
Fitness Instructor Personal Trainer
Do you want to be in-demand from employers and get a qualification which is recognised at the highest European standard?
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The National Training Centre (NTC) in Ireland's leading provider of fitness education.
We offer a range of courses and programmess 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.
We know that there are many fitness courses for you to choose from out there but we guarantee that you will not find another course that exceeds the minimum required standards, only uses fully qualified tutors, and delivers everything you need to hit the ground running.
Do you want to be in-demand from employers and get a qualification which is recognised at the highest European standard?
Learn the adaptations required for exercise prescription for pregnant clients or those who have recently given birth.
Gain the knowledge and skills to help older adults maintain and develop functional fitness and age ‘successfully’.
Already a qualified fitness professional but want to add in-demand Strength and Conditioning to your repertoire?
Kettlebell Training offers improved mobility, range of motion, agility, cardio vascular endurance, mental toughness and increased strength.
Get the knowledge and skills to lead safe, effective and appropriate suspension training classes for groups or 1-2-1.
Get certified to teach circuit training bootcamps, choreographed and freestyle exercise to music classes, core stability classes and more.
Get the knowledge and skills to lead safe, effective and appropriate indoor cycling classes to groups of clients.
Get the knowledge and skills to lead safe, effective and appropriate step aerobics classes to groups of clients.
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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