Professional Certification in Fitness Nutrition Specialist (CFNS)

A Professional Certification in Fitness Nutrition Specialist is a health professional that works in the healthcare and fitness field. IGMPI is offering an opportunity to become a Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist for those who understand that people are more conscious and concerned about their health, so they look for the Fitness Trainer or Fitness Nutrition Specialist who has certification to reassure that they are trained and qualified in the fitness field. This professional typically works in a fitness gym, clinics, doctor’s office, and sport’s academies. A Fitness Nutritional Specialist helps clients (i.e. gym freaks, fitness enthusiast, sport’s person or athletes) to develop their fitness routine and body building.

This credential implies that you have achieved an advanced level of expertise and experience in the field.
This certification is aimed at improving the conceptual knowledge of the participants towards Nutrition. A successful performance is this programme implies that the participant has in-depth knowledge and clear understanding of nutritional issues and health needs. As a Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist, you may encourage fitness and health by speaking to the trainees in a gym, sports clubs etc. about body building, health and fitness.

Module 1: Introduction to Basic Nutrition for Sport, Exercise, and Health

Module 2: The Basics of Dietary Supplements

Module 3: Introduction to Workload and Intensity

Module 4: Pre and Post-Workout Nutrition

Module 5: Diet Plan for Weight Loss or Gain

Module 6: Yoga, Aerobics and Exercise Techniques

Module 7: Principle of Food Science

Module 8: Nutritional Biochemistry

Module 9: Food Allergies and Injury Prevention Management

Module 10: Introduction to Protein, their supplements & myths related to Protein

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certifications Programmes. 10+2 pass-outs are eligible for our Under Graduate Diploma and Diploma holders of two to three years course duration are also eligible for the PG Diploma.

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete the Professional Certification programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months.

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
• Online Live Classes/Part-time for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination.
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Assessment & Certification

All the participants are expected to appear for online assessment. After successfully qualifying the examination, the participants will be awarded Professional Certification in Fitness Nutrition Specialist by Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies (CNDS), IGMPI. For all the above mentioned elaborate study resources, assessment test papers and case studies would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the website as well. The certification will be awarded after the required levels of knowledge, skills, professionalism and attitude are assessed through the IGMPI assessment process.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

For the Post Graduate Diploma and Undergraduate Diploma Programmes, we will provide placement assistance after the completion of the programme. The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing placement assistance to its students. The robust placement cell comprises senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global healthcare like , Jhpiego, SELCO Foundation, TATA Foundation, Samarthan NGO, PSI, UNICEF, WHO, HCL Foundation, IPE Global, Optum, PATH, AIIMS, Action against Hunger, Ekta Shakti Foundation, Seva Foundation, India HIV-AIDS Alliance, HLFPPT, Deepak Foundation, Novartis, LalPath Labs Ltd., Fortis Healthcare Ltd., HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd., Indraprastha Medical Corporation Ltd., Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd., Piramal Enterprises Ltd., Wockhardt Ltd., Cactus Communications, Public Health Foundations of India, Cytel, Religare Health Insurance Company Ltd., Deloitte, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, Bain & Company, Alvarez & Marsal, McKinsey & Company, etc. The IGMPI’s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare industries on regular basis.

Future career prospects

Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies (CNDS), IGMPI's online programme is a professional programme targeted to cater the health industry needs trained health professionals. The information, guidance, practical training and off programme completion certificate will provide the participant with not one but many opportunities in the industry. This would come true in the form of job roles and positions like that of Nutritionists, Dietitians, Diet Technicians / Nutrition Experts, Health Consultants, Position in Health Centers/schools, Fitness Journalism and many more.

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Apply Online

Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 6^th Aug 2026.

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