The purpose of the TW-CC is to conduct the certification process, methods, and activities in a safe and effective manner true to the personal trainer profession. Set up, develop, and instruct proper standards and procedures for the structure of the A-CPT Certification. Also to ensure that all structures, policies, and procedures of the TW-CC protect against unwarranted influence and provide for constant and absolute sovereignty in all decision-making dealing with all aspects of the TW-CC. The TW-CC is structures to guarantee the reliability and validity of the development and administration and scoring of all A-CPT Certification Exams. The TW-CC will ensure that the TW-CC will always have at least one member of the general public. To expand and maintain all systems that support, enhance, and promote the reliability and morality of the A-CPT Certification Credential. Make certain that all members of the TW-CC act and uphold to the highest professional standards, abiding by all ethical standards and values.

The TW-CC held its first certification testing in 2007. The TW-CC was formulated to set an additional standard in the field of personal training. Before the establishment, most certification programs for personal trainers did not require education and/or hands-on experience in order to become a personal trainer.