Armed Forces Education
Unlock your potential with APEC's Armed Forces Education programs
-
Duration:
2 – 6 months depending on the personnel’s work obligations, no restriction on completion date as we know the importance of flexibility -
Qualification:
Level 3 Personal Training / Level 4 Strength & Conditioning / Level 4 Performance Nutrition
-
Fees:
£1800 -
Location:
Bristol / Manchester / London / Plymouth / Leeds
-
Requirements:
No previous requirements to join -
Assessment methods:
Blended learning with continuous assessment online, case study and practical exam
Request More Information.
"*" indicates required fields
Browse Lesson Plan
APEC are proud to support the Armed Forces with the finest health, fitness and sports performance training courses.
APEC provide service members of the Armed Forces with the opportunity of an education pathway that will supports further learning into areas such as a Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training, Level 4 Certificate in Strength & Conditioning and Level 4 Certificate in Performance Nutrition.
APECs systems of education have been created through years of work with professional sports teams and athletes. As such, the tactical approaches to education and training is a great fit for Armed Forces personnel looking to obtain a health, fitness or sports performance qualification.
Services members can use ELCAS (Enhanced Learning Credits) to pay for any education courses provided by APEC.
Alternatively, if service members are thinking about leaving or have left service, they can still access APEC’s education pathway to support further learning as a fitness professional through the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) program.
APEC support learning through a blended learning system so education does not get interrupted while on active duty. The delivery of practical education workshop days and assessments are held on site at military bases around the UK.






Pricing & Plans

Armed Forces Education
- Diploma in Personal Training
- Diploma in Strength & Conditioning
- Diploma in Performance Nutrition
Please get in contact for more information regarding ELCAS
From:
£ 1,800

