Certification programs
Choose the pathway that matches your practice.
Four credentials, one evidence-based standard. Each program is built around a clearly defined scope, applied assessment, and a public registry record.
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A clear scope for every credential.
WBNC credentials are designed to sit within a defined advisory scope. None of them authorize clinical dietetics or medical nutrition therapy.
| Credential | Level | Guided hours | Applied assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Certified Nutrition Advisor | 120 hours | Written exam · case study · standards module |
| SNS | Sports Nutrition Specialist | 120 hours | Written exam · case plan · practical consultation |
| WMN | Weight Management Nutritionist | 126 hours | Written exam · 12-week plan · counseling simulation |
| HNP | Holistic Nutrition Practitioner | 126 hours | Written exam · integrative case · practical consultation |
How to choose
Start with the clients you serve.
General nutrition guidance
Choose the Certified Nutrition Advisor if you work with healthy adults on food, weight-neutral habits, and sustainable nutrition behaviors.
Sport and performance
Choose the Sports Nutrition Specialist if you support athletes with fueling, hydration, body composition, and competition planning.
Weight and metabolic health
Choose the Weight Management Nutritionist if your work focuses on evidence-based weight management, behavior change, and non-stigmatizing care.
Whole-person practice
Choose the Holistic Nutrition Practitioner if you take a food-first, whole-person approach across digestion, lifestyle, and integrative nutrition.
The common standard
Different specialisms. The same professional floor.
Every program requires evidence appraisal, applied case work, professional ethics, and a clear referral boundary.
Assessed, not assumed
Candidates complete written and applied assessments against published criteria.
Scope with boundaries
Holders must recognize red flags and refer to licensed clinical professionals.
Publicly verifiable
Every certificate is recorded in the WBNC registry and can be checked by anyone.
Ready to begin
Choose your program and register.
Create a WBNC account to receive your certificate, verification link, and downloadable certificate image after issuance.