Nutrition Coach Certification - QLS Level 5 Diploma

Build a structured understanding of human nutrition, dietary balance and the factors that influence food choices across different stages of life. This online Level 5 programme from Oxford Home Study Centre combines nutritional foundations with contemporary topics such as digital self-tracking, the gut microbiome and technology-supported coaching.

The course is delivered online, is open to learners without formal entry requirements and has a recommended duration of 450 hours. It is designed for education and professional development; it does not qualify learners to diagnose illness, prescribe treatment or practise as a registered dietitian.

Who Is This Course For?

• Learners seeking an in-depth, non-clinical introduction to nutrition
• Fitness, wellbeing or support workers who want broader subject knowledge
• People considering further nutrition or health-related study
• Learners interested in food, lifestyle and evidence-informed coaching conversations

Learning Outcomes

By completing the course, learners should be able to describe the functions of major nutrient groups, explain key aspects of digestion and metabolism, discuss nutritional needs across life stages, and evaluate basic nutrition and weight-management information more critically. Outcomes represent learning, not professional registration or clinical competence.

Compare Nutrition Study Options

Browse the full range of online nutrition courses. If you want to explore the subject before choosing a longer programme, compare free introductory nutrition courses. You may also find related options among OHSC's life coaching courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I study at my own pace?

Yes. The programme is delivered online and is designed for self-paced study, with tutor support available through the learning platform.

Does this course qualify me as a dietitian?

No. It is a QLS-endorsed course and not an approved route to registration as a dietitian or another regulated healthcare professional.

Which syllabus should be published?

The current course record contains the six modules listed above. The older 15-unit syllabus should not be republished on this URL.