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L1 Nutrition Certification
Expert-Guided
Questions? Call us at +1 (877) 660-6464
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Get mentored by industry-leading experts in live sessions
Master nutrition science and behavior-change coaching
Earn the world’s #1 recommended nutrition certification
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Trusted by Fortune 100 companies, pro sports teams, and leading publications
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I currently coach clients in the health and fitness industry.
I don’t coach anyone yet, but I’d like to get started.
I want to learn about nutrition so I can help myself, friends, and family.
In the Expert-Guided PN Nutrition Certification, you’ll master nutrition science and behavior-change coaching as you learn directly from the industry’s top pros.
Through textbook study, live expert-led sessions, and peer interaction, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and tools you need to confidently coach nutrition with anyone.
By the time you graduate, you’ll have:
The world’s #1 nutrition certification
The confidence to help anyone improve their health
A coaching skill set that’s always in high demand
40+ premium coaching tools to unlock your clients’ full potential
A community of coaching professionals to help you succeed
Coaching Business Kickstarter—5 weeks of business coaching
You’ll learn proven strategies to attract clients, earn what you deserve, and have the freedom to work when & where you want.
Learn directly from PN’s industry-leading experts in live sessions.
Our grads charge approximately $65 – $130 USD per hour for their coaching services.
According to Business Insider and a recent industry survey.
Regardless of your background and experience level, we’ll teach you everything you need to confidently coach anyone.
Our students range from brand-new coaches, to experienced health and fitness professionals, to people who want to start coaching on the side, and everyone in between.
Our students come to us with a wide array of coaching experience—from 0 to 20+ years.
Our PN Certified Coaches charge anywhere from
$65 – $130 USD per hour on average.
As obesity and chronic health issues continue to rise,
people need your help now more than ever.
According to LinkedIn, the demand for healthcare support staff—which includes nutrition coaches—has grown 34% since 2019.
Research from the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that health coaching professions are projected to grow by 12% by 2031—a much faster rate than the average for all occupations.
I love being a kindergarten teacher. And I also love helping others improve their health through nutrition. Once I started the PN Nutrition Certification, I knew I had made the right choice to pursue my passion on the side!
Kelly Slagh
Part-time nutrition coach
Based on our data with over 100,000 coaching clients, people experience 3x–10x better results (measured in fat loss) when they get nutrition coaching and consistent exercise, vs. exercise alone.
The PN Nutrition Certification qualifies for continuing education credits with the following organizations worldwide: NASM, ACSM, ACE, AFAA, CIMSPA, CDR, CPTN, EREPS, ISSA, NBHWC, and more.
Apply to leading health and fitness organizations.
Recognized by the American Council on Education.
20 weeks of expert-guided chapter discussions, Q&A, and real-world case study sessions.
Interact directly with PN’s top experts and your cohort peers as you deepen your understanding and get all your questions answered.
Practice what you’re learning with case studies drawn directly from PN’s nutrition coaching clients—so you can walk away with the confidence to apply your knowledge with anyone you coach.
Access to your private online cohort group, PN Nutrition Certification community, and PN Coaches community (50,000+ strong).
Ask questions, get support, troubleshoot coaching scenarios, and study alongside your peers as you move through the program and beyond.
3 textbooks with 20 chapters covering everything you need to know about nutrition science and behavior-change coaching.
20 animated videos, one for each textbook chapter, to boost your understanding and retention.
Real-world case studies—taken from our actual nutrition client data—where you can practice applying your knowledge.
Reach PN’s experts directly from your online student dashboard, and get priority support throughout the entire program.
As soon as you pass the exams, we’ll immediately send your official PN Level 1 Certificate.
Each exam is 10 questions each, for a total of 200 questions. Get at least 150 of the questions correct (75%) to earn your PN1 credentials. Most of our students pass on the first try. But just in case you don’t, you’ll still have 5 more tries.
Assessment forms, questionnaires, and worksheets to help you unlock your clients’ full potential.
Workbook and study guide to help you prepare for the chapter exams, retain the material, and apply what you’ve learned.
Simply enter your client’s details, goals, and eating preferences—and get a beautiful, personalized eating guide within minutes.
Once you’re certified, you can provide your business and contact information to be listed on our website. That way, people in your area who are looking for a PN-approved coach can easily find you.
70+ done-for-you social media posts, nutrition infographics, blog articles, and email newsletters (all ready to share as your own). Plus step-by-step methods for creating your own compelling content and overcoming any fears of “putting yourself out there.”
Confidently tell the world what you do, stand out from the competition, attract plenty of your ideal clients, and set your business up for long-term success. This course includes 5 live group coaching sessions.
If you’d like to progress through the program at the same pace as your classmates and graduate within 20 weeks, you can expect to spend about 3-5 hours per week total.
Here’s what to expect during a typical week:
Step 1
Watch the chapter video, read the chapter text, and answer the study guide questions.
Step 2
Practice and play with what you’ve learned with real-world case studies, taken from our original client data. (You can also attend our live group case study sessions if you’d like.)
Step 3
Attend the weekly expert-guided chapter discussion along with your peers, or watch the recording once it’s available. Reinforce your learning from the text, and bring any questions you have.
Step 4
Take the short end-of-chapter exam at your convenience.
