NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC)english

The most comprehensive nutrition program we’ve ever offered.

In this state-of-the-art interactive program, you’ll learn how to put your clients on the healthiest route towards their best selves. As an NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), you’ll have the relevant knowledge and abilities you’ll need to design and deliver top-quality, individualized nutrition coaching for your clients. You’ll be able to use your nutrition coaching skills to increase success in their health- and fitness-related goals. With the NASM Nutrition Certification, you will:

With this course you earn 10 CPD (Continuing Professional Development Training) Europe Active LLP hours / points

• Receive the latest cutting-edge science in all things related to fat loss, muscle gain, and overall wellness.
• Learn the psychology behind how we get stuck in dietary patterns - and how to break them.
• Enjoy an industry leading, immersive experience, making your lessons robust, entertaining, and memorable.
• Get skilled on how to apply nutrition science and behavior change in the real world to get your clients results.

Increase your skill set – as well as your market value - as an NASM-CNC.

Start making some changes and become an NASM Nutrition Coach!

Pre-Requisites: none

Content Access: 365 days (1 year) from date of purchase

Exam Access: 365 days (1 year) from date of purchase

Exam Attempts: 3 times

Questions on Exam: 100 questions

Time limit for Exam: 90 minutes

Passing Score: 70%

Course Content:

• Interactive ebook (24 chapters) with embedded:
  • Videos
  • Downloadable templates and infographics
  • Knowledge checks (mini quizzes)
  • Chapter quizzes (15 questions per chapter, unlimited attempts)
• 100-Question Practice Exam (unlimited attempts)
• 100-Question Final Exam (three attempts, 70% required to pass)

The 4 sections of the course:

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.

Certificate: downloadable in your NASM account after passing the exam

CEU values (Contingent Educational Credits): 1.9

The NASM Nutrition Certification is a non-accredited certification.  To maintain the certification, you must retake the online certification exam every 2 years.  For more information, visit our terms and conditions.

NASM Nutrition Certification is an excellent compliment to Fitness Nutrition Specialization.

Please note this SelfStudy course is only in English