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“ACE Certifications are very popular but some people consider them to be light-weight. See what our readers are saying about the ACE certification.”
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ACE Personal Training Certifications

ACE personal training certifications are one of the most highly recognized certifications in the fitness industry. Almost all health clubs recognize an ACE certification. And at $300 to $400, the ACE personal training certifications are a pretty good value.

You can compare ACE Certification against other Personal Trainer Certifications using our Certification comparison table.

ACE offers both a general personal training certification as well as specialty certifications including qualifications enabling you to cater to the special needs of:

  • Children

  • Senior Citizens

  • Injured or Disabled

You must pass one the general personal trainer exam before taking the specialized exams.

 

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Eligibility Requirements for ACE personal training certifications

You must be:

  • at least 18 years old

  • Have an adult CPR and AED certification

  • Additionally, ACE recommends that you have at least 100 hours of practical experience in the health and fitness industry but this requirement is not enforced.

  • And if you are going for an advanced certification, you need to hold the ACE personal trainer certification first.
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Exam Pass Rate

The pass rate on the exam is around 65% according to ACE so make sure you put in your study hours. Remember to Take our Cert Exam Prep Course and review the ACE exam tips submitted by our readers before taking your exam.

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ACE Certification Insider Tips

Getting feedback about ACE certification from people who have gone through the program is valuable. Click on each tip to read and rate the comments submitted by our readers.

ACE vs. ACSM and NSCA  starstarstarstarstar
I am getting re-certified through a new organization, upon learning that my previous (expensive) cert. isn't valuable outside of my previously small city....

I passed after only 16 days to study and no manual!  starstarstarstarstar
Wow. What a whirlwind 2 weeks! I signed up for the ACE exam on the Saturday before Easter and just took it today. I did not have enough money to spare ...

Ace Materials 3rd edition  starstarstarstarstar
I have the 3rd edition text and study materials. They just came out with the 4th edition. I do not want to buy new materials. Does anyone know ...

ACE Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant Certification  starstarstarstarstar
Has anyone received this certification in 2010? There was a new book released in 2009 and was wondering if there is new material on the test that requires ...

ACSM study materials for ACE exam?  starstarstarstarstar
I bought the ACSM study materials (Resources for the Personal Trainer, Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, and The Certification review) about ...

ACE Recertification Courses  starstarstarstarstar
My daughter is an ACE certified personal trainer. She is coming up on her recertification. In addition, she is getting divorced and her husband has frozen ...

Self Study ACE Materials  starstarstarstarstar
Hi, I'm currently stationed in Iraq as a national guardsmen. I'm wanting to study the material while i'm over here so when I come home I can pass the test ...

Which Ace Certification Version?  starstarstarstarstar
Does it matter which ACE personal trainer program I purchase off their website? There is the standard, premium and the deluxe.

ACE Online Certification?  starstarstarstarstar
I am in the military and would like to get my certification in Personal Training before I get out but do not currently live in the United States so I have ...

Has anyone taken the ACE LWMC ?  starstarstarstarstar
I am taking the test in 2 weeks and am wondering what it is like? Anyone out there who has taken it?

ACE Exam Experience and Tips  starstarstarstarstar
So to give you a little background, I've been weight lifting/bodybuilding around 6 years now and just started personal training this year. I have my ACE ...

ACE or ACSM Certification  starstarstarstarstar
I am a Stay at Home Mom who wants to enter the Personal Training industry. I have been out of school for some time now. Which certification would you ...

ACE - 100 hours of practical experience?  starstarstarstarstar
What exactly is the meaning of 100 hours of practical experience? I am a 41 year old male, have coached a variety of youth sports, including a very competitive ...

What is the best way to study for ACE?  starstarstarstarstar
Hey, Im a 20 year old male. Fitness is my life, has been for years. I am in the gym 2hrs a day 5 days a week. I am big on what i eat and drink, I Work ...

ACE recertification  starstarstarstarstar
I was just wondering how long the ACE personal trainer certification is good for?? Not sure if it was 1 or 2 years?

Getting ACE Certified  starstarstarstarstar
I have always wanted to pursue a certification in Personal Training, however, due to other educational obligations, I've had to put that aside. I am now ...

ACE EXAM easier than NSCA?  starstarstarstarstar
I have been studying the NSCA-CPT exam preparation course, but I did not pass my NSCA-CPT test just by 3 questions, now i have to wait 90 days till i can ...

ACE certification got me a job  starstarstarstarstar
ACE personal training certifications require a good amount of energy but can be done while also working another job. It is fulfilling and a great way to ...

ACE certification credibility  starstarstarstarstar
I am a 35 year old new mom who wants to embark on a new career as a personal trainer. I have a lot of my own gym time and I am very interested in becoming ...

ACE personal trainer salaries and jobs  starstarstarstarstar
I taught group fitness classes of all types for over 5 years before becoming an ACE certified personal trainer. I could get as much for teaching a class ...

ACE is a good comprehensive program  starstarstarstarstar
I earned a personal training certification from ACE. Definitely go with one of the major certification companies as they are the ones that are well-respected ...

CPR Training as a pre-requisite  starstarstarstar
This question is not ACE-specific, but I believe applies to all Certs and if not, it should be...

If you live in a state where anything associated with ...

Recieving ACE cert. throught ptonthenet.com  starstarstarstar
A buddy of mine got his ACE certification throught a web site called ptonthenet.com. He was able to take the test on his own computer and not at a testing ...

ACE certification and supplement selling?  Not rated yet
Hey guys... I love the idea of a supplement line to boost your income. However, I'm studying for my ACE exam and they always make mention that offering ...

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Does ACE help set up your Personal training business?

does having a massage therapy background help?  Not rated yet
I just recently got my license for massage therapy and now I need something to do in the winter time when there are no tourists in my area to massage. I ...

ACE Recertification Questions  Not rated yet
I'm thinking about going for an ACE PT certification. I'm having a hard time finding anything about recertification requirements on the ACE web-site. Can ...

ACE Certification Study Plans  Not rated yet
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I'm a 20 years old guy who lives in Switzerland. I study law and work as a fitness instructor (i have a swiss certificate). I want ...

ACE vs NCSF?  Not rated yet
I am taking the ACE exam 2 days after the NCSF exam. I have the ACE Study materials + I have bought the 500 Question Study Guide/Practice Tests from this ...

Are ACE classroom sessions or webinars worth it?  Not rated yet
I have a college degree, although not in exercise science. I am a professional baseball player and have helped many friends and family members with a ...

getting my ACE certification online  Not rated yet
Becoming a personal trainer is something I really want to think about and would love some great pointers that I can look at that would point me in the ...


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