ONLINE PERSONAL TRAINING COURSES IN CORK
Best Online Personal Training Courses in Cork
Cork is the second-largest city in Ireland, with numerous fitness and personal trainer opportunities.
Completing your fitness course in Cork has various advantages.
Bespoke classroom amenities and equipment
Connectivity and ease of accessibility
Expert coaches with thorough theoretical and practical knowledge
Controlled, isolated and supportive environment.

Our Courses
Personal Training
Combines the level 3 certificate in Fitness Instruction with the level 4 certificate in Personal Training to produce an Integrated Diploma in Personal Training.
Designed by industry-leading coaches
Provides insight into the requisite skills, knowledge, and behaviour to work or start your own personal training business.
Strength & Conditioning
Offers the systems and methods for training elite track, court, and field individuals and teams.
APEC’s blended learning system contains online modules that cover different aspects of the certification
Learners must have a Level 3 or 4 Personal Training qualification
Proficiency in numeracy and literacy required
Health Coaching
Focus Award-winner with PD approval
Has one of the most stringent regulatory and awarding systems in the market
Focuses on nutrition, integrative health, coaching skills, and behaviour modification approaches.
Open to learners with a Personal Trainer Level 4 Diploma or equivalent.
Performance Nutrition
Comprehensive resource for coaches who want to improve their health and performance through nutrition
Guarantees an RSPH, Focus Awards accredited Level 5 Diploma in Performance Nutrition
Offered entirely through the APEC e-learning platform
Easy to follow, flexible study options with no extra commitments
Enrolment includes assistance from a designated APEC tutor

Mode of Study & Assessment
APEC offers a blended educational approach. This allows you to complete your certificates according to your lifestyle and circumstances at your own pace and convenience.
Up to 80% of the course can be completed using our award-winning e-learning platform. Once you complete your online theory study, you can schedule your practical evaluation (that accounts for the remaining 20%) at one of our different centres throughout the country.
APEC mandates its students to complete theoretical and practical assessments.
The courses and fitness diplomas consist of modules that require a 70% passing class. Once the coursework, case study and online assignments are completed, students can graduate with an APEC fitness diploma.

Career and Progression
APEC certifies its students by carefully progressing to satisfy the industry’s standards. By supporting several career pathways and progressions, we provide our students with the finest.
The APEC curriculum also guarantees internships, exposure and experience with local and corporate fitness partners. APEC alumni are equipped to fulfil their position in the fitness business, with career coaching, interviews and progress.

Certifications
APEC ensures that our Personal Training courses are of the highest quality. Our personal training diploma courses have been certified by some of Ireland’s and the United Kingdom’s most prestigious regulatory authorities, including:
Ofqual
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England and vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland.
Focus Awards
Focus Awards is an Ofqual-accredited awarding body noted for delivering regulated certifications for education and training programmes.
Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)
CIMSPA is the professional governing authority in charge of all sports and fitness-related matters in the United Kingdom.
Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH)
RSPH is dedicated to the improvement of the public’s health and awards certificates to organisations in the health and fitness sector.

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
From:
€ 1,499

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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
From:
€ 2,499

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Achieving Meaningful Results.
APEC have 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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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