Maintaining Your ACE^® Certification

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Professional Benefits

As an ACE-certified Professional, you’re entitled to numerous benefits including exclusive discounts and special offers on insurance, educational programs, fitness products and more.

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Why do you need to recertify?

• Maintain your credibility, employability and marketability – it’s that simple, and it’s that important.
• The fitness industry is rapidly and constantly evolving. Stay on the forefront of fitness with an industry leader who supports you throughout your career.
• Discover the latest, cutting edge research and approaches, professional standards and guidelines in the fitness industry and allied healthcare.

 

How often do you need to recertify?

You will need to recertify every two years. Your ACE certification expires in two years on the last day of the month in which you first successfully passed the exam.

 

3 Easy Steps to Recertification

1. Earn 2.0 Continuing Education Credits (CECs)

   To help you remain relevant in your field, professional development is critical. ACE provides may quality, convenient and cost-saving opportunities to gain new skills, expand your knowledge and earn CECs.

   • Browse over 3,000 courses in the ACE ConEd Center
   • Pre-pay for CECs with convenient ACE eCredits, and save money
   • Gain specialized knowledge in key topic areas and save with convenient course bundles
   • Earn a second ACE-certification and advance your career
   • Learn about other creative ways to earn CECs
2. Update your CPR/AED Certificate – needed every two years
   • Take the Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED Workshop or another approved training
   • Update your CPR/AED information in your ACE account
3. Submit Your Recertification
   • Pay your fee and recertify online - the easiest and fastest method
   • Or, download a recertification application and submit form and payment via mail – please allow 4-6 weeks for your card and certificate to arrive

 

Keep the momentum!

ACE offers a variety of programs to enhance your services and gain new clients. Take advantage of these career-boosting benefits.

• Develop a career plan
• Enroll in the AARP Fitness & Wellness Program - get free CECs and personalized marketing materials
• Check out the exclusive discounts available to you as an ACE-certified fitness professional