Armed Forces Education
Unlock your potential with APEC's Armed Forces Education programs
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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
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Fees:
£1800 -
Location:
Bristol / Manchester / London / Plymouth / Leeds
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Requirements:
No previous requirements to join -
Assessment methods:
Blended learning with continuous assessment online, case study and practical exam
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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
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From:
£ 1,800

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- 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.
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EducationUnlock your potential with APEC's Athlete Education programs
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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.
Jefferson Rosa
August 18, 2023Combination of online and in person learning has been amazing. Workshop was so helpful, the lads are so well spoken and knowledgeable. Would absolutely recommend
Shelly O'Riordan
August 18, 2023Everything you want from a course. Easy to follow online modules and can't speak highly enough about the workshop. Would recommend the lads to anyone whether it's beginning as a... read more pt or upskilling the lads have you covered from start to finish.
shane Finnegan
August 18, 2023 -
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.
Fran Lee
August 18, 2023 -
Recently past my PT course really enjoyed working with the trainers very helpful and will take their time out to help and make sure you understand what to do definitely... read more going back again for a few refresher courses in the future
Carl Stanley
May 18, 2023 -
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
Fionn Mckeown
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
Damo Lifts
March 18, 2023 -
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.
Stewart Gilbert
February 18, 2023Just finished the 2 day personal training practical workshop. And the lads made us all feel very comfortable from start to finish. Really enjoyed the weekend and can't thank the... read more lads enough 🙌🏽
jordan jarrett
December 18, 2022 -
Would definitely recommend, great course info/structure, the workshop was really well put together too.
Craig Fitzgerald
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.
Veronika Leginusová
October 18, 2022 -
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
Dan Tynan
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 .
Bo Jaskiewicz
September 1, 2022 -
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.
Lizzie Lowther
September 1, 2022Absolutely amazing course, great course leaders, and a lot of detail involved, really enjoyed the 2 day course, and would definitely recommend!! Shane and Alex where very good at teaching... read more and demonstrating exercises!
Shannon Molloy
July 18, 2022 -
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.
Nicola Rea
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.
Austin Murphy
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.
Graciela Loftus
July 18, 2022 -
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.
Sarah Dermody
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.
Rob Hynes
July 18, 2022I would highly reccomend APEC Courses . I found the course content of high quality and very easy to follow. The feedback and help available from the team were 1st... read more class and anytime I had a question or problem it was dealt with immediately.
Chris Hunt
July 18, 2022