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# What's the difference between Foundations, Certified Pro and the FMS Academy?

In short: Foundations is free and covers the three intro courses. Certified Pro ($99/year after a free 90-day trial) keeps your professional tools active after you certify. The FMS Academy ($899 first year, then $200/year) includes every online course and certification plus everything in Certified Pro.

|  | Foundations | Certified Pro | FMS Academy |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free 90-day trial after you pass a qualifying exam, then $99/year | $899 first year, then $200/year |
| Courses | 3 free intro courses | Courses you buy | 40+ online courses and CEUs |
| Certifications | Not included | Courses you buy | FMS, SFMA, Quick Screen, FCS and more |
| FMS Pro platform | No | Yes | Yes |
| Exercise library | Limited | 700+ exercises | 700+ exercises |
| Skills & Application videos | No | Yes | 75+ hours, plus Academy-only sessions |
| Certified Member Map listing | No | Yes | Yes |
| Specializations | No | No | All three |
| Live & virtual events | Full price | Full price | Member pricing |

Certified Pro can't be bought up front. Pass a qualifying certification exam (FMS Level 1, FMS Level 2, SFMA Level 1, SFMA Level 2, the FMS Quick Screen, the Y-Balance Test or the Fundamental Capacity Screen (FCS)) to start a free 90-day trial. It then renews automatically at $99/year. With the Academy, Certified Pro is included at no extra cost and activates the day you pass your first exam.

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