Keep Your Credentials Up-to-Date!
Every two years, NASM and AFAA certified professionals must apply for recertification/renewal. This ensures our professionals stay current on the latest industry knowledge and allows them to keep their services running smoothly. And with NASM One, you don’t have to stress about Recertification/Renewal Application fees and will have access to exclusive benefits.
Learn more about recertification and renewal for the following certifications:
Recertification and/or Renewal Requirements
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Stay current with the industry’s best-practice guidelines while expanding your skills, knowledge, and client base, leading to more earnings over time. NASM Certified Personal Trainers are required to:
- Recertify every two years by earning 2.0 NASM-approved CEUs. This includes 0.1 CEUs from the mandatory CPR/AED certification
- Upload documentation to the Recertification Portal
- Pay your recertification fees, if applicable
Learn more about the recertification/renewal guidelines for NASM Certified Personal Trainers here.
NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
As a Nutrition Coach, you make a difference in clients’ lives through inspiring them to fuel their bodies to reach their health and fitness goals. With that level of commitment, it's important to ensure that your knowledge is up-to-date. To renew your credential, NASM Certified Nutrition Coach must:
- Recertify every two years by earning 1.9 NASM-approved CEUs
- Upload documentation to the Recertification Portal
- Pay your recertification fees, if applicable
Find out more about renewing your credential here.
NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coaches know the value of keeping up with the latest nutrition trends in fitness and performance. So, it’s important to renew and keep current on best practice guidelines to continually develop your knowledge of sports nutrition beyond the basic levels. NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coaches must:
- Recertify every two years by earning 1.9 NASM-approved CEUs
- Upload documentation to the Recertification Portal
- Pay your recertification fees, if applicable
Learn more about renewing the NASM-CSNC credential here.
NASM Certified Wellness Coach
Wellness Coaches guide their clients on a holistic health journey that goes beyond the gym, fostering better life satisfaction, enhanced mental and emotional well-being, improved sleep and recovery, and improved physical performance. Staying up-to-date with certification is essential to keep pace with evolving scientific advancements. Wellness Coaches must:
- Recertify every two years by earning 1.9 NASM-approved CEUs
- Upload documentation to the Recertification Portal
- Pay your recertification fees, if applicable
To learn more about renewing your certification, click here.
NASM International Certified Personal Trainer
Our professionals who hold the NASM-ICPT will also need to renew their credential every two years. Staying up to date on the global trends and current standards will help you to stay on top of your field. International Certified Personal Trainers are required to:
- Recertify every two years by earning 2.0 NASM-approved CEUs. This includes 0.1 CEUs from the mandatory CPR/AED certification
- Upload documentation to the Recertification Portal
- Pay your recertification fees, if applicable
If you earned the NASM-ICPT through an NASM International Partner, you may need to work with that distributor for specific submission instructions. Click here to find the contact information for your international distributor.
AFAA Group Fitness Instructor
Stay connected with your group fitness participants and demonstrate a commitment to excellence. Recertifying with AFAA is easy and keeps your skills up-to-date. AFAA Group Fitness Instructors must:
- Recertify every two years by earning 1.5 CEUs (continuing education units) and maintaining your current CPR/AED certification (0.1 CEU)
- Upload documentation to the Recertification Portal
- Pay your recertification fees, if applicable
To learn more about recertifying for AFAA's GFI, go here.
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FAQs
What is a CEU?
CEU is an acronym for Continuing Education Unit. CEUs are intended to continue to develop knowledge and skills, as well as enhance professional skills beyond the levels required for entry-level practice.
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 pre-approved?
Continuing education courses not pre-approved with NASM can be reviewed by petition only. A $25 nonrefundable administrative fee is required for each course/event petitioned. You may petition a course in the recertification section in your NASM Student Portal.
What does it mean if my Recertification/Renewal application is under "audit"?
When an application is under audit, it signifies a random selection in which the submission is reviewed personally by one of our staff. If any documentation is missing or additional information is required, you will be notified via email.
Once you successfully complete your recertification or renewal requirements, an updated Digital Certificate and Digital Badge will become available to you within 24 hours, but in most cases immediately. Simply log in to the Customer Portal to access both.
If I renewed my CPR/AED card after my certification expiration date, will it still be accepted for my renewal?
If the CPR/AED card is completed with the 90-day grace period after your certification, it will be accepted for your renewal.
Can I take my CPR/AED certification online?
INASM offers an online CPR/AED certification. However, you can meet the required CPR/AED certifications through the following organizations: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, American Safety and Health Institute, St. John Ambulance, Emergency Care & Safety Institute or Emergency Medical Technician.
What is Recertify for Life?
NASM's Recertify for Life gives NASM professionals the opportunity to avoid recertification and renewal application fees with a one-time fee of $399. NASM-CPTs are still required to submit a recertification/renewal application and show proof of 2.0 CEU's (including a mandatory copy of a current CPR/AED card) every 2 years.
*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.