How long does it take to become certified?

I would like to get certified with NASM. How long does it take to get the materials and take the exam, generally? Thank you

[QUOTE=Pyrite;360819541]I would like to get certified with NASM. How long does it take to get the materials and take the exam, generally? Thank you[/QUOTE]

Lets see.... I bought the materials in May. Tested and got certified last June. So I'd say a month to become NASM certified. Not that difficult.... as long as you know the material hardcore and focus on certain concepts, you'll do fine. You just need a 70 to pass. Good luck!

Is there anything specifically you should be focusing on?

[QUOTE=jovjo003;360825921]Lets see.... I bought the materials in May. Tested and got certified last June. So I'd say a month to become NASM certified. Not that difficult.... as long as you know the material hardcore and focus on certain concepts, you'll do fine. You just need a 70 to pass. Good luck![/QUOTE]

Wow only a month? ACE took me about 4.5 months but I was also working overtime

One more question, where do you go to get Emergency Cardiac Care (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification?

[QUOTE=Mr.ILL;360832851]Wow only a month? ACE took me about 4.5 months but I was also working overtime[/QUOTE]

Yea, for real. I guess being a college graduate helps alot with test taking. I actually didnt pass the first time, then the week later, I focused on what I got wrong and passed the exam. I had a thread last month for the NASM exam. If you guys search for it, it helps alot. I cant really post it since Im not really given the authority too.

[QUOTE=Pyrite;360839781]One more question, where do you go to get Emergency Cardiac Care (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification?[/QUOTE]

If you are in the US, the [URL=http://www.redcross.org]Red Cross[/URL] has Adult CPR/AED classes.