Nutrition Courses and Certifications

American Council on Exercise Career Certificate

Pathway to Wellness: Mind, Movement & Nutrition

69 ratings at Coursera

Learn evidence-based strategies for clients' holistic wellness: a holistic approach to mental health, nutrition for coaches and trainers, and achieving longevity through movement.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Food, Science, and the Human Body

38 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Join an award-winning anthropologist for an exploration of the evolution of the human diet and its relationship to our bodies.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 17 hours 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Food for Thought: The Relationship Between Food, Gut and Brain

7 ratings at edX

The gut and brain are very closely linked. Explore how neurology, the microbiome and more interact to affect health.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-10 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Career Certificate

Sports Nutrition and Training: Innovation Assets

6 ratings at Coursera

Design integrated, data-informed football performance programs: apply evidence-based nutrition, build training and recovery plans, prevent injuries, and use AI and personalized health technologies.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 10 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

CFN-1 You and Your Food

An introduction to choosing, preparing, preserving, and making food safe while understanding food groups, nutrients, and their functions.

• Swayam
• 16 weeks
• Available until Nov 15, 2026
• Free Online Course

CFN-2 Your Food and Its Utilization

Explore how the body uses food, meets nutrient needs, and maintains nutritional health from pregnancy through old age.

• Swayam
• 16 weeks
• Available until Nov 15, 2026
• Free Online Course

Harvard Medical School

Food Is Medicine: Eating for better health and healing

In this lively interactive course, we examine the age-old idea that "food is medicine" through the lens of modern science. You’ll discover not only how a wholesome diet supports good health, but how f

• Harvard Health Online Learning
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

University of Arizona

Introduction to Precision Nutrition

Learn how diet and genes interact: study DNA structure and the central dogma, SNVs and INDELs, DNA methylation, and omega-3 responses to design personalized nutrition plans.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Diet Management in health and disease

Learn to plan therapeutic diets and select foods and preparation methods for health, disease management, and changing nutritional needs.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• Available until Oct 31, 2026
• Free Online Course

American Council on Exercise

Foundations of Exercise and Nutrition

Explore exercise science foundations: energy systems, exercise anatomy, nutrition labels, the ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model, and designing safe, effective programs for clients.

• Coursera
• 3 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition

Learn to shop for nutrient-dense foods: read nutrition labels, compare products with evaluation checklists, build grocery lists, and plan nutritious meals on a budget.

• Coursera
• 3 hours 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Sports Nutrition Principles for Performance and Recovery

Apply evidence-based sports nutrition: assess energy needs, balance macronutrients and micronutrients, time meals, use hydration and supplements, and recognize Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

Learn to assess hydration and nutritional status, identify and manage pain, and support patient comfort, dignity and independence through compassionate communication in care settings.

• Coursera
• 2 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Fueling Champions: Applied Sport Nutrition for Football

Apply evidence-based sport nutrition in elite football: fuel training and match-day, plan hydration, recovery and supplements, and individualise for youth, female and injured players.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Ahead of The Game: The Future of Nutrition and Training

Explore the next era of elite football performance: personalised sports nutrition, AI and sports science tools, staff integration, sustainable fuelling, climate adaptation, and athlete data.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course