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Become a confident, certified nutrition and health coach with our accredited online Level 5 Diploma – flexible, holistic, and globally recognised.

Overview

Welcome to the Level 5 Diploma in Nutrition and Health Coaching – a professional, internationally accredited programme designed to equip you with the skills, confidence and knowledge to transform lives through evidence-based health coaching.
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Whether you're looking to start a rewarding new career, enhance your current wellness practice, or deepen your personal understanding of nutrition and wellbeing, this diploma offers a comprehensive pathway to becoming a qualified and confident health coach. Developed by industry experts and accredited by QUALIFI on the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF), this course is recognised across the UK and internationally, making it a powerful and portable qualification for a global wellness career.

The programme combines science-backed nutrition education, client-centred coaching techniques, and a holistic understanding of physical and mental health. Through six core units and your choice of three specialist electives, you’ll build practical skills in areas such as human nutrition, behaviour change, mental health awareness, wellbeing management and trauma aware coaching. Optional electives such as women’s health, the gut microbiome, sports nutrition, Ayurvedic lifestyle and non-diet coaching allow you to personalise your study and align with your professional goals.

As a graduate, you will be ready to confidently work with clients in a coaching setting, equipped to support positive lifestyle change, and able to refer to professional guidelines and community resources as needed. The programme includes a practicum component to ensure real-world application and skill development. Aligned with the core competencies of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and approved by leading industry bodies such as Personalised Care Institute UK, IICT, EMCC, and UKIHCA (affiliate membership) this course ensures you're learning at the highest standard.
If you're passionate about empowering others through food, movement, mindset and lifestyle, this diploma provides the structure, support and credibility to turn your passion into a thriving and impactful career.
Now is the time to invest in your future and become part of a growing movement in holistic health and wellbeing.

​Why students trust Well College Global

Recognised and industry approved
Our qualifications are internationally accredited and aligned with global coaching and wellness standards, giving you credibility and confidence from day one.
Study that fits your life
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Our fully online, flexible programmes are designed for busy lives - so you can study anytime, anywhere, without sacrificing quality.
Practice centered learning
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Moved beyond text books and theory with coaching-focussed, real world content that builds confidence, not just competence.
Whole person approach to learning
By combining nutrition, psychology, coaching and trauma-informed care. students feel their learning is relevant and comprehensive - reflecting the real-world needs of clients.

Details

Learning and teaching
There are a diverse number of learning experiences within the Level 5 Diploma in Nutrition & Health Coaching including small group live classes, course work and case studies. On average we find most coaches who study for around 4-5 hours a week qualify in around 12 months. We have many coaches who are eager to start coaching quickly and complete in 6 months or less pending the study time they commit.
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Assessment methods
Well College Global offers various assessment tasks for each unit, including multiple-choice and short-answer questions, written reflections, case studies and practice coaching. These assessments cover all learning outcomes and must be passed to achieve the qualification. Assessments are internally marked and externally quality-assured before certification.

Learning at WCG
The classes you take will vary based on your course, offering different formats for meaningful interaction with staff, industry professionals, and peers. WCG courses focus on active learning rather than passive large-scale lectures, with content typically provided online through readings, videos, and other on-demand materials.
COURSE STRUCTURE  ​▼
There are a total of nine units, six foundation subjects and three electives from the approved health coaching elective list to complete.
Study at your own pace and work your way through your program.

Foundation Subjects: Electives: Choose three electives from the list of Diploma approved electives.

Professional Practices & Business Ready Workshops (Live classes)
Our live business-ready workshops support you to transition from student to professional with confidence, covering client attraction, discovery calls, pricing, scope, red flags, and real-world practice skills.
Included for all students and graduates.
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PROGRAM CONTENT  ​▼
Seven Foundation Subjects

Unit DNHC501: Psychology & Wellbeing Foundations
This comprehensive and dynamic subject offers an in-depth exploration of key elements that shape human behavior and effective coaching practices. You’ll delve into the foundations of human nature, personality, habit formation, and the science of behavior change. The curriculum is designed to help you engage with clients meaningfully and authentically, enabling you to create client-led coaching sessions that maintain both flow and focus. You’ll also gain the skills needed to identify and respond to red flags as a coach, ensuring safe and ethical practice.

