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We're excited that you have chosen to share your passion for fitness with others and are taking the first step to becoming an ACE-certified fitness professional. As one of the world's largest certification, education and training organizations, we provide the tools you need to build and sustain a strong future and enjoy the benefits of being a qualified and successful fitness professional.

Personal Trainer Certification
Personal Training is one of the fastest growing professions in the health and fitness industry. The American Council on Exercise's acclaimed Personal Trainer Certification is designed for fitness trainers providing any form of one-on-one or small-group fitness instruction.


Advanced Health + Fitness Specialist Certification
This especially rewarding certification prepares the advanced professional to provide in-depth preventative and post-rehabilitative fitness programming that addresses common diseases and disorders seen on a daily basis (e.g., cardiovascular disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes and musculoskeletal ailments).


Group Fitness Instructor Certification
The ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification is designed for fitness professionals teaching any form of exercise in a group setting. Passing the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam demonstrates to your class participants that you possess a foundation of knowledge and skills necessary to teach a safe and effective group fitness class, no matter what type of modality.


Lifestyle + Weight Management Consultant Certification
Your clients want to lose weight. They come to you for help. The Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant Certification demonstrates to your clients that you have the knowledge to develop sound, balanced weight management programs that bring together the three critical components of long-term weight management success: nutrition, exercise and lifestyle change.



Steps to Getting Certified:



1. Select an ACE certification

2. Purchase your study materials

3. Register for your exam

4. Prepare for the exam

5. Successfully pass the exam

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