Program RequirementsWeekly Lessons: Complete each lesson by listening to or reading the material, taking a 10-question quiz, and submitting a 3-question feedback form to share your thoughts on the lesson.Weekly Discussion Post: Reflect on key concepts, share your perspectives, and learn from your peers through weekly discussions.Five Live Classes: Participate in five live classes covering various topics related to whole-person metabolic healthLab Projects: Complete hands-on projects that include creating two educational videos, developing two webinar plans, writing two blog posts, and conducting two webinars.Live 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 Lab5Delivering Workshops, Webinars, and Classes for Whole-Person Nutrition and Metabolic HealthLab Set 1 due (blog, video, webinar plan)6Creating Health and Wellness ProgramsWebinar Execution 1 window opens7Creating Written Nutrition Education Materials and HandoutsLive Class 3: Mini-Teaching Lab8Behavior Change Communication in Whole-Person Nutrition PracticeWebinar Execution 1 window closes9One-on-One Whole-Person Nutrition Care for Metabolic HealthLab Set 2 due (blog, video, webinar plan)10Interprofessional Collaboration and Referral PathwaysLive Class 4:  Mock Coaching Practice. Webinar Execution 2 window opens11The Inner Practice: Practicing What We Preach About Metabolic HealthWebinar Execution 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

Both! The academy is fully online, with live classes held via Zoom and lessons, discussions, and assignments available on demand through the participant platform.Live classes are typically held on Tuesdays during spring and summer and Thursdays during fall. All coursework must be completed by the deadlines outlined in the syllabus.

Depending on your goals and level of participation, you can expect to gain:Knowledge and professional skills: A stronger foundation in metabolic health, whole-person care, client education, communication, critical thinking, motivational interviewing, and behavior change.Practical experience: Hands-on consultations, case studies, peer coaching, guided practice, and feedback to help you apply what you learn.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.Professional clarity: A better understanding of professional scope, interdisciplinary collaboration, and whole-person care.Curated resources, templates, and tools that show you how to apply what you learn in the real world! Learn everything from creating your own health and wellness programs to developing educational materials, designing workshops, and creating practical resources that help people make meaningful lifestyle changes.A private student community with group chats one-on-one messaging between sessions and post graduationCertificate of completion: Recognition of your participation in and completion of the Nourish Academy experience.Academic credit coordination: Support coordinating academic credit with your educational institution, where applicable.Continuing professional education: 35 CPEUs for registered dietitian nutritionists, pending approval by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

No. Nourish Academy welcomes registered dietitians, dietetic students, health coaches, wellness professionals, and other health practitioners who want to build whole-person care skills.

Nourish Academy is a structured cohort, so staying on schedule is important. If you fall behind or submit assignments late, our team will reach out personally to check in, understand what’s happening, and see how we can help. We understand that life happens, and we’d rather work with you to make adjustments when possible.However, continued non-participation or late submissions after our outreach will result in forfeiture of your cohort seat, certificate, and credits. Tuition is non-refundable in that circumstance.

All tuition payments are non-refundable. Please ensure you are ready to commit to the cohort schedule and program requirements before enrolling. If you withdraw, stop participating, or are removed from the cohort due to non-participation or repeated late submissions after our team has reached out, you will not be eligible for a refund.