and mistakes, the proven CPPS system is the most comprehensive curriculum in the industry today. Let’s review the full CPPS Level 1 course curriculum below. Each of the modules contained in the CPPS curriculum are one critical component of the complete CPPS training system.

Module 1 | Course Overview
Module 2 | Course Introduction
Module 3 | Fundamental 1 | Breathing, Fundamental Positions, Fascia
Module 4 | Fundamental 1 | CPPS Breathing Practical
Module 5 | Fundamental 2 | Janda’s UCS/LCS and the JBJ Theory
Module 6 | Fundamental 3 | CPPS Athletic Assessment
Module 7 | Fundamental 3 | CPPS Athletic Assessment Practical
Module 8 | Fundamental 4 | CPPS Fundamental Movement Patterns
Module 9 | Fundamental 5 | CPPS Progression / Regression Model
Module 10 | Fundamental 5 | CPPS Progression / Regression Practical
Module 11 | Fundamental 6 | CPPS Pre-Movement Preparation
Module 12 | Fundamental 6 | CPPS Pre-Movement Preparation Practical
Module 13 | Fundamental 7 | CPPS Strength Development Practical
Module 14 | Fundamental 8 | CPPS Power Development
Module 15 | Fundamental 9 | CPPS Speed Development
Module 16 | Fundamental 9 | CPPS Speed Development Practical
Module 17 | Fundamental 10 | CPPS Assessment to Performance
Module 18 | Fundamental 11 | CPPS Program Design
Module 19 | Fundamental 11 | CPPS Program Design Practical
Module 20 | Program Design Practical (Original)
Module 21 | Program Design – New Client Practical
Module 22 | Kettlebell Training Basics
Module 23 | Strength: Bench Press Regressions / Progressions
Module 24 | Strength: Squat Regressions / Progressions
Module 25 | Strength: Deadlift Regressions / Progressions
Module 26 | The Evolution of Prowler Training
Module 27 | Introduction to Sprint Mechanics
Module 28 | 20-Yard Shuttle & 3-Cone Drill

The completely digital CPPS curriculum for the Level 1 certification is unmatched in the fitness industry today. At 59 follow-along video modules with a runtime of over 13+ hours, the CPPS curriculum is the perfect complement to the CPPS course videos and will provide the complete scientific foundation for the complete CPPS Level 1 certification. The digital video library for the CPPS curriculum will be at your fingertips anytime and anywhere, along with, the full CPPS course content. The CPPS curriculum will give you a greater understanding of the CPPS training system and prepare you for all sections of the CPPS certification and your CPPS practical.

When some of the most respected names in the fitness industry consistently praise and recommend the CPPS certification system, it speaks volumes about the quality, effectiveness, and real-world impact of the curriculum. These are coaches, trainers, authors, educators, and industry leaders who have spent decades producing elite athletes and changing clients’ lives — and they recognize that CPPS is different. The overwhelming support and peer recognition from highly respected fitness professionals reinforces what thousands of coaches and trainers around the world have already discovered: the CPPS certification is not just another generic online course filled with recycled information.

It is a complete coaching system built on proven results, practical application, and decades of in-the-trenches experience. When leaders at the highest level of the industry stand behind CPPS, it becomes clear that this certification is truly in a class of its own.

For gym owners, the CPPS system became far more than just another certification — it became the foundation for building a thriving business and a stronger future for their families. By implementing the repeatable CPPS training system, gym owners began getting better and more consistent results with their clients, which naturally led to increased retention, more referrals, and steady month-to-month revenue growth. Instead of relying on random workouts or inconsistent coaching, CPPS provided a clear framework their entire staff could follow with confidence.

The result was higher coaching standards, happier clients, a stronger gym culture, and a business that finally felt stable, professional, and scalable. For many gym owners, CPPS didn’t just improve their gym — it changed their lives at home by creating more financial freedom, less stress, and the ability to provide a better future for their families.

If you’re like us, you’ve probably taken your share of “textbook” certifications and training courses — only to leave frustrated when you stepped back into the gym and realized you still couldn’t effectively apply what you learned. Most certifications overload you with theory and information, but fail to teach real-world coaching and practical application. And yet, you’ve likely still improved through hard work, passion, and dedication to your craft. But deep down, you know there’s another level. In this industry, the difference between struggling and thriving often comes down to having a proven system, understanding how to individualize training, and consistently getting results instead of relying on guesswork. We saw firsthand how “book smarts” alone failed to help real clients and athletes — and that’s exactly why the CPPS system was created.

After working with thousands of athletes, coaches, trainers, and gym owners over the years, we’ve found three groups benefit most from the CPPS system: gym owners, coaches/trainers, and lifters/athletes. Gym owners use CPPS to raise coaching standards, improve client retention, and build a stronger culture inside their facility. Coaches and trainers use CPPS to sharpen their skills, improve their coaching eye, and separate themselves in an overcrowded industry. Lifters and athletes benefit by learning how to improve movement quality, optimize technique, increase performance, and avoid the common mistakes that lead to plateaus and injuries. From breathing and movement preparation to strength training, speed development, and program design, the CPPS system gives you a complete framework that actually works in the real world.

The best part is that all three groups feed into one another, creating a ripple effect of higher standards, better coaching, stronger athletes, and a winning culture throughout an entire gym. Better coaches produce better results. Better results create stronger communities and long-term success. Whether you’re a gym owner trying to grow your business, a coach looking to elevate your expertise, or an athlete serious about maximizing your potential, the CPPS certification gives you the proven systems, practical tools, and confidence to operate at an entirely different level.

Individual results will vary. The testimonials, examples, and transformations shown on this website are real experiences from individuals who used our products and programs, but they are not intended to represent or guarantee that anyone will achieve the same results. Success with any fitness or nutrition program depends on many factors, including consistency, effort, training history, genetics, lifestyle, and overall health.

The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified physician or healthcare professional before beginning any exercise, nutrition, or supplementation program. Participation in any exercise program involves inherent risks, and by voluntarily participating, you assume all risk of injury or health complications.