ADVANCED CERTIFICATE

Become a Specialist in Coaching Dietary Strategies

The Advanced Certificate in Coaching Dietary Strategies is packed with everything we know about today’s most popular eating methods. You’ll learn the science and practical application of plant-forward nutrition, macros-based nutrition, and intermittent fasting—so you can better support your clients on their journey towards improved health, wellness, and performance.

  • Get three of PN’s most popular courses in one advanced certificate 
  • Learn our battle-tested lessons from coaching 100,000+ clients 
  • Earn the credentials to set your business apart
  • Save $350 when you enroll in the certificate

$697 USD

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

You’ll get a deeper understanding of the most talked-about dietary strategies—plant-based, macros-based, and intermittent fasting—plus coaching strategies, systems, and tools you can use right away to apply your new knowledge with real-world clients.

WHO IT’S FOR

Nutrition professionals and health coaches who want to develop and master their coaching skills—along with those who simply want a deep dive into the top dietary strategies.

HOW LONG IT TAKES

The three courses in this Advanced Certificate can be covered in detail in about 30-42 hours total—completely at your own pace, in a way that fits your schedule (whether that’s one week of intense studying, or a month of studying for a couple hours on weekends).

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HOW YOU LEARN

100% online. Access the course materials from any device, at any time, through the online Precision Nutrition dashboard.

WHY LEARN WITH PN

Precision Nutrition is the originator of behavior-change for nutrition coaching, and since 2005 we’ve used the tools, science, and systems in our courses to help over 100,000 people transform their health, bodies, and lives. Then, we use our real-world data and findings—What’s working? What isn’t working?—to constantly update and improve our courses and certifications. (No other nutrition company in the world can say this.)

100% GUARANTEED

45-day money back guarantee: If you don’t love it, let us know and we’ll give you all your money back.

Establish your expertise to build trust with more clients.

When your clients ask you how they should be eating, it feels great to have the answers. Getting them results while working around their preferred diet? Even better. That’s exactly what happens when you master the science behind today’s most popular dietary strategies—whether it’s plant-forward, macros-based, or intermittent fasting.

When you become a Specialist in Coaching Dietary Strategies, you’ll…

Know with certainty how, when, and where to use (or not use) specific ways of eating to get your clients their desired results

Learn how to apply and coach the most popular dietary strategies while also understanding the science behind them

Establish your deep expertise and clearly show prospective clients you have what it takes to help them achieve transformational results

Get access to the 40+ assessment tools and worksheets we’ve used to successfully coach 100,000+ clients

Be able to share unbiased, evidence-based information on any way of eating, so your clients trust you’ve got their best interest at heart

Create successful, sustainable nutrition plans and menus for a wide range of clients with an even wider range of dietary needs

Make informed decisions while honoring your clients’ preferences so they feel comfortable sticking with you long-term and referring friends

Support clients through the complex transition from one dietary strategy to another if they choose

Courses Included in the Certificate

Course 1

How to Coach a Plant-Based Diet

$349 USD

This plant-based nutrition course is designed to help you understand the evidence-based benefits and trade-offs of plant-based eating, so you can put a practical, nutritious plant-forward plan into action.

  • Learn the truth about plant-based eating—including the pros and cons no one else is talking about 
  • Help your clients get started or transition to plant-based eating with a handy nutrition calculator, meal plans, and other tools
  • Explore the value of being a diet-agnostic coach to understand your clients better and build stronger relationships with them
  • Earn continuing education credits (CECs)
Course 2

How to Coach Intermittent Fasting

$349 USD

In the second course of the digital certificate, you’ll learn how intermittent fasting (IF) works (and how to explain it simply!), and make personalized plans that get your clients the meaningful change they’re looking for.

  • Master the advanced science of IF—including the benefits and trade-offs that could take your clients by surprise
  • Get expert tools and assessments to discover which type of fasting (if any) is most appropriate for your clients’ needs, goals, and lifestyle
  • Help your clients understand the different IF schedules and set expectations around results for weight loss and longevity
  • Earn continuing education credits (CECs)
Course 3

How to Coach a Macros-Based Diet

$349 USD

This course is designed to help you calculate, modify, and coach macros to help anyone achieve their health and fitness goals. ⁣

  • Learn the most up-to-date science and practice of macronutrient coaching and help your clients understand they don’t have to take an “all-or-nothing” approach to achieve incredible results  
  • Get expert tools and assessments to create customized, macros-based eating plans based on your clients’ needs, preferences, and goals
  • Go beyond the math involved in macros-based strategies to help your clients use their programs in the real world without confusion
  • Earn continuing education credits (CECs)
Take all 3 courses and save $350!

Meet the Experts Behind this Advanced Certificate

KSD

PhD

Krista Scott-Dixon is Precision Nutrition’s director of curriculum. She earned her doctorate in Women’s Studies from York University. She holds counseling certifications from George Brown College and Leading Edge Training, which is certified by the Canadian Psychological Association.

Brian St. Pierre

MS, RD, CSCS

Brian St. Pierre is the director of nutrition at Precision Nutrition, the coauthor of Precision Nutrition’s Level 1 Certification textbook, The Essentials of Nutrition and Coaching, and the mastermind behind the Precision Nutrition Calculator. He holds a master’s degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Maine.

Adam Feit

PhD, CSCS, SCCC, PN2

Adam Feit is Precision Nutrition’s head strength and sport psychology coach. Feit earned his master’s degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from the California University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree in Applied Exercise Science from Springfield College. He recently received his PhD in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Springfield College where he examined the use of mental skills in collegiate strength and conditioning.

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Pricing

Save $350 when you enroll in the Advanced Certificate (versus taking the courses at $349 USD each).

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One time payment to get all the courses included in the Advanced Certificate.
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Our students make a commitment to learn from us—and we make a commitment to help them become better coaches. Then our students decide for themselves: Was it worth it? If yes, they earn their credentials and head out to change people’s lives. If no, we give them a full refund.

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