Question 1

What qualification will I earn from the Endeavour Academy personal trainer course?

Accepted Answer

What makes Endeavour Academy different? On successful completion of the Advanced Exercise Coach course, you’ll receive your awarded from iREPS. Endeavour Academy is a REPs Ireland approved education provider for Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. Eligible graduates can apply to register with REPs Ireland; registration is a separate process.

Question 2

Do I need any qualifications or gym experience before I apply?

Accepted Answer

Do I need experience to apply?You don’t need to be a practising trainer. You do need time to study, attend the required sessions and practise your coaching.

Question 3

How is this personal trainer course taught, and how much practical coaching will I do?

Accepted Answer

The course contains 180 hours of learning, with approximately 120 hours dedicated to practical work. You’ll learn the principles behind exercise and coaching, then practise applying them through demonstrations, coached exercises and feedback. You’ll also learn within Endeavour Gym, where our tutors work with clients.

Question 4

How long does the course take, and when do I need to attend in Dublin?

Accepted Answer

The next part-time course starts January 2027 and runs for 16 weeks. Classes take place between 18:15pm-21:15pm Tuesday, Thursday & 08:30am-15:30pm Saturday at Endeavour Gym in Dublin 22. You should also allow additional study hours per week for study and assessments outside scheduled sessions.The minimum attendance percentage for passing this course is 80%.

Question 5

How much does the course cost, and can I pay in instalments?

Accepted Answer

The full course fee is €3000. This includes, teaching, learning materials, assessments and placement components. This fee is based over several installments.  You can pay in full and this is a cheaper alternative, of €2500. [Additional assessment, resit or registration fees separately.]Whilst it is possible to 'pass' an exam after missing some workshops, we discourage this. We operate on a high attendance rate. also, the topics you will cover in our PT course are advanced and without attending, you will struggle to develop a deep meaningful understanding.  Remember, we also operate a non-participation = non-attendance, and an attendance rate of 80%+ allows you to take your final exams.If you feel, you will miss a lot of workshops, maybe we aren't the course for you!

Question 6

What makes Endeavour Academy different from other personal trainer courses?

Accepted Answer

You’ll learn in a working gym from tutors who coach clients and use the subjects they teach. Our focus is on helping you turn knowledge into a useful skill: assessing a person, explaining a programme, coaching movement and adapting a session when needed. Practical work and tutor feedback run throughout the course, so you can build confidence before coaching independently.

Question 7

Can I work as a personal trainer in Ireland or abroad after qualifying?

Accepted Answer

Graduates can pursue opportunities as self-employed personal trainers or apply for roles in personal training and semi-private coaching facilities. Eligible graduates can also apply for registration with REPs Ireland in the relevant category.If you plan to work abroad, check the requirements of the country where you want to practise. Recognition and registration are handled by the relevant body in that country; REPs Ireland can advise its members about portability routes.

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