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Fitness, Wellness & Personal Care

There are 8 fitness, wellness & personal care credentials in the TestPrepPilot directory: 8 national certifications awarded by a single body, and 0 licences issued by individual state boards across 0 states.

Personal training, strength and conditioning, aquatics and outdoor guiding, plus cosmetology, barbering and esthetics licensing.

Credentials: 8
Specialisms: 2
National: 8

How do the main fitness, wellness & personal care credentials compare?

Verified figures for 8 of the national fitness, wellness & personal care credentials, drawn from each awarding body's published material. Fees change — confirm with the body before you book.

Credential	Awarded by	Exam fee	Length	Pass mark
ACE Certified Personal Trainer	American Council on Exercise	$499 for the exam alone (study-package pricing varies)	3 hours (180 minutes)	Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report
ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification	American Council on Exercise	$400-500 package	3 hours	Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer	Athletics and Fitness Association of America	Self-Study certification package from $499 (includes the exam); standalone exam/retake $199	120 minutes	Scaled score of 70% (minimum)
NASM Certified Nutrition Coach	National Academy of Sports Medicine	$899 full price (frequently discounted; monthly payment plans from ~$49)	90 minutes (timed)	Minimum score of 70%
NASM Certified Personal Trainer	National Academy of Sports Medicine	$499 for the exam alone; up to ~$1,099 with study packages	2 hours (120 minutes)	Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report
NRA Certified Instructor	National Rifle Association	~$200-$400	Within the courses	Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report
NIC Cosmetology Practical Examination	National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology	State-set (typically $50-$150; practical fees vary)	State-dependent (typically 2-3 hours)	Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report
NIC Cosmetology Theory Examination	National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology	State-set (typically $50-$150)	90 minutes	Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report

Fitness, Sport & Recreation 6 credentials

Cosmetology & Barbering 2 credentials

Frequently asked questions about fitness, wellness & personal care credentials

How many fitness, wellness & personal care credentials are there?

How much do fitness, wellness & personal care exams cost?

Across the 8 national fitness, wellness & personal care credentials we have verified fee data for, exam fees run from $50–$899. Renewal, membership and study-material costs are additional and vary by awarding body — each guide breaks out its own full cost table.

Do you need a certification to work in fitness, wellness & personal care?

None of the 8 credentials in this field is a state-issued licence — all 8 are national certifications awarded by a professional body. That usually means the certification is not legally mandatory, but employers, insurers or clients may require it as a condition of the work.

Which fitness, wellness & personal care credential should you start with?

Start with the one your target employer or state board names. The most widely recognised national options in this field are ACE Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification, AFAA Certified Personal Trainer — each has a full guide with eligibility rules, fees and a week-by-week study plan.

How often do fitness, wellness & personal care requirements change?

Fees are revised most years and eligibility rules change whenever a state legislature or awarding body acts. Every guide on TestPrepPilot links to the primary regulatory source it was verified against, and the "Sources" section is the authoritative place to confirm current figures before you book.