Online Nutrition Courses
Want to enhance your career with expert nutrition knowledge? Our online nutrition courses are accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health, helping you to become a Level 3 or Level 4 Nutrition Coach. Study at your own pace with expert tutor support.
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- Huge Nutrition Course Offers – Save 35%
- 0% Finance Monthly Payment Options
- Our Online Nutrition Courses are accredited by RSPH
- 'Excellent' 5/5 Trust Pilot Rating
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What to expect from an Online Nutrition Course
A nutrition course is ideal if you want to become a personal trainer, a fitness coach or want a career involving the promotion of healthy eating and meal preparation.
Study and Assessment
Our online nutrition courses offer flexibility, allowing you to learn at your own pace while balancing your other commitments. our intuitive online platform is easy to use, and you can book a call with your expert tutor to chat through the coursework.
In our industry-leading courses, you may learn how to:
- Analyse clients’ current dietary habits
- Provide evidence-based dietary advice
- Develop tailored meal plans for clients
- Work alongside doctors and trainers
- Build practical communication skills
Whether you choose to study our level 3 or 4 Online Nutrition Courses, assessments are coursework-based and can be completed at any time. Your tutor will guide you through the coursework to ensure you are comfortable and confident.
Timelines
The average completion times for our online nutrition courses are:
Level 3 Nutrition Course: 20 hours to complete (on average)
Level 4 Nutrition Courses: 65-70 hours of guided learning
Our online nutrition courses allow self-paced study, so they may take longer to complete if you balance them with full or part-time work or other commitments. Once you’re qualified, you could start earning as a nutrition coach straight away.
We provide guaranteed interviews with employers who fit your circumstances. This can range from nationwide chain gyms to leisure centres or locally-owned gyms.
What’s included?
Our courses are ideal for existing fitness professionals or if you’re new to the industry.
- Expert-led training from experienced nutritionists and health professionals
- Ongoing support from an assigned tutor, alongside online learning materials
- Industry recognition from the RSPH to meet standards and help your career
- Career support, including guaranteed interviews and business mentoring
With expert-led training, ongoing support, and career opportunities, our courses don’t just qualify you – they prepare you for success in the fitness and nutrition industry.
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Explore our internationally recognised Level 3 and 4 Nutrition Courses
Level 3 Nutrition for Sport & Exercise
Level 3 Nutrition Course Accredited by Active IQ
- Accreditation: Active IQ & CIMSPA endorsed.
- Entry Requirements: Level 3 Personal Trainer
- Nutrition Course Length: No Deadlines. Average of 20 hours to complete
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RSPH Level 4 Nutrition Course Diploma
This Level 4 Nutrition Course is accredited by the RSPH
- Accreditation: Accredited by the RSPH & CIMSPA Endorsed
- Entry Requirements: None.
- Nutrition Course Length: No Deadlines. Guided Learning Hours 65 hours
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RSPH Level 4 Diploma in Nutrition for Physical Activity and Sport
This Level 4 Nutrition Course is accredited by the RSPH
- Accreditation: Accredited by the RSPH & CIMSPA Endorsed
- Entry Requirements: None
- Nutrition Course Length: No Deadlines. Guided Learning Hours 70 hours
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Which Nutrition Course is right for me?
Choosing a nutrition course depends on your background and experience level. We offer three nutrition courses, each internationally recognised and CIMSPA-endorsed.
Level 3 Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
Ideal if you want to specialise in sports and exercise nutrition, this course covers:
- The role of a balanced diet in optimising sports performance
- How to access credible sports nutrition information
- The benefits and risks of specific nutrition strategies for athletes
- The science behind common supplements and ergogenic aids
Entry Requirements: A Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification (or equivalent) plus a Level 3 Nutrition Award. Or, you’ve already completed a Level 3 Personal Trainer Course.
RSPH Level 4 Nutrition Course Diploma
This Level 4 qualification provides a deep understanding of nutrition and is accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) and the Association for Nutrition (AFN).
It’s perfect for:
- Personal trainers looking to enhance their expertise
- Fitness professionals promoting healthy eating
- Caterers involved in meal planning for athletes
The course covers:
- The nutritional requirements for a balanced diet
- The impact of diet on health and performance
- The importance of hydration in a healthy lifestyle
There are no entry requirements for our Level 4 online nutrition diplomas, as these can be undertaken by a wide range of professions. You can also expand to include:
- RSPH Certificate in Nutrition for Institutional Food Services
- RSPH Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition for Physical Activity and Sport
RSPH Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition for Physical Activity and Sport
This RSPH diploma applies nutrition principles to physical activity and sport and is an approved Ofqual qualification with the Ofqual qualification number: 600/6963/6.
- It’s an ideal nutrition course for health, fitness, or catering professionals involved in promoting healthy or meal planning for sportspeople or athletes
- The qualification covers healthy diet essentials, diet’s impact on health, and hydration, applying these to nutrition for physical activity and sport.
This qualification is divided into two units, both completed as an online course:
- Principles of Nutrition
- Nutrition for Physical Activity and Sport
Supported by the latest academic research, you will be equipped to support a wide range of clients and provide dietary advice backed by the latest science.
Which nutrition course should I choose?
