Do you need to have the CPR and AED certs before taking the course ADVERTISEMENT 1.23K viewsJanuary 18, 2015 0 Brenda January 18, 2015 0 Comments I am interested in gaining instruction and certification in become a personal trainer to take one step toward a new career in retirement and don’t know which program or certification board to select. I am trying to find all cost involved. 4 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest 0 Kelly0 Posted 0 Comments ACE requires the CPR / AED prior to taking the certification exam. You are viewing 1 out of 4 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login