Specialty Certification Renewals
NETA’s Specialty Certifications (e.g., Yoga Foundations, Pilates Reformer, Pilates Mat, Kettlebell, Advanced Kettlebell, Indoor Cycle, Barre Connect, Youth Fitness, Senior Fitness) are valid for two years from the date of issue. To renew a certification, certificants must complete ten (10) approved continuing education credits (CECs) between the date the certification was issued and the designated expiration date. At least six (6) of the 10 CECs must be earned through workshops or home study courses purchased directly from NETA.
Renew OnlineSpecialty Certification Renewal Procedure
To ensure you maintain your certificate in good standing, please complete your Renewal Online or mail your completed Renewal Application, documentation of CECs earned, and renewal fee two months prior to your expiration date. Send all of the renewal information in one packet. Never send forms singularly. If your mailing address has changed, then please call NETA at 1 (800) 237-6242 to update your customer record.
Reinstatement Grace Period
Certificants are provided with an automatic 180-day reinstatement grace period if the certificate is allowed to lapse past the designated renewal date. A late renewal fee applies during the reinstatement grace period (see below).
Please note, the official status of the certificate is “expired” during this grace period. If the certificate is not reinstated by the end of the 180-day grace period, then you must retake workshop or course, and pass the exam to regain the credential.
Accepted CECs/CEUs
NETA automatically accepts CECs/CEUs that are NETA, ACE, NASM, or AFAA approved. NETA converts and accepts CECs/CEUs as follows:
- 0.10 ACE CEC is equivalent to 1.0 NETA CEC
- 0.10 NASM CEU is equivalent to 1.0 NETA CEC
- 1.0 AFAA CEU is equivalent to 1.0 NETA CEC
Coursework or continuing education activities that have not be pre-approved for NETA, ACE, AFAA, or NASM CECs/CEUs may be petitioned for possible NETA CECs. To do so, submit a completed CE Petition Application along with appropriate supporting documentation and the petition application fee.
NETA only accepts CPR/AED certifications that include a live hands-on practical skills evaluation, completed either in-person or virtually, with a qualified and authorized instructor. NETA does not accept CPR/AED certifications completed entirely online without a live practical skills evaluation. For more information about acceptable CPR/AED certifications, please see NETA’s CPR/AED Certification Provider Reference Guide.
