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Certified Nutrition Coach

Advance your career with elite nutrition coaching expertise. Our most comprehensive Certified Nutrition Coach program combines modern science, expert‑led instruction, and practical tools to help you coach with confidence. NASM personal trainers who add nutrition coaching earn 16% more than their peers* by delivering deeper, more sustainable results.

Price

$71.00 $49.00 /month

30% OFF

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Course Details

Course Description

Trendy diets fade—but lasting change is built on science. Certified Nutrition Coaches turn evidence into action, helping clients cut through the noise and build habits that stick. With updated content, expert-led insights, and practical tools that bring concepts to life, you’ll guide clients toward healthier choices that last. Whether you choose Self-Study to deepen your knowledge or Premium Self-Study to build your coaching business, you’ll gain the confidence, credibility, and resources to elevate your career and transform lives. Become the coach who transforms lives from the inside out.

Prerequisites

There are no required prerequisites.

Course Sections

Section 1: Professional Practice
Lay the foundation for coaching with integrity and impact. This section clarifies the professional expectations of a Nutrition Coach and defines the boundaries of your scope of practice. Discover how to apply evidence-based principles to guide every decision—ensuring your recommendations are grounded in credible research, ethical standards, and best practices that build client trust and elevate your effectiveness.
Section 2: Nutrition Science
Dive deep into the science that drives health and performance. This section breaks down the essentials—macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, energy balance, and metabolism—translating complex concepts into practical guidance. Explore nutrient timing, supplementation, and the broader food environment, giving you the tools to cut through misinformation and coach with confidence backed by evidence.
Section 3: Behavior Change Strategies
Transform how clients think, feel, and act around food. Explore the psychology behind weight control and behavior change to identify barriers and tailor strategies to different client types. Strengthen your coaching with proven techniques like motivational interviewing to uncover client motivations and build lasting trust. Set clear goals, track progress, and deliver feedback that drives results. Empower clients to overcome obstacles, stay committed, and build habits that stick.
Section 4: Practical Nutrition Coaching
Turn science into action and coach transformation. Assess dietary intake, interpret food and supplement labels, and guide clients through everyday nutrition challenges—from grocery shopping to dining out. Cut through confusion by exploring the facts behind popular diets and hot-button nutrition topics so clients make informed choices with confidence. Tackle weight-loss plateaus and maintenance strategies, then bring it all together with a step-by-step approach to creating personalized nutrition recommendation programs.

Premium Self-Study Package Content

Upgrade to Premium and get the full course plus two powerful career accelerators:
Nutrition Coaching Business Blueprint
A step-by-step post-certification course that helps you start, grow, and scale your business in 6 months. From setting up your systems to closing sales, it’s all mapped out for you.
Nutrition Coaching Skills Webinars
Go beyond the textbook with coaching tips, business insights, and ongoing support from seasoned pros. These webinars help you bridge the gap between certification and real‑world practice through hands‑on application, advanced coaching strategies, business development guidance, and live or on‑demand access to industry professionals.

Exam Details

After completing the course, you will take a timed online exam consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions. The exam must be completed within 90 minutes. To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum score of 70%; if you do not, you have up to three attempts to reach this requirement.

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  • CNC Self-Study

    Your Foundation for Smarter Coaching.

    $49.00 / Monthly

    $71.00 *$49 down + 12 payments

    30% OFF

    • Pay in full
    • 4 monthly payments
    • 12 monthly payments
    • 17 monthly payments
    • Build Core Coaching Skills

      • 1.9 CEUs
      • 100% Flexibility & Fully Digital Self-Paced Program, Updated for 2026
      • Instructional Videos, Coaching Demonstrations, Animations, and Downloadable Handouts
      • Practice Quizzes and Certification Exam
  • CNC Premium Self-Study

    Get More Business Tools and Support.

    $59.00 / Monthly

    $96.00 *$49 down + 12 payments

    OVER 35% OFF

    • Pay in full
    • 4 monthly payments
    • 12 monthly payments
    • 17 monthly payments
    • Turn Knowledge into Power

      • 1.9 CEUs
      • Everything in CNC Self-Study: Flexibility, Fully Digital Program, Instructional Videos, Coaching Demonstrations, Animations, Downloadable Handouts, Practice Quizzes, Certification Exam
    • Nutrition Coaching Business Blueprint Course

      • Learn step‑by‑step strategies to launch, grow, and streamline a successful nutrition coaching business with ready‑to‑use tools, systems, and expert guidance.
    • Nutrition Coaching Skills Webinars

      • Go beyond the textbook with real-world coaching tips, business insights, and guidance from industry pros.

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If you have any additional questions about this course, check out the NASM FAQ page or contact us today 1-800-460-6276!

What does a Certified Nutrition Coach do?

A Nutrition Coach is a dynamic professional who empowers individuals to transform their lives through evidence-based guidance, practical strategies, and compassionate support. By blending science with empathy, a Nutrition Coach shapes the foundation for lasting wellness — helping clients optimize their nutrition, fuel their performance, and achieve sustainable results. Through personalized methodology and motivational coaching, these experts inspire positive habits, promote accountability, and unlock each person's full potential, making a meaningful impact on both health and quality of life.

How long does it take to complete the NASM Certified Nutrition Coach program?

You can complete your Certified Nutrition Coach program in as few as 4 weeks. In addition to its interactive multimedia-rich content, learning tools, resources, and comprehensive study-planning guide, you can also receive assistance from NASM experts when questions arise.

How many CEUs is the NASM Certified Nutrition Coach program worth and which organizations accept them?

The NASM Certified Nutrition Coach program is approved for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by the following organizations:

  • NASM: 1.9 CEUs

  • AFAA: 1.9 CEUs

  • ACE Approved: 1.6 CECs

  • CIMSPA CPD Points: 5 CPD Points

  • NSCA: 2.0 CEUs in category C

Does getting my Certified Nutrition Coach Certification make me a Nutritionist?

A Nutritionist is different from a Nutrition Coach. With the foundational knowledge you'll gain as a Certified Nutrition Coach, you'll have the expertise needed to help clients make smarter nutrition choices and create sustainable change in their lives.
When you sign up to become a Certified Nutrition Coach through NASM, you'll learn how to assess your client's nutritional needs and ensure they're met.

Do I have to renew my Nutrition Coach certification?

Yes. To maintain your Certified Nutrition Coach credential, you must complete 1.9 NASM CEUs every two years.

What's the difference between Nutrition Coach Self-Study and Premium Self-Study?

The difference between Certified Nutrition Coach Self-Study and Premium Self-Study comes down to the level of support and real-world application:

Self-Study gives you a fully digital, flexible, self-paced program with instructional videos, demonstrations, animations, handouts, practice exams, and the certification exam, while Certified Nutrition Coach Premium Self-Study includes all of that plus the Nutrition Coaching Business Blueprint course and expert-led Practical Skills Webinars to help you build, grow, and enhance your coaching business with ready-to-use tools and professional guidance.

*2026 State of the Personal Trainer Survey

This survey was conducted by NASM in April 2026, targeting personal trainers. There were 1,133 active personal trainers who took part in the survey. Statistical data provided herein have a margin of error of +/- 2.9% with a 95% confidence.

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