Sign up with Humm for as little as €51 euro a month
Request More Information
"*" indicates required fields
- Digitalised and animated videos
- Interactive learning process
- Case study & MCQ based assessment
- Watch on your desktop, phone, or TV
- Study at your own time and pace
- New courses added every month
Frequently Asked Questions.
Course Information
With a Diploma from APEC, you’ll be well-equipped to put your passion for health and fitness to work. Our certification lets you advance both your career and that of your clients’.
Our blended learning model incorporates both online and classroom-based instruction. This model adapts around your daily schedule so that you don’t have to put your life on hold to complete the course.
The courses we deliver are the level 2 certificate in Fitness Instruction and the level 3 Personal Training certificate blended into one integrated course, a level 4 Strength and Conditioning Certificate and a level 4 Performance Nutrition Certificate. These qualifications give you the opportunity to start working right away, starting your very own personal training business or working in a local or national gym chain all the way up to working within a team or performance environment.
Always be well-equipped for the job. Whether it be working in a 1-2-1 setting, tailoring a bespoke program for a client or even providing government guideline support around nutrition; with a diploma from APEC, we make sure you always have the right tools in hand to succeed.
APEC prides itself on providing a highly interactive education to its students. From day one of your enrolment, we are invested in your career.
The APEC Diplomas have been designed by industry-leading coaches providing the essential skills knowledge and behaviours needed to work in the health and fitness industry.
APEC’s Diplomas are accredited by several professional organizations like Focus Awards and CIMSPA and are regulated by OFQUAL. With PD approval, these qualifications have one of the highest regulatory and awarding processes in the industry which sets us apart from any others.
Course Length: These courses are designed with flexibility in mind so that you can complete them at your own pace. While they takes an average of 2-6 months to complete, students can learn in a full-time capacity to complete them in as little as 4-6 weeks, dependant on assessment schedules.
Accreditations: Accredited by Focus Awards & CIMSPA.
Entry Requirements: Anyone who is 16 years or older can enrol.
Cost: £1800. No extra fee for certification or exams.
Offer & Payment Options: APEC offers flexible payment plans from as low as €51 a month to make payments manageable.
What You’ll Qualify With: On successful completion of the APEC Diplomas, you will qualify with:
Personal Training
• 17 CIMSPA points
• Level 4 Diploma in Personal Training
• Level 3 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
• Level 3 Certificate in Nutrition
• Level 3 Certificate in Wellbeing
• CPD in Business Skill
• CPD in Professional Practice
• CPD Nutrition
• Free online programming software
Strength & Conditioning
• 20 CIMSPA points and entry onto the CIMSPA register with Level 5 status
• 17 CPD points
• Level 4 Diploma in Strength & Conditioning
• Level 3 Certificate in Athletic Movement Screen
• Level 3 Certificate in Strength & Power Development
• Level 3 Certificate in Speed Development
• CPD in Plyometrics
• CPD in Energy System Development
• CPD Long Term Periodisation Planning
• Free online programming software
Performance Nutrition
• 20 CPD points and entry onto Focus Awards register with Level 5 Status
• Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Behaviour Change
• Level 3 Certificate in Nutrition for Health
• Level 4 Certificate Nutrition for Weight Management and Athletic Performance in Sport
• Level 3 Certificate in Wellbeing
• CPD in Business Skill
• CPD in Professional Practice
• CPD Nutrition
• Free online programming software
Completion of your APEC Diplomas will require you to complete both theory and practical assessments. (Not including Performance Nutrition, which is all online and Case study driven)
• 70% score required on the multiple-choice paper on training anatomy and physiology
• 70% score required on the multiple-choice paper on the principles of exercise and health
• 100% completion of the online interactive quizzes and assignments after each module
• Practical assessment on technical refection
• Practical assessment on tactical refection
• Completion of practical observation
• Completion of panel interview
APEC offers a blended learning approach to education allowing you to complete your qualifications at your own time and pace depending on your personal circumstances and lifestyle. You can now complete 80% of all diplomas online with our award-winning online e-learning platform.
Once you have completed your online theory work we will arrange your practical assessment at one of our many performance centres throughout the country (excluding Performance Nutrition)
APEC provides 80% of the theory-based learning associated with the course online. This enables you to start learning the same day you enrol and begin working through the course modules at a pace suitable to you. APEC’s team of dedicated tutors provide you with support and guidance, all 7 days a week via phone or email.
Our award-winning e-learning platform is completely custom built and is tailored to your learning needs. The platform provides learning in the form of digitalised and animated video-led content. Online training tools such as online programming software, excel files and assessment sheets are also provided to help you with your learning. Finally, APEC has one of the most extensive digital exercise libraries to help you with your understanding of movement skill.
Choose Your Fitness Education Course.
EducationUnlock your potential with APEC's Athlete Education programs
-
Hi 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 .
Bartlomiej Jaskiewicz
February 28, 2022I 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.Lizzie Lowther
February 21, 2022 -
The Diploma in Personal Training course is perfect for anyone who cannot commit a certain day to studying/classes. It’s completely online except for your 3 day practical. Everyone I have... read more dealt with from the team has been very professional and welcoming. I have also signed up to complete their nutrition course and I cannot wait to complete it.
Niki France
January 26, 2022Brilliant online programs 👏 have completed the personal training and Strength&Conditioning programs. Both have been very beneficial and allowed me to get then done at my own pace online. Couldn't... read more be happier with the service 🙌💯
shane Mullen
January 26, 2022 -
Lessons were easy to follow along and I liked being able to complete the course in my own time. Video on completing the final case study was helpful.
Nicole Colgan
January 19, 2022Shane and David were both just great. They explained the topics thoroughly, also in an engaging way that kept us attentive for the whole length of the course. They answered any question... read more we had and clarified any doubt with patience.
alfonso iovine
October 15, 2021I have used this company to attain a qualification in Personal Training. The online aspect of the course is easy to navigate but does require some personal dedication to focus... read more on getting through the material. The interaction with the team from APEC for your learning support needs was absolutely fantastic. The practical session was well constructed and informative, providing plenty of opportunity to confirm understanding and thorough feedback was received on assessments carried out. All in all it has been a very positive experience.
Libby Gassor
October 15, 2021 -
I cannot reccomend highly enough studying a diploma in pt through apec. Not only can you study a diploma in pt, but they also offer a variety of courses from... read more nutrition to s&c online. You can study at your own pace around your work, nd they offer an excellent payment plan. Their course modules are the best out there, nd all instructors are always there for you at anytime via email, phone or through their website. All instructors are not only very knowledgeable, but very welcoming you like a family. I cannot fault any aspect of studying in the fitness industry and would highly recommend it through apec. Thanks guys for all your support, even after qualifying, you guys are still there.
wayne lynch
September 15, 2021 -
I cannot recommend APEC enough. The level of education delivered in their courses is second to none. I did my personal training course with APEC about 2 years ago and... read more I was so impressed with all the learning I did that I signed up with them again to obtain my strength & conditioning certificate. The attention to detail, the knowledge delivered and the constant communication and feedback both on their online platform and at their practical workshops have made a massive impact on my coaching career. The courses and the workshops are delivered by top coaches in the world of sports so you are guaranteed to learn to a standard higher than any other place. I am currently obtaining my diploma in performance nutrition with APEC and once again I’m very happy with the level of content delivered. If you are thinking in starting your career in the world of fitness get in touch with them as you won’t find higher quality courses out there.
Frank Panizo
July 15, 2021Great qualifications, mixture of different learning which made the experience great and helped me gain knowledge and understanding in practical environment. Tutors were very supportive throughout when I had questions... read more or was going through online learning. Great to have webinars on specialist areas and great interaction and knowledge shown by tutors. Really enjoyed practical days as allowed me to learn new skills and exercises and the rationale behind why you would do them in certain situations. Would highly recommend the course to anyone looking to work in the industry or develop their knowledge further for personal development.
wez pooley
July 15, 2021The health and fitness education APEC deliver is excellent. Both the content and layout is highly professional and engaging. It was one of the most enjoyable and fastest ways... read more I have improved my skills in this area. Great work to the team at APEC, I will be back.
Kyle Cahill
July 15, 2021 -
Top level education from elite experience and scientifically backed. Could not recommend APEC more if I tried! Thank you for helping me get into S&C, the course I’ve been on has... read more been incredibly important to my progression. Thanks, Ryan
Ryan Foulkes
July 15, 2021APEC are an excellent and extremely professional company to deal with. I personally come from a professional sports background and until dealing with APEC I had found it difficult to... read more find an organisation that meets the same level of health and fitness standards that I was used to. Not anymore. I would advise anyone seeking to further their education or skill set in the athletic performance sector to reach out to APEC today.
Shane Monahan
July 15, 2021I did my personal training diploma with APEC last year. I loved the fact that the majority of the learning was online and I was able to do it at... read more my own pace. My tutor was very responsive with any questions I had. I plan to complete the S&C diploma very soon. So happy with the whole process!!
Kris Smith
July 15, 2021 -
Course was top notch, great way to learn about the health and fitness industry. Lectures were very helpful with any questions I had. Would recommend anyone who has interest in... read more getting into this industry to do this course.
Ross Browne
July 15, 2021The content far exceeded my expectations - engaging and interesting. After the Personal Training Diploma I learnt everything what, how and why - from learning in depth about training science... read more to how I can better communicate in my career. I also had continued support throughout - can’t thank the whole APEC team enough.
Jessica Cousins
July 15, 2021