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    Good for 6 months from the purchase date of your study program, our electronic exam vouchers allow you to easily register for an exam administered at a site near you without any additional cost. To redeem, simply follow the instructions in your My ACE Account, which you will create upon checkout. You will not receive a voucher in the mail or email. Exam vouchers are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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    Basic includes 1 untimed ACE Practice Test, so you can prepare for the exam with confidence!

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

    Includes access to Live Q&A Webinars where you can get your questions answered on a variety of topics by an ACE Study Coach. You'll also be able to listen and learn while fellow participants ask questions during these engaging webinars.

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  • ACE University
    • Video Lectures
    • ACE in Action: Video Coaching Sessions
    • Quizzes and Knowledge Checks
    • ACE in Action: Audio Coaching Sessions (8 Sessions)
  • ACE Certification Exam
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    Good for 6 months from the purchase date of your study program, our electronic exam vouchers allow you to easily register for an exam administered at a site near you without any additional cost. To redeem, simply follow the instructions in your My ACE Account, which you will create upon checkout. You will not receive a voucher in the mail or email. Exam vouchers are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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    Prepare for the exam with confidence! Plus includes 2 untimed ACE Practice Tests.

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  • ACE Health Coach Study Companion
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    Enhance your learning and be confident in your readiness to take the ACE Health Coach Certification Exam with on-demand study support from ACE Answers.

    Includes access to Basic ACE Answers plus Live Q&A Webinars where you can get your questions answered on a variety of topics by an ACE Study Coach. You'll also be able to listen and learn while fellow participants ask questions during these engaging webinars.

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  • ACE University
    • Video Lectures
    • ACE in Action: Video Coaching Sessions
    • Quizzes and Knowledge Checks
    • ACE in Action: Audio Coaching Sessions (8 Sessions)
  • ACE Certification Exam
    x

    Good for 6 months from the purchase date of your study program, our electronic exam vouchers allow you to easily register for an exam administered at a site near you without any additional cost. To redeem, simply follow the instructions in your My ACE Account, which you will create upon checkout. You will not receive a voucher in the mail or email. Exam vouchers are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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    Prepare for the exam with confidence! Advantage includes 1 timed and 2 untimed ACE Practice Tests.

  • ACE Health Coach Textbook
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  • ACE Health Coach Study Companion
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    Hard Copy
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    Enhance your learning and be confident in your readiness to take the ACE Health Coach Certification Exam with on-demand study support from ACE Answers.

    Includes access to Basic and Plus ACE Answers as well as Live Q&A Webinars where you can get your questions answered on a variety of topics by an ACE Study Coach. You'll also be able to listen and learn while fellow participants ask questions during these engaging webinars.

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    Join a real-time, virtual classroom environment designed to add an extra dimension to your learning experience. Led by an experienced ACE Health Coach, this interactive 16-week program has plenty of opportunities for you to participate in peer learning activities, ask any questions and receive direct feedback.

    Health Coach Live Class is also available as an additional purchase for Basic and Plus Study Programs.

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*Digital eBooks compatible with desktops (Mac & PC), tablets and smartphones (iOS & Android) only. Cannot be printed.

What ACE Pros are saying...

"My ACE Certification provides me serious credibility. There are so many people calling themselves 'coaches' out there but they're lacking the credentials. ACE allows me to put my clients' minds at ease knowing I'm trained, educated and credible. I am so proud to be ACE Certified!"

-Niki Campbell, ACE Certified Health Coach

"ACE has an excellent reputation. Knowing that the health coaching certification was NCCA-accredited was very important to me. I am very satisfied with the variety of education offered by ACE, and will continue to complete the bulk of my continuing education through them, while encouraging my colleagues in the field to do the same!"

-Marianna Cardoza, ACE Certified Health Coach

"The ACE Health Coach study experience was simple and engaging–I love how all the material is rooted in behavior change. Physiology is interesting but can be presented as a dry subject. I did not feel this way with the ACE Health Coach Study Program and I always looked forward to the curriculum."

-Stephanie H., ACE Certified Health Coach

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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, chapter summaries, helpful quizzes and learning activities, and a special exam prep module.

Good for 6 months from the purchase date of your study program, our digital exam vouchers allow you to easily register for an exam at no additional cost. To redeem, simply follow the instructions in your My ACE Account. Upon passing the exam, you will earn the most respected health coach credential that will set you on a rewarding career path.

