Don’t lose your ACSM Certification!
Your recertification was due on December 31, 2025 and is currently in the grace period. Complete your recertification by June 30, 2026 to avoid losing your certification and being required to either retake the exam or apply for reinstatement.
Steps to recertify:
- Meet the CEC/CME/CEU requirement and submit proof of credits earned.
- Maintain a current CPR certification.
- Pay the required recertification fee.
Requirements and Fees by Certification Type
To recertify, you will need to earn between 45 and 60 CECs and to pay a fee depending on your certification type.
Certification | CEC Required | Fees |
ACSM-GEI | 45 | $60 |
ACSM-CPT | 45 | $60 |
ACSM-EP | 60 | $70 |
ACSM-CEP | 60 | $70 |
Late fee (6-mo grace period) | $80 | |
Reinstatement Fee | $225 | |
Ready to recertify?
Tracking Your CECs
Log your CECs on the ACSM Certification CEC Dashboard.
CECs earned through ACSM (ACSM online courses, ACSM events and webinars) after February 22, 2025 will automatically be added to your account. CECs earned prior to February 22, 2025 may need to be manually reported. Check your CEC Dashboard to confirm!
Need CECs?
Check out these high-value bundles to help you earn all the CECs you need to complete recertification.
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