Our work with 8 NFL, NBA, and NHL teams + 6 world champions
The expertise of 7 PhDs,
2 MDs, and 3 RDs
20,000+ hours of
research & development
Proprietary insights from coaching over 100,000 clients
1100+
scientific citations
Through textbook study, online materials, and live interaction with PN’s experts and your peers, you’ll learn our science-proven nutrition coaching system for guiding anyone step-by-step to better physical and mental health.
The Precision Nutrition Approach Unit 1
The Science of Nutrition Unit 2
Working through the PN Coaching Process Unit 3
Coaching Business Kickstarter—5 weeks of business coaching
When you enroll today, you’ll get access to our “Coaching Business Kickstarter“ digital course + 5 live group coaching sessions. (This is not required for certification.)
You’ll learn how to confidently tell the world what you do, stand out from the competition, attract plenty of your ideal clients, and set your business up for long-term success. Perfectly suited for brand-new and experienced coaches alike.
Set time and money goals, identify your ideal client, stand out from the competition, and craft your brand.
Decide which services you’ll offer, creating compelling coaching packages, charge what you’re really worth, build an effective website, and cover the small print.
Choose where you’ll market your services, be your authentic self, engage your audience, and turn your clients into raving fans.
Discover your “marketing style”, attract people who are already interested in what you offer, overcome objections with confidence, and convert interested prospects into paying clients.
Build business systems, think long-term, ask for referrals, and know your numbers.
150,000+ PN Certified Nutrition Coaches and counting.
Jonathan Goodman ● Founder of PTDC
What really makes a great coach, and what I think works so well in the PN Nutrition Certification—it’s not about telling someone to do something. It’s about knowing what questions to ask, and then leading the person in the right direction.
Marie-Josee Perrier ● PhD
The PN Nutrition Certification gives you the skills and tools that you need to actually go out and do it. So it’s not just academic information. It gives you everything you need to be a successful coach.
Eric Cressey ● Director of Player Health for the NY Yankees
The PN Nutrition Certification allows you to immediately affect positive changes in the lives of your clients. One of the things I absolutely love is the focus on the big things first—the behavioral modifications, and the quick fixes that can yield dramatically improved results.
Adam Lloyd ● CSCS
As I was going through the course I realized it was perfect; it’s exactly what I wanted and needed to learn. The information it taught me vs. the 4th year nutrition course I took as a Kinesiology student… it was like comparing apples to oranges. The nutrition course was good. But the PN Nutrition Certification was that much better.
Zee is changing lives.
A client recently shared that I’ve transformed her entire life and outlook on what it means to be healthy. She has inspired her husband to lose weight too! I’d do this for FREE… but getting paid for this is beyond a dream for me.
Zee Almarez
Nutrition and fitness coach
to women over 30
Jeremy got an awesome return-on-investment.
Now that I’m PN Certified, I feel much more confident and able to coach people to achieve the results they desire. And I made my investment back the first day I announced I was certified!
Jeremy Hamilton
Coach to busy professionals
who want to lose weight
Linette now has more business than she can handle.
Thanks to PN’s amazing program and the awesome support in this group, my list of clients is growing beyond what I have time for. I know, a good problem!
Linette Teerlink
Personal trainer and habit coach
at Progressive Athletics
Ray started using his new knowledge on day one.
After just the first 3 chapters, I started putting my new knowledge into practice with my clients. As I read further, I developed new coaching skills and was able to separate nutrition myths from the truth.
Ray Chan
Accountant turned fitness
and nutrition coach
There are a lot of nutrition certifications out there. But there’s only one that is…
Rated #1 for student satisfaction, reputation, quality, and program effectiveness vs. competing programs—and ranked #1 by Business Insider.
Created by the pioneers of habit-based nutrition coaching. 17 years ago, we paved the way for the most effective coaching techniques used in the industry today.
Authored by some of the top nutritionists, PhDs, strength coaches, and specialists in the field.
Based on the latest cutting-edge nutrition, physiology, and psychology research available.
Tested and proven with over 100,000 people in the real world. (We’re the only nutrition certification company in the world that personally coaches people everyday.)
Validated in 3 scientific studies—and peer-reviewed by dozens of top professionals in a range of disciplines. That means everything you’ll learn in the program is truly evidence-based.
Trusted by Fortune 100 companies,
Olympic medalists, and pro sports teams.
Used by over 150,000 health and fitness professionals around the world.
The first program of its kind that’s eligible for college/university credit through the American Council on Education.
Reason #1
Most people can’t reach their goals with just another diet book or meal plan. Instead, they need a competent, caring coach who can guide them step-by-step toward a healthier body and more resilient mind, no matter what life throws at them.
We’ll help you become the coach they need—a coach who truly changes lives.
3 out of 5 people say they want health coaching, according to a recent industry survey.
Reason #2
We only open the Expert-Guided PN Nutrition Certification twice per year—in the Spring and Fall. We strictly limit the available spots in each cohort, so we can give each student a world-class learning experience.
Reason #3
Because you’re on our private waitlist, you’ll save up to $429 USD when you enroll today—plus you’ll get 5 weeks of business coaching.
When you enroll today, you’ll save up to $429 USD off the
regular price, and get 5 weeks of business coaching.Monthly payment option now available.
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$119 USD/month
Save $240 USD
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$99 USD/month for 12 months
Try the PN Nutrition Certification for 45 days. If you’re not happy with what you learn, return your textbooks before you certify, and we’ll give you a 100% refund.
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