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title: What is an NASM or AFAA approved CEU? Where can I find this information?
description: "An approved CEU is a course that has been submitted to NASM/AFAA through a third-party organization and has been awarded a CEU value. These organizations are part of the Provider Program and will note their provider number and CEU value on the certificate of completion that you receive.\n \nYou can find the current list of approved providers for both NASM and AFAA below:\nNASM Preferred Providers\nAFAA Preferred Providers"
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# What is an NASM or AFAA approved CEU? Where can I find this information?

An approved CEU is a course that has been submitted to NASM/AFAA through a third-party organization and has been awarded a CEU value. These organizations are part of the Provider Program and will note their provider number and CEU value on the certificate of completion that you receive.

 

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