Recertification

you have options!

Maintaining your AFAA® certification demonstrates a commitment to excellence

and must be renewed every two years. You may also choose to Recertify for Life.

choose your path:

recertify for two years

$99

Maintain your professional standing in the fitness world
Stay connected with a world leader in group and personal fitness education and certification
Out-of-Pocket fee is only $99 every two years

RECERTIFY FOR 2 YEARS

PETITION FEES

Courses not pre-approved for AFAA CEUs must be petitioned.

$25 PETITION FEE

recertify for life

$399

Maintain your professional standing in the fitness world
Stay connected with a world leader in group and personal fitness education and certification
Waived recertification application fee
30% discount on AFAA Specializations
30% discount on AFAA Live Workshops*
Exclusive pre-sale offers on new AFAA products
Free shipping on orders of $100 or more*

*Recertify for Life will require your 15 units of continuing education and the submission of the renewal application every two years.
RFL members must call in to take advantage of these perks.

RECERTIFY FOR LIFE!

LATE FEES

If you are submitting for renewal after your certificate expiration date, a $50 late fee will be applied to your renewal fees. For more information, please call an AFAA Program Advisor today at 800-446-2322, option 1.

Continue your fitness journey with confidence.

Earn at least 15 approved hours of continuing education during each

of your two-year certification renewal cycles.

At least 2 of these CEUs must be from AFAA courses. CEUs may be completed with AFAA-approved providers. You may complete a petition application for CEU review and approval of any non-preapproved coursework. Download the petition application here.

Keep your CPR/AED status current and skills up-to-date

HOW TO RECERTIFY:

Recertification Guidelines for the AFAA-CGFI certification

Renewal Guidelines for the AFAA Certification credentials

STEP 1: Complete the applicable AFAA Renewal Application

STEP 2: Make your payment by phone at 800-446-2322, Option 2

You can also make your payment online for the following:

STEP 3: Submit your documentation by mail or email:

The AFAA Renewal Application (with proof of a name change if applicable.)
A copy of the documents that validate your earned CEUs.
A copy of the FRONT and BACK of your hands-on CPR/AED certificate.

MAIL ALL DOCUMENTATION TO:

AFAA Recertification

355 E Germann Rd., Suite 201

Gilbert, AZ 85297

OR EMAIL YOUR DOCUMENTATION TO:

[email protected]

*Please submit all documentation in ONE PDF.

Payments and applications are processed separately. Payments are processed

immediately upon receipt. Please allow 30 days for processing.

IF YOUR CERTIFICATE HAS LAPSED

AFAA offers a 180 day grace period, beyond your Certificate expiration date, to earn CEUs. If CEUs have been completed within your 180 day grace period, you have one-year to submit your paperwork for recertification. Failure to complete the required CEUs within the grace period will require re-examination.

*A late fee is required (per certification) for applications submitted 1-180 days after the certificate expiration date.

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you have options!

choose your path:

recertify for two years

PETITION FEES

recertify for life

LATE FEES

Continue your fitness journey with confidence.

HOW TO RECERTIFY:

MAIL ALL DOCUMENTATION TO:

OR EMAIL YOUR DOCUMENTATION TO:

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