Diploma in Sporting Excellence

The two Shane’s are brilliant at what they do. They explain everything clearly and they demonstrate everything really well. Both coaches could answer everyone’s questions and I left the workshops... read more feeling confident and well informed. Both coaches are really approachable and they give time to all participants in the course. I would really recommend doing your PT course with APEC.

Apec Company and founder/coaches are brilliant they show you the true technique and also run through everything step by step and explain everything in detail. very nice coaches. i... read more would highly recommend looking them up and thinking about a career in coaching through Apec

Detailed and comprehensive, I'm very much enjoying the online training.

The online portion of their Personal Training program is in-depth and easy to self-pace. Frequent quizzes asses your progress. The in-person weekends were intense; I think they're best for folks... read more with some prior training experience. This program is a great starting point for new instructors. Or, for seasoned instructors, a way to earn a globally-recognized and very insurable career marker (a diploma).

Super course. Really informative. The online section is great and self paced so you can take your time to get to grips with the content. The in person section is... read more brilliant. The coaches really know their stuff and know how to keep everyone engaged. I am delighted to have completed my diploma. A big thanks to the two Shanes and everyone in APEC for making this a great learning experience.

I recently completed my Diploma in Personal Training with APEC, as well as their Nutrition for Performance certificate, and I honestly couldn’t recommend them enough. The whole experience was excellent... read more from start to finish. The online learning platform was really engaging and easy to follow, which made it possible for me to stay on track even with a busy career and lots of travel. The way the theory was delivered kept me interested throughout, and I always felt supported as I progressed through the modules. The in-person workshops were a real highlight — they brought everything together in a practical and enjoyable way. The coaches were fantastic, approachable, and genuinely invested in helping everyone improve. Overall, APEC made learning flexible, enjoyable, and professional. I’m really glad I chose them, and I’d highly recommend their programs to anyone looking to develop their knowledge and skills in the fitness industry.

Brilliant workshops with very useful and helpful info and guidance with a very knowledgeable and experienced coaching team. Course material very interesting and good thing is you can stop and start... read more at your own pace and go back to study topics

Really enjoyed the course. Especially the in person workshops it was lovely getting to know everyone. Course work was very informative and easy to navigate, would highly recommend.

APEC's Personal Training Diploma course exceeded my expectations in every way. The course was well-structured, engaging, and provided a perfect balance of theoretical and practical learning. The tutors were experienced,... read more motivational, and provided individualized feedback and support. The course has not only given me the skills and knowledge to become a successful personal trainer, but also the confidence to pursue my passion. Thank you APEC for an outstanding learning experience!

so far i am loving the structure of the information and the learning is enjoyable and the website is very excellent. I have now finished in person and I must... read more say they're is so much information but luckily the folks over at Apec explain everything in great detail and cover everything necessary. Everyone was very nice and understanding and their structure was very good and easy to follow and of course the programs were very in depth and incredibly educating. I would recommend to anyone that wants to become a pt

50% through the APEC course and really enjoying it so far

Very good very nicely explained so that everyone can understand

I am thrilled to have received my diploma in Nutrition from APEC courses, the way the course was laid out was ideal for my otherwise busy lifestyle. The modules are... read more completed at your own pace and case studies allow you the opportunity to start building your program for future Clients, while been assessed on your learning to date. 2 diplomas completed with APEC in 12 months, I look forward to adding to the list in 2026. Sharon

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I recently completed my Personal Trainer Diploma with APEC and couldn’t be happier with the experience. The course was well-structured, practical, and delivered by knowledgeable tutors who genuinely care about... read more your progress. The support throughout was excellent, and I now feel fully confident stepping into the fitness industry. Highly recommend APEC to anyone serious about a career in fitness!

Amazing course & I have learnt so much. The knowledge & experience both Shane's & Jack have is next level. Their support & guidance is fantastic. Highly recommend APEC.

Excellent Personal Trainer course! Shane, Shane and Jack did a fantastic job in the on-site workshop. They were very thorough on movement assessment, technique and programming (we spent 2 hours... read more just on foot, ankle, knee and hip mobility in squat). They were all very knowledgeable, engaged and happy to answer questions (even if it meant staying after the course already finished for an hour answering very specific technique questions). I couldn't recommend the course enough! Also their e-learning platform is excellent, with a lot of real-life videos and demonstrations.

Excellent! Great course, really enjoyable in person workshops and all of the staff were really helpful especially our tutor Shane O Rourke!

Best out there

From start to finish with APEC they are always by your side for any questions you have online or about practical workshops , very supportive team and are more then... read more willing to help with anything, the knowledge these guys carry is outstanding and from completing a diploma in personal training with APEC all i can say is im bursting with knowledge all thanks to these guys they have my highest recommendation as the best team around, very well organised and professional would recommend to anyone looking to start a career as a coach, and have overall knowledge about nutrition and fitness.

I thought the course was very informative. Everyone was so helpful and I found the workshops enjoyable. I recommend

Great course!! Learned a huge amount, the lads there were absolute gents with an abundance of knowledge, not only in basic lifts but high performance too!!

APEC offered a great course allowing you to work at your own pace online through informative videos and additional course material. The onsite days were very helpful and allowed us... read more to put our learning into practice. All tutors were knowledgable and very helpful throughout.

Really enjoyed the APEC personal training course. The online content was easy to follow, and the workshops were super practical and well run. Big thanks to Shane O’Rourke who was... read more a great tutor and really helpful throughout the course. Shane Cahill and Jack also brilliant during the workshops — really knowledgeable and made the sessions enjoyable. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for a flexible and solid course!

Just decided to take the leap and signed up for APECs elite bundle course. From the moment I messaged the WhatsApp they have been very informative and communicative. Especially Krista, she... read more really has been so kind and went above and beyond for me. I done my research beforehand and found this company to hold all the main recognized qualifications. Thanks so much APEC.

so far i am loving the structure of the information and the learning is enjoyable and the website is very excellent

Only at the start of the course but I’m finding it very flexible & gathering a lot of information from the opening modules

I have done the Diploma in personal training online with APEC and I can’t recommend it enough , everything is explained so well and delivery of information makes it easier... read more to retain information, the staff are very helpful when I had any questions ! Thank you APEC