Certificate Classroom Based

Jumpstart your culinary nutrition career with our Certificate course, focusing on nutrition basics, healthy cooking, and dietary education.
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£995 (Easy-pay plan available)

Duration

Approximately 3 months

Study Option
Classroom Based
Course Location
We offer classes in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff and Bristol
Course Level
Equivalent to level 2 on the RQF
Entry Requirements
18 years old or over
Assessment
5 practical assignments
Accreditation
The British Academy of Culinary Nutrition is accredited by the International Approval and Registrations Centre (IARC).

Dive into the essentials of Culinary Nutrition with our Certificate course. Perfect for beginners, this program covers the fundamentals of nutrition, basic healthy cooking techniques, and an introduction to therapeutic diets. This course is ideal for those starting their journey in nutritional understanding and culinary skills.

Designed around five practical assignments, you will explore the role of nutrition across different cultures and learn effective ways to educate and communicate about dietary health.

As a classroom-based student, you will attend tutor-led classes taught by industry professionals. You will also have full access to the Online Learning Centre, which contains course material created by industry experts, including instructional videos, written content and assignments.

Our tutors provide all the support, knowledge and in-depth feedback you need to progress through your course and are always contactable through the Online Learning Centre.

This course can be completed in approximately 3 months*.

*Completion time is based on the approximate time it has taken past students to complete the course. Students have up to 36 months to complete the course.

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Class Schedule

View the schedule for the evening classes and the weekend classes in London , Birmingham , Manchester , Edinburgh , Belfast , Cardiff and Bristol.

Topics

The list below provides an overview of the topics covered in this course.

    • Fundamentals of Nutrition

    Explore the building blocks of nutrition, including macronutrients and micronutrients, and understand the essentials of a balanced diet. You'll learn about dietary guidelines, how to read food labels for nutritional analysis, and the relationship between nutrition and the immune system.

    • Macronutrients and Micronutrients
    • Basics of a Balanced Diet
    • Introduction to Dietary Guidelines
    • Food Label Reading and Nutritional Analysis
    • Nutrition and Immune System

    • Basic Cooking Techniques for Healthy Eating

    Discover cooking methods that retain nutrients, make healthy ingredient substitutions, and enhance flavor without excess sodium and sugar. You'll gain skills in planning balanced meals and ensuring safe food handling and storage.

    • Cooking Methods for Nutrient Retention
    • Healthy Ingredient Substitutions
    • Flavour Enhancement without Excess Sodium and Sugar
    • Planning Balanced Meals
    • Safe Food Handling and Storage

    • Introduction to Therapeutic Diets

    Learn about dietary restrictions and the basics of vegetarian, vegan, low-carb, and low-fat diets. You'll explore gluten-free and allergy-friendly cooking, and how to design meals for specific health conditions.

    • Understanding Dietary Restrictions
    • Basics of Vegetarian and Vegan Diets
    • Low Carb and Low Fat Diets
    • Gluten-Free and Allergy-Friendly Cooking
    • Designing Meals for Specific Health Conditions

    • Food and Culture

    Examine nutritional practices across cultures, the art of fusion cooking for nutritional enhancement, and the adaptation of traditional foods and recipes for modern health. You'll also delve into global nutrition challenges.

    • Nutritional Practices across Cultures
    • Fusion Cooking for Nutritional Enhancement
    • Traditional Foods and Modern Health
    • Adaptation of Classic Recipes for Health
    • Global Nutrition Challenges

    • Nutrition Education and Communication

    Develop skills in teaching nutritional concepts, creating educational materials, and enhancing public speaking and presentation abilities. You'll learn counseling skills for dietary changes and how to develop community nutrition programs.

    • Teaching Nutritional Concepts
    • Developing Educational Materials
    • Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
    • Counseling Skills for Dietary Changes
    • Community Nutrition Programs

Tutors

All our tutors are culinary nutrition professionals working in the industry.

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Mark Powell

Student - BAPH

The support I get from the student community and my tutor are essential. It isn't always easy and it's clearly demanding, but the whole experience is extraordinary

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Daniel Oliver

Student - BAPH

This course has taken me on an amazing journey - there has been a lot of learning with tutors who have given constructive feedback to help with progression.

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Tiffany Hayes

Student - BAPH

Between the forums online and our Facebook page I feel more connected with students and staff and I never feel silly asking my tutor even basic questions!

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Student - PAI

The British Academy of Culinary Nutrition

Our philosophy at the British Academy of Culinary Nutrition is to make high-quality education accessible to all by empowering people to do what they love. Through the power of online and blended learning, our students are able to harness their creativity and practically apply it to succeed in their chosen careers.

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Choosing the right course

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Why not contact our experienced staff for advice, or browse to our other courses.

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