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ISSA Certified Tactical Conditioning 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
Tactical strength and conditioning professionals
Country
US
Official page
https://www.issaonline.com/products/certified-tactical-conditioning-specialist
Recertification page
unknown
Categories
Conditioning, Strength & Conditioning, Tactical Strength & Conditioning

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
No prior experience required ('No experience required! ISSA is designed for beginners and experienced professionals alike.')
CPR/AED
yes
Other prerequisites
Current adult CPR/AED certification must be submitted (certificate valid at least 30 days beyond submission date); all course quizzes must be completed before unlocking the final exam.

ISSA catalog FAQ states general student prerequisites: 'Must be 18+ with CPR/AED certification. No prior experience needed, just a passion for fitness!' No credential-specific prerequisites stated on the Tactical Conditioning Specialist page. Specialization courses must be completed within 8 months of purchase.

Examination

Format
Online, at-home, open-book, open-note final exam taken on your own schedule (home-study mail-in option also referenced); exams may include multiple-choice and written sections
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 Tactical Conditioning Specialist program - one-time purchase
  • $53 — Payment plan: $53 today then $53/mo for 12 months (0% interest)

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 and renewal must be submitted before the certification expiration date shown in the Student Portal; may renew up to one year early (new period starts from original expiration date). One-year grace period after expiration with a late fee; after one year, full course re-enrollment required.

Renewal requires 20 CEUs, current CPR/AED certification, and submission through the 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 over to the next period. 'Certify for Life' option can eliminate future renewal fees. Third-party CEUs must meet ISSA requirements and are subject to review after document upload (3–5 business days for approval).

CEU recognition

  • Outside/third-party CEU providers (industry conferences & workshops, college/university courses, industry certifications, internships, published articles) — accepts ceus from
    Must meet ISSA CEU requirements and are subject to review; certificate of completion, course transcript with grade, or proof of attendance must be uploaded via the Student Portal

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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