Credentials / National Academy of Sports Medicine

NASM Certified Nutrition Coach

CNCcertificationverifiedby National Academy of Sports Medicine· Compare
Verified: this record was checked against its official source. Last verified 2026-09-03. 5 sources on file.

At a glance

Credential type
certification
Status
active
Target professional
Nutrition coaches
Country
US
Official page
https://www.nasm.org/products/certified-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
no
Other prerequisites
None — "There are no required prerequisites." Anyone can enroll, though it pairs naturally with a personal trainer, wellness coaching, or group fitness certification.

Fully online, self-paced; five years of access to course content from date of purchase, with one year (365 days) from purchase to complete the final exam. CPR/AED is not required (explicitly not required even for CNC renewal).

Examination

Format
Timed online, open-book final exam administered in the student portal; 100 multiple-choice questions
Online exam
yes
Testing center
unknown
Length
90 minutes
Questions
100
Passing score
70%
Attempts included
3
Retake policy
Up to 3 attempts to pass; additional retests (or extensions) may be purchased by calling Member Services. Exam must be completed within 365 days of purchase.

Initial certification costs

  • $49 — Advertised CNC course price: $49.00/month (listed from $71.00/month)

Renewal & CEU requirements

2 yr
renewal cycle
1.9
CEUs per cycle
Recertification required
yes
CEU unit system
NASM CEU (1 contact hour = 0.1 CEU)
Ethics requirement
unknown
CPR/AED at renewal
no
Deadline rule
All renewal requirements must be met by the certification expiration date (2 years from exam pass date). Renewal applications may be submitted up to one year late if all CE courses were completed before or within 90 days of the expiration date; additional fees apply.

Renew every 2 years by earning 1.9 NASM-approved CEUs and submitting an application via the NASM Recertification Portal (Customer Portal > Credentials > Recertification). CPR/AED is not required for CNC renewal. Random applications are audited; 30 days to supply documentation. NASM One membership waives recertification/renewal fees and includes 350+ CEU courses. NASM & AFAA courses auto-populate in the portal.

CEU recognition

  • AFAA — accepts ceus from
    Courses completed directly through NASM & AFAA automatically populate in the Recertification Portal
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) — petition accepted
    Courses not preapproved by NASM require a petition (see Recertification Portal User Guide)
  • NASM Preferred Providers — accepts ceus from
    CEUs from NASM's Preferred Providers (current approved provider list) are accepted

Sources (5)

Latest verification activity: initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-07) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-04)

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