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Q: Is there a time limit on completing the certification?‍‍

A: There is no time limit on completing the certification. You can complete it on your own time.

Q: Is there a membership associated with the certification?

A: Yes, the certification includes a free 1-year membership with the Mental Wellbeing Association. After your first year, this membership will auto-renew annually for $149 but can be canceled anytime. Your membership provides access to continuing education courses (CECs), CEC articles, a member badge, guided and written meditations, webinars, and more. The membership fee is paid annually on the anniversary of your purchase.

Q: Is this certification all online?

A: Yes, this certification will be completed all online.

Q: Will the certification be approved for continuing education credits?

A: Yes, the certification will be getting continuing education credits from all major agencies.

Approved: ACE (2.0 credits), NASM (1.9 credits), AFAA (15.0 credits), ISSA (20 credits), ACSM (20 credits), canfitpro (4.0 credits), and SCW (8.0 credits)

In progress: All other major agencies

Q: Will this certification require renewal?

A: Yes, the certification must be renewed every two years. Certification grants you the designation of a Mental Well-being Certified Fitness Professional. You must complete 20 hours of Mental Wellbeing Association continuing education credits (CECs) to renew your certification and pay a renewal fee of $99 every two years on the anniversary of your completion date. If you have an active membership, you will not be charged to renew. These credits are provided through articles and courses included in your yearly membership.

Q: What is the difference between membership and certification renewals?

The key difference between a certification and a membership lies in their purpose and function:

• Certification: This credential verifies your knowledge and skills in a specific field. It grants you the right to call yourself a Mental Well-being Certified Fitness Professional and demonstrates that you have met the necessary education and competency requirements. To maintain your certified title, you must complete continuing education and renew it every two years. You are required to complete 20 hours of MWA CECs and pay $99, if you do not have an active membership. If you have an active membership, your certification will renew for free.

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• Membership: This ongoing subscription provides access to resources, education, and community benefits. In this case, membership with the Mental Wellbeing Association includes access to continuing education courses (CECs), webinars, articles, guided meditations, and other professional development tools. The membership is paid yearly ($149) and helps support your ongoing education, which is required to renew your certification. This membership will provide more than needed CEC opportunities to uphold your title as a Well-being Certified Fitness Professional.

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In short:

Certification = Your professional credential (renewed every 2 years).

Membership = Your access to resources (renewed yearly).

Q: Is there a payment plan available?

A: Yes, once you go through the checkout process, you will see an option to pay via payment plan.

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For Group Purchase Rates and Other Questions:

Please email support@mentalwellbeingassociation.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible.