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Accredited Fitness Certifications

Join the 45,000 fitness professionals who are currently certified with the American Council on Exercise® (ACE®) and solidify your commitment to reach an industry-recognized standard, providing enhanced credibility and the opportunity educate, motivate, inspire and train others. With successful passing of ACE's NCCA-accredited certification exams and the benefit of ACE's long-term support and guidance, you can build a promising and successful career in fitness.

I want to be an Ace-certified:

ACE Personal Trainer Certification

Personal Trainer Certification

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

ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification

Group Fitness Instructor Certification

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

ACE Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant

ACE Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant

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

ACE Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist Certification

Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist Certification

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

Why Choose ACE®?

  • The world's largest nonprofit fitness certification organization
  • Recognized industry-wide as the standard for fitness certification
  • NCCA-accredited certifications, with a competitive advantage
  • Over 3,000 continuing education opportunities to advance your career

What you get as an ACE® Professional?

  • Free access to employment, business, marketing & fitness research tools
  • Exclusive discounts on insurance, fitness products & educational programs
  • Support throughout your career from our resource center staff

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ACE Handbook

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

Download the ACE Certification Candidate HandbookPDF 2.1MB

Free "Get ACE Certified" eNewsletter

Sign up for ACE's free e-newsletter "Get ACE Certified" with the latest information on upcoming ACE certification exams, and general tips and resources to get you prepared.

Military & Fire Service Programs

Military Spouse Career Advancement Account program – MyCAA

Military 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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ACE Peer Fitness Trainer Certification Program

Fire Service Programs

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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