Nutrition and Business Micro-Credential
Health Studies
A course by
The Career Academy
Learn nutrition and business skills online. Gain practical insights in wellness, meal planning, and entrepreneurship, with 1-on-1 support from an industry expert. Study flexibly and earn a CPD-endorsed digital credential for employment or further study.
NZ$1,718
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply Nutrition Principles
Develop confidence in applying nutrition concepts to everyday life and client support.
Create Meal Plans
Learn to write thoughtful, balanced meal plans for various health and fitness goals.
About This Course
The Nutrition and Business Micro-Credential combines practical nutrition knowledge with essential business skills for those wanting a career or personal growth in the health and wellness sector. Study online at your own pace with unlimited support and gain industry-recognised certification from The Career Academy and OCA. You’ll learn about nutrition principles, diet planning, key wellness concepts, and the foundations of running a small business or consultancy in the health and nutrition industry. The programme is suitable for those seeking foundational skills before further study or immediate employment in roles related to nutrition, wellness, or health product businesses.
Course Content
- Assessing a Person’s Current Diet
- Basic Nutritional Principles
- Writing Meal Plans
- Carbohydrate Loading
- Intermittent Fasting
- Ketogenic Diet
- Nutrition – Balancing Extremes
- Nutrition for Before, During, and After Exercise
- Nutritional Recommendations for Weight Loss
- The Anabolic Nutrient Timing Factor: Nutrition for Muscle Growth
- Basics of Sports and Health Supplements
- Importance of Hydration Before, During and After Exercise
- How the Body Uses Nutrients as Fuel for Energy
- Understanding Nutritional Deficiencies and Common Nutritional Intolerances
- Beginning your Business with the End in Mind
- Looking After Your Clients
- Operating a Small Fitness Business
- Running a Successful Business Day to Day
- Insurance and Registration Requirements for your Personal Training Business
- Marketing Your Personal Training Business
- Finance for the Fitness Professional
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Nutrition ConsultantHealth and Nutrition AdvisorWellness Business CoordinatorCorporate Wellness ConsultantFood Service SupervisorNutrition Programme CoordinatorHealth Product Sales RepresentativeDietary Services AssistantNutrition Education OfficerFood and Beverage Compliance Assistant
The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.
