Weight Management Course | Diploma for Practitioners
Accredited weight management diploma for health practitioners. Learn metabolic, hormonal and nutritional factors affecting weight. Online distance learning with tutor support.
What you'll learn
Weight management is about more than calories. This course teaches you to understand the metabolic, hormonal, and psychological factors that influence body composition - and how to work with clients on sustainable approaches.
You'll learn to assess individual situations, design appropriate dietary programmes, and support behavioural change. The course covers both the science and the practical skills of client consultation.
Course structure
13 sections covering the science of weight management and practical consultation skills.
Basic Science Support
Bulk nutrients, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats, Lipoproteins
Understanding the Field
Client motives, Psychology, The weight equation, How weight gain happens
Causes of Overweight
Genetics vs environment, Hormonal factors, Metabolic rate, Fat cells
Health Consequences
Cardiovascular risk, Diabetes, Hypertension, Other conditions
First Principles
Strategy, Intake reduction, Balanced approaches, Metabolic rate
Diet & Composition
Food energy, Water content, Calorie substitution, Exercise
Selecting Foods
Caloric values, Specific recommendations, Fat quality, Protein needs
Building Individual Diets
Adjusting food classes, Calculating replacements
Conducting Consultations
Manner, Data collection, Identifying contributors, Writing guidelines
Advanced Consultations
Counselling aspects, Behavioural change, Exercise programmes
Special Situations
Allergies, Intolerances, Deficiencies, Bowel conditions
Supplements & Treatments
Supplement roles, Bowel treatment, Herbal approaches
Practice Management
Insurance, Ethics, Boundaries, Documentation
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.
6-9 months part-time
Study around your existing commitments. There's no fixed schedule - work at whatever pace suits your life.
Who this course is for
Fitness professionals
Personal trainers and fitness instructors wanting to add nutritional expertise to their services.
Health practitioners
Those wanting to specialise in supporting clients with weight management goals.
Career starters
Those wanting to work specifically in weight management consultancy.
Personal interest
Anyone wanting deeper understanding of the science behind sustainable weight management.
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.