Practical Academy

The BTN Practical Academy is our level 4 Nutrition Coaching Qualification, the first in the UK, and is suited to fitness coaches, personal trainers, health practitioners, aspiring nutrition coaches, and individuals looking for an advanced understanding of nutrition.

There are no entry requirements to study on the BTN Practical Academy, we do however recommend having a base understanding of nutrition science before signing up to this qualificationsuch as our Foundation Academy, as The Practical Academy will not cover fundamental topics of nutrition such as micronutrients, hydration and supplements.

We would advise if you’re unsure to book a call with us so we can discuss this with you.

Nutrition is a science, but its application is an art. Our Level 4 Qualification in Nutrition Coaching helps you bridge the gap between the two so that you can truly help others change their lives and be qualified to do so.

Over the course of your qualification you’ll learn topics such as critical thinking and research analysis, coaching weight loss and muscle building, sports and exercise performance, helping specialist clients with issues like PCOS and diabetes, behaviour change, motivational interviewing, and much more. Download our full course syllabus

All modules are supported with four course textbooks, dedicated webinars and weekly Q&A support sessions with industry leading dieticians, sports nutritionists, university lecturers, psychologists, athletes and experienced coaches, ensuring you get the right balance of hard nutrition science, practical application and real-world coaching experience.

There are 5 assessments throughout the year, with no exam at the end of the qualification. These are open-book, written assessments which check your understanding of the theory of nutrition, as well as asking questions that ask you to apply your knowledge in hypothetical, real world client scenarios. We’re not testing your ability to memorise facts and science; we’re assessing your ability to coach real people in real world situations.

All assessments are individually marked and then internally and externally verified by Active iQ to ensure that marking is fair and accurate. This means that upon completing the BTN Practical Academy you can be confident that you really earned your qualification and are competent to practice as a qualified nutrition coach.

This qualification allows you to be insured to practice and work as a nutrition coach, both online and offline, and apply for related jobs in the field.

You will have an internationally recognised Level 4 Qualification in Nutrition Coaching through Active IQ, so this stands you in very good stead within the nutrition and coaching industry. After you graduate the world is your oyster, you can work 1-2-1 with clients, work with groups, help your local community, develop corporate well-being programs, apply for nutrition related jobs, the list is endless. All things we help you navigate over duration of the course, opening your eyes up to the options and what past students have done, giving you proven paths to success to follow.

You can either study at your own pace withour self-paced option, or as part of a live cohort with intakes twice a year in May and November.

If enrolling on one of our live intakes, the qualification will take 12 months to complete. If you select the self-paced option, it may take more or less time depending on the time you can devote to it.

You’ll learn live on a week-to-week basis, involving approx. 5-7 hours per week of total study time. This is of course highly flexible, meaning you can study around a busy life and choose study hours that work for you. It’s also not a problem if you take a 1-2 week break as you can read ahead and/or catch up again afterwards. If you miss the live learning, or live in a different time zone, you can simply watch the webinar on
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