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Certificate | Nutrition and Diet

Certificate in Nutrition Fundamentals

The science of food and health at an education level: nutrients, energy balance, hydration and food safety.

Certificate in Nutrition Fundamentals

Level

Certificate

Training hours

60 planned training hours

Format

Online, self-paced

Certificate

Verifiable serial number

What you will learn

Skills you can use at work

  • Nutrients, energy and hydration
  • Reading reliable nutrition information
  • Food-borne illness and safe food handling
  • Hygiene in the kitchen and at work

Who it is for

People starting in nutrition education or wellness.

Where it fits

At least 60 training hours.

Inside this program

The modules you complete

Foundations of nutrition science (20 hours)
  • Food, nutrients and health
  • How the body uses food
  • Reading reliable nutrition information
  • Common nutrition myths
  • Basic dietary guidelines
Nutrients, energy and hydration (20 hours)
  • Carbohydrates, protein and fat
  • Vitamins and minerals
  • Energy needs and energy balance
  • Water and hydration
  • Fibre and gut health basics
Food safety and hygiene (20 hours)
  • Food-borne illness and common hazards
  • Cross-contamination and safe handling
  • Safe storage, cooking and cooling temperatures
  • Personal and kitchen hygiene
  • Food waste and responsible use of food

Total: 60 planned training hours. Training hours are the instructional hours of each training kit or designed curriculum, not academic credit hours.

Your path

Every credential is a step, not an end point

Hours you complete here count towards the next level in the same field. Study one program now, add more later, and keep what you have already earned.

Learn, practise, prove

How you move through it

  1. 01

    Enrol and start

    Send the short enrolment form. We confirm by email and give you access.

  2. 02

    Study at your pace

    Work through short modules online. Pause and return as life requires.

  3. 03

    Practise and be assessed

    Quizzes after each module, a final assessment and practical tasks where the program needs them.

  4. 04

    Earn a verifiable certificate

    Receive a certificate with a unique serial number that anyone can check on this website.

Curriculum designed by Luminary

This program is designed by Luminary and its learning materials are in production. Hours shown are the planned training hours of the designed curriculum. The program opens for enrolment when the materials are complete. Register your interest and we will email you.

Please note

This is a support-level program in nutrition education and healthy eating. It does not qualify you to work as a clinical dietitian, to prescribe diets or to treat disease. Those roles need university qualifications and licences in the country where you work. Always refer medical questions to a licensed health professional.

Certificate recognition notice

Luminary International University offers vocational and professional certifications only. Its Certificates, Diplomas and Vocational Bachelor, Executive Master and Executive PhD pathways are vocational and professional qualifications, not academic degrees, and cannot be compared with, or used in place of, academic qualifications. Luminary does not operate under, or hold approval from, any ministry or department of higher education, including in the United States. Its certificates are not intended for academic equivalency, credit transfer or admission to academic programs.

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FAQ

Questions about this program

Do I need prior experience?

Not for Certificate programs. Tell us about your background and we will confirm the best starting point.

How long does it take?

60 planned training hours. Because it is self-paced, your calendar time depends on how many hours you can give each week.

Is there a study plan?

Yes. Modules are short and ordered, so you can plan a few hours each week and track your progress.

What do I receive?

A certificate with a unique serial number, listed on the verification page, once you complete the assessments.

Is this an academic degree?

No. It is a vocational and professional certification for career advancement.

Ready to start?

Enrol in the Certificate in Nutrition Fundamentals or email us with any question.