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Certification in Nutrition: Online Course in India

Awarded with Medhavi Skills University, Sikkim, an NCVET-approved Awarding Body

  • Awarded with Medhavi Skills University, an NCVET-approved Awarding Body
  • 2 certificates on completion, each verifiable online by any employer
  • Live classes in English and Hindi, with lifetime access to the recordings

Enrol at today's offer price and save ₹15,000

  • 2 certificates in one fee
  • Awarded with Medhavi Skills University, Sikkim
  • Live classes in English and Hindi, with lifetime recordings
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Chapter I · Why this course

What is the Certification in Nutrition, and is it right for you?

What it teaches, who it is built for, and the certificate you leave with, in the order you would ask.

01At a glance

Key facts about the Certification in Nutrition

Every fact that matters in one table, so you can compare it line by line with anything else you are considering.

Certification in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health is an affordable three-month beginner course from NNWA (Nutrition & Wellness Academy) and a first step into the field. Learners master the science of food and confidently build healthy, balanced Indian diet plans, study in English and Hindi with mentor support, and earn two certificates.

Key facts about the Certification in Nutrition
CourseCertification in Nutrition
ProviderNNWA (National Nutrition and Wellness Academy), Kolkata
Awarded byMedhavi Skills University, Sikkim, and NNWA
FormatOnline: live classes in English and Hindi, with recordings
Duration3 Months
LevelBeginner
Fee₹19,999 (listed ₹34,999, save 43%)
Certificates2, including a Medhavi Skills University award

Today's offer price saves you ₹15,000, 43% off the listed fee

Course written by Neha Mohan Sinha and reviewed by Dr. Sucharita Sengupta

02Who it is for

Who is the Certification in Nutrition for?

  • Complete beginners who want a solid first qualification in nutrition
  • Homemakers wanting to cook and plan healthier meals for their family
  • Fitness trainers and yoga teachers adding nutrition knowledge to their work
  • Graduates exploring whether a nutrition career suits them
  • Anyone wanting to correct diet myths with real, science-based understanding

A path for every stage

Wherever you're starting from.

  1. New to nutrition

    Start with the science. No background needed.

  2. Career switcher

    Turn a passion into a real qualification.

  3. Fitness & wellness pro

    Add nutrition to what you already offer.

  4. Building a practice

    The credential to charge with confidence.

03What you will learn

What does the Certification in Nutrition cover?

The main areas the course covers, set out in advance so you can weigh it against anything else you are considering.

  1. 01

    Introduction to Nutrition Science & International Guidelines

    The scope of nutrition science and the role of WHO and FSSAI, with nutrient density and bioavailability.

  2. 02

    Overview of Human Nutrition

    Digestion, absorption, cellular metabolism, and anabolic versus catabolic processes.

  3. 03

    Global Dietary Recommendations (WHO, USDA, FSSAI)

    Comparing WHO, USDA and FSSAI guidance for advice that is globally informed and locally relevant.

  4. 04

    Research Methodology & Critical Thinking

    Study types, spotting bias, interpreting data, and evidence-based practice.

  5. 05

    Macronutrients: Carbohydrates

    Simple, complex and fibrous carbs, glycaemic index and load, fibre, and calculating carb needs.

  6. 06

    Macronutrients: Proteins

    Amino acids, protein quality, intake calculation, and animal versus plant sources.

  7. 07

    Macronutrients: Fats

    Fat categories, Omega-3 and Omega-6, cholesterol impact, and practical meal planning.

  8. 08

    Micronutrients: Vitamins

    Fat- and water-soluble vitamins, deficiency signs, upper limits, and preserving them in cooking.

  9. 09

    Micronutrients: Minerals

    Major and trace minerals, absorption factors, at-risk populations, and electrolytes.

  10. 10

    Metabolism & Energy Systems

    BMR and TDEE, the three energy systems, and the roles of liver, muscle and fat.

  11. 11

    Health, Obesity & Body Composition

    Obesity physiology, body-composition measurement, and healthy fat-range definitions.

  12. 12

    Hydration & Plant-Based Alternatives

    Fluid-balance science, hydration strategy, and building a complete vegan or plant-based diet.

