Become a Certified Nutrition Coach

The general public price of the Precision Nutrition Certification is $119 USD per month for 12 months. But when you join the free presale list, you’ll get the opportunity to get it for only $99 USD per month, or a one-time payment of $999 USD. That’s up to 30 percent in savings!

The PN Nutrition Certification is entirely self-paced, which means there are no scheduled seminars or live webinars that you’ll have to attend. (Or time zones to calculate, or schedules to work around.) Once you enroll, we’ll ship your materials that include nearly 700 pages of text, beautifully packaged in a box set. You’ll receive a workbook that contains exercises and thought experiments to help prepare you for your end-of-chapter exams.

The material is broken down into 3 units:

In Unit 1, you’ll learn all about the Precision Nutrition approach to behavior-change coaching. After working with over 100,000 clients (and counting), we’ve learned what really works for helping people change. Now we’re passing it onto you.

In Unit 2, we’ll dive into the science of nutrition. It’s like getting a graduate-level education on the topic. But don’t be intimidated; you don’t need any previous nutrition knowledge or experience. And each chapter is written in a way that’s easy to consume and comprehend.

In Unit 3, you’ll learn how to best apply the information so you can get life-changing results for anyone who comes to you for help.

You’ll also get immediate access to over 40 premium coaching tools, including assessment forms and questionnaires, to help you learn more about your clients and unlock their full potential. And you’ll have online access to videos that correspond with the text, answers to each chapter’s frequently asked questions, as well as membership to a private Facebook group exclusive to our certification students and graduates where you can ask our experts and your peers for help. All of which is available online 24/7.

In the end, you’ll have everything you need to help your own clients or patients with their nutrition from anywhere in the world.

The PN Nutrition Certification is entirely self-paced, so there’s no deadline. You can take as much time or as little time as you like.

If you’d like some guidelines, however, the pace that seems to work best for most of our students is completing one chapter per week. That means reading the chapter, reviewing the online video, answering the workbook questions, reviewing the FAQ, and writing the 10-question exam.

If you follow that structure, you can expect to spend 3-5 hours per week on the certification materials. Since there are 20 total chapters, you’d earn your Pn1 credentials in about four and a half months. Although you can move more quickly or slowly depending on your situation.

But here’s the best part: You don’t need to wait to get certified in order to feel confident and qualified to coach nutrition. Since you’ll be learning and practicing from Day One, you’ll be in a perfect position to start helping your clients immediately.

Everything we teach in the Precision Nutrition Certification has been tested and proven with over 100,000 clients. The material has been peer-reviewed by leading industry experts. And the coaching method you’ll learn in the program has been clinically validated in three scientific studies.

So, while our certification program isn’t “accredited” by the government, you can still be sure that it is the most respected nutrition certification available.

The Certification program has been taught in the master’s degree program at Eastern Michigan University, and has been approved for continuing education units (CEUs) with some of the top organizations including ACE, ACSM, AFAA, CDR, CPTN, ISSA, and NASM. We’re also partnered with some of the world’s largest fitness facilities—like Equinox, Goodlife, Virgin Active, Lifetime, Anytime Fitness, Crunch, Golds, Zumba and more.

Yes, you can now count your PN Nutrition Certification towards credit at select colleges and universities in the US!

The PN Nutrition Certification has recently been approved by the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Learning Evaluations.

Here’s what this means for you: If you complete the PN Nutrition Certification program along with an additional, final proctored exam as outlined below, you can earn 3 session hours (a.k.a. credit hours) at the Bachelors 1st or 2nd year level—in the form of the “Introduction to Fitness and Wellness” course. You can then request to apply these credits toward a post-secondary degree at select colleges or universities in the US. Click here for more info about ACE credit-accepting institutions.

This means you get a university-level nutrition education, the industry’s leading certification, and the ability to get college credit—without the high cost of a university course!

And you won’t be just getting classroom theory. The PN Nutrition Certification is based on the proven coaching approach we’ve used in the real world to help over 100,000 people lose weight, build strength, gain energy, and get in their best shape ever. Now you can get results like we do. Plus you’ll have the credentials that make it clear to people that you have the academic training, knowledge, and tools to help them.

Follow the 5 steps below to request college credit for your PN Nutrition Certification.
(If you’re not interested in college credit, you can skip to the paragraph below step #5.)

NOTE: Credit eligibility is determined by individual colleges and universities.

1) Click here for more information about ACE credit-accepting institutions.

2) Contact your college or university to learn about their policy regarding credit for prior learning, and to confirm that you can receive credit towards your degree for completing the Precision Nutrition Certification program.

3) Complete the PN Nutrition Certification program and pass the Certification quizzes with a 75% total score or higher.

4) Take a proctored, closed-book, final exam that covers the material in the PN Nutrition Certification, and pass with a 75% or higher. (This is only required for those seeking college credit. Testing service is offered through Gaugeonline.com.)

5) Follow your college or university’s instructions to have the credit for the PN Nutrition Certification applied toward your degree program.

Not planning on using your PN Nutrition Certification for college credit? Or live outside the US?
All you have to do is complete the program and pass the regular Certification quizzes with a 75% or higher (no proctored exam needed). You’ll still be getting a world-class, university-level nutrition education—one that’s recognized by leading health and fitness organizations, professional sports teams, Fortune 100 companies, and academic institutions.

Yes. Here’s a breakdown of CEU’s currently offered:

• ACE: 6.0 CECs
• ACSM: 60 CECs
• AFAA: 15 CEUs
• CIMSPA: 10 CPD points
• CDR: 16 CPEUs
• CPTN: 14 CECs
• CrossFit: 20 CEUs
• EREPS: 10 hours
• ISSA: 20 CEUs
• NASM: 1.9 CEUs
• NBHWC: 15 CEs

No problem. Many organizations accept our course for CEUs on a one-off basis.

