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PN Level 2 Master Health Coaching Certification

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Verified: this record was checked against its official source and the accreditor’s directory. Last verified 2026-09-03. 8 sources on file.

At a glance

Credential type
certification
Status
active
Target professional
Experienced coaches and health professionals; PN encourages prior completion of a PN Level 1 certification and/or a health-related background (fitness trainer, nutritionist, health coach, nurse, other health care provider)
Country
unknown
Official page
https://www.precisionnutrition.com/nutrition-certification
Recertification page
unknown
Categories
Behavior Change, Coaching Psychology, Nutrition Coaching, Professional Development

Accreditation

accreditedNational Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC)· confirmed in the accreditor’s directory 2026-09-03
NBHWC Approved Training Program (program ID 200090)
Confirmed against NBHWC's official Approved Training Programs list (Last Updated 9/30/2025) on 2026-09-03. Note: NBHWC grants program approval — graduates qualify to sit the NBC-HWC exam; this is not certification accreditation in the NCCA sense.

Eligibility & examination

Eligibility

Minimum age
unknown
Education
None. "No formal prerequisites are required." You do not need a university degree to enroll in or complete the certification.
Degree required
no
Experience
None required. Prior client/patient experience or PN Level 1 (or another coaching certification) is recommended but not required; "you don't need paying clients to enroll."
CPR/AED
no
Other prerequisites
No formal prerequisites; recommended to have at least one practice partner (client, colleague, friend, or family member) during the 20-week program. Live-session attendance (18–20 of 20 sessions) is mandatory only for students pursuing NBC-HWC or HCA-RHC credentials.

Cohort-based: enrollment opens twice a year with only 200 seats; Fall 2026 enrollment opens September 15 at noon ET.

Examination

Format
100-question multiple-choice final exam delivered online at the end of the 20-week program; program also evaluated via completion of lessons/reflection questions, quizzes, and 3 written case studies
Online exam
yes
Testing center
unknown
Length
unknown
Questions
100
Passing score
75% or higher on the final exam (also 75%+ on all 3 case studies; at least 75% of quizzes and weekly reflection questions completed)
Attempts included
unknown
Retake policy
unknown

Renewal & CEU requirements

2 yr
renewal cycle
Recertification required
yes
CEU unit system
unknown
Ethics requirement
unknown
CPR/AED at renewal
unknown
Deadline rule
Renewal required every two years from the date of program completion; renewal process must be completed before the credential expires to maintain PN Certified Master Health Coach status.

PN Level 2 FAQ states the credential requires renewal every two years to keep coaches current with research, methods, and best practices. Evidence gives no CEU quantity, unit system, ethics/CPR requirement, or renewal fee for the PN2-MHC renewal process. Separately, PN states its Level 2 program 'qualifies for continuing education credits with organizations worldwide,' but the specific organization list/credit values shown in the evidence (ACE 6.0 CECs, ACSM 4, AFAA 15, CIMSPA 10, CDR 16, CPTN 14, EREPS 10, ISSA 20, NASM 1.9, NSCA 2.0, NBHWC 15) is stated for the PN Level 1 curriculum, not Level 2.

CEU recognition

  • Health Coach Alliance (HCA) — approved ceu provider
    PN Level 2 is an HCA-approved school; graduates automatically qualify for the HCA Registered Health Coach (HCA-RHC) designation with no separate board exam. Live session attendance required for this pathway.
  • Unspecified organizations worldwide (list shown only as logos) — approved ceu provider
    PN states the Master Health Coaching Certification qualifies for continuing education credits with organizations worldwide; specific bodies/credit values not stated in text for Level 2.
  • National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) — approved ceu provider
    PN Level 2 is an NBHWC-approved training/education program; graduates are eligible to sit for the HWC Certifying Examination (NBC-HWC). Live session attendance for all 20 sessions is mandatory for students on the NBC-HWC pathway.
  • ACE — approved ceu provider

Sources (8)

Latest verification activity: reverification → confirmed (2026-10-03) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-16) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-07) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06)

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