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The NAFC Nutrition Coach Foundations course blends sound basic science with the latest in results-proven nutritional science. Learn how to master proven coaching skills that will help you successfully guide your clients toward better health, better performance, and a better body! Get started now!
Learn how to build a foundation of nutritional knowledge to help guide your clients in developing their food plans. This certification is based on college-level nutrition courses.
Nutrition Coach Certification Program Options
- NUTRITION COACH CERTIFICATION: Self-Study
- PERFORMANCE NUTRITION + SPORTS SUPPLEMENT COACH: Self-Study
- NUTRITION COACH CERTIFICATION: Job Placement Guarantee
1. NUTRITION COACH CERTIFICATION: Self Study
CEC NAFC: 2.00 NESTA: 2.00 VALID FOR 24 MONTHS
With this course, you will build a foundation of nutritional knowledge to help guide your clients in developing their food plans. This certification is based on college-level nutrition courses.
- Understand the controversies.
- Learn to distinguish between reality and myth.
- Get the knowledge you need to become a nutrition coach as an add-on to your current fitness career, or to begin a career in nutrition counseling.
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Start a career as a Nutrition Coach through NAFC’s in-depth online certification course!
- Convenience: Study online at times and places that fit your busy schedule.
- Online Testing: Take your certification exam whenever you’re ready with NAFC’s encrypted, electronically proctored online testing.
- Unlimited Educational Support: If you have questions about the course materials, contact us!
- Customer Support: Support both before and after you become certified.
- Accreditation: NAFC is proud to be accredited by IACET and affiliated with NBFE.
NAFC’s Certified Nutrition Coaching course blends sound basic science with the latest in nutritional science along with proven coaching skills to help you successfully guide your clients toward better health, better performance, and a better body!
In Section I of this course, you’ll get a strong introduction to the basic sciences; in Section II you’ll become immersed in the field of nutritional science; in Section III you’ll learn about the art & science of being an effective coach; and finally in Section IV you’ll go through a step-by-step set of instructions on how to implement nutritional coaching competently and profitably (including over 30 pages of questionnaires and assessment tools to use with your clients).
No other nutrition certification puts all of these components together. No other nutrition certification was developed and written by a physician with over 35 years of experience in the areas of nutrition, fitness, personal training, anti-aging medicine, and performance enhancement.
NAFC’s Nutrition Coach Foundations delivers scientifically-based nutrition education so health and fitness professionals can better serve their clients.
- Develop the skills, knowledge, and abilities to successfully work with clients seeking goal-based nutritional guidance.
- Gain an occupational advantage with enhanced education and a credential to differentiate you from your competition!
- Grow your business! More clients seeking nutritional advice from experts equate to more revenue!
$349.00
2. PERFORMANCE NUTRITION + SPORTS SUPPLEMENT COACH: Self-Study
CEC NAFC: 1.20 NESTA: 1.20 VALID FOR 24 MONTHS
This course will take you to a level of nutrition knowledge that only the experts truly know. Since nutrition is one of the most important components in guiding your clients to successfully obtaining their fitness goals, this course will give you the tools to offer the most complete fitness nutrition solutions available.
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The Performance Nutrition & Sports Supplement Coach Certification Course is a collaboration between the authoritative experts from the industry-leading Sports & Nutrition Supplement Guide® and the educational expertise of the NAFC.
- 260-page full-color PDF study manual
- Online multiple-choice test
*This course may be taken as a standalone for CEC credit. This course requires completion of the Nutrition Coach Certification (Program #1) course. Take both courses now with the Nutrition Coach and Performance Nutrition bundle and Save $120!
When Purchased Individually
$249.00
When Bundled with Nutrition Coach: Self Study
$129.40
3. NUTRITION COACH CERTIFICATION: Job Guarantee*
Add the NAFC Job Placement Money Back Guarantee and NAFC assures you will secure a job in the health and fitness industry within 90 days of completing all certification and career management requirements.
This bundled “All Access” option includes:
- NUTRITION COACH CERTIFICATION: Self Study
- NUTRITION COACH CERTIFICATION: Job Guarantee
*Offered at a discount ONLY when bundled with NAFC Certifications “All-Access” Option. Job Guarantee requires satisfactory completion of program 1.
$499.00
Statement for Qualification - Prerequisite
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION COURSE OPTIONS/ADD ON’s
If you are confident in your understanding of the essentials of Nutrition Coach Foundations without first studying the NAFC study course material, this option would be for you.
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To become certified with the National Association for Fitness Certification, you must pass a theory exam with a minimum score of 80%. If you receive a no pass on the theory exam, a retake will be necessary. The retake cost is $25.00. When you have completed and passed the theory exam, you may submit a current CPR card and a government issued photo ID to receive your Nutrition Coach certification.
If you are unsure, then you would benefit from our complete online course or virtual workshop options.
*You will not receive any study materials with this option, so ensure that you have a complete understanding of the education required to pass the exam prior to purchasing.
Feel free to contact an NAFC Career Consultant for help in selecting the best option for you.
$149.00
The NAFC Job Placement Money Back Guarantee assures that you will secure a job in the health and fitness industry within 90 days of completing all certification and career management requirements.
Included at a discount with NAFC Certifications “All-Access” Option
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NAFC is committed to providing you with all the tools you need to build a successful and rewarding career.
Not only do we offer a money-back guarantee opportunity, but we also connect you with a Career Management Specialist who will work hand-in-hand with you as your personal career advocate and help place you in the best possible job to match your skill-set.
Your Career Management Specialist will provide you with all of the following services:
- Qualify you for jobs in the health and fitness industry
- Gain an understanding of the type of job/career you want
- Inquire about any special skills you may possess and/or CECs received
- Direct you toward available positions in your area
- Advice on ‘Career Tools’ that will help improve your expertise
- Work to place you with fitness and health companies
- Help you improve your visibility to companies
- Assist in creating resumes and cover letters
- Assist in preparing you for the interviewing process
- Post a video which serves as an introduction to possible employers and provides evidence of your skills as a trainer.
These services are included with your purchase of the NAFC Job Placement Guarantee at no additional charge.
Job Placement Guarantee Guidelines
If you have met all the required criteria but still have not secured a job within 90 days of completion, NAFC will refund all amounts paid to NAFC for the course package. This money back guarantee applies to the NAFC Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Nutrition Coach course packages only.
To receive this refund, you must have applied for at least 5 positions related to the purchased NAFC certification within the 90-day period and have met the criteria for each position (including passing any required background checks). Failure to appear for a scheduled interview will disqualify you from this money back guarantee.
You must also have met with an NAFC Career Management Specialist and satisfied any additional requirements that they assign.
Any refund must be requested from NAFC’s Member Services Department within 12 months of purchasing the NAFC course (with Job Placement Guarantee). NAFC reserves the right to request evidence of purchase and/or of job applications and rejections. NAFC may, at any time and without prior notice, change the terms of, or discontinue, this Job Placement Money Back Guarantee.