The Certified Nutrition Practitioner™ course, run by Exercise & Nutrition Works, Inc. is built for integrative health, fitness, wellness, and nutrition professionals who want to create individualized nutrition programs and grow their business. It combines CEU accreditation dating back to 2003, custom nutrition software, and a methodology based on lean body mass, exercise variables, and individual response rather than generic meal plans.
Key Takeaways
- Exercise & Nutrition Works, Inc. has been recognized as an approved CEU provider since 2003, with the Certified Nutrition Practitioner™ course carrying 1.9 NASM CEUs, 15 AFAA CEUs, 1.0 NCCPT CEUs, and 20 ISSA CEUs.
- The course methodology, Based on Science - Designed for the Individual, builds nutrition plans around lean body mass, exercise duration, frequency, intensity, and how each client actually responds.
- Every student gets access to the Click & Choose Online What Works® Custom Nutrition Software™, with a reduced-price continuation option after graduation.
- The Commission on Dietetic Registration recommends practitioners hold the appropriate license in every state where their clients live, since certification and state licensure are not the same thing.
- Support is built in: a Personalized Onboarding Call at registration, plus an optional Nutrition Certification Success coaching program with weekly live one-on-one calls.
What Should Health and Wellness Professionals Look for in an Online Nutrition Certification?
Look for CEU accreditation you can verify by name, a methodology that adapts to each client instead of handing out the same meal plan to everyone, and direct support for finishing the coursework. A certification without a clear path to using it in client work is just a certificate on a wall.
That's the filter we'd suggest running any program through, including our own. Three things matter most:
- Accreditation you can name. Vague "CEU eligible" language isn't the same as a documented history with specific certifying bodies.
- A methodology, not a template. Fitness clients, aging clients, and clients managing a health condition don't respond to the same plan.
- A finish line you can actually reach. Self-paced courses with no support structure have a way of sitting half-done.
If you want a side-by-side breakdown of how to weigh these factors against other programs, we've laid that out in detail in how to evaluate an online nutrition certification before you invest.
Based on Science - Designed for the Individual
That line is our methodology, not a slogan we borrowed. The Certified Nutrition Practitioner™ course teaches you to build custom nutrition programs using lean body mass, exercise duration, frequency, and intensity (or the lack of it), and each client's individual response to the plan you give them.
That distinction matters more than most marketing around nutrition certifications lets on. The National Institute on Aging notes that getting the proper nutrients, and the right amount, depends on your weight and activity level, which means a 45-year-old client managing daily activity has different needs than a 25-year-old competitive athlete training twice a day. A course that teaches one template for every client can't account for that gap. Ours is built specifically so it doesn't have to. We go deeper into the mechanics of this in how to create custom nutrition programs for clients.
How Many CEUs Does the Certified Nutrition Practitioner™ Course Carry?
The course carries 1.9 CEUs through NASM, 15 CEUs through AFAA, 1.0 CEU through NCCPT, and 20 CEUs through ISSA. Exercise & Nutrition Works, Inc. has held approved CEU provider status with these organizations since 2003.
| Certifying body | CEUs available |
|---|---|
| NASM | 1.9 |
| AFAA | 15 |
| NCCPT | 1.0 |
| ISSA | 20 |
As of January 1, 2026, these certifying bodies have stopped maintaining a formal "Preferred CEU Provider" list and no longer accept new provider applications, choosing instead to expand their own internal CEU offerings. That doesn't change your options. Because Exercise & Nutrition Works, Inc. has been an accredited provider since 2003 for every body listed above, students and graduates can still petition NASM, AFAA, NCCPT, ISSA, and other certifying bodies directly for the maximum CEUs the course has always carried. For a fuller explanation of what CEU accreditation actually covers and why it matters for your existing credentials, see what is a CEU accredited nutrition course and why it matters.
Does This Certification Let You Practice as a Dietitian in Every State?
