CI Level 4 (UK) Diploma in Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching

You will learn:

• The secrets to longevity and how to apply them to one’s own life and those of others, including both healthy eating and lifestyle
• How to create personalised, varied, nutritious and tasty meal plans suitable for a range of clients
• The strengths and weaknesses of current dietary trends such as Paleo, Mediterranean, intermittent fasting etc
• How to produce effective and personalised lifestyle recommendations for clients with varying lifestyles and daily demands
• How to take effective health coaching sessions
• Coaching skills designed to help you motivate and guide your clients towards their own optimum wellness
• And graduate with an extensive practitioner toolkit, including consultation paperwork, client fact sheets, questionnaires and assessment tools and comprehensive training on how to use them

On your study journey with IHS you will be:

• Fully supported by an expert personal tutor who is there to guide and help answer any questions that you may have throughout the course
• Monitored using regular and varied continuous assessments (including case studies) and feedback to effectively build knowledge, confidence and consultation skills. There are no exams
• On your own journey of self-development. This course can be personally and professionally life-changing for students and those around them!

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“This is one of the best decisions I have ever made. Of all the places I have studied I have never been alongside such passionate people, they really walk their talk and give you the skills and confidence in creating a career as a Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach. I loved the first year so much that I have continued on to study Nutritional Therapy I have met friends for life and love their family-oriented approach as you are not just a number like in other colleges. If you are passionate about health and helping people this is the course for you.” Rachael Bolger, Graduate

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I am already a qualified nutritionist, can I just gain the coaching skills to improve my success rates?

Yes! Please see the IHS Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching

• This online nutrition course is designed with your success in mind. It builds knowledge and skills in everything you need to practice, including nutrition, lifestyle management, coaching and career development. It includes online lecture weekends, Q&A sessions and tutorials.
• IHS’s extensive and expert team of educators and practitioners, here to share their extensive practical knowledge and expertise in nutrition and coaching with you.
• You will be guided throughout your journey to becoming a Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach by your personal tutor, an experienced and practicing nutrition practitioner.
• The specially devised course layout and support structure designed to help adult learners accommodate study alongside an already busy life.
• Assurance of academic quality. This course is regulated by OFQUAL (UK level 4) and on the UK Education Framework, ensuring you can be confident in the quality and recognition of your course.
• Our up to date, research based and practical course material means IHS graduates can be confident in the quality of service they provide to clients.
• The comprehensive practitioner toolkit you will receive on graduation designed to help kick start your career and practice.
• To become part of our growing global Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching community with private graduate Facebook group to help your new career take off.
• Take advantage of the support and networking opportunities provided after graduation from Facebook groups and newsletters to CPD courses and networking events.
• Graduates in the UK, Ireland and many other European countries can easily register and insure themselves to practice as a Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach upon graduation, including membership of the UK Health Coaches Association (UKHCA) – now open to all international students and graduates – please see our scope of practice

IHS graduate confident and competent graduates ready for a successful career as a Nutrition and Lifestyle Health Coach

“It is amazing how alert and energised I feel since beginning the program. I found picking a small number of goals to start and increasing them as the weeks passed less overwhelming and easier to follow through. Lynne e-mailed and texted to see how I was getting on as the weeks progressed. Also sending on some interesting recipes and the introduction of coconut oil which is a big hit with not just me but the rest of the family. My starting weight was 187lbs. within the two months it’s down to 174lbs.” Testimonial of Arlene, Client of Nutrition & Lifestyle Coaching Graduate

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• Introduction to Nutrition & Lifestyle Coaching
• Food Groups
• Macronutrients
• Micronutrients and Phytonutrients
• Energy Balance
• Farm to Fork: Food Production and Quality
• Optimising Nutrition in Practice
• Nutrition for Wellness and Longevity
• Lifestyle for Wellness and Longevity
• Personalised Nutrition and Lifestyle for Individuals
• Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching in Practice
• Building a Successful NLC Career

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With 3 available starting slots – January, May and September – studying online gives the flexibility for you to study wherever you are.

Study Hours Required

Approximately 10 hours per week (including tutorials, lectures, assessments, etc).

Normal minimum entry requirements

The minimum academic entry requirement for this nutrition certification is 4 grade Cs at Leaving Certificate or an A-Level grade A to C. Equivalent international qualifications will also be accepted.

Prior Learning and Prior Experiential Learning

All knowledge, skills and competencies accumulated through life and work experience will be considered.

Interview required for this course

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