  13. 13

    Types of Diets

    Evaluating keto, Mediterranean, paleo and other patterns, plus intermittent fasting and sustainable eating.

  14. 14

    Nutritional Supplements: Science & Application

    The evidence for and against common supplements, label reading, dosage, and a food-first philosophy.

  15. 15

    Hormones & Nutrition

    How insulin, cortisol, thyroid and sex hormones relate to diet.

  16. 16

    Nutrition Myths & Fads

    Debunking detox, metabolism and miracle-food myths, and countering pseudoscience.

  17. 17

    Client Assessment & Techniques

    Intake forms, food diaries, motivational interviewing, and SMART goal-setting.

  18. 18

    Calorie Calculations & Meal Planning

    BMR and TDEE formulas, macro- and micro-targeted meal plans, and portion control.

  19. 19

    Monitoring Client Progress

    Progress-tracking tools, feedback strategy, and troubleshooting plateaus.

  20. 20

    Sports & Performance Nutrition

    Nutrient timing, carb loading, and athlete protein, fluid and supplement needs.

  21. 21

    Special Populations in Nutrition

    Prenatal, child, adolescent and older-adult nutrition needs at an overview level.

  22. 22

    Cultural & Ethical Considerations in Indian Nutrition

    Regional Indian cuisines, vegetarian and vegan planning, and confidentiality ethics.

  23. 23

    Case Study: Fat Loss

    An end-to-end fat-loss case-management practicum.

  24. 24

    Case Study: Muscle Gain & PCOS

    An integrated case managing muscle gain alongside PCOS.

  25. 25

    Entrepreneurship & Setting Up Practice

    Registering a practice, branding, marketing, pricing, and managing clients.

  26. 26

    Final Project & Certification

    A capstone presentation and the certification exit point.

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04Learning outcomes

What will you be able to do after the Certification in Nutrition?

Stated as capabilities rather than topics: the things a graduate should be able to do for a paying client.

  • Explain the role of each major nutrient in plain, confident language
  • Build a balanced daily Indian diet plan and calculate energy and portion needs
  • Evaluate popular diets, supplements and food myths against the evidence
  • Assess a client, set SMART goals and monitor their progress
  • Manage a fat-loss and a PCOS case from intake to a tracked plan
  • Plan sport, life-stage and culturally appropriate nutrition with confidence
  • Set up, price and market your own nutrition practice
05Credential

Which certificate does the Certification in Nutrition award?

Certification in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health Certificate

2 Certificates

06Sample certificate

The certificate you earn

A preview of the credential this course awards on successful completion.

NNWA Nutrition and Wellness Academy

पोषण और कल्याण अकादमी

NNWA-CIN-SAMPLE

This certificate is awarded to

Sample Learner

has successfully completed the prescribed course of study for the Certification in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health Certificate.

Scan to verify

Chief Executive Officer

MSME Registered · ISO 9001:2015 · Make in India · Digital India

Indicative sample certificate for Certification in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health Certificate

Certificate designs shown are indicative samples and subject to change. Final certificates are issued on completion.

You have seen the syllabus. Now make it count

  • 2 certificates in one fee
  • Awarded with Medhavi Skills University, Sikkim
  • Live classes in English and Hindi, with lifetime recordings

Chapter II · Why now

Why enrol now rather than later?

The next batch, the seats still open, the offer on the table today, and the market that is waiting for people who can do this.

07The opportunity

Why is now the right time to start?

Nutrition in India has moved from advice to occupation: clinical need, consumer spending and hiring are all rising at once. What has not kept pace is the number of practitioners who can build a plan a real patient will actually follow.

  1. 01 / 04

    A booming wellness economy

    Rising diabetes, obesity, PCOS and thyroid issues, and a fast-growing fitness and corporate-wellness market across India.

  2. 02 / 04

    Surging demand for diet guidance

    Online diet-consulting platforms, gyms, clinics and wellness brands are all hiring and partnering with skilled nutrition people.

  3. 03 / 04

    A shortage of job-ready talent

    There is plenty of theory online, but very few people who can actually build a real, India-appropriate diet plan.

  4. 04 / 04

    Your clients are already online

    People now find and trust nutrition experts on Instagram, Google and YouTube, a space you can learn to own.

