Recertification/Renewal: An Opportunity to Expand Your Skills!
As an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, you are required to earn 2.0 NASM-approved CEUs every two-year period. This includes 0.1 CEUs from the mandatory CPR/AED certification. CEUs ensure you're current with best-practice guidelines, plus they provide an opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills. Choose from a variety of course topics, including but not limited to:
We also accept CEUs from NASM's Preferred Providers. You can find the current list of NASM approved providers here. Courses that are not preapproved with NASM require a petition.
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NCCA Accredited Certification Exam) and NASM Personal Trainer Certificate (Non-Proctored Exam) can reference the Recertification Portal User Guide for instructions on accessing the portal and the petition process.
How To Recertify your NASM Personal Trainer Credential
Step 1: Complete your required Continuing Education
Reference the NASM/AFAA Recertification Handbook for continuing education requirements.
Step 2: Access the Recertification Portal and submit your online application
- Log in to the NASM Customer Portal and navigate to Credentials > Recertification from the top menu.
- Select "Manage Renewal" next to NASM Certified Personal Trainer to access the Recertification Portal.
- Select "Manage Renewal" next to NASM Certified Personal Trainer to access the Recertification Portal.
- Submit Continuing Education (CEU)
- All courses completed directly through NASM & AFAA should automatically populate in the Recertification Portal
- For support on submitting CEUs, reference our Recertification Portal User Guide or watch our Recertification Portal Walkthrough Video for clear instructions.
Step 3: Pay your recertification fees (if applicable)
You will pay your recertification fee(s) directly from the Recertification Portal. A verification email will be sent once your application has been received.
Please note: Random users will be chosen for audit. A confirmation email will be sent to the email address on file once your application has been processed.
Watch Video: Recertification Portal Walkthrough Video
PDF Download: Recertification Portal User Guide
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FAQs
How often do I need to recertify/renew my Certified Personal Trainer Credentials?
Your NASM Certified Personal Trainer Credentials must be recertified/renewed every two years. You will be required to earn 2.0 NASM-approved CEUs every two-year period. This includes 0.1 CEUs from the mandatory CPR/AED certification.
What is a CEU?
CEU is an acronym for Continuing Education Unit. CEUs are intended to continue developing knowledge and skills and enhance professional skills beyond the levels required for entry-level practice.
Can I recertify/renew if my current credentials have expired?
If all recertification/renewal requirements have not been met by the expiration date, the NASM Certified Personal Trainer Credentials will expire. Recertification/Renewal applications will be accepted up to one year from the expiration date if all continuing education courses have been completed before or within 90 days of the expiration date. A late fee is charged for applications received up to 90 days post expiration. After 90 days, an additional fee is charged, and the recertification/renewal application must be received before one year after credential expiration.
How do I find a list of NASM approved providers and CEUs?
You can find NASM's Continuing Education courses by clicking here. To locate NASM-approved CEUs, visit our Course Providers page by clicking here.
Does NASM accept courses that are not preapproved?
Continuing education courses not preapproved with NASM can be reviewed by petition only. A $25 non refundable administrative fee is required for each course/event petitioned. Please refence the Recertification Portal User Guide for instructions on accessing the portal and the petition process.
What happens if my recertification/renewal submission is selected for audit?
There will be a random audit performed on all recertification/renewal applications submitted. If your application is chosen for audit, you will have 30 days to submit all supporting documentation to the NASM Recertification/Renewal Department.
*Excludes CPT and bundles with CPT. Exams, workshops, Gymternship, administrative fees, re-enroll packages, and courses included in NASM One do not get the 50% discount.