ONLINE PERSONAL TRAINING COURSES IN LIMERICK
Excellent Online Personal Training Courses in Limerick with APEC
Recent years have seen an increase in the demand for determined and skilled trainers in Limerick. This confirms one thing- now is the best time to get qualified as a fitness instructor.
APEC runs expert-led personal training and fitness courses in Limerick, sustaining top range amenities and equipment to maximise your learning experience.
Complete your course at your convenience. You can opt to finish a course as a part-time study or go online that includes a practical examination at our Limerick facility.
Our Courses
Personal Training
The Integrated Diploma in Personal Training merges the level 3 certificate in Fitness Instruction with the level 4 certificate in Personal Training.
APEC’s Personal Training diploma was designed and implemented by industry experts and provides the necessary information, confidence, business tips required to work as a certified personal trainer or start your own business.
Strength & Conditioning
The APEC Diploma in Strength and Conditioning teaches elite athletes and teams different approaches to train on the track, court, and field.
APEC’s renowned Learning Management System covers all aspects of the certification and will assist you in becoming a qualified Strength & Conditioning coach.
Health Coaching
APEC’s Health Coaching will expand your knowledge of nutrition, integrative health, coaching skills, and behaviour modification approaches.
Using evidence-based, highly effective strategies, use the course to encourage your clients to take responsibility for their health and lifestyle.
Performance Nutrition
The APEC Level 5 Diploma in Performance Nutrition is an RSPH-accredited Focus Awards course. It’s a complete resource for coaches who wish to use nutrition to improve their health and performance.
This entirely online course includes assistance from a designated APEC tutor and is most suitable for fitness professionals who desire to become certified nutritionists.
Mode of Study & Assessment
APEC provides a blended learning approach to education. This allows you to finish your certifications at your pace and convenience, based on your circumstances and lifestyle. With our award-winning online e-learning platform, learners can complete up to 80% of their diplomas online.
Once you have completed your online theory study, we will schedule your practical assessment (which accounts for the remaining 20%) at one of our various performance centres across the country.
Each course requires its learner to complete theoretical and practical assessments.
APEC’s courses consist of modules that require a 70% passing grade. Fully completed coursework, case study, online assignments guarantees an APEC fitness diploma.
Career and Progression
APEC’s fitness diploma courses are globally renowned and internationally accredited by some prominent regulatory bodies such as:
Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)
CIMSPA is the professional regulatory body in charge of all sports and fitness-related matters in the United Kingdom. They develop certification programmes and professional standards for awarding and training bodies under the sport and fitness industries.
Focus Awards
Focus Awards is an Ofqual recognised awarding organisation that provides regulated qualifications for education and training programmes.
Ofqual
Ofqual is the regulator of qualifications, exams and assessments in England, and vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland.
Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH)
RSPH is an Ofqual-recognised, multi-disciplinary charity that awards certificates to organisations in the health and fitness sector.
Certifications
APEC’s fitness diploma courses are globally renowned and internationally accredited by some prominent regulatory bodies such as:
Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)- CIMSPA is the professional regulatory body in charge of all sports and fitness-related matters in the United Kingdom. They develop certification programmes and professional standards for awarding and training bodies under the sport and fitness industries.
Focus Awards- Focus Awards is an Ofqual recognised awarding organisation that provides regulated qualifications for education and training programmes.
Ofqual- Ofqual is the regulator of qualifications, exams and assessments in England, and vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland.
Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH)- RSPH is an Ofqual-recognised, multi-disciplinary charity that 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
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€ 2,249
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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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€ 3,648
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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.
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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