Personal Trainer Course Galway
The Image Fitness Training course for Galway runs at HQ Gym in Tuam. Study the theory online at home and come in for hands-on practical days on the gym floor.
- 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 Galway with Image Fitness Training
There is no IFT venue in Galway city itself, and we would rather say so up front. The Galway course runs at HQ Gym in Tuam, in north County Galway.
You do not travel every week night. Theory is online and pre-recorded, and on the 16-week course the practical days are Saturdays, 10am to 4:30pm. For most Galway students that is one trip a week. The 8-week full-time course (Thursdays and Fridays) has also run for Galway, most recently from 1 October 2026.
Galway is a Pilates venue as well as a PT one. The Mat Pilates instructor course runs for Galway, and Reformer Pilates runs at The Hot Studio @ The Phoenix in Tuam, so you can build a second qualification without leaving the county.
The venue
The Galway venue
Our Galway course is taught at HQ Gym in the N17 Business Park, on the Galway Road in Tuam. It is the only Image Fitness Training PT venue in Connacht, so it serves Galway city and county.
HQ Gym
HQ Gym, N17 Business Park, Galway Rd, Farrannamartin, Tuam, Co. GalwayOpen in Google MapsDates
Next Galway intakes
16-Week Part-Time (Saturday)
Saturday, 10:00 AM–4:30 PM · 16 weeks
Who teaches you
Your Galway tutor
Sharon Gannon
Tutor & Gym Manager
Nine years in the fitness industry and Gym Manager at HQ Gym Tuam.
Meet the whole team on our team page.
Graduates
Galway graduate stories
“Image Fitness delivered everything you'd want in a Personal Training and group instructor course and more. Our instructor Johnny was second to none — fun, professional, knowledgeable and most of all encouraged and believed in us. I am super glad I did this course, it was one of the best investments I could've done in myself and as a bonus I made great friends.”
Trish Kennedy
Personal Trainer + Group Instructor Course · Google review, June 2025
Read more on our reviews page.
Add a second qualification
Pilates in Galway
Mat Pilates for Galway runs at HQ Gym in Tuam, and Reformer Pilates at The Hot Studio @ The Phoenix, Tuam. Both are booked through Image Pilates.
- Mat Pilates Instructor: starts Saturday 9 January 2027 · 4 Weekend Intensive · Galway (Tuam)
- Reformer Pilates Instructor: starts Saturday 9 January 2027 · 4 Weekends (Sat & Sun) · The Hot Studio (Tuam, Co. Galway)
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
Galway PT course questions
Where is the IFT Galway venue?+
Practical days for the Galway course are at HQ Gym, N17 Business Park, Galway Rd, Farrannamartin, Tuam, Co. Galway. Theory is online, so you only come to the venue on practical days.
What is the schedule for the Galway PT course?+
Galway runs 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 Galway course differ from your other venues?+
It is the same REPs Ireland qualification, online theory and exams as every other venue. The difference is where and when you train: Galway’s practical days are at HQ Gym in Tuam, on Saturdays for the 16-week course, with an 8-week full-time (Thursday and Friday) course at set times of the year. Cork and Dublin also offer evening formats.
Is the Galway 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 Galway intake?+
The next Galway intake starts on Saturday 9 January 2027: the 16-Week Part-Time (Saturday) course, Saturday, 10:00 AM–4:30 PM. You can book online at ptcheckout.imageft.ie.
Can I do the Galway course if I live in Galway city, Mayo or Roscommon?+
Yes. The practical days are at HQ Gym in Tuam and the theory is online, so you only travel on practical days, which are Saturdays on the 16-week course.
How much does the PT course cost in Galway?+
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 Galway?
The next Galway intake starts on Saturday 9 January 2027. Book online, or message us first if you have questions.