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"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!"
"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!"
"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."
Transform your life, and the lives of others
The Foundation for Health and Wellness Coaching
- Role and scope of a health coach
- Behavior-change models in practice
The Art of Coaching
- Skills and methods for lifestyle change
- Initial session considerations
- Overcoming barriers and setbacks
Lifestyle Medicine
- Support nutrition and physical activity
- Promote mindfulness and healthy habits
- Empower clients toward wellness goals
Chronic Diseases and Comorbid Conditions
- Lifestyle factors behind major conditions
- Role of physical activity in prevention
- Strategies for managing chronic diseases
Professional Conduct and Establishing Your Practice
- Business and legal guidelines
- Risk management for client safety
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The most recognized and rewarding certification
90,000+ ACE
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Join the largest certifier in health & fitness for over 40 years.
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Stand out to employers with the most trusted credential.
Do what you love,
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ACE Certified Health Coaches earn an average annual income of $62,000
In-demand
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Expected increase in employment of 4% between 2022-2034
Proof that movement changes everything
When you choose ACE, you help fund research and initiatives to educate and empower communities to get more people moving.
- ACE Certified Trainers led 8.9 million training sessions last year Real clients, real results, not just test prep.
- 1.2 million+ group fitness classes led by ACE instructors That's one every 25 seconds around the clock.
- 344,000+ health coaching sessions delivered by ACE-certified coaches Bringing behavior change to life across communities.
- 50,000 new professionals certified in 2024-2025 alone The largest single-year class in ACE's 40-year history.
- 17,000 professionals working across 134 countries Proving ACE isn't just U.S.-based; it's a global movement in motion.
- 22 new education programs launched in last 12 months Including "AI in Fitness," "Training Clients on Obesity Medications," and "Longevity Through Movement." No other cert provider moves that fast to keep you current.
- Social engagement doubled year over year ACE professionals are building brands and visibility, not just careers.
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