COURSE NUTRITION COACH/ COUNSELLING
Professional training with theory and lots of practice in small classes
Nutrition Coach/Consulting
Swiss Nutrition Academy offers professional training in the health sector.
Our professional training in nutrition counseling guarantees you the complete course in just 12 months . This training will provide you with the theoretical and practical knowledge to pursue your dream job.
Course Details
Our training program to become a nutrition consultant is aimed exclusively at people over the age of 18 who want to pursue a career in nutrition. No prior knowledge is required to take the course, as Module 1 in the field of medicine (hygiene, microorganisms in food and anatomy/physiology, etc.) starts from scratch and the other 6 modules provide an overview of the digestive system, nutrition assessment, nutrition, dietary supplements, menopause, lifestyle and the practice of nutrition counseling.
Swiss Nutrition Academy offers professional training in the field of health. In the field of nutritional advice, content is taught about correct and healthy nutrition and the prevention of illnesses. Health is a person's most valuable personal asset. Consequently, physical activity, mental relaxation and proper nutrition can reduce the possible risk of various diseases.
Target group for the course Nutrition Counselling/Coaching
The Nutrition Counselling course is aimed at people who want to learn a new profession in the health sector. This profession enables you to pursue various activities in the health sector, such as nutrition counselling, organizing workshops on nutrition, massage therapist, beautician, nursing, therapists, educators, athletes, old people's homes, kindergartens, as well as in the field of gastronomy and business.
Theoretical contents of the nutrition counselling course:
- Hygiene, micro-organisms, cytology, anatomy, etc.
- An overview of the digestive system
- The macronutrients
- Biochemistry of nutrition
- Nutrition in different life goals and eating disorders
- Nutritional assessment, diet, lifestyle diseases
- Nutritional supplements,
- The menopause Nutritional counseling in practice,
Practical contents of the nutrition counselling course:
- Specialization in nutrition counseling
- Understanding individual needs
- How to conduct a consultation
- Nutritional analysis
- Physical examination
- Planning the nutrition counseling process
- Calculating and prescribing diets
Periodic assessment and completion of the nutrition coach/consultant course.
During the ‘Nutrition Counselling’ course, all content covered in the programme will be tested and graded in theoretical and practical exams. At the end of the Nutrition Counselling course, you will take a final exam (theoretical and practical). At the end of our Nutrition Counselling course, you will receive a diploma certifying that you have the specialist knowledge required to practise as a nutrition counsellor.
Next Course Dates
Course Details
Location
Zürich, Lausanne
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
04.12.2025 or On request
Days & Times
Thursday
9:00 - 18:00
Course Fee
Complete package including course materials, exam fees, and fashion show
What's Included
- Course materials and exam fee
- Personal support from experienced instructors
- Modern, practical techniques
- Certificate upon successful completion
Benefit from attractive discounts for nutritional and dietetic consulting courses
- 10% discount applied from the second course or seminar attended at the Swiss Beauty & Hair Academy, including Swiss Fashion Academy and Swiss Nutrition Academy courses and seminars
- 3% discount for immediate payment of the entire course fee
- Payable in monthly instalments without fees and interest
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
- At least 18 years old;
- No prior technical knowledge (anatomy/physiology) is required as the initial modules will prepare you for the subsequent curriculum.
- 10% discount on a second course or workshop, whether on Swiss Beauty & Hair Academy, Swiss Fashion Academy, and Swiss Nutrition Academy.
- 3% discount applied on payment of the full amount before the beginning of the professional training (only valid for courses in-classroom longers than 1 month)
a final examination (theoretical and practical) is held. At the end of the nutritional counseling course, a diploma is awarded by the Swiss Academy of Nutrition
Your next move - Choose one of the following options:
Course documentation / Personal consultation
We will be happy to welcome you and take the opportunity to introduce you personally to our school! Take advantage of the opportunity to participate with us in a half-day session at the school, where you can meet us without any obligation.
Quality Seals
Experience since 2010
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