Credentials / International Sports Sciences Association

ISSA Certified Glute Specialist

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Verified: this record was checked against its official source. Last verified 2026-09-03. 6 sources on file.

At a glance

Credential type
certification
Status
active
Target professional
Fitness professionals and coaches
Country
US
Official page
https://www.issaonline.com/products/certified-glute-specialist
Recertification page
unknown
Categories
Corrective Exercise, Strength & Conditioning, Body Composition

Accreditation

No accreditation on record — status unknown. Absence of a claim is recorded honestly rather than guessed.

Eligibility & examination

Eligibility

Minimum age
18
Education
unknown
Degree required
no
Experience
unknown
CPR/AED
yes
Other prerequisites
Current adult CPR/AED certification must be uploaded before the certification is issued (must be valid at least 30 days beyond submission date); ISSA-approved online or hands-on course accepted. Personal trainer certification is recommended but 'not technically required.'

ISSA blog states most glute specialist courses have few prerequisites: 'You should be at least 18 years old by the time you're ready to take the exam' and be able to prove a current CPR/AED certification. Certification requirements: submit all course quizzes, pass the final exam, and provide proof of current adult CPR/AED. Specialization courses must be completed within 8 months of purchase.

Examination

Format
Online, at-home, open-book/open-note final exam (home-study/mail-in submission also available); all course quizzes must be completed to unlock the final exam
Online exam
yes
Testing center
unknown
Length
unknown
Questions
unknown
Passing score
70% or better on the final examination (ISSA FAQ elsewhere states a score of 75% or better on all sections)
Attempts included
2
Retake policy
If you fail any portion of the exam you may resubmit that portion free of charge (second attempt); each retest beyond the second attempt incurs an administrative fee.

Initial certification costs

  • $639 — Certified Glute Specialist course - one-time purchase
  • $53 — 12 monthly payments (0% interest): $53 today then $53/mo

Renewal & CEU requirements

2 yr
renewal cycle
20
CEUs per cycle
$99
renewal
Recertification required
yes
CEU unit system
ISSA Continuing Education Units (CEUs) — 20 units per 2-year certification period
Ethics requirement
unknown
CPR/AED at renewal
yes
Deadline rule
CEUs must be completed and renewal submitted through the Student Portal before the certification expiration date (certifications valid 2 years). May renew up to one year early, with the new period starting from the original expiration date. One-year grace period after expiration to renew with a late fee; after more than one year, re-enrollment in the full certification course is required.

Requirements: 20 CEUs, current CPR/AED certification (valid at time of renewal; must be valid at least 30 days beyond submission date), and submission via Student Portal (My Account → Renewal); processing takes 3–5 business days. Standard renewal fee $99, which may be waived if all 20 CEUs are completed through ISSA. Excess CEUs cannot be carried to the next period. ISSA-completed CEUs are auto-tracked; third-party CEUs must be uploaded with certificate of completion, transcript with grade, or proof of attendance and are subject to review. 'Certify for Life' option can eliminate future renewal fees. Renewal/recertification and recertification late fees are nonrefundable.

CEU recognition

  • Industry conferences and workshops — accepts ceus from
    Listed as an approved CEU source; proof of attendance required
  • College/university courses — accepts ceus from
    Listed as an approved CEU source; course transcript with grade required
  • Third-party/outside CEU providers (approved) — accepts ceus from
    Third-party CEUs must meet ISSA CEU requirements, be documented (certificate of completion, course transcript with grade, or proof of attendance) and uploaded in the Student Portal; subject to ISSA review/approval
  • Other industry certifications — accepts ceus from
    Listed as an approved CEU source; documentation required

Sources (6)

Latest verification activity: initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-04) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-03)

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