Success Stories - Portobello Institute

"With work and family commitments blended learning suited my lifestyle and enabled me to take a full part in the course."

"The past three years in college have completely transformed my life and increased my confidence and self-belief."

"I had studied at university before and really love the personal side of Portobello. The lecturers were fantastic and so supportive."

"I love helping people achieve their goals and becoming the healthiest and strongest version of themselves."

“I feel I am really following my passion by doing this course because I like helping people and I like sport."

"The course is practical and relevant to what I want to do in the future because it’s a stepping stone into physiotherapy."

“Whatever stage you are at in your life it’s never too late to make a decision on what you want to do."

"Portobello Institute has given me the 60 credits I needed for the teaching council to apply for the PME."

This degree allowed me to become a sports therapist and provided a very solid base for where I took my career next.

"Portobello was right for me in that it helped me gain a place in a master's degree that will allow me to pursue a career in teaching."

"This course has definitely developed me as an individual and I feel that I know significantly more about the industry now"

One of the reasons I chose this program was to put the educational side with my professional experience.

“Between all courses in Dublin, Portobello was the most affordable and handy to do"

“I've now started my dream job in the Adidas HQ offices in Germany where I've been able to combine my love of all things fitness!"

“I really am working my dream job, something that would not have been possible without Portobello.”

"Sports Therapy at Portobello Institute laid the foundations for me to continue on my path to becoming a physiotherapist."

“Portobello Institute helped me get a place on the PME course, something I didn’t think would be possible."

"I liked the idea of smaller classes over large lecture halls. In small classes each lecturer gets to know the students."

“There is a lot of time dedicated to each individual where required, you are not just one name of many within a large auditorium."

"I fit assignments and study around my working life and being a dad I also found the flexibility of it very helpful."

"Portobello Institute provided me with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge for me to attain my ultimate career goal."

“I love helping people prevent injury or recover from injury, whether it is a team member or individual sports enthusiast."

"Portobello’s sports therapy modules are quality over quantity."

"I got a more in-depth understanding of anatomy and physiology. That’s grown my business."

“You have so many kids out there who need physio, there’s nobody to do hydro physio who is actually specialised in it."

"I started up my business TM1 Performance in order to create a service in the health and fitness industry that caters for everyone."

"We spent our lessons in discussions and debates that were interesting and exciting, rather than taking notes and sitting in silence."

Eoin Byrne turned his Portobello Institute degree into roles with RTE and Eir Sport.

"With Advanced Entry, you are saving on the fees for a year and you’re getting the degree a year earlier, I was delighted with that."