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.
60 planned training hours
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Diploma | Nutrition and Diet
Professional Diploma in Nutrition and Diet (support level)
Nutrition across life stages, healthy meal planning, diet and common health conditions at an education level, behaviour change coaching, food labels and community nutrition education.
Level
Diploma
Training hours
175 planned training hours
Format
Online, self-paced
Certificate
Verifiable serial number
What you will learn
Skills you can use at work
- Everything in the Nutrition Fundamentals Certificate
- Nutrition across life stages
- Healthy meal planning and portions
- Diet and common health conditions, education level
- Behaviour change coaching
- Community nutrition education and a capstone project
Who it is for
People starting in nutrition education or wellness.
Where it fits
At least 150 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
Nutrition across life stages (20 hours)
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Infants and children
- Teenagers and adults
- Older adults
- Active people and everyday exercise
Healthy meal planning and portion guidance (20 hours)
- Building a balanced plate
- Planning meals and shopping lists
- Portions and eating patterns
- Cooking methods and budget meals
- Cultural and regional food traditions
Diet and common health conditions: education level (20 hours)
- How eating patterns relate to weight, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol
- Food allergies and intolerances: awareness and safe practice
- When and how to refer someone to a licensed professional
- Communicating health information responsibly
Weight management and behaviour change coaching (15 hours)
- Healthy weight and body image
- Habit formation and goal setting
- Motivational conversation skills
- Tracking progress safely
Food labels and consumer nutrition literacy (10 hours)
- Reading ingredient lists and nutrition labels
- Health claims and marketing
- Comparing products
Community nutrition education (15 hours)
- Designing a short nutrition session
- Teaching adults and children
- Healthy eating campaigns
- Evaluating a session
Capstone project (15 hours)
- A community nutrition education plan with materials and an evaluation, reviewed against clear criteria
Total: 175 planned training hours. Training hours are the instructional hours of each training kit or designed curriculum, not academic credit hours.
The ladder
CertificateOne skill area, job-readyDiplomaCertificates stacked into a profileVocational BachelorA deeper vocational pathwayExecutive MasterBy applicationExecutive PhDBy applicationYour 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
- 01
Enrol and start
Send the short enrolment form. We confirm by email and give you access.
- 02
Study at your pace
Work through short modules online. Pause and return as life requires.
- 03
Practise and be assessed
Quizzes after each module, a final assessment and practical tasks where the program needs them.
- 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?
175 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.