Strength and Conditioning for Personal Trainers

Where Strength Meets Strategy!

Unlock elite coaching strategies rooted in science. Learn to boost strength, optimise movement, and enhance client performance with proven methods you can trust.

Why our Strength and Conditioning course?

Gain the skills and confidence to design and deliver advanced strength and conditioning programmes for individual and group training settings.

Face To Face

Learn face-to-face with expert tutors and practise real-world coaching skills you can confidently apply with clients straight away.

For Professionals

Only open to qualified fitness professionals. Expand your services with advanced strength and conditioning techniques.

Expertise

Understand functional movement, reduce injury risk, and optimise client performance with evidence-based programming.

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

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What our graduates say

Success Stories

A selection of testimonials from graduates of NTC's courses.

Every instructor was excellent — always available to answer questions and guide you every step of the way.

Personal Training Graduate
Personal Training Graduate

I’ve just finished my Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer course, and what a unique and unforgettable experience it was! My classmates couldn’t have been better — everyone was polite, kind, friendly, always helping each other, cheering each other on… such an amazing energy! I’m definitely going to miss you all!

I also want to say that every single instructor was excellent — always available to answer any questions and to guide you every step of the way. And when you contact the school administration for anything, they reply so quickly and are incredibly helpful with whatever you need.

I’m deeply grateful to all the instructors: Daniel, Noel, Michelle, and Rachael. And to Michelle and Rachael especially — I can’t thank you enough for the patience, support, and care you showed me, for believing in my potential even when I doubted myself. You will always hold a special place in my heart and memories. ❤️

I highly recommend NTC — National Training Centre Dublin! 💪🎉

The guidance and support have made me truly confident moving forward.

Martin Higgins
Personal Training Graduate
Martin Higgins
Personal Training Graduate

I just wanted to drop you all an email after finishing the course with you.

As you all know, I had ITEC qualifications from before, I spent about 11 years away from the industry and decided to get back into a job and an industry that I loved. The course content, from day one was second to none. The in-depth coverage of topics was at some points overwhelming but digestible. The in person delivery was brilliant and something that was not to be missed. The implementation of the theory in practice sessions was something I didn’t experience before.

Overall, I’d just like to thank each and every one of you for everything, your guidance, advice and encouragement during the course.

I can now safely say that I’m super confident in my ability going forward in the industry because of all of you, so thank you for that.

Brian McConville

A thoroughly enjoyable experience, supported by motivational teachers and an incredibly helpful admin team.

Brian McConville
Personal Training Graduate
Brian McConville
Brian McConville
Personal Training Graduate

I really enjoyed it… thanks to the motivational teachers for their support… also Karen and Greg in admin, who were always helpful.

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.

Jessica Barbosa Robles

What I learned at NTC directly led to securing a gym job in London - truly worth every penny.

Jessica Barbosa Robles
Personal Training Graduate
Jessica Barbosa Robles
Jessica Barbosa Robles
Personal Training Graduate

Hi Michelle, I wanted to thank you and the team. I got a gym job in London after impressing with a fitness class I taught. What I learned at NTC was worth every penny.

Everything You Need to Know

Course Details

Develop the skills to design and deliver advanced strength and conditioning programmes that combine performance science, progressive overload, and results-driven coaching.

Overview

The National Qualification in Strength and Conditioning provides the knowledge and practical skills required to design and deliver safe, effective, and performance-driven strength and conditioning programmes for a wide range of clients in both group and one-to-one settings.

Designed for qualified fitness instructors, personal trainers, and health coaches, the course covers the science and application of strength and conditioning, including programme design, exercise prescription, periodisation, and integration into existing training environments — equipping you to coach with greater confidence, precision, and impact.

On completion, you will be able to prescribe tailored S&C programmes for everyday clients through to competitive athletes, opening the door to expanded roles, new opportunities, and long-term career development in the fitness industry.

Syllabus

The programme covers all key areas of strength and conditioning instruction, equipping you with the skills to design and deliver advanced, performance-driven programmes for a wide range of clients in any training environment.

