Overview And Certificates

How can we live longer, healthier lives and help others do the same? eCornell’s Nutrition certificate programs take a deep dive into the science of nutrition, exploring the connections between diet, exercise, disease prevention, and overall wellness. These certificates go beyond surface-level advice to uncover the biochemical and behavioral factors that shape health. From understanding how nutrients interact with physiological systems to exploring strategies for sustainable weight management and lifestyle changes, these programs offer comprehensive, evidence-based approaches to improving lifelong health.

Education With Impact
Our courses provide unparalleled structure, support, and engagement to students.

Flexible Online Format
100% self-paced certificate programs allow you to learn on your own schedule.

Live Engagement
Engage directly with peers and instructors. Grow your professional network in every course.

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Nutrition and Healthy Living
Courses
  • Nutrition and the Digestive System
  • Energy and the Role of Carbohydrates
  • The Role of Fats in Atherosclerosis
  • Energy Expenditure and Theories of Eating
  • Managing Weight, Exercise, and Nutrition
  • How Nutrition Affects Cancer, Osteoporosis, and Hypertension
Designed For
  • Nutrition, health, and wellness professionals
  • Fitness and sports professionals, including personal trainers and athletic coaches
  • Anyone interested in personal wellness and living a healthier life
  • Anyone interested in nutrition, weight loss, diet, and exercise
Format
All Online

Time Commitment
6 months with 3-5 hours of study per week

Cost
$3,750
Nutrition for Metabolic Health
Courses
  • Foundations of Metabolic Health
  • Assessing the Effects of Obesity
  • Optimizing Metabolic Health Through Nutrition
Designed For
  • Dietitians
  • Nutritionists
  • Community and public health workers
  • Health educators, coaches, and holistic providers
  • Wellness coordinators, consultants, and nutrition program managers
  • Sports medical professionals, including physical and occupational therapists, fitness trainers, and managers
  • Social media influencers
  • Science writers
  • Anyone interested in personal wellness and living a healthier life
Format
All Online

Time Commitment
2 months with 6-8 hours of study per week

Cost
$2,750
Client-Directed Counseling for Nutrition Professionals
Courses
  • Client-Directed Counseling for Nutrition Professionals
Designed For
  • Students from the United States must be Registered Dietitians (RD or RDN), or have a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) certification issued by the American Nutrition Association (ANA)
  • International students need to have a credential approved by the International Confederation of Dietetic Associations — full list available here: https://internationaldietetics.org/ndas/
Format
All Online

Time Commitment
8 weeks with 3-5 hours of study per week

Cost
$1,999
Precision Nutrition and AI
Courses
  • Foundations of Precision Nutrition
  • Evaluating Methods in Precision Nutrition
  • Precision Nutrition in Research, Policy, and Practice
  • R Primer in Data Analysis
  • Analysis Methods in Precision Nutrition
Designed For
  • Health and nutrition professionals
  • Data scientists
  • Biopharma professionals
  • Healthtech entrepreneurs and consultants
  • Medical scientists
  • Food scientists
  • Agriculture and food systems experts
  • Graduate students, postdocs, and academic researchers
Format
All Online

Time Commitment
2.5 months with 6 to 8 hours of study per week

Cost
$3,750
Wellness Counseling
Courses
  • Understanding the Person
  • Understanding the Deeper Need
  • Eliciting New Behaviors
  • Promoting Organizational Wellness
Designed For
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, and aides
  • Physical therapists
  • Chiropractors
  • Wellness coaches
  • Personal trainers
  • Naturopaths
  • Health educators and coaches
  • Nutritionists
  • Corporate wellness and HR professionals
Format
All Online

Time Commitment
2 months with 3-5 hours of study per week

Cost
$3,900
Medicinal Plants
Courses
  • Plant-Based Medicine
  • Plants for Muscles, Bones, and the Reproductive System
  • Plants for Mental Health and Pain Relief
  • Plants to Improve Cardiovascular and Respiratory Health
  • Plants for Promoting Digestive and Skin Health
  • Boosting Immunity With Medicinal Plants
Designed For
  • Individuals interested in both traditional and alternative medicines
  • Healthcare practitioners and alternative medicine practitioners
  • Naturopathic and holistic health educators and practitioners
  • Herbalists
  • Wellness and lifestyle coaches
  • Yogis and yoga teachers
  • Professionals across industries such as food and beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals
  • Entrepreneurs
Format
All Online

Time Commitment
3 months with 3-5 hours of study per week

Cost
$2,999

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