Throughout the subject, you’ll explore the distinctions and intersections between coaching, mentoring, and counseling, with guidance based on the International Coach Federation (ICF) core competencies. You'll learn to integrate wellbeing techniques that support holistic health, including self-efficacy, mindfulness, affirmations, and somatic therapies. Specialised coaching areas such as intuitive eating, sleep coaching, and low-toxicity living will also be covered, empowering you to support clients in cultivating sustainable wellness. Overall, this subject equips you with a well-rounded, holistic coaching approach grounded in theory, ethics, and practical tools.
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Unit DNHC502: Human Nutrition
This This unit provides evidence-based nutrition knowledge, covering the fundamentals of human nutrition and the link between diet and health.

Learners will explore healthy diets, global dietary guidelines, macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins), micronutrients, hydration, and specialised diets like vegetarian, vegan, and ketogenic. Additional topics include early-life, pregnancy, sports, weight management, and older adult nutrition, as well as food safety and dietary assessment using a non-diet approach.
Taught from a food coaching perspective, this unit emphasises a balanced, sustainable approach to wellbeing beyond just the absence of illness.
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Unit DNHC503: Wellbeing Management & Coaching Practices
In this hands-on, practice-focused unit, you’ll take your first real steps into the world of coaching, building on your foundational knowledge from the Psychology subject. With no exams, this is your opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the practical aspects of coaching and begin shaping your future career. You'll learn how to set up successful coaching sessions, develop core coaching techniques, and create safe, empowering spaces where clients can confidently work toward their wellness goals. You’ll also gain valuable insight into when and how to move fluidly between coaching and mentoring, enhancing your ability to meet each client’s unique needs.

As you refine your coaching presence and personal style, you’ll be encouraged to let your authentic self shine. You'll build confidence in holding space for clients, learning to trust your intuition and ask questions that empower transformation and self-belief. The unit also covers essential professional knowledge, including scope of practice, accreditation, and insurance options. You’ll become skilled in gracefully closing sessions and celebrating client breakthroughs. Along the way, you’ll gain access to powerful coaching tools to support healing and self-discovery, experience being coached by others, and participate in intimate live Zoom classes with just three peers—an ideal space for asking questions and deepening your understanding. With this practical experience, you'll begin coaching others with a sense of confidence, clarity, and purpose.
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Unit DNHC504: Mental Health and Trauma Awareness
This unit enhances awareness of mental health and available community resources while fostering meaningful conversations at the community level. It also equips learners with evidence-based strategies for initial crisis response.
The second part of the unit focuses on research and analysis to deepen understanding of trauma and emphasises the importance of being a trauma-informed practitioner.
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Unit DNHC505: Physical Health Guidelines
This unit involves research to collate and comprehend the major world and regional reports, guidelines and links to agencies to enable nutrition and health coaches to guide clients to relevant support and provide referral when necessary.

Unit DNHC506: Practicum - Ready for Practice
This subject is your launchpad into the professional business world of coaching, designed to get you into action with minimal reading and maximum implementation. You'll gain the practical tools and confidence needed to set up your business, find and onboard clients, manage bookings and payments, and establish your unique niche. It's your time to step fully into your identity as a coach, develop your brand, and grow a professional network that supports your long-term success. You'll also accrue your required coaching hours, attend a mentoring session to keep you on track, and participate in a tutorial focused on business setup and growth strategies.

Throughout the subject, you’ll be guided in building streamlined systems to support your practice—developing processes for client onboarding, from discovery calls to first sessions, along with email templates, payment solutions (in-person and virtual), and document handling. You’ll explore various holistic modalities to understand their application and legal requirements, and learn how to create professional referral pathways with branded documents. You’ll also gain access to editable presentations in nutrition, wellbeing, and coaching to rebrand as your own. Additional support includes crafting testimonials, creating coaching agreements, and using Canva to design professional materials. By the end of this unit, you'll be confidently taking on clients, collaborating in business, and building a thriving coaching practice.
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Unit DNHC508: Chronic Disease, Wellbeing Guidelines, and Resources (Complimentary)
This unit involves research to collate and comprehend the major world and regional reports, guidelines and links to agencies to enable nutrition and health coaches to guide clients to relevant support and provide referral when necessary.
This unit is complimentary

ELECTIVE UNITS  ​▼
A sample of the electives you can choose from are listed below.
Read more on all the Diploma approved health electives here.

