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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."

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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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ACE Certified Health Coaches earn an average annual income of $62,000

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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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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.

ACE Certified Health Coach 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.

Test your readiness to take the ACE Health Coach Exam. Number of tests vary based on your Study Program from one (1) to three (3). Each test is unique and can be taken as many times as you like.

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
  • ACE Exercise Library
  • Tools & calculators
  • Career forms

Additional ACE Answers study support is available based on the Study Program you choose.

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

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.

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ACE Health Coach Exam Requirements

To be eligible for the ACE Health Coach Certification Exam, you must:

*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.

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Take your exam from the comfort of your home! We are pleased to offer you the option to take your ACE Certification Exam through a Live Remote Proctor.