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Accredited courses in fitness, Pilates, massage and therapeutic bodywork, designed to fit around your life and support a career you’ll love.

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Setting the standard for fitness and bodywork education in Ireland.

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Trusted Courses

NTC delivers rigorous, industry-aligned education that consistently exceeds national standards.

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From Ireland and beyond, NTC delivers education shaped by real-world experience and professional excellence.

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Successful Graduates

NTC equips professionals to build successful careers and stand out across the industry with recognised expertise.

Our graduates don’t just qualify. They stand out.

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Success Stories

Hear from the professionals who built their careers with NTC.

Gina Prónay-Zakar

After just six months, I felt fully prepared to launch my own Pilates classes.

Gina Prónay-Zakar
Pilates Graduate
Gina Prónay-Zakar
Gina Prónay-Zakar
Pilates Graduate

I would like to extend a special thanks to the teachers of this course.  I know that teaching Pilates is an ongoing learning process, but it’s remarkable that, after half a year, I feel fully prepared to launch my own Pilates classes.  This level of confidence is something I haven’t experienced after completing any course before, despite working in this industry for nearly 12 years.

The course content is exceptionally comprehensive, offering an ideal blend of in-person teaching, online lectures, and outstanding online and printed materials.

Our teachers are not only excellent but also incredibly reliable, always ready to assist us with any topic.  This course has provided me with a fresh perspective and mindset.

Personally, as a non-native English speaker, it has significantly enriched my vocabulary and transformed my instructing style, making it more fluid and sophisticated. I find these improvements invaluable not only in Pilates but also in all the other fitness classes I currently teach.  Thank you!

The experience is priceless in terms of what the cadavers give us.

Linda Currie
Dissection Attendee
Linda Currie
Dissection Attendee

The dedication and passion shown throughout the course were exceptional.

May Kesler
Dissection Attendee
May Kesler
Dissection Attendee

Looking back, I can confidently say the training I received was exceptional.

Roseane O’Grady
Pilates Graduate
Roseane O’Grady
Pilates Graduate

Hi there, I did my Pilates course with you last year and I would like to leave a testimonial for your page.

The more experience I get teaching Pilates and finding out more information about it, the more I realize how great a course you taught us.

We all know that Pilates is a great form of exercise, but I have to add that your training centre and your teachers Noeleen, Janette, and Maeve are great tutors and I was very lucky to have learned with them.

Thank you so much. I think you deliver the best Pilates course in Ireland.

Well done –  Rosane

A truly special experience shared with passionate professionals and exceptional teachers.

Jessie Lee
Dissection Attendee
Jessie Lee
Dissection Attendee
Colin Cassidy

After qualifying, I went on to build a successful practice in Ireland and Australia — even treating Olympic athletes including Sir Chris Hoy.

Colin Cassidy
Neuromuscular Therapy Graduate
Colin Cassidy
Colin Cassidy
Neuromuscular Therapy Graduate

In April 2012 I completed the Certificate level Neuromuscular Therapy course. Since I completed the course I have had massive success and progression. I had several private clients that I attained from advertising in the gym that I was working in, and also worked on a referral basis with physiotherapist David Gardiner owner of Physiotherapyworks in Naas Co.Kildare.

In August 2012 I moved to Perth, Australia where I have enjoyed even more success. I spent 8 months working at Subiaco Sports Massage and while working in this clinic I had the privilege of treating several Olympic athletes including Sir Chris Hoy of the GB cycling team and also Western Force rugby team of the super 15s competition.

I really enjoyed my time at the NTC – we really had a great group and we all keep in touch.

My time at NTC sparked my passion for Anatomy and Physiology and ultimately led me to pursue a career in Nursing.

Eamonn Maher
Neuromuscular Therapy Graduate
Eamonn Maher
Neuromuscular Therapy Graduate

My experience at NTC was an enjoyable and positive one. This is where I realised my interest in Anatomy, Physiology and caring for people and is the main reason I’ve decided to go back to studying Nursing.

I met some fantastic people during my time at NTC and what I learned has played a huge part in me getting a place on Nursing studies.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff and tutors for guiding me to where I am now.

Shane O'Neill

The structured approach and supportive tutors made it possible to balance study with life without compromising standards.

Shane O’Neill
Personal Training Graduate
Shane O'Neill
Shane O’Neill
Personal Training Graduate

Thank you to John, the staff, and tutors for your support during the Personal Trainer course. Your structured approach made balancing study and life much easier.

WHY TRAIN WITH NTC

No gaps.
No guesswork.
Just what you need.

Get fully qualified through one structured path — from learning and practice to assessment and employment.

Every NTC course is designed with real industry input, so you graduate with the skills employers are actively looking for.

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Designed for
Real-World Success

A structured path from foundation to qualification that's built with real industry input, so you graduate ready to work.
SUPPORT

Support from
Day One

From your first class to graduation and beyond, our team is here to guide, support, and champion your progress.
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Training You
Can Trust

Industry-recognised qualifications that show employers you’re serious, skilled, and ready.
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In-Demand
Graduates

Employers know and trust NTC, and they’re actively looking for graduates like you.

Ireland's Top Employers Train with NTC

When Ireland's top fitness employers need qualified staff, or need to upskill the team they already have, they come to NTC.

For over 30 years we've supplied work-ready, accredited professionals to the facilities that set the standard in Irish fitness.

Our graduates qualify in group fitness as standard, not as an add-on. Whether you're hiring or developing your team, NTC-trained staff are ready to contribute from day one.

ONSITE LESSONS
Practical classes take place either at NTC or SPORTSCO, Ringsend, Dublin 4
Saturday from 10:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4:30pm

July 2025 –  26th♦
August 2025 – 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
September 2025 – 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
October 2025 – 4th, 11th, 18th♦, 25th
November 2025 – 1st, 8th♦, 15th, 22nd, 29th, 30th
December 2025 – 6th & 7th
Examinations and/or class will start at 9:30am on dates indicated with ♦

ONLINE LESSONS
Tuesday and Thursday Evenings from 7pm to 9pm
(Recordings available afterwards)

July 2025 –  29th, 31st
August 2025 –  5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st, 26th, 28th
September 2025 –  2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th, 30th
October 2025 –  2nd, 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd

OPTIONAL FREE COURSE
National Qualification in Kettlebell Training

November 2nd, 2025 – Sunday from 10:00-17:00

PLEASE NOTE
Dates are provisional and, although unlikely, NTC reserve the right to make changes to the timetable if and when necessary
National Training Centre, Dublin
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