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Accredited Fitness Certifications


I want to become an ACE-certified:

Personal Trainer
Advanced Health +
Fitness Specialist
Group Fitness Instructor
Lifestyle + Weight
Management Consultant
ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Designed for fitness trainers providing one-on-one or small-group fitness instruction

• Overview
• Study Materials
• Exam Registration
ACE Certified Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist

In-depth preventative and post-rehabilitative fitness programming

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• Study Materials
• Exam Registration
ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor

Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to teach a safe and effective group fitness class

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• Study Materials
• Exam Registration
ACE Certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant

Learn to develop sound and balanced weight management programs

• Overview
• Study Materials
• Exam Registration


Why Choose ACE?


  • The world’s largest nonprofit fitness certification organization
  • Recognized industry-wide as the standard for fitness certification
  • NCCA-accredited certifications, providing you with a competitive advantage
  • Over 3,000 continuing education opportunities to advance your career
  • Free access to employment, business, marketing and fitness research tools
  • Exclusive discounts on insurance, fitness products and educational programs
  • Support throughout your career from our resource center staff

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Certification Candidate Handbook
ACE Certification Candidate Handbook The ACE Certification Candidate Handbook is your complete guide to being an ACE-certified fitness professional, from information on certification exams to requirements for maintaining your certification.

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Military and Fire Service Programs


Military Spouse Program
The new Military Spouse Career Advancement Account program – MyCAA – provides financial assistance to earn fitness certifications with ACE for military spouses of active duty and activated Guard and Reserve Service members worldwide.

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Peer Fitness Trainer
A joint certification program of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and ACE, only available to members of the fire service.

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Exam Preparation Blog
ACE Certification Exam Preparation Blog Studying for the ACE certification exam? Interested in becoming an ACE-certified Personal Trainer or fitness professional? Read our weekly blog and get study tips, learn what to expect on exam day and gain insight, motivation and confidence for the ACE certification exam.

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