Credentials / International Sports Sciences Association

ISSA Certified Nutrition Coach

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Verified: this record was checked against its official source. Last verified 2026-09-03.

At a glance

Credential type

certification

Status

active

Target professional

Nutrition coaches

Country

Official page

https://www.issaonline.com/products/nutrition-coach

Recertification page

unknown

Accreditation

No accreditation on record — status unknown. Absence of a claim is recorded honestly rather than guessed.

Renewal & CEU requirements

2 yr

renewal cycle

CEUs per cycle

$99

renewal

Recertification required

yes

CEU unit system

ISSA Continuing Education Units (CEUs) — 20 CEUs per 2-year certification period

Ethics requirement

unknown

CPR/AED at renewal

yes

Deadline rule

CEUs and renewal must be submitted before the certification expiration date (certifications valid 2 years). Renewal may be submitted up to one year early, with the new period beginning from the original expiration date. A one-year grace period after expiration allows late renewal with a late fee; after more than one year, re-enrollment in the full course is required.

Renew via Student Portal (My Account → Renewal); processing 3–5 business days. Requirements: 20 CEUs, current CPR/AED certification (must be valid at least 30 days beyond submission date; most online and in-person CPR certs accepted), and portal submission. Standard renewal fee $99, waived if all 20 CEUs are completed through ISSA. 'Certify for Life' option eliminates future renewal fees. Excess CEUs do not carry over to the next period; all 20 CEUs may come from a single source. Documentation (certificate of completion, transcript with grade, or proof of attendance) required for CEU approval.

CEU recognition

ISSA (accepting outside/third-party continuing education) — accepts ceus from
Third-party CEUs must meet ISSA CEU requirements and are subject to review; approved sources include ISSA CE courses, industry conferences/workshops, college/university courses, industry certifications, internships, and published articles. Documentation uploaded via Student Portal, 3–5 business days for approval.

Sources (4)

Become a Certified Nutrition Coach Onlinetier 1 primary
official provider page · retrieved 2026-09-02
https://www.issaonline.com/pages/faqstier 1 primary
official recertification handbook · retrieved 2026-09-04
https://helpcenter.issaonline.com/knowledge/continuing-education-requirementstier 1 primary
official recertification handbook · retrieved 2026-09-04
https://www.issaonline.com/pages/renew-certificationtier 1 primary
official recertification handbook · retrieved 2026-09-04

Latest verification activity: initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-04) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-03) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-02)