ONLINE PERSONAL TRAINING COURSES
Kickstart your passion with APEC's Online Personal Training Courses
Trusted by elite coaches around the world, APEC has set a benchmark in the fitness industry. We offer effective and engaging fitness diploma courses.
Our engaging Learning Management System equips learners with theoretical and practical knowledge of various fitness diplomas.
With APEC, learn the code of ethics and conduct that defines good practice for you as a professional in the fitness industry by reflecting the core values of rights, relationships, responsibilities, standards and safety.
Our Courses
Our Personal Trainer Course combines the level 3 certificate in Fitness Instruction with the level 4 certificate in Personal Training to produce an Integrated Diploma in Personal Training. It is designed by industry-leading coaches and provides insight into the requisite skills, knowledge, and behaviour to work or start your own personal training business.
The course is open to anyone over the age of 16 who wants to pursue a career in the fitness industry. While it takes an average of 2-6 months to complete, students can learn full-time and finish in as little as 4-6 weeks.
The APEC Diploma in Strength and Conditioning offers coaches the systems and methods for training elite track, court, and field individuals and teams. Once you’ve registered for your Strength & Conditioning course, you’ll have access to online modules that cover all of the different aspects of the certification.
For effective communication, learners must have a Level 3 or 4 Personal Training qualification and be proficient in literacy and numeracy.
APEC’s Health Coaching, a Focus Award-winner with PD approval, has one of the most stringent regulatory and awarding systems in the market.
This one-of-a-kind course will provide you with a thorough education with a clear focus on nutrition, integrative health, coaching skills, and behaviour modification approaches. A Level 5 Diploma in Health Coaching is open to anyone with a Personal Trainer Level 4 Diploma or equivalent.
The APEC Performance Nutrition diploma is a comprehensive resource for coaches who want to improve their health and performance through nutrition.
The APEC diploma in Performance Nutrition is completed entirely through the APEC e-learning platform. This enables you to easily fit your study around your other commitments and lifestyle. Enrol anytime to utilise different resources and a designated APEC tutor to obtain an RSPH, Focus Awards accredited Level 5 Diploma in Performance Nutrition.
Mode of Study
We use a blended learning technology that combines the best of online and offline learning.
APEC’s award-winning e-learning platform delivers 80% of the course to the comfort of your device. With our carefully curated, animated video content, we make learning effective and efficient.
We also ensure the completion of practical coursework which amounts to 20% of the entire coursework. To fulfil this requirement, you can make use of our many training facilities located throughout the country.
Assessment
You will need to complete both theory and practical assessments to complete your chosen qualification.
Each course consists of modules, each of which must be completed with a 70% passing grade. With 100% complete coursework, case study and online interactive assignments, you’ll be equipped with the program you aspire.
Career and Progression
APEC not only qualifies its students but also ensure their meticulous advancement for the industry’s demands. Supporting various career paths and progressions, APEC delivers the best for their learners.
APEC’s elite-level curriculum also ensures internships with local/corporate gym partners, as well as unrestricted career help and guaranteed interviews. We have assisted in the placement of APEC alumni in both hired and freelancing positions throughout Ireland and Europe.
Certifications
We are happy to provide a variety of Internationally recognised courses.
All of APEC’s courses have been approved by the following prestigious regulatory agencies in Ireland and the United Kingdom:
Focus Awards
Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)
Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH)
Ofqual
Pricing & Plans
Personal Trainer
Course Package
- Level 4 Diploma in Personal Training
- Level 3 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
- 17 CIMSPA CPD points
- Certificate in Nutrition
- Certificate in Wellbeing
- CPD in Professional Practice
- CPD in Business Skill
- Free online programming software
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€1,800
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Personal Trainer & Nutrition Course Package
- Level 5 Diploma in Nutrition
- Level 4 Diploma in Personal Training
- Level 3 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
- Certificate in Nutrition For Health
- Certificate in Nutrition For Physical Activity & Sport
- Certificate in Communication
- Certificate in Behaviour Change
- Free online programming software
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€3,600
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Achieving Meaningful Results.
APEC has pioneered the educational field of human performance and fitness education to help people achieve optimal performance in whatever they do. Today, APEC is the trusted provider for students looking to work in fitness, sports or health performance related industries.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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
Sidhartha Prakash
June 26, 2025Amazing 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.
Catherine Gallagher
June 26, 2025Excellent 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
Bartłomiej Paszek
June 19, 2025 -
Excellent! Great course, really enjoyable in person workshops and all of the staff were really helpful especially our tutor Shane O Rourke!
Andrew Kilcullen
June 19, 2025Best out there
Hippie Soldier
June 19, 2025From 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
Kevin Fuller
June 19, 2025 -
I thought the course was very informative. Everyone was so helpful and I found the workshops enjoyable. I recommend
Jade Quirke
June 19, 2025Great 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!!
Michael Healy
June 19, 2025APEC 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
Niamh Finnegan
June 19, 2025 -
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
Renata Pereira
June 19, 2025Just 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
Tammy N
June 12, 2025so far i am loving the structure of the information and the learning is enjoyable and the website is very excellent
patrick Sweeney
June 3, 2025 -
Only at the start of the course but I’m finding it very flexible & gathering a lot of information from the opening modules
Dwayne Dunning
May 3, 2025I 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
Nadine O'Connor
May 3, 2025One of the best e-learning courses I have done. I am now a certified Health Coach and feel that I have earned this qualification. The underpinning knowledge was well presented... read more
Deborah Lewis
May 3, 2025 -
I researched a lot on which fitness course to take on as part of my own personal development .. I searched high and low and I am now mid way... read more
Laura O reilly
May 3, 2025I had a great experience carrying out the APEC diploma in personal training. The flexibility to work through the content at my own pace was perfect for my schedule. The... read more
Adam Byrne
April 3, 2025Very nice and complete course. Did not finish yet, but liking so far! Thanks
Talita Zica
April 3, 2025 -
Great team of educators, although waiting times for the final exam took about 2 months, it was worth the wait
Dawid Kaczor
April 3, 2025great informative course. It will provide you with the base knowledge to start helping people attain their fitness goals
Charles Fromentin
April 3, 2025Really enjoying the course so far, very easy to fit in to every day life and work around my schedule. 👏🏼
Yasmin Culleton
April 3, 2025 -
Amazing coaching with a hard-working environment
Rielly Kirk
April 3, 2025I eally enjoyed studying with APEC courses. Found the information really easy to comprehend, allowing me to fully understand everything that Personal Training involves! The course goes over and above to... read more
Julie O Sullivan
February 3, 2025Just finished an exciting 2-day week of workshops for the Personal Training course. Great group of people and very knowledgeable trainers. Well organised workshops and highly effective. Thanks APEC
Jochem Schrijvers
January 28, 2025 -
I eally enjoyed studying with APEC courses. Found the information really easy to comprehend, allowing me to fully understand everything that Personal Training involves! The course goes over and above... read more
January 28, 2025very responsive tutors and an easy to follow layout and plenty of information and resources
Ryan Fogarty
January 21, 2025I highly recommend apec courses!!
Pheobe Bingham
December 18, 2024 -
Very nice
Jhonnatan Torres
December 8, 2024Recently completed the APEC PT workshop, the tutors were very knowledgeable, explained and demonstrated all aspects of the course thoroughly and were really easy to follow. Both tutors were approachable... read more
Sharon McNamara
December 8, 2024Great experience! Online and in person. Would recommend it.
Fabrizio Baldani
December 8, 2024