As one of the most trusted sources of fitness training certifications in the world, NASM is a distinguished name that will stand out to fitness employers. When you choose NASM for your Behavior Change Specialization, you’ll get access to world-class fitness experts, your top choice of gyms to work for, and much more:

• Peer-Reviewed Content from the Brightest Minds in the Industry
• State-of-the-Art Digital Learning Platform
• Programs Designed to Meet Multiple Learning Styles
• 35+ Years Of Experience Training Fitness Professionals
• 1.5M+ Fitness Professionals Trained
• 100+ Countries with NASM Fitness and Coach Professionals
• 12K+ Gym & Health Club Partnerships

There are no prerequisites for this specialization. A fitness or wellness credential is recommended but not required.

You can complete your Behavior Change Specialization in as few as 4 weeks, but you can feel free to take your time—you’ll have access to the course materials and the online exam for 365 days.

Absolutely! You can complete the Behavior Change Specialization while also working full-time. The study material is 100% online and self-paced, and can be accessed on a computer, or a mobile device such as a phone or tablet.

The Behavior Change Specialization exam is taken online inside your student portal. You’ll have 365 days from the date of purchase, to study and complete the exam. This exam features:

• 100 multiple-choice questions
• 90 minutes to complete
• Open-book format
• 70% required to pass
• 3 test attempts included

Don’t worry! You’ll have 3 attempts to pass the final exam, and you can purchase additional retests by reach out to INFC.

No. Once you pass the final exam, your Behavior Change Specialization with NASM will never expire.

NASM-BCS is approved for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by the following organizations:

NASM: 1.9 CEUs

AFAA: 19 CEUs

ACE: 1.6 CECs

CIMSPA: 5 CPD Points