To do that, you’ll just submit a summary of the course and a copy of your certificate to the organization for review once you’ve graduated.

The Precision Nutrition Certification is for all current and aspiring health and fitness professionals, and for anyone interested in learning all they can about nutrition science and coaching.

This program is all about understanding how food influences a person’s health, along with how to help them making lasting changes to how they eat, look, and feel. So it can help everyone from personal trainers, to group exercise instructors, physicians, and other professionals; along with people who don’t work in the field but want to help others with their nutrition.

Many of our Level 1 graduates go on to coach nutrition full-time or part-time, either as part of their career or as a side profession. With an appropriate background and other relevant certifications, we’ve also seen graduates become corporate wellness educators, weight management consultants, sports nutritionists, and more.

When it comes to career options, our PN Nutrition Certification graduates have an incredible advantage, because they don’t just know what their clients should do, they know how to get them to actually do it.

And anyone who knows about the PN Nutrition Certification knows the amazing results our graduates deliver. If you’re looking into learning more about nutrition because you’re passionate about helping people and not just wanting to bolster your resume, you’re definitely in the right spot.

Our students enroll in the Precision Nutrition Certification program to gain the knowledge and strategies they’ll need to motivate and help their clients or patients. The results speak for themselves. With the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification, you’ll learn how to:

• Give the right nutrition advice at the right time
• Develop and action plan your clients will actually follow
• Help others transform their bodies and health
• Boost your credibility and establish your reputation
• Build the kind of business (and lifestyle) you’ve always wanted

The PN Nutrition Certification comes in three unit textbooks, beautifully packaged in a box set for easy reference. Unit 1 teaches you the unique and proven Precision Nutrition approach to behavior-change coaching. Unit 2 teaches you the science of nutrition in a fun, easy-to-understand format. And Unit 3 gives you a step-by-step process to apply everything you’ve learned, from coaching to business strategies, so you can start getting immediate results.

Click this image to download the table of contents and introduction.

In Unit 1, you’ll learn all about the Precision Nutrition approach to behavior-change coaching. After working with over 100,000 clients (and counting), we’ve learned what really works for helping people change. Now we’re passing it onto you.

We’ll show you how to:

• Set yourself up for the best learning experience
• Explore your own coaching style
• Use scientific evidence in coaching
• Build a healthy coaching relationship with clients
• Coach people to “deep health”—where your clients thrive in all areas of their lives (physical, mental, emotional, and so on)

Next up is Unit 2, where you’ll dive into the science of nutrition. We’ll cover topics like:

• The body’s systems, organs, and cells
• Calories and metabolism
• Digestion, absorption, and water balance
• Energy production, fat storage, and muscle gain
• Macronutrients: protein (amino acids), carbohydrate (fiber, sugar, and starch) and fat (triglycerides and fatty acids)
• Vitamins, minerals, and zoonutrients (yes, zoonutrients!)
• And much more

It’s like getting a graduate-level education in nutrition science. Yes, you’re going to “nerd out” a bit! But don’t be intimidated. Each chapter is written in a way that’s easy to consume and comprehend.

In Unit 3 you’ll learn how to best apply all this new information, including how to:

• Walk clients through the PN Coaching process step-by-step
• Assess clients, gather data, and identify their goals
• Create an action plan they’ll actually follow
• Measure their progress and adjust where necessary
• Help them achieve lasting changes in their health and lives
• Work with all types of clients and situations
• Build a coaching business, in-person or online

In all, you’ll get nearly 700 pages of the latest, most effective research in nutrition science and behavior-change psychology—co-authored by some of the industry’s leading authorities in health and fitness.

This program is for:

• Anyone working in health and fitness who wants to help their clients get better results than ever
• People who are passionate about health and fitness, and who want to help others—either on the side or as a new career
• Those who want to learn all they can about nutrition—so they can improve their own health

We’ve worked with over 150,000 students from every corner of this industry and beyond—from personal trainers and yoga instructors to functional medicine practitioners, holistic wellness coaches, stay-at-home parents, and people who want to coach nutrition on the side.

Whether you already work in health and fitness, or you’re starting a new career or side business you’re passionate about, this certification will give you the knowledge, systems, and tools to make a real, lasting change for anyone you work with.

There are 20 short exams with 10 questions each. Questions are either multiple choice or true or false.

The exams are delivered online; they can be accessed whenever you’re ready. Also, each exam corresponds with the chapter you just studied, and completing the exam unlocks the next chapter.

For instance, if you read Chapter 1 of the textbook, watch the corresponding video lesson, answer your workbook questions, and review the FAQ, you’ll be ready to take the Chapter 1 exam. Once the Chapter 1 exam is completed, you’ll instantly see your results and get access to the Chapter 2 materials.

At least 75%, which most students easily achieve or surpass.

By the end of the course, you’ll have written 20 short, 10-question exams, for a total of 200 questions. Get at least 150 of the questions correct (75%) to earn your Pn1 credentials. We’ll send your official certificate immediately after you pass.

You can’t fail a specific exam. Your score for the course is cumulative. So you could do very poorly on a few exams and still pass the course as long as you answer 150 out of 200 questions by the end of the course.

If you don’t earn 150 out of 200 points in the course, you can write a re-do exam at the end of the course. You’ll get 5 chances to earn 75% or greater on this exam.

Here’s when you can expect your package (and remember that shipping is completely free):

• United States: 5-7 business days
• Canada: 5-7 business days
• International: 2-3 weeks

Once we ship your textbooks and course materials, you’ll get the tracking details so you’ll know exactly where your package is.