All courses listed in this section of the website are AfN Certified, so you can be confident that they deliver evidence-based training to our benchmarked standards.
Each course has been independently assessed against the standards stated in the relevant sector framework by experts in the field and carry a uniquely numbered AfN Certified Course Logo.
Certified courses are designed to provide an introduction to nutrition science or to provide relevant nutrition knowledge and skills for those working in jobs where nutrition is important to their role, but does not require the depth of knowledge of a registered Nutritionist (RNutr or ANutr). Undertaking a Certified Course means you can be assured the content is evidence-based, but it does not provide you with a professional title.
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This is a course for those looking to gain a foundation in nutrition, providing an introduction to aspects of nutrition science, including nutrients, metabolism, fat loss and eating psychology.
Reference: CC1026
Course level: Successful completion of this course results in eligibility for an AfN Certificate in Foundational Nutrition Essentials for Health & Social Care to be issued.
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This course builds on the Diet Specialist Level 3 Course, with the additional modules on diabetes and cardiovascular disease, enabling learners to gain a detailed understanding of the fundamental aspects of applied nutrition science, covering key nutrition topics of public interest, including disease prevention, metabolism, fat loss and psychological aspects of eating.
Reference: CC1027
Course level: Successful completion of this course results in eligibility for an AfN Certificate in Intermediate Nutrition Essentials for Health & Social Care to be issued.
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This course builds on the Diet Specialist Level 4 Course, with the additional modules on the role of nutrition in disease states, enabling learners to obtain an advanced understanding of the fundamental aspects of applied nutrition science and key nutrition topics. Gaining skills to provide healthy eating advice to individuals and groups.
Reference: CC1028
Course level: Successful completion of this course results in eligibility for an AfN Certificate in Advanced Nutrition Essentials for Health & Social Care to be issued.
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NourishED by School Health UK is an online certification providing educators with nutritional insights to support student health, learning, and behaviour through comprehensive, certified training.
Reference: CC1019
Course level: Successful completion of this course results in eligibility for an AfN Certificate in Foundational Nutrition Essentials for Health & Social Care to be issued.