NASM certification cost, and how to book the exam

• Exam alone: $599. It suits candidates who already own study material.
• Inside a study program: see the bundle row above. Those prices are dated Nov 4, 2026 and move with frequent sales; higher tiers include a retest, which matters if you expect a second attempt.
• Retest: $199 each time.
• Other charges: an extension, a no-show or late cancellation, and a re-grade each carry a fee (amounts in the table).

After you pass, the next bill is the $99 recertification fee every 2 years; CEU courses are billed separately.

1. Confirm you meet the entry rules, including a current CPR/AED card (who can sit).
2. Pay for the exam, alone or in a program. Scheduling usually opens one to two business days after sign-up.
3. In the Customer Portal, open the exam menu and choose Schedule; the portal hands you to PSI to pick a date and a place.
4. Mind the clock: it runs from the day you buy, and an extension costs extra.
5. Changes need the notice shown in the rescheduling row; missing the slot or canceling too late costs a fee.

Both routes are run by PSI and deliver the same closed-book exam. At a center, PSI supplies the room and the computer. Online, the exam runs on your own machine under a live remote proctor. Pick online only when you can guarantee two uninterrupted hours in a quiet, private room, and review PSI's system requirements when you book.