ISSA Nutrition Certification

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GGR Score: 4.4

Product Highlights

Nutritionist certification
8-month timeline to complete
Fully online

Manufacturer: Categories: Certification Courses

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In-Depth Review

ISSA Nutrition Certification (2026): Affordable and Accredited Coursework

Author: Lauren Strong, CPT

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Pros & Cons

Pros

Offer online or in-person nutrition coaching
No prerequisites
Accredited course by NBFE
Open book final exam

Cons

Not the most intuitive nutrition certification
2-year recertification cycle

Product Summary

The ISSA Nutrition Certification offers fundamental education on nutrition and provides coaching tools so you know how to implement the knowledge with clients. The final exam is open book and if you don’t pass on your first attempt, you can go back to review and change your answers for free (on the first attempt only).