Qualification Pathways

Our industry-leading qualifications set you up for industry-recognised careers in nutrition & health coaching, sports & performance nutrition, and clinical nutrition.

Health Coaching

Graduates of our Certified Health & Lifestyle Coach program are eligible for registration with Health Coaches Australia & New Zealand Association (HCANZA), Australasia's governing body for health coaching, and can work as fully qualified, insured, and association-backed health coaches. 

Sports Nutrition

Graduates of our Certified Holistic Performance Sports Nutritionist (HPN-SN) program can work as Sports Nutritionists and are eligible to register as provisionally Accredited Sports Nutritionists with the Sports Nutrition Association, a global accrediting body upholding the highest standards in sports nutrition. 

HPN Level 1 Nutritionist

The HPN Level 1 Nutritionist program includes the health coaching and sports nutrition certifications and is part of our premier Holistic Performance Nutritionist pathway. Graduates of this program can register as Health Coaches with HCANZA and Sports Nutritionists with the SNA. 

This also allows entry into our advanced clinical nutrition programs to qualify as a Clinical Nutritionist. 

HPN Level 2 Nutritionist

Those who have completed all required components of HPN1 are eligible to enter HPN2 to study Clinical Nutrition Sciences, Applied Clinical Nutrition, and Clinical Supervision and Mentoring, to become fully qualified clinical nutritionists eligible to register with the Clinical Nutrition Association as Registered Clinical Nutritionists. 

You can also enroll to study health coaching, sports nutrition, and clinical nutrition in our Complete Holistic Performance Nutrition Program (includes HPN1, 2, and all prerequisites). 


Registration opportunities

Register with the Health Coaches Association, Sports Nutrition Association, or Clinical Nutrition Association

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Assessed as equivalent to University-level study

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority ensures that New Zealand qualifications are valued as credible and robust, both nationally and internationally.

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has evaluated the Certified Holistic and Performance Nutrition Coach (Micro-credential) delivered by Holistic Performance Limited and has assessed it to be equivalent to 35 credits (350 notional learning hours) at Level 6 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF). The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has evaluated the Certified Holistic and Performance Nutritionist (Micro-credential) delivered by Holistic Performance Limited and has assessed it to be equivalent to 35 credits (350 notional learning hours) at Level 6 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF).

Courses

Learning pathways towards a career in health & performance