08Offers and value for money

Every offer open on the Certification in Nutrition today

Worked out from the fee published on this page, so you can see exactly what your money buys before you pay.

per week of the course
₹1,538per week of the course₹19,999 across 3 months
per certificate
₹10,000per certificate2 certificates for one fee
saved on today's offer
₹15,000saved on today's offer43% off the listed ₹34,999
  • Offer price

    ₹19,999 instead of ₹34,999

    You save ₹15,000, 43% off the listed fee. Offer prices change through the year, and this is the one open today.

  • Certificates

    2 certificates in one fee

    Including a skill credential awarded with Medhavi Skills University, Sikkim. Every certificate can be checked online.

  • Access

    Lifetime access to the recordings

    Every live class is recorded, so you can revise long after the course ends.

  • Refer and Earn

    A reward for every friend who enrols

    Once you are learning, introduce a friend who enrols and receive a reward. A counsellor confirms the current terms first.

    How it works
  • Fee support

    Merit and need-based fee support

    Limited fee support is considered case by case. Ask admissions what is open for this course.

    How it works

Offer prices change through the year. Enrol now to lock in today's fee

Every NNWA certificate can be verified online by an employer

Lock in today's fee before the batch closes

  • 2 certificates in one fee
  • Awarded with Medhavi Skills University, Sikkim
  • Live classes in English and Hindi, with lifetime recordings

Chapter III · Why trust NNWA

Why trust NNWA with this?

Learners in their own words, the body that awards the certificate, and every claim with the place where it can be checked.

09Learners, in their own words

What NNWA learners say

Learners on the Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health, unedited except for punctuation. Names and roles as they gave them.

  • NNWA made nutrition feel practical, not overwhelming. The India-based examples helped me plan real meals for my patients, and the diet-chart practice gave me the confidence to actually guide people, not just know the theory.

    NKDr. NehaPractising Clinician
  • I joined for the flexibility, but what I loved most was the structure. The recorded classes are easy to revisit and the mentor support kept me consistent and improving, step by step.

    PRDr. PranayWellness Practitioner
  • This course connected science to real life. From macros and micros to weight management and disease-based diets, everything was taught with application in mind. The certificate made my profile feel genuinely professional.

    SDMr. SandeepCareer-Changer · Online Consultant
  • The therapeutic modules and the blood-report reading class were the highlights for me. I can now build clear, condition-specific diet charts for diabetes, thyroid and heart cases, and counsel clients with real clarity.

    AVDr. AvantikaDiet & Wellness Consultant
10Awarded with Medhavi Skills University

The two certificates this programme awards

Specimens of the actual documents, with the learner's personal details painted out. Everything else is exactly what is printed.

Medhavi Skills University

MSU is recognised under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 and approved by NCVET as an Awarding Body. NNWA is one of its accredited training partners.

Specimen Medhavi Skills University Certificate for Skill Competency in Nutrition, Dietetics and Public Health at NCrF/NSQF Level 4

MSU Certificate for Skill Competency

Issued by Medhavi Skills University, Sikkim

Specimen NNWA certificate for the Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics and Public Health, showing the Medhavi Skills University affiliation

NNWA programme certificate

Issued by NNWA, affiliated with Medhavi Skills University

The Medhavi Skills University award applies to NNWA's flagship programmes: the Certification, the Diploma, the Post Graduate Diploma and the Advanced Diploma in Personal Training with Sports Nutrition. NNWA's other short courses carry NNWA's own certificate and are not MSU-awarded. You can confirm the partnership on the university's own directory of training partners, or read how to verify it in three steps.

11How to check us

Every claim on this page, and where to check it

Do not take a course page's word for it. Each line below names where the claim can be checked, on this site or on the awarding body's own.

