GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
EXAM INFORMATION

Depending on which exam you are enrolled in, there are different steps to scheduling your Group Fitness Instructor Exam.

Non-Proctored: AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Certificate (GFI) This exam is administered online only and does not have to be scheduled. You can access and launch your exam directly within your Customer Portal.

Proctored Exam: AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor (CGFI) This 3rd party proctored exam can be administered either in-person or online. To schedule your exam:

1. Log into your Customer Portal and access the "Proctored Exams" menu option.
2. Within the "Unscheduled" tab, choose the exam you wish to schedule for and click the "Schedule" button.
3. You will be redirected to the PSI Candidate website where you will be able to begin the scheduling process. Note: You will be required to schedule your exam appointment at least 24 hours in advance.
4. After successfully booking your exam appointment, you will receive a Confirmation Email with the appointment details.

Note: If the country in which you are looking to schedule your proctored CGFI exam is unavailable for registration online or over the phone through PSI, please contact AFAA Member Services at 1-800-446-2322 to start your registration process. Please allow 4-6 weeks for scheduling.

Details regarding each exam are outlined below:

Non-Proctored: AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Certificate (GFI) Exam
You can access and launch your exam directly within your Customer Portal. This non-proctored and open-book exam has 100 questions and requires a passing grade of 70%. This exam is administered online only. You will have 3 hours to complete the exam, and you must take the exam within 180 days of your enrollment date.

For more information on taking your non-proctored Group Fitness Instructor Certificate exam, visit our FAQs by clicking here.

Proctored exam: AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor (CGFI) Exam
This is a closed-book exam and consists of 120 questions. You must pass with a scaled score of 70 or better. This is a 3rd party proctored exam that can be administered either in-person or online, and you will have 2 hours to complete the test. You must take this exam within 180 days of your enrollment date.

At the time of your AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor (CGFI) proctored exam, you will be required to show proof of a valid, current, government-issued Photo ID and current, valid Emergency Cardiopulmonary Resuscitated (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.*

NASM/AFAA offers an online CPR/AED certification. However, you can meet the required CPR/AED certifications through the following organizations: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, American Safety and Health Institute, St. John Ambulance, Emergency Care & Safety Institute or Emergency Medical Technician.

Once You Pass the Exam

After you pass your exam, you will be able to print a temporary certificate from your Customer Portal within 24 hours . An official certificate will be mailed (Domestic U.S. addresses only) to you within four to six weeks of passing the exam.

If You Do Not Pass the Exam

The retest requirements are different for each exam type:

Non-Proctored Exam: AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Certificate (AFAA GFI)
You have 3 attempts to pass this exam. If you do not pass after 3 attempts, a retest can be purchased by calling AFAA Member Services at 1-800-446-2322 option 3.

Proctored Exam: AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA-CGFI)
Candidates who do not pass this exam are subject to a Retest Wait Period. After the applicable wait period has been satisfied, you may contact our Member Services team at 1-800-446-2322 option 3 to purchase a retest or activate a retest voucher.

Retest Waiting Periods for the AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA-CGFI) Proctored Exam:

• If you do not pass the certification exam on the first and/or second attempt, you will be required to wait 30 days before retaking the exam.
• For each repeated failure after the 3rd attempt, you will be required to wait (1) year before retaking the exam.