Certification Programs

Certification Programs are designed to meet the needs of coaches, fitness leaders, administrators and managers in achieving their desired career goals. The Academy's Certification programs provide students with a strong foundation of skills and knowledge required for succeeding in the respective disciplines. The Academy has developed sport-specific certification programs for online and onsite delivery. Each certification program consists of six courses worth 4 CEUs per course. All courses are online. Certification is available in the following disciplines:

Program Specifics

The following considerations must be fulfilled:

Successful completion of all six courses is required;
A final grade of 70% or higher in each course is required;
Courses may be repeated if a final score of 70% is not achieved;
Transfer of credit from other institutions is allowed but courses must be similar in content to Academy certification courses (limit two courses);
Cost of each course is $150.

How to Register

To register online, select your program of interest. The specific program page will provide a brief overview, a list of required courses and a link to register online. If you would rather register by phone, call the Continuing Education office at (800) 223-2668 ext. 7123 or (251) 626-3303 ext. 7123.