Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Coach
Certification Bundle
Want to help clients move better, reduce pain, and regain confidence in their everyday activities? The ACE Personal Trainer Basic Study Program + Corrective Exercise Specialist Bundle gives you a complete foundation to become a certified personal trainer while gaining expertise through the Corrective Exercise Specialist Program. You'll build an understanding of functional anatomy and biomechanics and learn how to design safe, effective programs using key assessments and targeted exercise strategies to support better movement. You'll build your coaching skills through behavior change principles, client-centered coaching, CPR/AED certification, and inclusive practices that help you better support every client you work with.
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Personal Trainer + Corrective Exercise Bundle
- ACE Personal Trainer Basic Study Program
- Corrective Exercise Specialist Program
- CPR/AED Smart Certification
- Taking Action with ACE: Practicing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as a Health and Exercise Professional course Included for FREE!
$848.40 (a $1,414 value!)
What's included
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:
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ACE University (ACE U)x
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.
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Exam Optionsx
You have two options for your ACE Personal Trainer Exam:
- 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.
- 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)xIncluded 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
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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)xAvailable 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
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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
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Practice Tests (1)x
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.
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ACE Personal Trainer Digital Textbookx
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.
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ACE Personal Trainer Digital Study Companionx
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.
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ACE Answers (Basic)x
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.
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).
Join a family that helps you thrive throughout your career!
ACE is a leading non-profit with 90,000+ credentialed exercise professionals and health coaches who share a mission to get people moving. We promise to support you beyond becoming credentialed and through the different stages of your career. As an ACE Pro, you'll get access to exclusive networks, resources, tools and discounts, including:
- ACE® Pro Compass
- ACE Job Board
- Digital Credentials
- Profile information on the Find an ACE Pro web page directory
- CERTIFIED™ Magazine, a free monthly digital publication
- Discounted liability insurance
- Discounts and special offers on clothing, equipment, memberships and more
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