All AFPA certifications are valid for two years. In order to maintain AFPA credentials individuals are required to obtain 16.0 Continuing Education Credits [CEC’s] during each 2-year certification period. AFPA offers a variety of continuing education courses that you can complete online. We accept any program approved for CECs related to the fields of fitness, nutrition, wellness, and coaching. Also, each AFPA certification program is worth 16 CECs. AFPA permits our members to renew multiple credentials with the same 16.0 CECs provided the credits are earned during the two-year validity period of each certificate submitted for renewal.
We've recently updated our renewal process. You’ll receive an email from us when it’s time to renew, including a direct link to the product renewal page for each certification you hold. The renewal emails may have subjects such as: Your AFPA Certification Just Expired or Action Needed: Renew Your AFPA Certification or 7 Days Left—Renew Your Certification Now! Simply purchase your renewal product(s) on our website. The renewal fee is $85. There is an additional $30 renewal late fee for each certification submitted after the credential’s expiry date. We kindly ask you check your junk and spam just in case! If you have not received your renewal email, please let us know.
After you pay, you’ll receive an email with a link to our Certification Renewal Form. To complete the form, you’ll need to upload proof of completion (Certificate of Completion or similar document showing your name, course title, completion date, and number of credit hours).
Once approved, you will receive your updated credential* within 10 business days. Your certification will be renewed for an additional two years from its original expiration date.
*Credentials are issued from our partners at Accredible and you will also receive a separate email from them detailing how to access your certificate.
You can view our full CEC Course Catalog here: https://store.afpafitness.com/cec-courses/