Nutrition Coach Continuing Education
Keep your certification current and your nutrition coaching game strong. With AFPA’s CECs, you’ll dive into cutting-edge nutrition topics, sharpen your skills, and walk away with tools you can use with clients right away.
Keep Your Certification Current and Your Coaching Relevant
Continuing education is chance to refine your expertise, discover new strategies, and bring greater value to your clients. AFPA’s nutrition coaching continuing education options are built to support both professional development and certification renewal. Whether you’re diving deeper into the importance of specific nutrients, exploring intermittent fasting, or staying informed on menopausal nutrition, our CEC courses are relevant, engaging, and designed for real-world application.
Explore Nutrition Coaching Continuing Education Courses
Explore some of our newest and best-selling nutrition continuing education courses. Each one is packed with practical insights, trending topics, and the CECs you need to stay certified and keep growing.
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Intermittent Fasting: Science, Benefits, and Practical Strategies for Health Professionals$109.00 -
Dietary Fats Explained: Important, Essential, & Misunderstood$89.00 -
Navigating Menopause with Nutrition$94.00 -
Spotting Pseudoscience in Gut Health and Nutrition$109.00 -
The Ultimate Guide to Protein for Fitness Professionals$109.00
Looking for the Full Nutrition CE Catalog?
Become a CE Advantage member today and get unlimited access to dozens of additional nutrition CE courses, plus health coaching, general wellness, fitness, and business CECs.
Unlock Unlimited CE with CE Advantage
Why stop at just one course? With AFPA CE Advantage, you’ll get unlimited access to our entire continuing education catalog—including 70+ courses across nutrition, fitness, wellness, and specialty topics. Perfect for health coaches, nutrition professionals, and fitness experts, CE Advantage ensures you’ll always have the latest research and practical tools to better serve your clients.
Exclusive member perks include:
- Unlimited access to the full CE library
- New courses released each month
- Renewal fees waived for active subscribers
- Unlimited re-tests at no extra cost
- 10% discount on AFPA certifications
Keep your credentials current, expand your expertise, and save money with one simple subscription.
Why Continuing Education Matters for Nutrition Coaches and Wellness Professionals
AFPA-certified professionals are required to complete 16 continuing education credits (CECs) every two years to maintain their credentials. But continuing education also helps you stay at the forefront of nutrition science, refine your coaching skills, and deliver more meaningful results for your clients. With the right CECs, you’ll continue growing as a trusted expert in a competitive and ever-evolving field.
Maintain Your Credentials with Confidence
Each course is eligible for continuing education credits (CECs) that count toward your certification renewal.
Keep Up with the Latest Nutrition Science
Explore cutting-edge topics such as intermittent fasting, menopausal nutrition, and gut health through trusted, evidence-based content.
Learn from Experts in the Field
AFPA’s CECs are created and taught by PhDs, registered dietitians, seasoned health coaches, and specialists who understand the demands of real client work.
Choose from a Wide Range of Topics
With dozens of options, from “Navigating Menopause with Nutrition” to “Spotting Pseudoscience in Gut Health and Nutrition,” you can select courses that align with your interests and client needs
Earn Credits on Your Schedule
All nutrition coaching continuing education programs are online and self-paced, giving you the flexibility to learn when it works best for you.
Grow Your Skills and Your Practice
Each course enhances your practical knowledge and equips you to better serve clients, whether you’re addressing weight loss, gut health, athletic performance, or hormone balance.
Nutrition Continuing Education FAQ
What qualifies as continuing education for nutrition coaches? Answer
Nutrition continuing education includes courses, workshops, or training that help you meet certification renewal requirements while expanding your skills in relevant subject areas. AFPA’s online courses meet these standards and offer continuing education credits (CECs).
How many continuing education credits (CECs) do I need to maintain my nutrition coach certification? Answer
The number of required CECs can vary depending on your certifying organization. For AFPA-certified professionals, 16 CECs are typically required every two years. Our nutrition continuing education courses are designed to help you meet this requirement efficiently.
Learn more about AFPA renewal requirements.
What types of continuing education content does AFPA offer? Answer
AFPA offers a wide variety of nutrition CE courses available for individual enrollment, including:
- Intermittent Fasting: Science, Benefits, and Practical Strategies for Health Professionals
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Dietary Fats Explained: Important, Essential, & Misunderstood
- Navigating Menopause with Nutrition
- Spotting Pseudoscience in Gut Health and Nutrition
- The Ultimate Guide to Protein for Fitness Profesionals
You can access our full catalog of nutrition CE courses, plus others in health coaching, fitness, general wellness, and business, by becoming a CE Advantage Member. You’ll get unlimited access to exclusive courses like:
- Nutrition for Cognitive Function
- Cooking for Dietary Restrictions: Tips, Tricks, and Recipes
- Processed Foods Unpacked
- Fueling Strength: Nutrition for Muscle Building & Longevity in Men
- The Science of Nutrient Timing for Energy, Performance, and Recovery
- And much more!
Will I earn a certificate after completing a continuing education course? Answer
Yes. Upon completion of any nutrition continuing education course and passing any associated assessments, you’ll receive a certificate of completion documenting your earned CECs.
Can I take these courses even if I was certified elsewhere? Answer
Yes. AFPA’s CEC offerings are open to all certified nutritionists, health coaches, and fitness professionals, regardless of where you earned your initial certification. You’ll just want to check with your certifying body to ensure the course is eligible for credit.
How long do I have to complete a continuing education course? Answer
All AFPA continuing health education courses are 100% online and self-paced, giving you the freedom to learn whenever and wherever it works best for you. You’ll have 6 months from purchase to complete your course, though many students finish much sooner. Most programs include a one-hour training video, supplemental reading materials, and a brief quiz—many of which can be completed in a single sitting.
Can I take a continuing education course if I’m not certified as a nutrition coach? Answer
Yes. AFPA’s nutrition CE courses are open to certified professionals in related fields, such as health coaching, personal training, and fitness, as well as non-certified people interested in wellness. These courses are a great way to broaden your knowledge and enhance your client support skills, regardless of your background.