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. 6 sources on file.

At a glance

Credential type
certification
Status
active
Target professional
Nutrition coaches
Country
US
Official page
https://www.issaonline.com/products/nutrition-coach
Recertification page
unknown
Categories
Behavior Change, Nutrition Coaching

Accreditation

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

Eligibility & examination

Eligibility

Minimum age
unknown
Education
unknown
Degree required
no
Experience
unknown
CPR/AED
unknown
Other prerequisites
None stated — "The Nutrition Coach certification is a standalone program"; a prior fitness/personal training certification is not required. Program "starts with the fundamentals, so beginners and career changers can enroll."

No age, education, degree, or experience prerequisites stated on the program pages. Program is self-paced with 6 months to complete (8 months of access from enrollment). Note: certification does not make one a registered dietitian or licensed nutritionist; scope of practice varies by state.

Examination

Format
Online, open-book, open-note exam taken at home on your own schedule; not proctored
Online exam
yes
Testing center
no
Length
unknown
Questions
unknown
Passing score
unknown
Attempts included
unknown
Retake policy
unknown

Initial certification costs

  • $629.30 — Nutrition Coach program, one-time purchase (pay in full)
  • $52.44 — Nutrition Coach program, 12 monthly payments at $52.44/mo (0% interest)

Renewal & CEU requirements

2 yr
renewal cycle
20
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 (6)

Latest verification activity: initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-04) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-03)

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