Become Industry Ready
- Diploma and Certification
- Develop exceptional coaching skills
- Gain valuable knowledge and insider secrets from industry-leading experts
- International recognition
- Accredited by the best
Online & In-Person Learning
- Blended learning model
- Award winning e-learning platform
- Self-paced study options
- Optimized for all devices
- Interactive, animated content for clarity and understanding
- Created by specialised teachers, sport scientists and performance coaches
Career Guidance & Progressions
- Post-course career assistance
- CV analysis
- Preparation for job interview
- Work experience opportunities
- The first step towards launching your dream fitness career
Skill Development
- Master the art of effective communication with your clients
- Perfect the principles of coaching science
- Learn to assist people in breaking personal habits and improving motivation
- Excel in the art of exercise programming and training science
Frequently Asked Questions
Our course is more affordable than others, thanks to our efficient use of technology and innovative blended learning format. By utilizing our award-winning platform, we reduce overhead costs like classroom rentals, allowing us to offer affordable, high-quality education without compromise.
Absolutely! Upon successful completion of our course, you will attain full qualification as a personal trainer. With this qualification, you will be fully equipped to begin your journey as a professional personal trainer and start working with and training clients confidently.
APEC’s Diploma in Personal Training is accredited by REPS Ireland/UK and CIMSPA, enabling you to work internationally through partnerships established by the REPs community. REPS Ireland is a member of EREPS and ICREPS.
**EREPS/Europe Active**:
The European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS) allows REPs Ireland members to gain employment across Europe.
**ICREPS**:
The International Confederation of Registers of Exercise Professionals (ICREPS) facilitates recognition of qualifications globally, allowing professionals to transfer between national REPs registers.
If relocating, REPs Ireland members can request a ‘Letter of Portability’ to register with the national REPs body of the destination country.
Absolutely! Achieving your dream of becoming a health & fitness professional has never been more accessible. We offer bespoke in-house payment plans upon request, with standard options available on the course page.
Reviews From Our Students
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Fantastic material and great way of hybrid mode to study. The coaches/teachers were amazing and I have learned a lot from them. I strongly recommend APEC and their Diploma in... read more PT. Thank you all.
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Top quality. It's a great advantage to have the online learning but then to marry it all together in the practical workshop, it really brings it to life. Great examples,... read more experience and q&a from the coaches.
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I had a great time doing the work shop and the online corse went really in depth about the various topics it had. Over all a really great learning experience
March 18, 2023The In person workshop was a great experience for me, the crowd from APEC were very kind and very professional, same goes for the other people there who were there... read more for their workshop also. Throughout the workshop for both days I managed to learn a lot of new things also
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I recently completed the Diploma in Personal Training with APEC and was thoroughly impressed. From the very beginning the course was engaging and enjoyable. The flexibility to study at my... read more own pace, fantastic tutors and support, professional course delivery, and amazing value for money made for an exceptional experience. The course was well planned and I highly recommend APEC for anyone looking for a top-notch education.
February 18, 2023 -
Would definitely recommend, great course info/structure, the workshop was really well put together too.
December 18, 2022Just finished the Level 4 PT accredited. It is a really good course with very nicely structured plan and a lot of information for your future career. The final workshop... read more contained the most important things we studied theoretically and the exams was practical one-on-one training session. The 1 missing star is because the anatomy could have been done better and deeper and I would incorporate couple of practical sessions. 🙂 Very satisfied otherwise.
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Fantastic courses, really informative. Instructors are really helpful both in online response and in person. Really enjoyed the workshop and hopefully I’ll get to continue my education with Apec
September 18, 2022Hi all ,I would like to recommend APEC , to anyone that wants to start their coaching career , here at APEC I got a great experience and in... read more a friendly atmosphere I learned so much , everyone was so helpful and all topic we have discussed were presented in a clear and understandable way. Thanks to Shane and Alex for their great ,work , I will definitely be back for more courses with APEC .
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I did the Personal Training/Fitness Instructor course with APEC and I found it very informative and convenient for myself as most of the course is online. Great for people that... read more work and want to get into Personal Training. The coaches were very helpful and professional throughout the course.
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Just finished the APEC Practical course for PT Level 4 Diploma. Brilliant course. Alex and Shane were great tutors. They explained everything clearly with practical application. Two very approachable people... read more who spent time making sure we understood what they were teaching. Highly recommend this course.
July 18, 2022Really enjoyed my time on the course, Alex and Shane were really approachable and friendly, always were very professional and provided easy to follow demonstrations.
July 18, 2022The PT workshop was simply awesome 👍👌👏 Alex and Shane are not only amazing coaches but also very patient, friendly and super helpful. I learned so much this weekend from... read more them that I feel super confident now to become a PT. Thank you so much Apec and special thanks to Alex and Shane.
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I did the Strength and Conditioning diploma, I found the content was delivered really well, and the staff were so helpful if I needed any help or guidance. The workshops... read more were so interesting and fun and really put us through our paces. Will definitely be doing more of their courses in the future.
July 18, 2022I have completed my 3rd diploma from APEC. All the lads were super helpful and answered any questions that needed to be answered very quickly! The practical days were very... read more helpful, while also being enjoyable. I recommend all three diplomas, which are the personal training, strength and conditioning and performance nutrition diplomas, as there is all different learning outcomes from each diploma. I can’t thank the lads enough as they really helped me to become a better coach and would highly recommend APEC.
July 18, 2022
We are so confident that this course will be your best investment that if you are not completely satisfied, we will return your money.