Renewing Your ACSM Certification - Recertify Online

Your ACSM Certification is valid for three years. In order to renew your certification at the end of three years, you will need to meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Accumulate the required number of Continuing Education Credits (CECs), Continuing Medical Education (CMEs), Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and/or the equivalent (see CEC requirements for your certification below)
2. Maintain current CPR Certification
3. Pay the required recertification fee
4. Or, you have the option to repeat the certification exam (current exam prices apply).

How to Renew Your Certification

ACSM now offers you the opportunity to renew your certification online.   To complete our online renewal form, please click here.

Purpose of Recertification

ACSM requires recertification every three years in order to ensure competency and maintain the highest standards for ACSM Certified Professionals beyond their initial three-year certification period. 

CEC Requirements and Recertification Fees
(If you received your certification or last recertified in 2004 ONLY please use the following scale:):

CEC Requirements and Recertification Fees
(If you received your certification or last recertified in 2005 or after please use the following scale):

*Must Maintain NCCA accredited certification for renewal.

Random CEC Auditing Process

When you renew your certification you are only required to acknowledge completion of the required continuing education credits, have current CPR certification and pay the required renewal fee.   However, you must retain documented proof of all CECs for one year. Examples of documented proof include certificate copies, letters of attendance with CEC verification, transcripts, copy of first page of article or manuscript showing author, title, publication name, etc.

ACSM audits a percentage of randomly selected ACSM Recertification/Renewal Forms at each credential level every year. If audited, you will be required to provide documented proof of your CECs to the ACSM National Office within 30 days. If you are unable to provide documented proof within 30 days, your certification will be considered “inactive” and you will have one year to complete the recertification process by providing the documentation or by obtaining new CECs.

All audit paperwork will be reviewed for validity by the CCRB Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Subcommittee. If all paperwork is complete and the appropriate number of CECs are earned, you will be notified that your credential is valid until your next recertification due date. If after submission of CECs, it is determined that some CECs are not applicable, an appropriate amount of time will be allowed for you to earn additional replacement CECs.

Continuing Education and Recertification Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions about ACSM’s continuing education or recertification requirements, please click here to review our list of frequently asked questions.