No certification, including this one, automatically grants you the legal right to practice as a licensed dietitian everywhere. The Commission on Dietetic Registration directs practitioners to check licensure requirements with the appropriate state board and recommends holding the right license or certification wherever your clients are located, unless an exemption applies or the state doesn't regulate the profession.
State rules vary widely. New Hampshire law, for example, states that no one may practice or call themselves a dietitian in that state without first applying for and receiving a license. That's a useful reminder for anyone shopping certifications: a course teaches you methodology, credentialing, and business skills, it doesn't substitute for a state license where one is required for the title you want to use. The Certified Nutrition Practitioner™ course is built for health, fitness, and wellness professionals creating custom nutrition programs as part of their existing practice, coaching business, or integrative care model, so check your own state's requirements for the specific title and scope you plan to operate under.
The Only Course That Teaches You to Add 6 Figures to Your Bottom Line
That's a direct claim we stand behind: the Certified Nutrition Practitioner™ course teaches you exactly how to create custom nutrition programs and how to add six figures to your bottom line through your integrative health, fitness, wellness, or nutrition business. The revenue outcome we teach toward is generating an additional $10,000 or more per month through the services you already offer.
That's a business-growth outcome from applying what you learn, not a guarantee tied to any employment statistic. For a full breakdown of how certification choice connects to revenue growth specifically, read how to compare nutrition certifications for revenue growth.
Support That Gets You Done in Record Time
Every student gets a Personalized Onboarding Call at registration. It's a one-on-one call where our team walks you through the entire process so you get instant momentum from day one instead of guessing at where to start.
If you want more structure than self-paced study alone, the Nutrition Certification Success (NCS) Coaching Program is available as an optional add-on. It's built to fast track your way to completion, with:
- Instant access to the Get Done In Record Time bonus module
- Weekly LIVE one-on-one laser coaching calls by phone
- Ongoing e-mail support success tips
- Course material review to keep you on track
You still have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace if that's what works better for your schedule. For professionals building out an integrative coaching practice specifically, we cover how the certification layers into that work in advanced nutrition certification for integrative health coaches.
Custom Nutrition Software Built Into the Course
Students get access to the Click & Choose Online What Works® Custom Nutrition Software™ as part of the course itself, so you're building custom nutrition programs with the same tool you'll use with real clients, not learning theory separately from practice. Once you complete the course, you can continue using that software at a hugely reduced graduate price, with a few clicks of the mouse, to keep applying the same proven nutrition philosophy with your own clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Certified Nutrition Practitioner™ course accredited?
Yes. Exercise & Nutrition Works, Inc. has held approved CEU provider recognition since 2003, with the course accredited for 1.9 NASM CEUs, 15 AFAA CEUs, 1.0 NCCPT CEUs, and 20 ISSA CEUs. As of January 2026, students can still petition these bodies and others directly for the maximum CEUs shown, since our provider accreditation predates the change to their preferred-provider lists.
Can I take this course if I already hold a fitness or wellness certification?
Yes. The Certified Nutrition Practitioner™ course is built for professionals already working in medical, health, fitness, wellness, or nutrition fields who want to add custom nutrition program design to what they already offer. You don't need to start over on your existing credentials to take it.
How long does the course take to complete?
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. If you want to move faster, the optional Nutrition Certification Success coaching program includes a bonus module built specifically to help you finish in record time, along with weekly live coaching calls and course material review.
Do I need a state license to use what I learn in this course?
That depends on your state and the title you use. The Commission on Dietetic Registration recommends holding the appropriate license or certification in any state where your clients are located, and states like New Hampshire require a specific license before anyone can practice or represent themselves as a dietitian there. Check your own state board before using a regulated title.
If you've got questions about which certification path fits your background, your state, or the kind of business you're building, send us your specifics using the enquiry form below this article and we'll walk you through how the Certified Nutrition Practitioner™ course applies to your situation.
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