Personal Trainer Course
Ireland's most complete fitness qualification. 3 certifications. 8–16 weeks of structured modules. A video exercise library you'll use for life. Available across Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Wexford and Online.
Weekly Course Modules
Video Lessons
Qualifications Included
Graduates Nationwide
THREE PILLARS. ONE COMPLETE QUALIFICATION.
Every other course gives you one pillar.
We give you all three.
01
The Science
Anatomy, Physiology & Nutrition
From the skeletal and muscular systems to energy metabolism, circulatory and respiratory function, and applied nutrition — you'll understand the body at a level that sets you apart from every other trainer in the room.
- Skeletal & Muscular Systems
- Circulatory & Respiratory Systems
- Energy Systems & Metabolism
- Macros, Micros & Popular Diets
- Somatotypes & Body Composition
02
The Practice
Programming, Assessment & Exercise
A video-guided exercise library across every muscle group, posture and movement assessment, periodisation models, and programming frameworks for any client — beginner to advanced athlete.
- Full Video Exercise Library (40+ exercises)
- Posture & Movement Assessment
- Program Design & Periodisation
- Regressions, Progressions & Advanced Methods
- Special Populations (Pregnancy, etc.)
03
The Business
Clients, Income & Career Launch
Included in The Career and The Business pathways. A structured mentorship programme covering client acquisition, pricing, sales, social media, and retention — so you launch earning, not just qualified.
- Content That Converts
- Crafting & Pricing Your Offer
- Getting Your First 5 Clients
- Client Retention Systems
- Sales Consultation Framework
EVERY TOPIC COVERED
8–16 weeks. 18 topics. 3 qualifications.
Science, practice, nutrition — all in one REPs-accredited programme.
Next Start Dates
Two intake windows. Multiple locations. One decision away.
April 2026
Filling Now25
Apr
16-Week · Saturday
Sat 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
27
Apr
8-Week · Evenings + Saturday
Mon & Wed 7–10 PM · Sat 10 AM–4:30 PM
July 2026
Limited Places2
Jul
8-Week Full Time
Thu & Fri 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
EXERCISE LIBRARY
Video-Guided Exercise Library
For Every Muscle Group
40+ exercises — each demonstrated on video with coaching scripts and cues. Available on Skool as part of your enrolment.
Shoulder Exercises
- Shoulder Press
- Lateral Raise
- Front Raise
- Arnold Press
Chest Exercises
- Barbell Bench Press
- Dumbbell Fly
- Cable Crossover
- Push-Up Variations
Back Exercises
- Deadlift
- Barbell Row
- Lat Pulldown
- Seated Cable Row
Arm Exercises
- Barbell Curl
- Tricep Pushdown
- Hammer Curl
- Skull Crusher
Leg Exercises
- Barbell Back Squat
- Bulgarian Split Squat
- Romanian Deadlift
- Barbell Hip Thrust
- Leg Press
Advanced Methods
- Supersets
- Drop Sets
- Rest-Pause Training
- Periodisation Techniques
Fitness Business Accelerator
A structured group mentorship programme built to get you earning — not just qualified. Included with The Career and The Business pathways.
Content That Converts
Build a social media presence that attracts your ideal clients and keeps them engaged — with frameworks you can use from day one.
Crafting & Pricing Your Offer
Package your services, set your rates, and confidently justify your value to any prospective client.
Launch: Getting Your First Clients
Step-by-step launch plan to get paying clients from the gym floor from day one. No guessing — just a proven playbook.
All Things Sales & Mindset
Master the consultation process and close without feeling salesy. Jordan Sherlock walks you through the exact frameworks he uses with global clients.
Client Experience & Retention
Keep clients long-term with onboarding and retention systems that run themselves — so you spend less time chasing and more time coaching.
Gym Floor Mastery
Dominate the gym floor — consultations, onboarding, and converting enquiries into loyal, paying clients.
AI for Coaches Workshop
Learn to use AI tools to automate your admin, generate content, build training plans, and outpace every competitor who isn't using them yet.
Programming for Success Masterclass
Advanced session design, periodisation models and programming logic for clients at every level — from beginner to competitive athlete.
Professional Brand Photoshoot & Reels
Walk away with a full set of professional photos and advertising reels — done for you. Your brand, your face, your story. Ready to post from day one. Included with The Business pathway.
WHAT YOU WALK AWAY WITH
Every workshop has a
tangible outcome.
These aren't lectures. Each session ends with something built, written, or ready to use — so by the time you graduate, your business is already in motion.
A 30-day content system — ready to use
- Plug-and-play content framework for Instagram & TikTok
- Your niche identified and messaging locked in
- Hooks, captions and post structures that attract enquiries
- A weekly posting rhythm you can sustain from day one
Your service packaged and priced with confidence
- Signature coaching package built (1-to-1, online, or hybrid)
- Pricing set based on market rate and your positioning
- Value proposition written — so you can explain what you do in 30 seconds
- Upsell and renewal pathway mapped out
A step-by-step launch plan you can activate immediately
- Pre-launch checklist completed before you graduate
- Your first 5 outreach conversations scripted and ready
- Referral and social proof system in place
- Launch sequence to generate your first paid enquiries
A consultation framework you can use every time
- Jordan Sherlock's exact consultation structure (used with global clients)
- Objection handling scripts for price, time, and commitment
- Confidence to close without being pushy or awkward
- Sales mindset shift — from "selling" to "solving"
Systems that keep clients — and free up your time
- Onboarding process built (welcome pack, check-ins, progress tracking)
- Retention touchpoints mapped across the client journey
- Renewal conversation framework so clients re-sign without being asked
- Templates for check-ins, progress reviews, and re-engagement
The confidence to approach, consult, and convert on the floor
- Floor conversation scripts — from hello to consultation booked
- Body language and environment strategies that build instant trust
- Trial session structure that leads naturally to a paid programme
- Your intro offer and gym floor pitch finalised
AI tools running your admin and content creation
- Custom ChatGPT prompts for training plans, nutrition guides, and emails
- Content generation workflow set up — cut creation time by 80%
- AI-assisted client check-in and progress report templates
- Automation stack that frees up 5–10 hours per week
Advanced programming ability that sets you apart
- Periodisation models for beginners, intermediates, and athletes
- Block programming, deload protocols, and plateau-busting strategies
- Programming templates for 6 common client goals
- The ability to write programmes that get results — and keep clients long-term
A full professional brand identity — done for you
- 30+ professional brand photos (studio and gym environment)
- 3–5 advertising reels edited and ready to post
- Profile, cover, and story content across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
- Visual brand assets you'd otherwise spend €2,000+ on
Not sure which pathway is right for you?
Have a relaxed chat with the team — no sales pressure, just a quick conversation to understand where you're at and point you towards the right fit. You'll leave knowing exactly which pathway suits you and what your next step looks like.
INSIDE IMAGE FITNESS TRAINING
This is what it looks like.
Real coaching. Real facility. Real people. Filmed at Image Fitness Training HQ, Swords.
"I loved the vibe and crack in our class — made friends for life and feel ready to start my new career."
— Carl Mc Dermot, Tallaght 2025
SWORDS · TALLAGHT · 2025
Theory. Practical. Real Coaching.
Every week combines classroom theory with hands-on gym floor practice — so you graduate confident in both the science and the session.
Filmed at IFT Swords Academy
Filmed at IFT Tallaght & Swords
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