Personal Trainer Course Cork
Qualify as a REPs Ireland accredited Personal Trainer with practical days on the gym floor at FLYEfit Cork, in the city centre. Theory is online, so you only come in for the hands-on days.
- Next intake
- Saturday 9 January 2027
- Accreditation
- REPs Ireland · EQF Level 4
- Price
- From €2,300
- Deposit
- €300, then up to 10 months
Why train here
Why train in Cork with Image Fitness Training
Cork has more PT formats than any of our venues outside Dublin. The 16-week Saturday course suits anyone working Monday to Friday. Cork is also the only venue outside Dublin that runs the 8-week evening and weekend format, with practical sessions on Monday and Wednesday evenings plus Saturdays. The 8-week full-time course (Thursdays and Fridays) has run in Cork too, most recently from 1 October 2026.
Three of our tutors are based in Cork. Tomas Whelan leads the course and is head coach at FLYEfit. Greg Magner, who owns MCC Development Academy, tutors and examines. Eoin Cremin, an online coaching specialist in the industry since 2012, mentors on the Fitness Business Accelerator that comes with The Career.
Cork is also one of our Pilates venues. You can add the Mat Pilates instructor course at FLYEfit, and Reformer Pilates runs at Himalaya Yoga Valley in the city, so a second qualification does not mean travelling to Dublin.
The venue
The Cork venue
The Cork course runs in FLYEfit at Stapleton House on Oliver Plunkett Street, in Cork city centre. It is a working commercial gym, so you learn to coach in the same kind of place most of our graduates go on to work in.
FLYEfit Cork
FLYEfit Cork, Stapleton House, 10 Oliver Plunkett St, Centre, CorkOpen in Google MapsDates
Next Cork intakes
16-Week Part-Time (Saturday)
Saturday, 10:00 AM–4:30 PM · 16 weeks
8-Week Part-Time (Evenings + Saturday)
Mon & Wed 7:00–10:00 PM + Sat 10:00 AM–4:30 PM · 8 weeks
Theory is online and pre-recorded — Monday, Wednesday and Saturday are all practical days.
Who teaches you
Your Cork tutors
Tomas Whelan
Lead Tutor, Personal Training & Pilates
Boxing coach turned PT and Pilates instructor, head coach at FLYEfit, with nearly five years tutoring at Image Fitness Training.
Greg Magner
Tutor & Examiner
Owns MCC Development Academy. Focuses on client transformation and sustainable fitness habits.
Eoin Cremin
Tutor & Fitness Business Accelerator Mentor
Online coaching specialist in fat loss and resistance training, in the industry since 2012.
Meet the whole team on our team page.
Graduates
Cork graduate stories
“Taking the course at Image Fitness Training Global was one of the best decisions I've made! It helped me grow not only in knowledge but also in confidence as a professional. The course is well-structured, organised, and filled with up-to-date content. A special shout-out to May, our instructor — she was absolutely amazing from start to finish. I highly recommend this course!”
Rafaela
Personal Trainer Course · Google review, December 2025
Read more on our reviews page.
Add a second qualification
Pilates in Cork
Mat Pilates is taught at FLYEfit Cork and Reformer Pilates at Himalaya Yoga Valley, Cork City. Both are booked through Image Pilates.
- Mat Pilates Instructor: starts Saturday 9 January 2027 · 4 Weekend Intensive · Cork City
- Reformer Pilates Instructor: starts Saturday 20 February 2027 · 4 Weekends (Sat & Sun) · Himalaya Yoga Valley (Cork City)
Price
Same price at every venue
The Cert
€2,300
Your qualification. Your foundation. Your starting line.
- REPs Ireland-approved PT qualification (EQF Level 4)
- Fitness Instruction certification
- Group Instruction certification
- Nutrition Diploma
The Career
€2,600
Qualify. Then build the business.
- Everything in The Cert
- Fitness Business Accelerator — 12 weeks online: a live Zoom session and a mentor call every week on client acquisition, pricing, selling, retention and scaling
- AI for Coaches Interactive Webinar — the full AIVA toolkit (worth €300)
- Six months free in The Floor — Ireland's PT graduate community
Secure your place with a €300 deposit and spread the rest over up to 10 months. Getting a social welfare payment? Check whether an Intreo grant can go towards your course. Full course details are on the Personal Trainer course page.
FAQ
Cork PT course questions
Where is the IFT Cork venue?+
Practical days for the Cork course are at FLYEfit Cork, Stapleton House, 10 Oliver Plunkett St, Centre, Cork. Theory is online, so you only come to the venue on practical days.
What is the schedule for the Cork PT course?+
Cork runs the 8-Week Part-Time (Evenings + Saturday) course (Mon & Wed 7:00–10:00 PM + Sat 10:00 AM–4:30 PM), the 16-Week Part-Time (Saturday) course (Saturday, 10:00 AM–4:30 PM) and the 8-Week Full Time course (Thursday & Friday, 10:00 AM–4:30 PM). Theory is online and pre-recorded, so the days listed are your practical days at the venue.
How does the Cork course differ from your other venues?+
The qualification, the online theory and the exams are the same at every venue. What changes is the format. Cork runs the 16-week Saturday course, the 8-week evening and weekend course (Monday and Wednesday evenings plus Saturdays), which no other venue outside Dublin offers, and the 8-week full-time course at set times of the year. Dublin adds a 16-week Sunday course. Galway, Limerick and Wexford run the Saturday and full-time formats.
Is the Cork course REPs Ireland accredited?+
Yes. It is the same REPs Ireland-approved Personal Training qualification (EQF Level 4) we teach at every venue. The Cert also includes Fitness Instruction and Group Instruction certification and a Nutrition Diploma.
When is the next Cork intake?+
The next Cork intake starts on Saturday 9 January 2027: the 16-Week Part-Time (Saturday) course, Saturday, 10:00 AM–4:30 PM. After that: Monday 1 March 2027, 8-Week Part-Time (Evenings + Saturday). You can book online at ptcheckout.imageft.ie.
Can I do the Cork course if I live in Kerry, Waterford or Limerick?+
Yes. Theory is online and pre-recorded, so you only travel to FLYEfit Cork for the practical days, which are Saturdays on the 16-week course. If you live in Limerick, our Limerick venue at Matchbox Fitness may be closer.
How much does the PT course cost in Cork?+
The price is the same at every venue. The Cert is €2,300 and The Career is €2,600. You can secure a place with a €300 deposit and spread the rest over up to 10 months.
Other venues
Nearby locations
Ready to qualify in Cork?
The next Cork intake starts on Saturday 9 January 2027. Book online, or message us first if you have questions.