Nutrition Network Certification

Two Pathways. One Global Standard in Metabolic Health.

Structured, CPD-accredited training that takes you from foundational science to a recognised clinical or coaching credential, built and refined since Nutrition Network's founding.

Which Pathway Is Yours?

Both pathways share the same evidence base. Where they differ is who they're built for and how the training is applied.

NNCP

Nutrition Network Coach Practitioner

Certified in Metabolic Coaching. For coaches, health educators, and allied health professionals working directly with individuals on metabolic health and behaviour change. No clinical background required.

NNP

Nutrition Network Practitioner

Certified in Metabolic Healthcare. For doctors and allied healthcare practitioners, including nurses, dietitians, and psychologists, integrating metabolic nutrition into clinical practice.

What Sets These Pathways Apart

Built on evidence

Every course is developed and taught by researchers and clinicians at the forefront of metabolic nutrition science.

Structured, not scattered

Each level builds on the last, so you arrive at certification with real depth, not a random collection of completed modules.

Internationally accredited

The majority of trainings are accredited by The CPD Standards Office, earning verifiable CPD/CME hours from Levels 1 to 4.

A community, not just a certificate

Graduates join a global network of practitioners, with a directory listing, peer community, and ongoing development built in.

Metabolic Coach Pathway · NNCP

Designed as a Journey. Each Level Builds on the Last.

You can begin with a single course and move at your own pace, but the real value, and the credential, comes from committing to the full pathway.

1
Level 1 · The Starting Point

Foundations of Metabolic Coaching

Behaviour change methodology, motivational interviewing, and the foundational science of Therapeutic Carbohydrate Restriction, taught by an accredited coach and subject-matter experts.

2
Level 2 · The Professional Training

Ketogenic: The Science and Practice of Therapeutic Carbohydrate Restriction

History, mechanisms, and therapeutic applications of low-carbohydrate and ketogenic nutrition.

3
Level 3 · The Advanced Training

LCHF in Clinical Practice

Three modules covering the scientific evidence base, practical application, and safe implementation of low-carb nutrition.

Level 4 · Specialisation

Choose Your Electives

Select any two specialised electives from the list below, plus one mandatory foundation in running a coaching practice.

Mandatory for the Coach Pathway: Coaching Business Builder. Because clinical knowledge only helps clients if the practice around it can support them.
Level 5 · Certification

The Live Coach Certification Programme

An 18-week live online programme with small-group mentorship, practical coaching application, written assignments, and an oral examination. Spaces are limited and entry is by application.

NNCPNutrition Network Coach Practitioner, Certified in Metabolic Coaching

See the Coach Certification Programme
Metabolic Healthcare Pathway · NNP

The Certified Metabolic Healthcare Pathway

For healthcare professionals integrating metabolic nutrition into clinical practice. Every training carries internationally accredited CPD/CME hours.

1
Level 1 · The Clinical Foundation

Nutritional Medicine: The Basic Sciences

Mechanisms underlying the therapeutic action of Therapeutic Carbohydrate Restriction and the essential scientific basis for clinical application.

2
Level 2 · The Professional Training

Ketogenic: The Science and Practice of Therapeutic Carbohydrate Restriction

The science of TCR applied with the depth clinical practitioners require.

15 CPD/CME points
3
Level 3 · The Advanced Training

LCHF in Clinical Practice

Three modules covering the scientific evidence base, practical medical applications, and safe clinical implementation of low-carb nutrition.

32 CPD/CME points
Dietitians have a dedicated alternative route with equivalent content and profession-specific tools.
Level 4 · Specialisation

Choose Your Electives

Select any three specialised electives from the list below. Each carries its own CPD/CME hours toward your total.

Level 5 · Certification

The Live Medical Certification Programme

A 16-week live online programme with small-group mentorship, clinical case discussions, written assessments, and an oral examination. Spaces are limited and entry is by application.

NNPNutrition Network Practitioner, Certified in Metabolic Healthcare

See the Medical Certification Programme

What It Costs to Stay Where You Are

Every practitioner already knows the science works. What structured certification changes is what happens next.

Advice without a framework

Without a structured pathway, you're applying good ideas one at a time instead of a coherent clinical or coaching protocol you can repeat with confidence.

No credential to point to

Referrers, employers, and clients increasingly look for a recognised designation. Without one, your expertise is real but harder to verify at a glance.

Clients who need more than you're offering

Complex cases, whether metabolic disease, hormonal shifts, or behaviour change, need a depth of training that a single course rarely provides.

Working in isolation

Without a peer network of practitioners applying the same evidence base, hard cases get worked through alone instead of with mentors who've seen them before.

Falling behind the field

Metabolic health research is moving fast. Structured CPD keeps your practice current instead of anchored to what you learned years ago.

Every level you skip, you skip again later

The pathway is designed to compound. Coming back to fill gaps later takes longer than building the foundation once, in order.

Not Sure Which Pathway Fits?

Talk it through with our team. We'll help you map where you are now onto the right pathway and the right starting level.

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Common Questions

Can I start with just one course?+
Yes. Each level stands on its own. The full pathway is where depth of knowledge and clinical or coaching confidence are built, but you can begin wherever makes sense for you.
I've already completed some levels. Do I lose that progress?+
No. Every level you've completed counts. If you're currently enrolled in any Nutrition Network course, you're already on the pathway.
Is there a deadline to complete the full pathway?+
Talk to our team about your timeline. We'll work out the pathway and pace that fits your situation.
What happens after Level 4, before I apply for certification?+
Once Levels 1 to 4 are complete, you're eligible to apply for the Live Certification Programme. Spaces are limited and entry is by application.
I'm a dietitian. Is there a different route for me?+
Yes. Dietitians have a dedicated alternative route through Level 3, with equivalent content and profession-specific tools.
What if my profession isn't listed?+
Reach out to our team. We work out the best pathway for new and returning students on a case-by-case basis.

Two Pathways. One Decision.

Pick the one that matches how you work with people, and start today.