Advance your career with confidence

Develop a deep understanding of nutrition science and behavior change coaching from one of the most trusted names in the industry, giving you the skills to feel qualified and confident in helping clients achieve their goals.

Make a difference serving a special population

Support clients from all walks of life—from busy parents and high-performing executives to athletes and fitness enthusiasts—by tailoring nutrition and coaching strategies to their unique needs and lifestyles.

Stand out from the competition

Learn Precision Nutrition's proven methodology, refined with over 100,000 clients including Olympians, professional athletes, and global companies like Nike and Apple. With this world-renowned credential, you'll set yourself apart in the growing field of nutrition coaching.

Become a Level 1 Certified Coach

 
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Designed for professionals like you, seeking to make a greater impact.

While anyone can purchase and complete this program, it was designed with the following professionals in mind:

How it works

The Precision Nutrition Level 1 course is self-paced and online, allowing you to study on your schedule. You'll work through textbooks, video seminars, a workbook and study guide, plus 40+ premium coaching tools. The program includes 20 short exams (10 questions each), totaling 200 questions. To earn your certificate of completion, you must pass all modules with a score of 75% or higher.

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What you'll learn

This course blends nutrition science with the psychology of behavior change to create a practical coaching system. You'll study topics like human metabolism, macronutrients and micronutrients, special diets, and sports nutrition, while also learning advanced coaching methods, intake assessments, and client troubleshooting strategies. By the end, you'll know exactly how to guide clients from their first session to long-term results, whether in-person or online.

Learn the unique and practical Precision Nutrition approach to coaching, including:

  • How to get clients to follow your advice (and stick to it)
  • The best nutrition and coaching approaches for almost any situation
  • Top strategies to keep clients on track and making progress from Day 1
  • Hundreds of dos and don'ts to avoid pitfalls and achieve success
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Dive into the science of nutrition in an easy-to-understand format, including:

  • Macronutrients: protein, carbohydrate and fat
  • Vitamins, minerals and zoonutrients
  • Calories, metabolism and energy balance
  • Digestion, nutrient absorption and water balance
  • Energy production, fat storage and muscle gain
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Review a step-by-step process that applies everything you learned, from coaching to business strategies, so you can get immediate results.

  • Differentiate between diverse yoga styles and their unique approaches
  • Explore the benefits of each system to understand student preferences
  • Examine prominent yoga styles: Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Hatha, Kundalini, and Hot Yoga
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FAQs

There are no prerequisites.This course is open to anyone with an interest in nutrition coaching.

This course is delivered through physical textbooks and online course material including video lessons, reading assignments, and interactive components.

Most learners complete the course within 4 to 6 weeks but you can go at your own pace.

This course covers evidence-based nutrition science and coaching techniques to help clients make lasting changes. You’ll dive into topics like macronutrients, micronutrients, metabolism, digestion, energy balance, muscle gain, and how to apply this knowledge in real-world coaching situations.

You will receive physical textbooks and access to the online course platform.

Yes, you must pass a final exam with a cumulative score of 75% or higher to become a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified Coach. You will have 5 attempt to pass the exam.

This course is designed for all health and exercise professionals, including personal trainers, health coaches, dietitians, and other professionals looking to deepen their nutrition and coaching skills.

Yes, upon completion, you'll be qualified to offer general nutrition guidance within your professional scope of practice.

This course is approved for 6.0 ACE Continuing Education Credits (CECs).

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Nicole (ACE Certified Professional)

Such an excellent nutrition coaching education, I am thrilled to add this to my personal training and fitness coaching packages. Well worth it!

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Great Program!

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