Program RequirementsWeekly Lessons: Complete all 12 lessons in written or audio format and pass each 10-question quiz with a score of 80% or higher. Retakes are allowed.Weekly Discussions: Complete a discussion post for each lesson, connecting key concepts to professional practice.Five Live Classes: Attend five interactive classes featuring case discussions, client education, teaching demonstrations, and coaching practice.Lab Projects: Complete two projects, each including an educational blog article, an educational video, and a webinar plan.Live Webinars: Deliver two faculty-observed webinarsLive Class TimesTuesdays during the spring and summer semester Thursdays during the fall semester SyllabusWkLessonLive class / milestone1Foundations of Whole-Person Nutrition CareLive Class 1: Orientation + Whole-Person Foundations in Practice2Foundations of Metabolic Health 3Translating Metabolic Health and Nutrition Science into Evidence-Based Client Education 4Creating Educational Videos for Nutrition and Health PracticeLive Class 2: Plain-Language Practice 5Delivering Workshops, Webinars, and Classes for Whole-Person Nutrition and Metabolic HealthLab Project 1 due (blog, video, webinar plan)6Creating Health and Wellness ProgramsLive Webinar 1 window opens7Creating Written Nutrition Education Materials and HandoutsLive Class 3: Mini-Teaching 8Behavior Change Communication in Whole-Person Nutrition PracticeLive Webinar 1 window closes9One-on-One Whole-Person Nutrition Care for Metabolic HealthLab Project 2 due (blog, video, webinar plan)10Interprofessional Collaboration and Referral PathwaysLive Class 4:  Mock Coaching Practice. Live Webinar 2 window opens11The Inner Practice: Practicing What We Preach About Metabolic HealthLive Webinar 2 window closes12Building a Sustainable Practitioner LifestyleLive Class 5: The Inner Practice in Action + GraduationProgram Learning ObjectivesBy the end of Nourish Academy, participants will be able to:1Apply whole-person health principles to nutrition and health education2Explain foundational concepts of metabolic health and translate them into practical client education3Use evidence-based behavior change and coaching techniques in client interactions4Communicate nutrition and health information using clear, accessible, client-centered language5Develop educational videos and written nutrition education materials6Design and deliver nutrition workshops, webinars, and educational classes7Develop health and wellness programs based on identified needs and goals8Practice one-on-one whole-person nutrition coaching skills9Identify opportunities for interprofessional collaboration and appropriate referral10Create professional, client-facing resources that can be used in future practice11Reflect on professional development and identify strategies for a sustainable career in nutrition and health

Nourish Academy is fully online and follows a structured 12-week cohort schedule. Lessons are available in written and audio formats, with quizzes, discussions, and labs completed through the participant platform.Attendance at all five live Zoom classes is required. Classes meet on Tuesdays during the spring and summer semesters and Thursdays during the fall semester.Coursework must be completed by the deadlines outlined in the syllabus.

Continuing professional education: Eligible dietitians earn 22.75 CDR-approved CPEUs upon completion of the approved learning and assessment requirements.Academic credit coordination:  Academic credit, internship credits, or supervised practice hours depending on your institution. Participants are responsible for submitting required documents and confirming acceptance with their institution before enrolling.Practical experience: Build skills through case studies, mock consultations, peer coaching, guided practice, and individualized feedback.Curated resources, templates, and tools: Access practical materials that support client education, program development, workshops, and whole-person nutrition care.Private student community: Connect through group chats and one-on-one messaging during the program and after graduation.Certificates of completion: Receive a Nourish Academy certificate after completing program requirements. Eligible dietitians also receive a CPE certificate after meeting the approved CPE requirements.Knowledge and professional skills: A stronger foundation in metabolic health, whole-person care, client education, communication, critical thinking, motivational interviewing, and behavior change.Portfolio-ready projects: Two sets of applied learning projects, each including an educational blog article, an educational video, and a webinar plan, along with two opportunities to deliver a live webinar. These projects can become portfolio pieces to showcase your skills and experience.Educational resources and tools: Experience creating handouts, guides, worksheets, and other client education materials.Program development skills: The ability to develop health and wellness programs, workshops, webinars, and educational classes.

Who Nourish Academy Is ForStudents and emerging practitioners - Connect classroom learning with real-world application through guided projects, live practice, and individualized feedback. Academic credit, supervised practice, or externship hours may be coordinated with your institution, subject to its approval.Dietitians - Build or refine your practice through applied learning in whole-person nutrition care. Create educational articles, videos, webinar plans, and other client-facing resources while strengthening your consultation skills, professional voice, and communication. Earn 22.75 CDR-approved CPEUs upon completing the approved requirements.Health and wellness professionals - Develop practical skills in behavior change, group facilitation, program design, client education, and interprofessional collaboration. Whether you work in a clinic, hospital, corporate wellness program, or community setting, you’ll create portfolio-ready work and explore whole-person approaches within your professional scope.Nourish Academy is best suited to self-directed, detail-oriented learners who communicate well online, participate consistently, and welcome practical feedback.

Nourish Academy requires consistent participation and timely completion of assignments. Staying on track supports your learning and allows our team to provide thoughtful, individualized feedback.If you fall behind, our team will work with you to develop a realistic completion plan. You are responsible for meeting the revised deadlines.Failure to complete required work or follow the agreed-upon plan may result in dismissal. Students who withdraw or are dismissed for non-participation or repeated missed deadlines are not eligible for a tuition refund.Eligibility for a Nourish Academy certificate, academic credit, or CPEUs depends on completing the applicable requirements.

All tuition payments are non-refundable. Please ensure you are ready to commit to the cohort schedule and program requirements before enrolling.