Credentials / International Sports Sciences Association

ISSA Transformation Specialist Certification

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Verified: this record was checked against its official source. Last verified 2026-09-03. 7 sources on file.

At a glance

Credential type
certification
Status
active
Target professional
Fitness professionals
Country
US
Official page
https://www.issaonline.com/products/transformation-specialist
Recertification page
unknown
Categories
Behavior Change, Nutrition Coaching, 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
No prior experience needed
CPR/AED
yes
Other prerequisites
Certification process includes uploading a CPR card (CPR/AED certification available free in most bundles or separately through ISSA)

Age and CPR/AED requirements come from ISSA's general catalog FAQ ('What are the prerequisites or qualifications for ISSA students? Must be 18+ with CPR/AED certification. No prior experience needed'), not from a Transformation Specialist-specific prerequisite list. No academic degree requirement stated.

Examination

Format
Online, at-home final exam; open-book, open-note and untimed; chapter/section quizzes and a practice exam included
Online exam
yes
Testing center
unknown
Length
unknown
Questions
unknown
Passing score
unknown
Attempts included
unknown
Retake policy
unknown

Initial certification costs

  • $53.27 — Program tuition payment plan: $53.27/month for 12 months (interest-free)

Renewal & CEU requirements

2 yr
renewal cycle
20
CEUs per cycle
$99
renewal
Recertification required
yes
CEU unit system
ISSA CEU (Continuing Education Units); 20 CEUs per 2-year certification period
Ethics requirement
unknown
CPR/AED at renewal
yes
Deadline rule
Renew before the expiration date printed on the certificate; may renew up to 1 year early (new 2-year period starts from original expiration date). One-year grace period after expiration with a late fee; beyond one year, re-enrollment in the full course is required.

ISSA certifications are valid 2 years from issue date (3 years for Yoga 200). Renewal requires 20 CEUs, current CPR/AED, and submission via Student Portal (processing 3-5 business days). $99 renewal fee may be waived if all 20 CEUs are completed with ISSA; 'Certify for Life' option can eliminate future renewal fees. Extra CEUs do not carry over. Third-party CEUs must be documented (certificate of completion, transcript with grade, or proof of attendance) and are subject to review/approval.

CEU recognition

  • Third-party/outside CEU providers (industry conferences & workshops, college/university courses, industry certifications, internships, published articles) — accepts ceus from
    Must meet ISSA CEU requirements; documentation (certificate of completion, transcript with grade, or proof of attendance) uploaded in Student Portal and subject to review/approval (3-5 business days)

Sources (7)

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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