ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor Prep Course
Become a Certified Group Fitness Instructor through ACE-GFI Prep Course. The ACE-GFI Certification is nationally recognized as one of the most highly regarded certifications in the fitness industry. ACE’s training systems and methodologies represent the “gold standard” in fitness.
Studying for the certification exam can be challenging. You can do it on your own or take advantage of the certification prep course at Recreation & Wellbeing. Our prep course includes an 8-week in-person session led by an ACE credentialed group fitness instructor who will guide you through the textbook, answer questions, and provide valuable practice labs. Review of the online content is available for those participants who choose to access it. The sessions will cover all the topics on the exam.
When you enroll in the certification prep course you will receive the following items at a special student rate:
- ACE-GFI Textbook
- Classroom instruction and practice labs with a subject matter expert
- State-of-the-art digital learning platform designed to meet multiple learning styles with Online Course Material (similar to textbook, complete with Lesson & Chapter Quizzes)
Although taking the prep course cannot guarantee that you will pass the exam, it can certainly provide you with an advantage. After passing the exam and becoming a ACE-GFI, you may want to consider applying for a position at Recreation & Wellbeing. We consider all qualified applicants who have ACE-GFI certifications whether they have taken the prep course. Taking the prep course does not guarantee employment. Recreation & Wellbeing and ACE are non-affiliated entities.
Our Spring 2026 program listing has been canceled. For more information, please contact Francisco Flores (franciscoflores@berkeley.edu).
