Nutrition Course Online | Certificate in Nutrition & Health
Study nutrition online with our accredited certificate course. Learn nutritional principles, cellular function, and holistic health. Flexible self-paced distance learning.
What you'll learn
This foundation course teaches you to understand nutrition at the cellular level - how nutrients function, how the body maintains balance, and how diet affects wellbeing. It's designed for those who want solid nutritional knowledge, whether for personal interest or as a stepping stone to further study.
You'll learn about macro and micronutrients, bowel flora, food composition, and how to design balanced dietary programmes. The course introduces naturopathic principles alongside the science.
Course structure
12 sections covering nutritional science foundations and practical application.
Bulk Nutrients & Foods
Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fibre, Fats, Food classes
The Cell and Cell Energy
Cell structure, Energy release, Enzymes, Vitality, Blood glucose
Cellular Environment
Sodium/potassium balance, Calcium/magnesium, Mineral homeostasis
Cellular Self-Cleansing
Naturopathic elimination, Vitality concept, Chronic vs acute
Micro-Minerals
Iron, Zinc, Selenium, Chromium, Toxic metals, Supplementation
The Vitamins
All vitamin groups, How they work, RNIs, Food sources
Bowel Flora
Gut bacteria, Candida, Maintaining flora, Flora products
Food Characteristics
Dairy, Wheat, Vegetables, Acid/alkali, Salt, Sugar
Food Composition
Using food tables, Nutrient distribution across foods
Allergies & Sensitivities
Types of reaction, Testing, Rotation diets
Designing Diets
Dietary paragraphs, Creating individual dietary programmes
Using Supplements
Guidelines, Effective combinations, Practitioner considerations
How you'll learn
You'll learn through structured course materials, personal tutor support, and hands-on experience with Nutriluma - the same platform you'll use in practice. The course teaches you when to trust what it tells you and when to dig deeper.
Written curriculum
Work through clearly structured modules at your own pace, progressing from foundations through to advanced topics. Submit assignments and receive detailed tutor feedback at every stage.
Personal tutor
A dedicated tutor supports you throughout - marking assignments with detailed feedback and available via email, phone, or video call whenever you need guidance.
Nutriluma
A platform you can use in practice. Learn by doing. Track real meals, interpret real nutritional data, and develop the clinical judgement to know when the analysis is right and when it needs a human eye.
Every student gets Nutriluma included. No extra cost. No setup required.
Learn more →Distance learning
Study entirely from home. Access materials 24/7, work through at your own pace. No attendance required.
Self-paced
Study around your existing commitments. There's no fixed schedule - work at whatever pace suits your life.
Who this course is for
Personal interest
Those wanting to understand nutrition properly - for themselves and their families.
Health professionals
Practitioners wanting a solid foundation in nutritional science.
Stepping stone
An entry point before progressing to our practitioner-level diplomas.
Career explorers
Those considering a career in nutrition who want to test the waters.
A pathway to more
This course forms Part One of our Nutritional Consultancy diploma. If you complete this and want to continue, you can progress to practitioner training with full credit for work already done.
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Begin your foundation in nutrition and health.
Important: Nutritional therapy is a complementary approach. Practitioners do not diagnose, treat, or cure disease. This training does not qualify you as a medical practitioner. Nutritional therapy is not a substitute for medical care.