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The National Training Centre (NTC) is Ireland's leading provider of fitness education.
We offer a range of courses and programmes designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to excel in the fitness industry.
We pride ourselves on our team of highly qualified instructors, state-of-the-art facilities, and commitment to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment.
The most trusted destination for health fitness and bodywork therapy education in Ireland
The National Training Centre delivers over 40 high quality courses that exceed the established minimum standards required for accreditation at all levels.
The National Training Centre uses over 50 expert tutors from Ireland and around the world who are recognised authorities in their individual areas of expertise.
The National Training Centre is proud of our over 11,000 graduates who have gone on to achieve at the highest levels in their specific areas of training with leading employers.
The National Training Centre exists to provide education and training in the areas of complementary medical healthcare and health related fitness which lead to industry recognised National Qualifications. Our organisation is 100% student focused and our custom built facilities recognise our commitment to enhancing each student’s learning experiences and outcomes.
The National Training Centre (NTC) comprises five schools and colleges to deliver high quality programmes of education with graduate demand in their respective industries
The National College of Exercise and Health Studies (NCEHS)provides training in the area of health related fitness.
The National School of Sports Massage (NSSM) provides training in the area of orthopaedic sports massage.
The College of Complementary Medical Education (CCME) provides training in the areas of Neuromuscular and Physical Therapies.
The Pilates Institute (Ireland) provides training in the area of Pilates.
The Irish College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) which provides training in the area of osteopathic medicine.
NTC is made up of a highly skilled team of experts in order to deliver and adminsiter superior courses with high industry demand.
John Sharkey (founding Director) is an international educator, author and authority in the areas of Clinical Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, human movement and the manual treatment of chronic pain using European Neuromuscular Therapy. He is recognised as one of the worlds leading authorities on fascia and Biotensegrity. He is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (JBMT), International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine and other professional journals.
Fidelma Conlon (Director) has over 25 years experience within the health fitness industry and has completed a number of professional qualifications over the years and holds a MSc in Exercise & Nutrition Science from the University of Liverpool. Both Fidelma and John were instrumental in developing and writing the european standards for fitness and personal training qualification with the European Health Fitness Association (now Europe Active) over a number of years which led to the agreed minimum EQF standards that exist within the health fitness industry.
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
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