Certification Renewal

Earn 20 hours of
ACE-Approved CECs

Complete 20 hours of ACE-Approved continuing education credits (2.0 CECs) during your two-year certification renewal cycle. That's only 10 hours (1.0 CECs) per year.

• The start and end dates of your ACE Certification cycle is the time period in which you must complete your continuing education.
• Your continuing education must be ACE-Approved. Select from thousands of courses from ACE Continuing Education and ACE-Approved providers.
• In addition to ACE-Approved courses, there are also alternative ways to earn CECs. Download 12 Creative Ways to Earn CECs.

Enter your CECs into My ACE

CECs from ACE courses are automatically entered into your My ACE Account. For other ACE-Approved providers, enter the course (CEP) number, CEC value and completion date using this easy tool.

• Courses that have not yet been ACE-Approved can be petitioned for CECs. View FAQs about the petition process.
• You cannot repeat continuing education courses to fulfill your renewal requirements.
• CECs can only be applied toward the renewal cycle in which they are completed. While additional continuing education is always encouraged, CECs in excess of the required 2.0 will not be rolled over and credited toward future certification renewals.
• If you hold multiple ACE Certifications, CECs for one ACE Certification can be applied to another ACE Certification as long as they are completed within that certification's renewal cycle.

Update your CPR/AED information

As a health and exercise professional, it's vital that you're prepared if a client experiences a life-threatening event, which is why ACE requires you to maintain a current adult CPR/AED certificate. You can easily update your CPR (and AED if you are in the U.S. or Canada) certification details in your My ACE Account. Plus, earning this certification is worth up to 0.4 CECs! View CPR/AED course options.

Renew your ACE Certification

Once everything has been completed, simply click the "Complete Renewal" button on your My ACE Account, select the certification(s) you are renewing, agree to the affirmation statement and submit your application. Then go to your shopping cart and pay the renewal fee. Done! You're renewed for two years, and have gained new skills to advance your career and help more people reach their goals.

With your ACE Certification now up to date, you can continue showcasing your digital credentials with pride to employers and clients. Renewing means you won't miss out on getting the recognition you deserve, separating yourself from competitors and letting people know you have the qualifications to take on clients. Learn more about digital credentials.