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PN Level 1 Sleep, Stress Management, and Recovery Coaching Certification

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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
Health and fitness professionals (coaches, trainers, nurses, physical therapists, massage therapists, yoga teachers, health/life/business coaches); no prior education or experience required
Country
unknown
Official page
https://www.precisionnutrition.com/precision-nutrition-sleep-stress-management-recovery-coaching-certification-faq
Recertification page
unknown
Categories
Behavior Change, Coaching Psychology, Professional Development, Recovery

Accreditation

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

Eligibility & examination

Eligibility

Minimum age
unknown
Education
None — "No prior experience or education is required to take our Level 1 Certifications (Nutrition and SSR). All you need is a passion to help others eat and live healthier."
Degree required
no
Experience
None required; no prior experience needed for PN Level 1 certifications
CPR/AED
unknown
Other prerequisites
No prerequisites stated; open to anyone working in or adjacent to health and fitness, or anyone wanting pro-level understanding of these topics

Self-paced, 100% online program; most students finish in about 4-6 months (30 chapters, ~2-3 hrs/week). 45-day money-back guarantee (before certifying).

Examination

Format
Online chapter exams (25 short exams, one per chapter, 10-15 questions each); multiple choice or true/false; completing an exam unlocks the next chapter; results shown instantly
Online exam
yes
Testing center
unknown
Length
unknown
Questions
280
Passing score
At least 75% cumulative (210 of 280 questions correct)
Attempts included
unknown
Retake policy
Score is cumulative across all exams; if you don't earn 210 of 280 points in the course, you can take a re-do exam at the end of the course

Initial certification costs

  • $799 — SSR Certification — single payment (regular price shown before PN Level 1 coach discount)
  • $399 — SSR Certification — single payment with 50% PN Level 1 Nutrition Coach discount
  • $39 — SSR Certification — discounted monthly payment plan: $39 USD/month for 12 months (regular $79/month)
  • $599 — Friends & Family BOGO: SSR + Dietary Strategies — single payment
  • $59 — Friends & Family BOGO: SSR + Dietary Strategies — $59 USD/month for 12 months
  • $1,428 — Stated regular price for SSR + Dietary Strategies bundle

$399: PN Level 1 Nutrition Coach special offer (50% off) · $39: PN Level 1 Nutrition Coach special offer · $599: Friends of PN limited-time offer · $59: Friends of PN limited-time offer

Renewal & CEU requirements

2 yr
renewal cycle
Recertification required
yes
CEU unit system
unknown
Ethics requirement
unknown
CPR/AED at renewal
unknown
Deadline rule
unknown

Evidence indicates the SSR credential is renewable for two years: completing PN's Dietary Strategies program "Renew[s] your SSR credential for two years" (and earns the Specialist in Coaching Dietary Strategies designation). No CEU quantity, ethics, CPR, deadline, or renewal fee details are stated in the supplied evidence. The certification program itself is self-paced with no deadlines or expiration to complete.

CEU recognition

  • ISSA — approved ceu provider
    20 CECs
  • NASM — approved ceu provider
    1.9 CEUs
  • ACE (American Council on Exercise) — approved ceu provider
    PN1-SSRC completion pre-qualifies for 4.0 CECs
  • NBHWC — approved ceu provider
    15 CEs
  • ACSM — approved ceu provider
    5.5 CECs
  • NSCA — approved ceu provider
    2.0 CEs
  • AFAA — approved ceu provider
    1.5 CEUs
  • REPs NZ — approved ceu provider
    20 CPD points
  • CIMSPA — approved ceu provider
    10 CPD points
  • UKIHCA — approved ceu provider
    70 hours
  • CPTN — approved ceu provider
    14 CECs
  • Other certifying organizations (unlisted) — petition accepted
    Many organizations accept the course for CEUs on a one-off basis; graduate submits a course summary and copy of certificate for review
  • EREPS — approved ceu provider
    10 hours

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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