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Scheduling and Taking the ACSM Certification Exam

About the Exam

All ACSM Certification Exams are offered on-demand, in computer-based format at Pearson VUE® authorized testing centers.   Pearson Vue is the world’s leading test center network with over 5,200 test centers in 162 countries. That means you can take the ACSM Certification Exam at a time, date and location that is convenient for you. You can schedule your exam online, by phone or directly through a testing center and, you can register up to 24 hours before your desired test time. You can also view practice questions for all four ACSM certifications:

  • ACSM Certified Personal TrainerSM
  • ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist
  • ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist® 
  • ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist®

The ACSM Certification Exam may include pictures and/or video segments, all questions are multiple choice.  All exams are offered in English worldwide.   The ACSM Certified Personal TrainerSM is currently offered in Spanish and Simplified Chinese.  Additional exam translations will be available in the future. 

If you are unfamiliar with computer-based testing and would like to experience it first-hand before taking the ACSM Certification Exam, we invite you to  Download ACSM’s Sample Certification Exam Tutorial (9 MG). You will need Window's Media Player to open and play the tutorial.  If you don’t currently have it, you may Download Free Media Player Software here.

Exam Fees

Fees vary by exam and whether you choose to register for just the certification exam or a workshop plus the exam. Please click here for details on exam pricing

Register for the Exam

Please visit  www.pearsonvue.com/acsm or call 1-888-883-2276 to schedule a time to take the ACSM certification exam. The exam is only available via computer-based testing at Pearson VUE testing sites.

Become an ACSM Member and Save on Certification

ACSM members qualify for discounts on ACSM certification exams. You can become a member for as little as $90 right now. Click here to learn more and join today.

If you are already an ACSM member, please contact the certification department at 317-637-9200 to receive your discount exam voucher prior to registering for the exam.

Additional Exam Details

Please click on the links below for additional information about the ACSM Certification Exams.

Pass Rates 

Exam Specifications and Blueprints 

Explanation of Exam Scoring 

Exam Eligibility Audit

Study Materials

Metabolic Calculations for HFS and CES

Changes to ACSM Publications

Non-Discrimination Policy

Veteran Benefits

Appeal Policy