PRE & POST NATAL EXERCISE COACHING CERTIFICATION · EQF LEVEL 4
Train the Clients
Most PTs Can't.
Ireland's only online pre/postnatal certification with dual REPs Ireland and PD:Approval accreditation. 11 modules. 16 CPD points. A 200+ page manual. The complete toolkit to safely coach pregnant and postnatal clients — and build the specialism your competitors don't have.
- 11 Learning Modules
- 16 CPD Points
- REPs Ireland + PD:Approval
- 200+ Page Manual
- Video Exercise Library
Prerequisite: A Level 3 Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer qualification is required before enrolling.
Learning Modules
CPD Points
Page Course Manual
Births in Ireland / Year
THE OPPORTUNITY
The most in-demand specialism
with the fewest qualified coaches.
Here's the reality of the Irish fitness market right now:
You have female clients who are pregnant.
Without this qualification your insurance won't cover you — and the risk is entirely yours. Most PTs simply tell pregnant clients to come back after the baby. You lose them for a year, often permanently.
Only 5.5% of PTs hold this qualification.
In a saturated market, this is one of the clearest ways to differentiate. Over 54,000 babies are born in Ireland each year. The demand is enormous. The supply of qualified coaches is tiny.
You're guessing — and you know it.
When a pregnant client asks what's safe, what to avoid, or how to get back to training postpartum — you need real answers. Not Google. Not instinct. Qualified expertise that protects both of you.
This course gives you the qualification, the knowledge, and the insurance coverage to confidently coach pregnant and postnatal clients — and build a specialist reputation that generates referrals for your entire career.
Your Scope of Practice — What This Course Qualifies You To Do
As a qualified Pre & Post Natal Exercise Coach, you can design and deliver safe, trimester-appropriate exercise programmes, conduct pre-exercise screening, coach pelvic floor activation, assess diastasis recti, and support postnatal return-to-exercise. This does not qualify you to diagnose medical conditions, provide clinical nutrition advice, or replace the role of a midwife, OB/GYN, or pelvic health physiotherapist.
WHAT YOU GET
The science. The skills. The career.
One course. Three things that transform your coaching.
01
The Science
Anatomy, Physiology & Pregnancy
Full understanding of what the body goes through — endocrine changes, musculoskeletal adaptations, cardiovascular shifts, and how labour and birth affect every system. You'll know the 'why' behind every modification you make.
- Endocrine system changes across trimesters
- Musculoskeletal adaptations (relaxin, joint laxity)
- Cardiovascular & respiratory changes
- Baby development trimester-by-trimester
- Labour, childbirth & the 4th trimester
02
The Practice
Programming, Assessment & Exercise
Trimester-specific programme design, client screening, pelvic floor coaching, diastasis recti assessment, and a full video exercise library — core, compound, regression, and stretch exercises demonstrated with real clients.
- Trimester-by-trimester exercise programming
- Client screening & contraindications
- Pelvic floor & core exercise coaching
- Diastasis recti assessment & management
- Safe return-to-exercise postnatal protocols
03
The Career
Clients, Referrals & Income
One of the most underserved niches in Irish fitness. Qualify and you immediately access a client base your competition can't legally serve — plus referral networks with midwives, GPs, and physios that generate clients for years.
- Positioning as a specialist coach
- Building healthcare referral networks
- Supporting client health & wellbeing
- Nutrition principles for pre/postnatal clients
- Client goal setting & programme planning
FULL CURRICULUM
11 modules. Everything you need.
Every module, every lesson — exactly what you get from day one.
Plus: Mock Exam + Final Theory Examination
VIDEO EXERCISE LIBRARY
Demonstrated with Real Clients
Every exercise is video-demonstrated with pregnancy-specific coaching cues and modifications — ready to use with your clients from day one.
Core Exercise
Bird Dog
A pregnancy-safe core stability exercise coaching clients to engage deep abdominal muscles without spinal loading.
Regression Exercise
Box Squat
A controlled squat variation with tactile cue — ideal for clients in all trimesters needing lower-limb strength with added support.
Core Exercise
Side Plank
Lateral core stabilisation demonstrated with trimester-appropriate modifications — protecting the pelvic floor and avoiding diastasis aggravation.
Full Exercise Library — Included in the Course
11 VideosCore Exercises
- Bird Dog
- Pelvic Rock Tilt
- Side Plank
Trimester-appropriate core stability
Compound Exercises
- Shoulder Press
- The Squat
Safe loaded movement patterns
Regression Exercises
- Box Squat
- Chest Press
- The Lunge
- Burpee modification
Modified for every stage
Stretch & Mobility
- Cat Cow Stretch
- Child Pose
Pregnancy-safe flexibility
Isolation Exercises
- Side Lying Clam
Glute & hip activation
Enrol to unlock all exercise videos with coaching cues and trimester modifications
WHAT COACHES SAY
Real results from real coaches.
Verified Google reviews from Image Fitness Training graduates
“Detailed, Informative, Comprehensive & Engaging. I left the course with a strong foundation and could not recommend Image enough. The tutors were brilliant, engaging, knowledgeable and collaborative.”
Paul B.
Personal Trainer, Dublin
“Just completed the intensive course and I could not recommend it enough. The tutors were amazing, always willing to answer any questions and help build my confidence for going forward. 10/10.”
Katie B.
Fitness Instructor, Dublin
“Feel so prepared going into my new career. The content was next to nothing I had seen before — really thorough and practical.”
Zoe C.F.
Fitness Graduate, Dublin
“Very helpful for those who struggle to get their confidence up and running. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to get started in a specialist area.”
Jacob R.
Fitness Professional, Ireland
ENROLMENT
One Investment. A Lifetime Specialism.
Fully online, self-paced. Start today. Study around your life.
What You're Getting — Total Value
💡 Intreo funding: May be eligible for €1,000 off. Ask us about eligibility.
Full Access
Lifetime access · Start immediately
- 11 comprehensive learning modules
- REPs Ireland + PD:Approval dual accreditation
- 16 CPD points for your portfolio
- 200+ page digital course manual
- Video exercise library (all categories)
- Mock exam + final theory examination
- Lifetime access — revisit any time
Payment Plan Available
€897 spread over 3 months · €299/month
Enrol — Pre & Post Natal
Pre & Post Natal Exercise Coaching Certification
What's included
Pre & Post Natal
Online (Self-Paced)
- 11 comprehensive learning modules
- REPs Ireland + PD:Approval dual accreditation
- 16 CPD points for your portfolio
- 200+ page digital course manual
- Full video exercise library
- Lifetime access — start anytime
or €299/mo × 3 (€897 total)
Pre & Post Natal Exercise Coaching Certification
€697
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READY TO SPECIALISE?
Train the clients
most PTs turn away.
54,000+ births in Ireland every year. Only 5.5% of PTs qualified to coach them. Enrol today and own that market.
Enrol — Pre & Post Natal
Pre & Post Natal Exercise Coaching Certification
What's included
Pre & Post Natal
Online (Self-Paced)
- 11 comprehensive learning modules
- REPs Ireland + PD:Approval dual accreditation
- 16 CPD points for your portfolio
- 200+ page digital course manual
- Full video exercise library
- Lifetime access — start anytime
or €299/mo × 3 (€897 total)
Pre & Post Natal Exercise Coaching Certification
€697
Have a coupon code?