Topics include functional movement assessment, exercise prescription and periodisation, conjugate training systems, Olympic lifting and plyometric techniques, explosive power and speed development, assistance exercise selection, and long-term programme design for individual and group settings.

Fees

Standard Graduate Rate
Individual €525 €495

Graduate rate available to qualified graduates of the National Qualification in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training. Full payment required at time of booking.

Contact our office on +353 1 882 7777 for further information.

Eligibility

This course is designed for qualified fitness professionals who want to expand their coaching with strength and conditioning expertise. To enrol, you must hold a REPs-approved EQF Level 3 Fitness Instructor qualification (or higher). Not sure if you qualify? Email a copy of your primary cert to info@ntc.ie and we'll review it for you. This course is not suitable for those without a recognised fitness qualification.

Dates & Availability

Ready to Add a High-Impact Skill?

Pick the date that suits you best - then join us in person for expert-led, hands-on training.

Dublin

Two Full Weekends

New Dates Soon
Next date TBC

This programme is currently undergoing academic review

New dates to be announced shortly

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SPORTSCO, Ringsend, Dublin 4

Your Instructors

Meet the Team

Only fully qualified tutors deliver the National Qualification in Strength and Conditioning for Personal Trainers course with each having extensive expertise in their individual field.

Larry Geraghty
Larry Geraghty
Larry Geraghty

Larry is a highly experienced NTC tutor who has a wealth of knowledge in the areas of resistance training and strength and conditioning. He holds the National University of Ireland’s Diploma in Training and Continuing Education, which is a highly respected qualification in the field of training and education. Larry’s expertise in resistance training is an invaluable asset to our fitness programmes, where he teaches students the most effective techniques to build strength, power, and endurance. Additionally, Larry heads up the strength and conditioning course, where he imparts his extensive knowledge and experience to aspiring fitness professionals.

Larry is also a tutor on the National Qualification in Neuromuscular Therapy. This qualification focuses on the assessment, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries and dysfunctions using a combination of manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercise, and postural and movement education. Larry’s expertise in this area is highly sought after, and he is widely recognised as an authority in the field of neuromuscular therapy.

In addition to his teaching work, Larry runs his own successful private practice for the treatment of pain, injury, and dysfunction. His experience and expertise in the field of neuromuscular therapy have made him highly effective in helping patients recover from a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Larry’s passion for helping people achieve their physical goals and improve their overall quality of life is evident in both his teaching and his private practice. He is a highly respected figure in the fitness and wellness community, and his contributions to the field have been instrumental in advancing the science of resistance training and neuromuscular therapy.

Daniel Iannelli
Daniel Iannelli
Daniel Iannelli

Daniel is a highly skilled fitness professional with a passion for martial arts and strength training. He has an extensive educational background in sports and fitness, having earned a Higher National Diploma in Sports and Leisure Management, Sports Recreation Level 5, and his Masters in Strength and Conditioning.

With his background in martial arts, Daniel has a wealth of knowledge and experience in resistance training. He is a resistance training tutor for the National Training Centre (NTC), where he teaches on various programmes. His expertise in kettlebell and suspension training, as well as strength and conditioning, has been invaluable to the NTC, and to the many students he has taught.

In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Daniel is also an accomplished Brazilian jiu jitsu competitor. He trains regularly and competes at a high level, using his martial arts experience to inform his teaching and training methods. His commitment to his own training and competition helps him stay up to date with the latest techniques and strategies, which he then shares with his students at the NTC.

As a resistance training tutor for the NTC, Daniel is committed to helping his students reach their fitness goals. He is known for his hands-on teaching style, and his ability to create challenging, yet fun, workouts that keep his students engaged and motivated. His classes are highly sought after, and his students consistently report improvements in their strength, endurance, and overall fitness.

Overall, Daniel is a highly skilled and passionate fitness professional with a dedication to martial arts and strength training. His educational background and experience have made him an invaluable member of the NTC faculty, and his commitment to his own training and competition ensures that his teaching methods are always up to date and effective.

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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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When did your course begin?

SPORTSCO, Ringsend, Dublin 4
South Lotts Road, Ringsend, Dublin 4, D04 E2K4
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