Our Level 4 Nutrition Courses are ideal for personal trainers, fitness coaches, and catering professionals involved in healthy eating and meal planning for sportspeople.
Picking a Level 4 course allows you to join RSPH and use the respected MRSPH title.
The Level 3 Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance course requires a Level 3 Nutrition qualification, which is included in a Level 3 Personal Trainer course.
All these courses open doors to great career prospects, with UK nutritionist salaries reaching £43,000 or more. Learn more about how to become a nutritionist in the UK.
Still unsure which nutrition course is best for you? Get in touch with our team!
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Our online nutrition courses start from just £275 with our Level 3 Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Course. Our Level 4 Diploma in Nutrition is just £27.38 per month.
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Industry Leading Accredited Level 3 Nutrition Courses & Level 4 Nutrition Courses.
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Our ethos and support network is completely focused on you – don’t just take our word for it – we have the industry leading 5 Star Trustpilot Rating in the industry. We have a 98% student 5 star satisfaction rating, rating our courses and support as "excellent."
Employers Prefer Our Graduates
We consistently receive excellent feedback from the UK and the UAE's leading employers on the high standards set by our graduates. Employers seek out our graduates for their recruitment needs all across the UK and the UAE, The Fitness Group is a renowned symbol of the industry leading qualifications.
Pay as you Learn with 0% Finance
Pay as you Learn from £27 on our Level 3 PT Courses. You can choose to pay upfront or with flexible payment plans at 0% Interest. You can choose from 6, 12 or 24 or 36 month plans. This allows you to select a payment plan to suit your budget at no additional cost! You can either pay up front in full today or you can select to spread the cost with our 0% finance options - whatever you choose you will pay the same price for your qualification!
PT Business and Graduate Support
PT Business and Graduate Support – Business Qualifications included with all Personal Training Courses and graduate support such as discounted business insurance for your new career!
Trusted by Leading UK & UAE Organisations
Trusted – We are the trusted provider for the Ministry of Defence Police UK, an Approved Military ELCAS Provider, The PFA, The SPFA and Sport England. We are trusted and support recruitment for local and national gyms such as David Lloyds and JD Gyms in the UK or VEO or Warehouse in the UAE. We are the preferred partner for the military and all professional football associations.
Internationally Accredited Qualifications
We provide you with an internationally recognised Active IQ Personal Training Qualifications that is trusted by employers all over the world! These are CIMSPA and REPs UAE recognised qualifications that are Ofqual approved.
Decades of Real Industry Experience
The Fitness Group Team has decades of industry experience. Our founders also still own and operate their own 8,000 Square Foot Independent Gym too! We are living and breathing the industry every day - no other Training Provider has this depth of experience in their team!
Industry Leading Business and Career Mentoring Support
We are the only Training Provider to offer a comprehensive Personal Training Mentoring support package. This is unlike any other business skills package that you will see anywhere else in the industry. This a complete mentoring and business support service that will give you complete step by step guidance as you launch your new career.
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FAQs
Check out the most popular Level 3 and Level 4 Nutrition Course FAQs.
- Active IQ is the leading industry awarding body in the internationally.
- In the UK CIMSPA is the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity, i
- In Europe EREPs help support the health health and fitness sector, promoting standards and providing endorsement and
- In the UAE, REPs UAE is a public register which recognises the qualifications and expertise of exercise instructors in the UAE.
The minimum age to obtain any of our qualifications is 16 years old you can start studying before this however you must be 16 years old upon qualification.
We offer all our students the opportunity to pay for their chosen course with manageable, affordable monthly instalments at 0% finance. The finance calculator on our sites provides you the opportunity to tailor your repayment to your terms. You can spread the cost of some of our courses as far as over over 18 months and you incur no extra costs.
If you choose a monthly payment option no immediate payment will be taken on sign up and in some instances depending on what payment date you select the first payment can be delayed as far as 1 month from sign up.If you want to discuss the finance options available further with us then contact us and one of our friendly team members will contact you to discuss your course requirements and payment finance options.
At the moment we have some offers available on our course options, the finance calculator is updated to reflect our new offer prices.You can sign up and start studying straight away by booking onto your course on our website. Simply select your course page and then follow then options to book onto your preferred method of study. You can then choose to pay immediately or with one of our payment plans. If you choose a payment plan there will be no payment taken at sign up.
If you would like to chat to us first though then we would love to hear from you, you can contact us by filling in a contact form on our website, you can chat to us on Live Chat on our website, directly by email or by phone.
We can arrange a call or an appointment at a time that suits you, we will spend time with you to answer any questions you may have on our course options.
Active IQ is the leading awarding organisation in the industry and their qualification standards are renowned as being the leading standard. Active IQ are recognised and regulated by Ofqual within the Active Leisure sector. The certifications they provide act as a benchmark for quality and credibility for those wishing to join the industry.
We use Active IQ as our chosen Awarding Body as we want to ensure our students achieve an renowned internationally recognised qualification that is fully recognised in the industry by all employers.The Fitness Group Education has consistently achieved the highest possible Education Centre Quality Approval Rating every year in all internal and external quality audits.We provide the highest standard in health and fitness education.Book a Call to Get Started!
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