Personal Trainer Course Swords
Train at Image Fitness Training’s own academy in The Castle Shopping Centre, Swords. Evening, Sunday and full-time formats, with the theory online.
- Next intake
- Sunday 10 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 Swords with Image Fitness Training
Swords is our home. The academy in The Castle Shopping Centre is where the Image team is based, so the people answering your questions are in the same building as your practical sessions.
Dublin has the widest choice of formats, and all of them run in Swords: the 16-week Sunday course, the 8-week evening and weekend course (Monday and Wednesday evenings plus Saturdays), and the 8-week full-time course on Thursdays and Fridays. Theory is online and pre-recorded, so every listed day is a practical day.
It is also the venue for the courses you might add later. Strength & Conditioning, Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates (including a Reformer evening course) all run in Swords.
The venue
The Swords venue
IFT Swords Academy is in The Castle Shopping Centre on Bridge Street, Swords. It is our own academy and our head office, not a partner gym, and it is the address we give for anything you need to send us.
Every format we run in Dublin is taught here, along with Strength & Conditioning, Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates.
IFT Swords Academy
IFT Swords Academy, The Castle Shopping Centre, Bridge Street, Swords, Co. DublinOpen in Google MapsDates
Next Swords intakes
Sunday (16 Weeks)
Sunday, 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
Tutors our Swords graduates mention
Johnny Broughton
Head Tutor
Head Tutor at Image Fitness Training, leading delivery of the PT qualification nationwide.
Shane Roche
Lead Tutor & Neuromuscular Therapist
Over 15 years of experience in fitness, rehabilitation and sports performance.
Stefano Manassero
Senior Tutor
41 years in the fitness industry, former national bodybuilding champion and international judge.
Gary Downey
Tutor
16 years of experience specialising in strength training, fat loss and lifestyle transformation.
Meet the whole team on our team page.
Graduates
Swords graduate stories
“Just completed the 8-week intensive course and I could not recommend it enough. I enjoyed every minute of it. The tutors Shane and Johnny were amazing, always willing to answer any questions we had and help build my confidence for going forward. Bitter sweet finishing up. Great memories, great people and great atmosphere. 10/10.”
Katie Burdis
Personal Trainer Course (8-Week Intensive) · Google review, March 2026
“Stefano was a great tutor to all of us at Swords weekend group classes — thoroughly enjoyed the experience and all the staff were great. Adam and Aaron also, whom first got me signed up, continuing to help throughout with any questions I had.”
Fionn O'Shea
Personal Trainer Course (Weekend Group) · Google review, July 2025
“Very enjoyable course, packed full of content that is delivered in an exceptional manner. The tutors are well prepared and full of knowledge and delivered the info in a way that made it easy to understand and retain. I felt over prepared for the exams and ready to enter the industry with confidence. Massive thanks to Adam, Johnny, Gary and Stefano. 100% recommend.”
Kevin Heavin
Personal Trainer Course · Google review, January 2026
Read more on our reviews page.
Add a second qualification
Pilates in Swords
Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates both run at IFT Swords Academy, including a Reformer evening course. Both are booked through Image Pilates.
- Mat Pilates Instructor: starts Saturday 9 January 2027 · 4 Weekend Intensive · Dublin (Swords)
- Reformer Pilates Instructor: starts Monday 11 January 2027 · Evening Course + Exam Weekend · IFT Swords Academy (Dublin)
- Reformer Pilates Instructor: starts Saturday 20 February 2027 · 4 Weekends (Sat & Sun) · IFT Swords Academy (Dublin)
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
Swords PT course questions
Where is the IFT Swords venue?+
Practical days for the Swords course are at IFT Swords Academy, The Castle Shopping Centre, Bridge Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. Theory is online, so you only come to the venue on practical days.
What is the schedule for the Swords PT course?+
Swords runs the 8-Week Part-Time (Evenings + Saturday) course (Mon & Wed 7:00–10:00 PM + Sat 10:00 AM–4:30 PM), the 8-Week Full Time course (Thursday & Friday, 10:00 AM–4:30 PM) and the Sunday (16 Weeks) course (Sunday, 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 Swords course differ from your other venues?+
The qualification, online theory and exams are the same everywhere. Swords and Tallaght run the Dublin formats on the same dates: a 16-week Sunday course, an 8-week evening and weekend course, and an 8-week full-time course. Outside Dublin, most venues run a 16-week Saturday course instead.
Is the Swords 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 Swords intake?+
The next Swords intake starts on Sunday 10 January 2027: the Sunday (16 Weeks) course, Sunday, 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 Swords course if I live in Meath, Louth or north Dublin?+
Yes. Theory is online and pre-recorded, so you only come to Swords for the practical days. If south or west Dublin suits you better, the same course runs on the same dates in Tallaght.
How much does the PT course cost in Swords?+
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 Swords?
The next Swords intake starts on Sunday 10 January 2027. Book online, or message us first if you have questions.