Premier, Deluxe, or Standard, OH MY! Choosing an ACE study package

So you’ve decided you want to take the next step in developing your fitness career: You want to become an ACE-certified Personal Trainer. First of all, congratulations! We are excited you have chosen ACE and look forward to having you on board.

To begin your journey, the first thing you do is log on to begin your search for study materials. Your search comes to a grinding halt, however, as you notice the many different study bundles available — Premier, Deluxe, Standard — for you to consume. How in the world are you supposed to choose just one? And, how do you know which one to choose?

Well, question no more. After reading this post, you should have a firm grasp on which study package is best for you.

As one of the largest certification organizations, ACE attracts consumers with various levels of experience and knowledge in Personal Training. So to make things that much easier for you, we created three primary home-study packages to match your level of experience. In addition to making things easier for you, these bundles save you money! For those who are interested in building their own home study kit, we offer that option, too.

Here is what each personal trainer study bundle includes:

Premier: The whole shebang and biggest savings!
Experience Level: Beginner
Price: $579.95 (Savings: $123.00)

• Exam Registration Voucher
• ACE Personal Trainer Manual Set
• Master the Manual Study Guide
• Sample Test (paper)
• Flashcards
• Musculoskeletal Anatomy & Human Movement Book
• Personal Trainer Online Exam Review Course
• TWO Online Practice Exams
• Consultation with ACE’s Resource Center Staff
• Study Coach Program (weekly emails)

Deluxe: The whole shebang, minus the discounted exam voucher!
Experience Level: Beginner
Price: $399.95 (Savings: $64.00)

• ACE Personal Trainer Manual Set
• Master the Manual Study Guide
• Sample Test (paper)
• Flashcards
• Musculoskeletal Anatomy & Human Movement Book
• Personal Trainer Online Exam Review Course
• TWO Online Practice Exams
• Consultation with ACE’s Resource Center Staff
• Study Coach Program (weekly emails)

Standard: A practical, middle-of-the-road alternative!
Experience Level: Intermediate
Price: $284.95 (Savings: $32.00)

• ACE Personal Trainer Manual Set
• Master the Manual Study Guide
• Sample Test (paper)
• Flashcards
• Musculoskeletal Anatomy
• Human Movement Book
• TWO Online Practice Exams
• Consultation with ACE’s Resource Center Staff
• Study Coach Program (weekly emails)

Build-Your-Own-Kit: A great way to refresh your memory.
Experience Level: Advanced/Expert
Price: Varies

• Products recommended: ACE Personal Trainer Manual Set, Master the Manual Study Guide, Sample Test (paper), and Online Practice Test (1 or 2)
• Only recommended for: current fitness pro’s, individuals formally educated in Exercise Science

Now that you’re familiar with what each packages offer, one question still remains: Which ACE study bundle is right for you? Hands down, we will always recommend the Premier Study Bundle for individuals who do not have experience in Personal Training or Exercise Science.

Here’s why: We carefully pieced together all the study tools in the Premier bundle that will best help you successfully prepare for the ACE certification exam and most importantly, for your future career as a personal trainer. Our goal is to help you be as prepared as possible, so we wanted to give you the opportunity to purchase everything that we offer in one easy transaction. For those who want all of the materials (and the exam!) in one package and want to save the most money, the ACE Premier Study bundle is the BEST way to go.

But for some folks, the $579.95 Premier Study Bundle is a large pill to swallow all at once. We understand that, so we developed the Deluxe Study Bundle to help divide the costs. By not including the exam voucher, ACE has created a package that’s affordable for those that desire all of our study materials for less than $400. But, keep in mind that the exam voucher is not discounted when you purchase it later, separately.

And we’re not finished yet! For those individuals who are looking for a practical, middle-of-the-road solution, ACE has created the Standard Study Bundle for you. The Standard package offers a lot of the same benefits as a Premier or Deluxe package and it costs under $300. While it does contain less study tools than the Premier and Deluxe packages, the ACE Standard Study Bundle is considered to be a suitable package for an individual with experience in the fitness industry or familiarity with Exercise Science.

It’s common for an individual who is certified through a different organization, or someone who has a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Exercise Science – or some related field – to seek ACE certification, too. For you, ACE recommends piecing together the study package that best suits you and your experience level. The good news is all of our materials are available for you to purchase separately. At minimum, we always like to recommend the ACE Personal Trainer Manual Set, Master the Manual Study Guide, Sample Test (paper), and an Online Practice Exam.

Last but certainly not least, one thing you cannot ignore is that each and every study package ACE offers includes the option to sign up for a complimentary 12-week or 20-week Study Coach Program. This program will send weekly emails directly to you and will coach to stay on track throughout your studying process for free!

Did you know that ACE also has a full staff dedicated to helping you? Take advantage of this help by placing a call to one of our trained Educational Services Consultants. They can be reached Monday-Friday from 7AM-5PM (PST) at 800-825-3636 extension 782 and can answer ANY questions that you have about purchasing materials or studying for the ACE certification exam.