Credentials / Precision Nutrition

How to Solve the Toughest Behavior Change Challenges

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Verified: this record was checked against its official source. Last verified 2026-09-03. 2 sources on file.

At a glance

Credential type
continuing education course
Status
active
Target professional
Nutrition professionals and health coaches
Country
unknown
Official page
https://www.precisionnutrition.com/continuing-education/advanced-certificate-change-psychology
Recertification page
unknown
Categories
Behavior Change, Coaching Psychology, Professional Development

Accreditation

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

Eligibility & examination

Eligibility

Minimum age
unknown
Education
Described as a Specialized Course "designed for nutrition professionals who've already had some kind of formal training in the field of nutrition—like a nutrition certification, or college/university level classes" because the concepts are advanced; presented as a recommendation rather than an enforced prerequisite.
Degree required
no
Experience
None stated; aimed at nutrition professionals/health coaches wanting to develop coaching skills, and those wanting a deeper dive into the topic.
CPR/AED
unknown
Other prerequisites
No formal prerequisite certification stated; PN suggests those without nutrition credentials consider the PN Level 1 Certification first.

Course can be taken standalone or as one of three required courses toward the Advanced Certificate in Change Psychology.

Examination

Format
Online end-of-unit quizzes (one 15-question quiz at the end of each of the two units); scoring 75% or better earns an official Certificate of Completion and digital badge
Online exam
yes
Testing center
no
Length
unknown
Questions
30
Passing score
75% or better on the two quizzes
Attempts included
unknown
Retake policy
unknown

Initial certification costs

  • $349 — How to Solve the Toughest Behavior-Change Challenges standalone course
  • $697 — Advanced Certificate in Change Psychology (all three courses, incl. this one) one-time payment

Renewal & CEU requirements

Recertification required
not_applicable
CEU unit system
unknown
Ethics requirement
not_applicable
CPR/AED at renewal
not_applicable
Deadline rule
unknown

This is a self-paced continuing-education course (Certificate of Completion), not a time-limited credential; evidence states no recertification cycle, CEU quota, ethics or CPR requirement. Completion requires scoring 75%+ on the two unit quizzes (15 questions each) to receive the Certificate of Completion and digital badge, which can be submitted for CECs at participating organizations. Course price $349 USD one-time (or $697 USD for the 3-course Advanced Certificate in Change Psychology); 45-day money-back guarantee. Estimated 10-14 hours of content.

CEU recognition

  • ACE (American Council on Exercise) — approved ceu provider
    Course qualifies for continuing education credits; submit Certificate of Completion
  • NBHWC — approved ceu provider
    Approval number CE-000097-4
  • REPs NZ — approved ceu provider
    Course qualifies for continuing education credits
  • NASM — approved ceu provider
    Course qualifies for continuing education credits
  • ISSA — approved ceu provider
    Course qualifies for continuing education credits
  • CPTN — approved ceu provider
    Course qualifies for continuing education credits
  • UKIHCA — approved ceu provider
    Course qualifies for continuing education credits
  • AFAA — approved ceu provider
    Course qualifies for continuing education credits
  • ACE — approved ceu provider

Sources (2)

Latest verification activity: initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-14) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-07) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-04)

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