Note: You will not receive a voucher in the mail or email. Exam vouchers are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Designed to simulate the actual ACE Health Coach Certification Exam, our practice tests include 60 multiple-choice questions, detailed score reports with immediate feedback on your performance, and explanations and references for each correct response. Successful performance on a practice test does not guarantee you will pass the actual exam, but it will help you identify areas to spend additional time reviewing.

The Professional's Guide to Health and Wellness Coaching serves as a study tool, a comprehensive information resource and a career guide. This textbook thoughtfully blends the art and science of behavior change with an in-depth understanding of the powerful role lifestyle medicine plays in the prevention and management of chronic diseases. By providing a more complete picture of the knowledge, skills and professional responsibilities of health coaches, this textbook functions as a trusted career resource that can be utilized by any current or future professional.

The Professional's Guide to Health and Wellness Coaching Study Companion serves as a study tool that complements The Professional's Guide to Health and Wellness Coaching. Students will use it to practice the concepts studied in each chapter, as well as refer to it to conveniently review and better retain the information in the textbook.

Enhance your learning and be confident in your readiness to take the ACE Certification Exam with on-demand study support from ACE Answers. All Study Programs include access to:

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

Additional ACE Answers study support is available based on the Study Program you choose. See description within the grid for details.

Enhance your learning and be confident in your readiness to take the ACE Certification Exam with on-demand study support from ACE Answers. Includes access to ACE Answers Basic and Plus, as well as:

Health Coach Live Class, a virtual classroom environment designed to add an extra dimension to your learning experience. Led by an experienced ACE Health Coach, this interactive 16-week program has plenty of opportunities for you to participate in peer learning activities, ask any questions and receive direct feedback.

Health Coach Live Class is also available as an additional purchase for Basic and Plus Study Programs.

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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. Includes access to ACE Answers Basic plus:

Live Q&A Webinars where you can get your questions answered on a variety of topics by an ACE Study Coach. Plus, listen and learn while fellow participants ask questions during these engaging webinars.

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

Enjoy free shipping with the Plus and Advantage Study Programs (only available in the U.S.)

ACE Health Coach Exam Requirements

The prerequisites to sit for the ACE Health Coach Certification exam are provided below. If you feel you meet one of the prerequisites, you may submit your pre-approval documents for review. Once your pre-approval documents are received, ACE will respond to your request within 5 business days.

To sit for the ACE Health Coach certification you must:

You must also SUBMIT proof of at least ONE of the following:

  1. Current NCCA-accredited certification† in fitness, nutrition, healthcare, wellness, human resources, or a related field
  2. An associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in fitness, exercise science, nutrition, healthcare, wellness, or a related field
    • Click here to see a list of the most common degrees submitted for review. Note: This list is not all inclusive.
    • You will also have the option to upload a professional license (e.g. RN, LCSW, etc.) if applicable.
  3. A completed health coach training and education program approved by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC)‡
  4. A minimum of two years of documented work experience in coaching, leading, designing, implementing, or facilitating one or more of the following: behavior or lifestyle change, exercise, wellness, nutrition, or physical activity

*CPR and AED certificates are both required in the U.S. and Canada. Candidates outside the U.S. and Canada are only required to hold a current CPR certificate due to differing international laws regarding AED use by non-medical professionals. Candidates taking an ACE exam must complete a CPR/AED course that includes a live skills check prior to registration.

†A list of NCCA-accredited certification programs can be found here.

‡A list of NBHWC-approved training and education programs can be found here.

Not sure if you are eligible to sit for this advanced certification exam? Click here for a decision tree. NOTE: The results of this decision tree DO NOT result in pre-approval. You will still need to upload pre-approval documents for review.

Not sure how to create a resume? Click here for a template.

Note: All candidates must submit appropriate required documentation prior to registering for the ACE Health Coach Certification exam.

Pre-approval Process

Candidates must submit supporting documentation of current NCCA-accredited certifications, degrees and/or work experience prior to registering for the ACE Health Coach exam.

Submit Pre-Approval Documents

If you have any questions, please email us at credentialing@acefitness.org.

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ACE is committed to providing unparalleled education and certification programs at an always true & honest value—one that allows you to invest in yourself and your career with the utmost confidence.

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