  • Flagship programmes awarded with Medhavi Skills University

  • NCrF Level 4 on flagship programmes

  • Faculty with postgraduate qualifications

  • Bilingual batch: English & Hindi

  1. Awarded with Medhavi Skills University, Sikkim, an NCVET-approved Awarding BodyCheck this
  2. Course written by Neha Mohan Sinha and reviewed by Dr. Sucharita SenguptaCheck this
  3. Every NNWA certificate can be verified online by an employerCheck this
  4. An ISO 9001:2015 certified, MSME registered academyCheck this
  5. Registered office and branch office in KolkataCheck this
  6. Live classes in English and Hindi, with lifetime recordings

Today's offer price saves you ₹15,000, 43% off the listed fee

An ISO 9001:2015 certified, MSME registered academy

Written byNeha Mohan Sinha, Clinical Nutritionist & Lead MentorM.Sc Nutrition · PhD Scholar · Command Hospital
Reviewed byDr. Sucharita Sengupta, Mentor-in-ChiefMSc Food Science & Nutrition · PG Certificate in Diabetes Education · Doctoral Scholar

Last reviewed on 29 August 2026.

NNWA publishes the name and qualifications of everyone who writes and checks its material. You can see the full teaching team on the faculty page.

12Questions

What do people ask before enrolling on the Certification in Nutrition?

Is this suitable if I have never studied nutrition before?

Yes, it is designed as a first step for complete beginners. Everything starts from the basics and builds gradually over three months, so no science background is assumed.

How is the course delivered and in which languages?

It is fully online, with live classes and a recording of every session that you can watch at your own pace and keep for life. You can learn in English or Hindi.

Will this certificate let me practise as a dietitian?

No, and it is important to be clear about this. It is an NNWA skill-enhancement certificate, not a UGC degree, and it does not confer Registered Dietitian or IDA status. It gives you a strong, credible foundation you can build on with further study.

What support do I get during the three months?

You have mentor support to answer your questions throughout, plus lifetime access to the recordings so you can revise any topic later.

How much does the Certification in Nutrition cost?

The Certification in Nutrition costs ₹19,999, which is 43% below the listed fee of ₹34,999. One fee covers the live classes, the recordings and the certificate.

How long does the Certification in Nutrition take?

The Certification in Nutrition runs for 3 months, online, with live classes in English and Hindi and a recording of every session, so it fits around work or study.

What offers are available on the Certification in Nutrition?

The offers open on the Certification in Nutrition are today's offer price of ₹19,999, saving ₹15,000, Refer and Earn rewards and limited merit and need-based fee support.

How it works

What happens after you enrol?

No pressure and no obligation. Speak to us first, decide afterwards.

  1. 01

    Talk to a counsellor

    A free call to make sure this is the right course for you, including when a shorter one is the honest answer.

  2. 02

    Complete your enrolment

    Pay in full or via a 0%-interest education loan. Your books and login are sent right away.

  3. 03

    Learn, and get certified

    Live weekend classes in English and Hindi, lifetime access to recordings, and your certificates on completion.

13Enrol online

Enrol yourself in four steps

No call is needed to join. If you would like to talk it through first, a counsellor is one click away.

  1. 01

    Pick how you pay

    Choose to pay ₹19,999 in full.

  2. 02

    Pay securely online

    Checkout runs on nnwa.in through an RBI-authorised payment aggregator. Your card and UPI details never reach NNWA.

  3. 03

    Get your learner access

    Your enrolment confirmation brings your login and the class schedule, so you can start straight away.

  4. 04

    Learn, submit, get certified

    Join the live classes or watch the recordings, complete the assessments and receive your 2 certificates.

Start your specialisation today

  • 2 certificates in one fee
  • Awarded with Medhavi Skills University, Sikkim
  • Live classes in English and Hindi, with lifetime recordings

Offer prices change through the year. Enrol now to lock in today's fee

Registered office and branch office in Kolkata

14Related

Which other NNWA courses cover Nutrition Diplomas & Certifications?

New6 Months

Diploma in Health & Wellness Coaching

Learn the nutrition science first, then the harder skill most courses skip: helping real people change their habits, safely and for good.

₹29,999
Flagship6 Months

Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health

Turn your passion for health into a thriving, future-ready career, and learn to build real therapeutic diet charts, rooted in Indian dietary wisdom.

₹29,999
Flagship1 Year

Post Graduation Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health

Our 1-year postgraduate professional programme for graduates & doctors: 6 months live classes + 6 months guided practical experience, plus 10 free short courses worth ₹80,000+.

₹69,999
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