Active IQ Level 4 Strength & Conditioning (RQF Level 4)

Starts March 2026 – Dublin
From March 2026, you can step into performance coaching — with one of the only internationally recognised Level 4 S&C qualifications in Ireland.
This isn’t a weekend CPD.
It’s a proper 12-week programme that takes you from PT → Performance Coach.

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What You’ll Learn (No Fluff)

✅ Test athletes properly (CMJ, sprint profiling, COD drills, conditioning)
✅ Coach Olympic lifts & plyos with confidence (cleans, snatches, explosive jumps)
✅ Screen athletes and prevent injuries before they happen
✅ Programme like a pro — blocks, deloads, tapers, peak weeks
✅ Cue, correct & coach under pressure
✅ Collect, analyse & present performance data clubs respect
This isn’t theory for theory’s sake. It’s coaching you’ll use on the gym floor the very next week.

Why It Matters

💶 Performance coaches charge 20–50% more/hour than standard PTs
🎯 New career lanes open up: academies, clubs, semi-pro athletes
📈 You’ll prove results with hard data — faster sprints, higher jumps, fitter athletes
🌍 It’s an internationally recognised Level 4 qualification (Active IQ RQF Level 4) — rare in Ireland

Dublin March 2026 Intake

Online Calls (Mondays, 7–9pm):
2nd, 9th, 16th March | 4th, 11th, 18th April | 2nd, 9th, 16th May
Practical Coaching Weekends in IFT Academy in Swords, Co Dublin (10am–4:30pm):
28–29 March | 25–26 April | 23–24 May
Final Assessment (10am–4:30pm):
30–31 May

The Investment | €1500

💰 Standard Fee: €1,500
🔥 Early Bird: €1,350 (save €150) — first 10 places only


👥 Cohort capped at 18 seats for proper hands-on coaching
You don’t need to pay in full.


A €300 deposit secures your seat in the March intake, with flexible payment plans available.

Pay €1350 Upfront
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Frequently asked questions,

Q - Is this course suitable for beginners?

👉 This course is designed for fitness professionals holding a Personal Trainer Certificate. If you're starting from scratch, we recommend our Ultimate Coach Course, which provides the foundational qualifications needed before advancing to this course + S&C.​

 Q - Are there any funding options available?

👉 Yes. If you are:​ A member with REPs Ireland after qualifying with a REPs Ireland Accredited course, or​

Working in a gym or leisure centre that is a member of Ireland Active,​

you may be eligible for a 25% discount on the upfront price of the course. Additionally, if you are in receipt of any type of social welfare payments, you may be entitled to €1000 off your course fees.

Q - Will this certification help me stand out in the fitness industry?

👉  Absolutely. This course is designed to elevate the coaching performance of fitness professionals and help their clients reach peak performance. Through cutting-edge coaching, advanced program design, and pushing the boundaries of mobility, stability, speed, and power, you will be equipped to get the best from your clients.​

We Don’t Want Your Praise — We Want Your Results.

These aren’t “look how great we are” reviews — they’re proof that this works when you do.