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# When do I receive my official NASM Personal Trainer (PTC) certificate?

Typically, your certificate will be made available within one business day of passing your NASM Personal Training Certificate 7 Exam (PTC). For instructions on how to access and print your certificates, please review this [article](https://support.nasm.org/how-do-i-print-my-certificate?hsLang=en).

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