ACE Fitness Certifications & Resources

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Together, we move people to live their healthiest lives

With ACE, you'll be equipped with evidence-based education and long-term career guidance to impact the health and well-being of your clients, your community and the world.

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ACE Observes Black History and Heart Health Month

ACE is proud to partner with Live to the Beat to prioritize heart health in the Black Community.

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New Issue Out Now

Check out our February issue for chin-up tips, guidance on working with clients using anti-obesity medications, and more.

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PARTNER COURSE

The Science of Rest: Techniques for Optimal Recovery

Discover strategies to help your clients recover effectively and feel better between workouts.

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Launch your career

Gain the expertise to transform lives, with an NCCA-accredited, ACE Certification.

Self-paced, online study programs
Foundational knowledge & practical skills
On-demand study support

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Personal Trainer

If you enjoy creating workouts and one-on-one training, this is for you.

Health Coach

If you enjoy influencing healthy habits and practicing mindfulness, this is for you.

Group Fitness Instructor

If you enjoy leading groups and high energy experiences, this is for you.

Medical Exercise Specialist

If you enjoy working in healthcare and helping patients recover, this is for you.

Grow your career

Build in-demand skills to make a greater impact with ACE Continuing Education.

Current, evidence-based courses
Best-in-class industry educators
Accessible learning formats

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Succeed from day one, and beyond

No matter your goals, we'll ALWAYS guide you toward your career aspirations.

Engage with your peer community
Develop your career & business skills
Discover new job opportunities

Career Support

Together, we get people moving

As the leading exercise professional and health coach certification nonprofit, it is our mission to get people moving!

Moving people toward living active, healthy lives
Moving the profession to the highest standards
Moving policies to make exercise accessible to all

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49.4 Million

Estimated number of client sessions conducted by ACE Certified Personal Trainers in 2022.

5.6 Million

Estimated number of classes taught by ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructors in 2022.

2.4 Million

Estimated number of coaching sessions led by ACE Certified Health Coaches in 2022.

371,000

Estimated number of client sessions by ACE Certified Medical Exercise Specialists in 2022.

90,000 ACE Certified Pros, 35 Million Lives Moved!

My ACE Certification has taken my career to new levels, including having my own thriving business. I apply the behavior change knowledge that I learned from ACE to form meaningful connections with my clients, building trust. This sets me apart from other trainers which is key!

Anthony F.

ACE Certified Personal Trainer

I'm honored to be ACE Certified and part of an organization that is invested in educating people in health and wellness. Being part of a larger family of ACE Pros, committed to helping others is inspiring. If you're thinking about getting certified, put your dreams into action with ACE!

Amanda Y.

ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, ACE Certified Health Coach, ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist

Being ACE Certified means, I can help people be the best versions of themselves. ACE provides so many tools to help me be a better trainer, coach and mentor to people who are on a health and fitness journey.

Robin M.

ACE Certified Health Coach, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist, ACE Sports Conditioning Specialist

As an ACE Certified Pro for more than 20 years, I get to make people smile and find fun in exercise every single day. When I see "ACE" next to a fellow trainer's name, I know they hold an accredited certification from the most science-based, top-of-the-line organization.

Shana V.