ACE CEC Courses
ACE Approved CEC Courses
- Delivery: 100% online
- Duration: Self paced with no time limit
- Recognition: ACE approved CEC courses
- CECs earned: Varies by course (typically 0.5 – 2.0 CEUs)
- Access: Lifetime access to all materials
- Suitable for: Personal Trainers and / or Group Fitness Instructors.
- Other registration Bodies: Also recognised by NASM, AFAA and canfitpro
- International recognition: Registered in USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Ireland
What are ACE CEC Courses?
Continuing Education Credits (CECs) are points you earn to maintain your Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification.
A ACE CEC Course means the course is run by a ACE-approved provider, and that provider has registered the course with ACE for a pre-approved number of CECs.
Each hour of learning equals 0.1 CECs.
For example, a 10-hour course would earn you 1.0 CECs.
ACE CECs ensure your continuing education meets the American Council on Exercise’s quality standards and counts directly toward your recertification.

What is a ACE approved CEC Provider?
An ACE-Approved Provider is an organization that has met ACE’s quality standards for continuing education. Completing courses from an approved provider ensures your CECs are automatically accepted toward recertification—saving you the hassle of submitting extra paperwork.
How many CECs do I need?
To renew your ACE certification, you need 2.0 CEUs (20 hours) every two years. ACE requires that 0.1 CEU (1 hour) comes from CPR/AED certification, with the remaining 1.9 CEUs earned through approved continuing education courses.
CEU Course Categories
Client-Specific Courses
Specialized fitness programs for varied client demographics such as older adults or individuals with mobility limitations allow you to offer services that address unique needs. Training for menopausal and perimenopausal women and senior fitness requires extra care, which is why you should take the necessary courses to ensure effectiveness in your training routine as well as the safety of your clients.
Bootcamp Training Courses
Need new and exciting workout ideas for your bootcamp? Learn how to design a bootcamp program that will challenge clients. Earn 20 ACE CEU in our 10-20 hour course, created by trusted bootcamp pros in the industry.
Specialty Equipment Courses
A lot of beginner fitness enthusiasts prefer using traditional equipment to reach their goals. As a trainer with specialized equipment training, you can teach these clients the value of using a variety of fitness equipment, such as kettlebells, resistance bands, or mobility tools. Introducing them to kettlebell workouts, resistance band exercises and more can open up countless possibilities when it comes to their routines.
ACE Approved CEC Courses
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Mat Pilates Instructor Course
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GLP 1 Essentials
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Training Older Adults Level 2
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Training Older Adults Level 1
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Bootcamp Level 2
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Bootcamp Level 1
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Kettlebell Package
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Nutrition Essentials for Fitness Professional
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Training Older Adults Package
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Bootcamp Package
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Training Menopausal and Perimenopausal Women
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Resistance Band Course
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Kettlebell Level 1
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Kettlebell Level 2
$125.00
Delivery Method
Overview
All courses are delivered 100% online and completely self-paced, giving you the flexibility to study around your own schedule.
Course Content
All course components are completed through our interactive online learning platform. Content is delivered via video lectures, powerpoint presentations, online eBooks and audio books — so you can learn in the style that suits you best. You can log in anytime, from anywhere, to work through the material.
Assessments
Assessments are all multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge and application. You have unlimited assessment attempts so even if you don’t pass the assessment at first chance, you can resubmit at no extra cost.
Completion Certificate
On completion of your assessment you will automatically receive your completion certificate and ACE CECs.

How to Earn ACE CECs Online
You can earn ACE CECs by completing approved online courses through trusted providers like Fitness Education Online. All courses are self-paced, include assessments or quizzes, and provide instant certificates of completion once you pass.
Can I Use These CECs for Other Certifications?
Yes! Many of these courses are also recognized by other major registration bodies such as NASM, AFAA and canfitpro. That means you can often use the same course to maintain multiple certifications. These courses are also recognised in USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Ireland which means they can be used internationally.
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I found both courses to be beneficial from the amount of information and the practical aspects shown in the courses. The presenters and instructors are top notch.
I would recommend either courses to those new to the industry and also those who might want to expand their skill set.
-Jen Rosen
I’m genuinely interested in these topics and currently reading Anatomy Trains by Thomas Myers, so it was especially useful to receive practical applications of the concepts — structured flows and actionable movement strategies that can be implemented immediately.
The instructor presented the material in a very structured way, while keeping the tone engaging and slightly playful, which made the learning process enjoyable rather than overly academic or dry.
I also appreciated the additional materials provided alongside the course.
If I had to suggest one improvement, I would say that incorporating more visual aids could enhance the learning experience even further. That said, this did not affect the quality or value of the content itself. Perhaps we are simply becoming accustomed to increasingly high production standards in online education.
Overall, it was a very worthwhile experience, and I’m glad I took both levels.
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FAQs
Personal trainers, coaches, and other fitness professionals certified by the ACE need to recertify every two years.
You must earn at least 20 hours of ACE-approved CECs during your two-year certification renewal cycle.
You will need to update your current CPR/AED information.
Only ACE-approved providers such as Fitness Education Online can provide high-quality continuing education to ACE certified fitness professionals.














