Advanced Plant-Forward Nutrition Specialist™ Certification
Advanced Plant-Forward Nutrition Specialist™ Certification
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Help clients incorporate more plant foods in ways that suit their preferences, nutritional needs and goals. Learn to assess different plant-forward approaches, address potential nutrient gaps and develop practical eating strategies that clients can maintain.
Certification at a glance:
- 85 comprehensive learning units, lifetime access
- Accredited for 90 CPD hours / 9.0 CE Units
- 64 downloadable client materials and session handouts
- 700+ scientific references
- 10-Level Plant-Forward Nutrition Client Framework™
- 2 Bonus Units: Online Grocery Shopping Skills; Skills Lab™: No Beef Restaurants Swap Guide
- Recognised by IICT, allowing eligible graduates to apply for professional insurance
Personalise the path from plant-rich to plant-exclusive
The Advanced Plant-Forward Nutrition Specialist™ certification provides a PhD-led, rigorous framework for guiding clients toward successful and sustainable plant-centric lifestyles.
- The difference between plant-inclusive, plant-rich, plant-predominant, plant-based and plant-exclusive eating
- Why people choose to eat more plants, including personal health, planetary health, religion and animal welfare
- THSA’s 10-Level Plant-Forward Nutrition Client Framework™
- How to progressively reduce processed meats, four-legged animal foods, poultry, seafood, eggs, dairy and other animal-derived ingredients where the client chooses to do so
- Nutritional adequacy and deficiency risks
- Protein and macronutrient requirements
- B12, iron, omega-3, calcium and other nutrients requiring particular attention
- Health and safety considerations across pregnancy, breastfeeding, infancy, childhood, adolescence and older age
- Plant-forward eating in relation to weight management, athletic performance, gut health, skin health, brain and mental health
- Food-label interpretation
- Grocery shopping and meal preparation
- Eating out and travelling
- Behaviour-change strategies that help new eating habits last
Practical materials to earn while you learn
Your certification includes 64 downloadable client materials and session handouts covering assessment, meal planning, nutrient adequacy, shopping, tracking and behaviour change.
- Plant-based Deficiency Corrector
Identify potential gaps in nutrients including B12, iron, omega-3s and calcium and use those findings to inform safer dietary planning.
- Plant-Forward Nutrition Workbook™
Bring assessment and planning together using practical meal-planning resources and checklists.
- Plant-Based Master Shopping List™
Help clients translate their plant-forward goals into practical grocery choices.
- PB Variety Goal 30 Check™
Assess dietary variety and help clients build a broader range of plant foods into their eating pattern.
- Maintenance Calories Calculator™
Calculate energy and macronutrient requirements when building personalised plant-forward plans.
- Client Preferences Generator™
Use individual food preferences to make meal planning more relevant to the person following it.
- PB 3-Part Tracking Kit™
Track changes in diet quality, nutritional intake and other relevant factors over time.
- Lifestyle Factors Tracker™
Look beyond food and monitor wider behaviours that may affect a client’s health and progress.
The course also includes guides for travelling, eating at restaurants and navigating everyday social situations around dietary change.
Graduates can establish themselves as specialist plant-forward advisors, working in private practice, for wellness brands, or in group coaching settings. You will be prepared to offer high-value plant-based transition programs for individuals or groups. The course includes all necessary Client Meal Planner Checklists, ensuring you are practice-ready from day one.
Learn the skills behind personalised plant-forward nutrition
When you complete this certification, you’ll be trained to help clients increase their plant intake while protecting nutritional adequacy and respecting their own reasons for making the change.
- Discern what plant-forward eating is, the health risks of going exclusively plant-based, how these might be mitigated, and why it is vital to ensure nutritional adequacy whilst reducing deficiency risks
- Identify a client's motivations behind wanting to include more plants in their diet (e.g. planetary health, personal health, religion, animal welfare) and where their current eating patterns stand in the plant-forward continuum
- Support a client who is transitioning from plant-rich, to plant-based, to possibly plant-exclusive eating in a way that respects their needs and self-determined intentions
- Apply the 10-Level Plant-Forward Nutrition Client Framework based on a client's autonomous decisions about progressively limiting processed meats, 4-legged animal foods, 2-legged animal foods, seafood, eggs, dairy, hidden animal-derived ingredients, animal-derived supplements, or products of labour
- Evaluate the appropriateness of plant-forward eating for different health goals, including disease risk mitigation (e.g. cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, immune/inflammatory conditions), weight loss, athletic performance, gut health, skin health, brain and mental health
- Ascertain the risk/safety considerations of plant-based eating for diverse life stages (pregnancy, breastfeeding, infancy, childhood, adolescence, elderly years) and when veganism may not be appropriate
- Integrate plant-eating behavioural change strategies into your work and help clients develop new skills related to food-label interpretation, grocery shopping, eating out, food handling, cooking, and meal preparation
Hear from professionals who've experienced the difference
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any prerequisites or qualification requirements?
No. You do not need any previous qualifications, nutrition degree, or professional experience to join our certifications.
Our certifications are designed to take you from foundational concepts through to advanced, evidence-based practice at your own pace. Whether you're completely new to nutrition or already working in health, fitness, coaching, or another profession, you'll start with the fundamentals before progressing to more advanced topics.
Can I study at my own pace?
Yes. Every THSA certification is designed to fit around your life, not the other way around.
There are no fixed class times, assignment deadlines, or cohort schedules. You can begin whenever you're ready, study at your own pace, and take breaks whenever you need to. Whether you complete your certification in a few weeks or spread your learning over several months, you'll have the flexibility to learn in a way that works for you.
Do I have lifetime access to my certification?
Yes. Your enrollment is a one-time investment in your professional development.
Once you enroll, you'll receive lifetime access to your certification, including future updates to the course materials at no additional cost. Whether you want to revisit a module before working with a client, refresh your knowledge years later, or explore newly added content, your learning will always be available when you need it.
Can I obtain professional insurance after completing a THSA certification?
Many graduates are eligible to apply for professional insurance after successfully completing a THSA certification.
THSA certifications are recognised by the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT), allowing eligible graduates to apply for professional insurance in more than 38 countries. Depending on your profession and location, you may also be able to obtain cover through other insurance providers.
As insurance requirements vary by country and profession, we recommend checking with your preferred insurer to confirm eligibility based on your individual circumstances.
Can I get printed course materials?
Yes. If you prefer studying from physical resources, high-quality printed packs are available to purchase as an add-on.
Your certification includes full digital access to all learning materials, so printed resources are an additional option for learners who enjoy studying away from a screen.
Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes. We want you to feel confident in your decision to study with us.
If you decide your certification isn't the right fit, we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee, subject to our Refund Policy and Terms & Conditions.