Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach

Get the most current, highest quality education available and earn the most recognizable certification in the industry.

The learning experience is 100% online and self-paced, and takes at least 3-6 months to complete. When ready, you will complete the ACE Personal Trainer exam of your choice. Upon completion of the exam, you will be an ACE Personal Trainer, ready to coach clients!

What's included:

• ACE University (ACE U)

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  The core of your study program where you will receive step-by-step guidance from start to finish, moving from learning to applying. With an intuitive learning platform, compatible on any device, learning is at your fingertips. ACE U helps you plan, manage and track your course syllabus and offers engaging videos, ACE in Action demonstrations, helpful quizzes and learning activities, and your first practice test.

• Exam Options

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  You have two options for your ACE Personal Trainer Exam:

  1. ACE Personal Training Certificate Exam (Non-proctored) – included with all study programs is a 100% online, open-book exam. This is a non-accredited certificate program.
  2. ACE Certified Personal Trainer Exam (NCCA-accredited) – choose from an in-person proctored exam at a location near you, or an online exam through a Live Remote Proctor.

  Learn more about Live Remote Proctor here.

  ACE Personal Training Certificate Exam
  (Open-book, non-proctored)

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  Included with all Study Programs, this exam assesses if you meet the level of competence necessary to earn an ACE Personal Training Certificate.

  Upon completion you will earn:

  • An ACE Personal Training Certificate
  • Digital credentials to display online
  • The designations of:
    • ACE Personal Trainer
    • ACE Pro
  • Access to exclusive ACE Pro Career Support

  Exam details:

  • 100% online, open-book exam
  • 100 multiple choice questions
  • 3 hours to complete
  • Unlimited attempts to pass
  • Take whenever you're ready, no expiration date
  • Instant exam results and digital certificate delivery
  • Requires a score of 70% or greater to pass
  ACE Certified Personal Trainer Exam
  (NCCA-accredited)

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  Available for JUST $99.00 as an optional add-on with all Study Programs, this exam assesses if you meet the level of competence necessary to earn an NCCA-accredited ACE Personal Trainer Certification–the highest level of excellence.

  Upon completion you will earn:

  • An NCCA-accredited ACE Personal Trainer Certification
  • Digital credentials to display online
  • The designations of:
    • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
    • ACE Pro
  • Access to exclusive ACE Pro Career Support
  • Profile information on the Find an ACE Pro web page directory
  • Recognition on the U.S. Registry of Exercise Professionals (USREPS.org)

  Exam details:

  • In-person or online, live proctored exam
  • 150 multiple choice questions
  • 3 hours to complete
  • Retake available
  • Instant exam results and digital certificate delivery
  • Requires a score of 500 or greater to pass
• Practice Tests (1)

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  Test your readiness to take the ACE Personal Trainer Exam. Number of tests vary based on your Study Program from one (1) to four (4). Each test is unique and can be taken as many times as you like.

• ACE Personal Trainer Digital Textbook

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  Rooted in the latest evidence-based research in exercise science and deep integration of behavior change, The Exercise Professional's Guide to Personal Training textbook is the main resource of your study program. This new, all-in-one textbook delivers essential knowledge, case studies and ACE methodologies in an easy to understand way so you can efficiently prepare for your exam and use it as a resource as you begin to work with clients and move through your career.

• ACE Personal Trainer Digital Study Companion

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  As a supplement to The Exercise Professional's Guide to Personal Training textbook, the Study Companion focuses on multiple levels of learning through a combination of questions and practical application activities. It will help you not only prepare for your exam with confidence, but also be a knowledgeable and effective personal trainer.

• ACE Answers (Basic)

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  Enhance your learning and be confident in your readiness to take the ACE Certification Exam with on-demand study support from ACE Answers. ACE Answers Basic includes:

  • Answers to common study questions
  • Video demonstrations and lectures
  • Exam preparation articles
  • ACE Exercise Library
  • Tools & calculators
  • Career forms

*Digital eBooks are compatible with desktops (Mac & PC), tablets, and smartphones (iOS & Android) only. Internet required for eBook access. Cannot be printed.

Coaching both exercise and nutrition makes you a more well-rounded fitness professional who can create more sustainable client results.

Precision Nutrition Level 1 is a self-guided course based on real-world coaching data from over 150,000 clients, giving you a practical, step-by-step system to guide nutrition coaching at every stage.

What's included:

• 70+ hours of curriculum covering the science of nutrition and how to coach it

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  Evidence-based curriculum grounded in real-world coaching practice - bridging nutrition science with practical behavior change strategies.

• Delivered via Precision Nutrition's custom online platform

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  Flexible, multimedia learning experience with audio narration, short-form videos, searchable lessons, and the PN Coaching Tutor to reinforce key concepts.

• Case studies and study guide questions to help you apply what you're learning
• 40+ premium tools

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  Includes essentials for running your business, from assessment and intake forms to client questionnaires and problem-solving worksheets.

You must first hold an ACE Credential before completing this online course to earn Continuing Education Credits (CECs).

Fulfill all CPR/AED requirements needed for your ACE Exam anywhere, anytime in just 90 minutes or less. Available for USA and Canada customers only.

CPR/AED Certification is required to take the ACE Exam.

Ethics Course

Be better equipped to support traditionally marginalized groups and create an inviting environment that enhances client engagement and retention.

You must first hold an ACE Credential before completing this online course to earn Continuing Education Credits (CECs).