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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Just 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, 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... read more
Julie O Sullivan
January 28, 2025very responsive tutors and an easy to follow layout and plenty of information and resources
Ryan Fogarty
January 21, 2025 -
I highly recommend apec courses!!
Pheobe Bingham
December 18, 2024Very 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, 2024 -
Great experience! Online and in person. Would recommend it.
Fabrizio Baldani
December 8, 2024Great course and fantastic info, really enjoyed it!
luke thompson
December 8, 2024Fantastic course, coaches are phenomenal and genuinely have a passion to make you reach your goals in your fitness career
Ellie Loughran
December 8, 2024 -
I embarked on APEC’s Personal Training Diploma program, drawn to the flexibility it offered, perfect for a busy mom like me. The in-person portion truly shone as a highlight. Shane... read more
Rachel Evans
December 8, 2024I just had to share how amazing the APEC course is! The coaches are fantastic and super supportive. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to succeed in their personal... read more
Francisco Estrada
December 8, 2024Quality education for fitness professionals. Very impressed with the practical elements and the standard of training. Would recommend.
Sam Mace
December 8, 2024 -
Fantastic delivery and in depth course content.
Luke Moloney
December 8, 2024Amazing
lucas faustino
October 8, 2024Great course, Shane O'rourke is always only an email away. Would highly recommend.
Daniel Hughes
October 8, 2024 -
It is very interesting I’m getting some good knowledge from this
Shane Fleming
September 8, 2024Very comprehensive content online and great experience to meet other people in person who had also completed the course. On top of that, the tutors were readily available to answer... read more
Laetitia Contassot
June 8, 2024Great workshop last two days. Excellent knowledge and teaching/explaining. Learnt a lot more than expected. Highly recommend
peter o connor
June 8, 2024 -
Would definitely go back to this company. Top man Shane
Cathal Hogan
March 8, 2024Great service, quick with responses. Detailed courses
Sharon Coyne
March 8, 2024A fantastic course delivered in an incredibly comprehensive fashion. Continual feedback and availability of the course leaders is a major selling point.
Tom Miller
March 8, 2024 -
I’m enjoying the PT course. All the videos are well-produced and give me all the knowledge that I need for my development.
Nelson Bianchim
January 8, 2024Fantastic 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
Jefferson Souza
January 8, 2024Fantastic 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
Jefferson Rosa
August 18, 2023 -
Combination 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
shane Finnegan
August 18, 2023Top 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
Fran Lee
August 18, 2023 -
Just finished my practical with Shane the weekend, absolute gent very very helpful and goes into great detail, highly recommended.
david warren
July 4, 2023Great workshop to become a personal trainer! Highly recommended
Hugo Casarin
July 4, 2023Recently 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
Carl Stanley
May 18, 2023
