ONLINE PERSONAL TRAINING COURSES IN GALWAY

APEC's Online Personal Training Courses in Galway

APEC offers an exciting range of cost-effective, globally renowned fitness courses in Galway.

 

Our part-time courses give you access to expert, hands-on workshop days as well as the flexibility to learn at your own pace.

 

Expertise and perfection are the goals of our top programmes and unique approach.

personal training courses in Galway - APEC

Our Courses

Personal Training

Gain an Integrated Diploma in Personal Training from APEC and start your own personal training business.

APEC’s Personal Training, designed by elite coaches, combines requisite skills, knowledge, and behaviour to make you an exceptional personal trainer.

Anyone above the age of 16 who desires to work in the fitness business is welcome to enrol. 

 

Strength & Conditioning

The APEC Diploma in Strength and Conditioning provides strategies and methods for training elite athletes and teams in track, court, and field.

The online modules offered by APEC cover all parts of the certification and will help you develop into a competent Strength and Conditioning coach.

 

Health Coaching

Health Coaching will give you a comprehensive understanding of nutrition, integrative health, coaching skills, and behaviour modification methods.

Anyone having a Personal Trainer Level 4 Diploma or equivalent can pursue a Level 5 Diploma in Health Coaching.

 

Performance Nutrition

Coaches who wish to improve their health and performance via nutrition will benefit from the APEC Performance Nutrition diploma.

The course is completed entirely through the APEC e-learning platform but with the assistance of a designated APEC tutor.

Enrol and obtain an RSPH, Focus Awards accredited Level 5 Diploma in Performance Nutrition.

Mode of Study & Assessment

We employ blended learning technology, which combines the advantages of both online and offline learning. We make learning effective and efficient with our carefully curated, animated video content.

 

APEC’s award-winning e-learning platform allows you to complete 80% of the course from the convenience of your own home.

 

We also ensure practical coursework, which accounts for 20% of the total coursework, is completed. You can use one of our numerous training locations across the country to meet this requirement.

Course Assessment

To finish your chosen qualification, you will need to pass both theoretical and practical tests.

 

Each course is divided into modules, each of which requires a passing mark of 70%.

 

A 100% completed coursework, case studies, and online interactive assignments guarantee your chosen diploma.

Career and Progression

APEC not only certifies its students but also ensures that they are well-prepared for the demands of the industry. APEC provides the best for their students by supporting a variety of career options and progressions.

 

Internships with local/corporate gym partners, career counselling and guaranteed interviews are integrated into APEC’s courses. In both Ireland and Europe, we have assisted in the placement of APEC graduates in salaried and freelance roles.

Certifications

We at APEC ensure that our courses are of the top mark. Our Personal Training diploma courses have been certified by some of the most eminent regulatory bodies of Ireland and the UK including:

 

  • Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) 

  • Ofqual

  • Focus Awards

  • Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)

Pricing & Plans

Personal Trainer
Course Package

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€ 1,499

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Personal Trainer & Nutrition Course Package

From:

€ 2,499

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Achieving Meaningful Results.

APEC has pioneered the 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. 

  • Great PT course with clear instructions which allows me to work on it at any time, which really helps my busy schedule

    Dominik Plese Avatar Dominik Plese
    February 2, 2026

    They are so professional and so kind. always ready for help and support.I don't know who is better, coaches or lady in account. Thank you for everything ❤️ Super course.I... read more

    Martina Jalzabetic Avatar Martina Jalzabetic
    January 20, 2026

    I recently completed the Personal Training program with APEC and had a fantastic experience. The online coursework was detailed, engaging and supported by quizzes and assessments that really helped reinforce... read more

    Aisling Yoga Avatar Aisling Yoga
    December 4, 2025
  • 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

    Stephen Mc Kiernan Avatar Stephen Mc Kiernan
    November 30, 2025

    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

    julie kenna Avatar julie kenna
    November 25, 2025

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

    Japanese LC Avatar Japanese LC
    November 9, 2025
  • 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

    Emily Stewart Avatar Emily Stewart
    October 30, 2025

    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

    Chris Peare Avatar Chris Peare
    October 21, 2025

    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

    ED Bullman Avatar ED Bullman
    October 20, 2025
  • 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

    Jennifer Hemming Avatar Jennifer Hemming
    October 20, 2025

    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.

    Yasmin Culleton Avatar Yasmin Culleton
    October 17, 2025

    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

    Stefan Cernei Avatar Stefan Cernei
    October 13, 2025
  • 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

    Samson Walker Avatar Samson Walker
    October 12, 2025

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

    Brian Nolan Avatar Brian Nolan
    October 10, 2025

    Very good very nicely explained so that everyone can understand

    Melkior Kobeščak Avatar Melkior Kobeščak
    October 7, 2025
  • 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

    Sharon McNamara Avatar Sharon McNamara
    September 9, 2025

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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 Avatar Sidhartha Prakash
    June 26, 2025

    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.

    Catherine Gallagher Avatar Catherine Gallagher
    June 26, 2025
  • 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

    Bartłomiej Paszek Avatar 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 Avatar Andrew Kilcullen
    June 19, 2025

    Best out there

    Hippie Soldier Avatar Hippie Soldier
    June 19, 2025
  • 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

    Kevin Fuller Avatar 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 Avatar Jade Quirke
    June 19, 2025

    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!!

    Michael Healy Avatar Michael Healy
    June 19, 2025
  • 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

    Niamh Finnegan Avatar 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 Avatar Renata Pereira
    June 19, 2025

    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

    Tammy N Avatar Tammy N
    June 12, 2025
  • so far i am loving the structure of the information and the learning is enjoyable and the website is very excellent

    patrick Sweeney Avatar 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 Avatar Dwayne Dunning
    May 3, 2025

    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

    Nadine O'Connor Avatar Nadine O'Connor
    May 3, 2025
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