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How to register for the ACE-CPT exam and what it costs
ACE lists the accredited English-language ACE-CPT exam at US$499 when purchased on its own or US$99 as an add-on with an eligible ACE Personal Trainer Study Program. Start on ACE’s registration page. Choose an eligible test center or register for live remote proctoring, then follow the confirmation instructions for your route.
What will ACE charge for the exam?
ACE’s published prices were checked on November 12, 2026. The study-program add-on is an exam charge in addition to the course price. Review your actual checkout amount and see whether an existing voucher applies before you pay. ACE lists separate rates for other exam languages.
If you have a first-attempt voucher, check when it expires and confirm that it appears during registration. ACE’s handbook says vouchers cannot be used for its Chinese-language exams. Select your language and delivery before comparing the charges shown in the account.
| Fee type | Standard published ACE fee |
|---|---|
| First English-language exam, exam only | US$499 |
| Accredited exam add-on with eligible ACE study program | US$99 |
| Discounted English-language retake | US$249 within one year of the first attempt |
| Simplified Chinese exam | US$599 first attempt or US$299 retake |
| Standard English test-site reschedule | US$149 |
How do you book an ACE-CPT appointment?
ACE’s scheduling page says to register for an in-person date at least 10 days ahead. The handbook describes bookings as close as three days before a live-site exam. Use the dates actually offered for your location and confirm a close booking with ACE before relying on it.
ACE offers English-language remote appointments through Meazure Learning’s ProctorU platform in eligible locations. Its current scheduling page lists regional exclusions, including India. Confirm availability, complete the device and room checks, and read the break rules before you choose that option.
- Check your age, education, adult CPR and any AED requirement before registering. Match your My ACE account name to your signed government-issued photo ID.
- Start with the ACE scheduler and choose the NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer certification exam. Check any voucher in your account before committing to the fee.
- For a live site, choose an available testing location and time, then check the admission ticket when it arrives. Save it with the location and check-in instructions.
- For live remote proctoring, register through ACE first. Use the Notice to Schedule from Meazure Learning to choose the date and time. ACE gives remote candidates 60 days from registration to complete the exam.
What if you need an accommodation or a different date?
If you need testing accommodations, contact ACE before booking. The scheduler gives a separate lead time for accommodation requests. Ask ACE which delivery mode it can approve and which documents it needs.
Check the current deadline and charge in the instructions for your delivery method. The handbook lists a standard US$149 fee to change a live-site exam and provides a separate waiver process for some documented emergencies. For remote appointments, it describes a free change at least 24 hours ahead within the original eligibility window and a US$149 charge to move outside that window. Confirm the terms in your account before you cancel or change an appointment.
For a test-center change, start with the scheduled appointment in My ACE. For a remote change, follow the link in your Meazure Learning instructions. Keep the confirmation for the new appointment so you can verify the date, local time, and check-in process.
When can you retake the accredited exam?
ACE gives different earliest dates in its own guidance. The live-site FAQ describes four days after a failed attempt, subject to an accommodation exception. The general post-exam summary describes 10 days. Use the first eligible date in My ACE or confirm it with ACE Exam Registration, especially if you are changing delivery methods or requesting accommodations.
ACE lists the discounted English-language retake for up to one year from your first attempt. If your study package includes a retake voucher, check the separate redemption deadline. ACE’s post-exam guidance gives 60 days to redeem qualifying vouchers. Your voucher redemption deadline and the date you can sit are separate.