While the Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate includes the groundbreaking research of Dr. T. Colin Campbell, this program includes lectures from 25+ leading experts with information not included in the book.

In addition, it provides:

• Opportunities to network and learn from your peers
• Interactive activities and discussions guided by an experienced, expert learning team
• Downloadable fact sheets and other helpful tools
• A certificate from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies

Our Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate is offered through our Whole Communities online platform.

• It consists of three parts: Nutrition and Society, Nutrition and Chronic Disease and Plant-Based in Practice
• Program is completely on-demand with a self-paced schedule.
• There are no reading materials to be purchased and no prerequisites.
• Engagement with program instructors through online, written discussions

Our Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate is not a license, registration, or certification. Certification requires passing an exam and awards a credential upon successful completion of an exam. Certification also requires recertification to stay current in a specific area.

However, this certificate program does reflect your rigorous study of the evidence supporting a whole food, plant-based lifestyle. In addition, it does offer 30 hours of continuing education credits that can be applied toward the maintenance of several professional licenses and certifications.

Many find value in adding our certificate to their resume. Our certificate is a trusted credential, taught by renowned experts.

Yes! Our program attracts a very diverse range of students. Some enroll because they or their family members are struggling with health problems. Others are medical and health professionals who want to enhance their skills and education. Many are simply interested in learning about what constitutes a healthy diet.

Yes, our program is approved for continuing education credits for a variety of health professions. Detailed information is provided on the Center for Nutrition Studies website here.

As our program is a professional development certificate program, there are no prerequisites or formal admission processes required for enrollment.

Yes, our program is available internationally. Please note, all coursework is taught in English only.

Yes, you have the option to pay with Klarna at checkout.

Ready to enroll? You can purchase here. After purchasing the program you will be redirected to create an account. In addition, you will receive an email with information on how to access your coursework.

Yes, you can purchase access to this Certificate as a gift. You will be asked to enter the gift recipient’s name as part of the check-out process. The confirmation receipt will be emailed to you with instructions on how to share it with the recipient. This way, you are able to determine what date the person receives the Certificate. Please reach out to our Student Support Coordinator, at enrollment@nutritionstudies.org with any questions.

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Though much of the course material can be viewed on a handheld device, quizzes and assignments are best viewed and completed on a computer. If you must access quizzes and course material on your handheld device, there are two options to do so, the Mighty Networks app and an internet browser. If you run into challenges using the Mighty Networks app, try logging into your Whole Communities account on your handheld device via your favorite browser such as Chrome or Safari.

Make sure that your handheld devices and your computer are running the most up to date operating system for your device or you may experience issues with your coursework not displaying properly.

To speak to an enrollment specialist about the Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate, email us at enrollment@nutritionstudies.org, or call 607-319-3209