Unit DNHC509: Women's Health & Hormones
Gain a deep understanding of your clients by exploring the full spectrum of women’s health—from infancy through the reproductive years, menopause, and beyond. This unit offers a comprehensive look at the hormonal and physiological shifts that occur across a woman’s life, with a strong focus on how cycles, hormones, and health challenges evolve over time. You’ll study the social determinants of women’s health, reproductive anatomy, and hormone regulation through feedback loops, while developing an advanced understanding of adrenal function, cortisol rhythms, and stress-related fatigue. Detailed attention is given to menstruation, including the factors influencing the endometrial cycle, and the critical role of iron in women’s health through clinical case studies. You’ll also examine key reproductive and hormonal health conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, and thyroid imbalances like Hashimoto’s, exploring natural health approaches and clinical strategies for support. Additional topics include conception and libido, breast development and trauma, menopausal transitions, and the role of detoxification systems in hormonal balance. The curriculum also delves into the gut-hormone connection, the influence of the microbiome, and the impact of phytoestrogens and endocrine disruptors on women's health. With a strong clinical and holistic foundation, this unit equips you to support women through all stages of life with confidence and clarity.
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Unit DNHC510: The Gut & Microbiome
This in-depth unit explores the fascinating and ever-evolving world of the gut microbiome, highlighting its essential role in overall health—including hormonal balance, immune function, and mental wellbeing. You'll learn how the gut influences everything from nutrient absorption to estrogen production, particularly during key life stages like menopause. The course dives into the intricate connections between the digestive system and other body systems, emphasizing the gut's critical role in physical, emotional, and hormonal health. Topics covered include foundational gut anatomy, digestive enzymes, and microbiome development, as well as the taxonomy of gut bacteria and their functions—such as producing short-chain fatty acids and influencing immunity. You’ll explore common gut-related conditions like IBS, SIBO, GERD, and leaky gut, as well as the inflammatory processes behind IBD. The unit also focuses on the gut-brain axis and its impact on mood, mental health, and neurological conditions, along with the gut's role in hormone regulation through the estrobolome. Practical strategies for building and maintaining a healthy microbiome through diet, prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics are also covered, culminating in a comprehensive plan for supporting gut health naturally.
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Unit DNHC515: Botanical Healing; An Introduction to Herbal Medicine          
​This unit aims to introduce learners to the healing power of plants, and focuses on safe, easily available herbs and plants to bring together a practical look at the compounds in plants and how these give rise to plant health benefits. Learners will develop their natural-health literacy and have a basic understanding of plant medicine and the potential of its role in health care and wellbeing management. This unit does not enable learners to practice in herbal medicine. It will enable learners to use plants for personal health.
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Unit DNHC516: Super Foods and Nutrition
This unit aims to take learners deeper into functional nutrition and provide evidence-based information about food and the food compounds that are thought to exhibit a health benefit.
Learners will also become familiar with how to discern credible versus sensationalised information when it comes to health foods, food trends, and nutrition information.  
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International Recognition

Now an ELCAS Approved Learning Provider for eligible UK Armed Forces personnel, Service Leavers and Veterans.
​Well College Global proudly supports eligible UK Armed Forces personnel, Service Leavers and Veterans to access flexible, career-focused education through ELCAS-approved study pathways.
Courses approved:
  1. Level 5 Diploma in Nutrition & Health Coaching
  2. Level 5 Diploma in Coaching for Lifestyle & Wellbeing Management​

Fees

OPTION 1 
UPFRONT DISCOUNT BUNDLE
1 PAYMENT - ENDLESS BENEFITS!
1. All subjects
2. Diploma Registration fee
3. Discount on your fees
4. BONUS additional elective
5. Customisable coaching tool kit
6. Private mentoring session with WCG director
7. Ongoing access to live classes
8. Business webinars (web design, pricing + digital marketing)
$3,658 AUD
Approx ​£1,900 / €2,300 / $2,500 US
OPTION 2
PAY ONE SUBJECT AT A TIME
Pay for & complete a unit at a time.
Each subject fee to pay as you go:
​Psychology & Wellbeing.               $399
Human Nutrition                            $450
Wellbeing Management & Coaching Practices                                         $525
Mental Health & Trauma ​Awareness
                                                         $199
Physical Health Guidelines             $199
Coaching Practicum                      $525
Your choice - 3 electives    $350+ each
Diploma Registration Fee               $611
$4,003 AUD in total​
Total of all unit's upon completion.
OPTION 3
21 DAY UPGRADE
Check us out, start with 1 subject
Here's how it works:
- Enrol into your 1st subject*
- Begin learning right away
- Access all areas
- Let us know within 21 days if you love it; we'll send a coupon to deduct what you've paid off Bundle Option 1

*DNHC501 Psychology & Wellbeing
$399 AUD
Approx ​£203 / $268 USD
All figures Australian $
Pay in your chosen currency at the store. Or bank transfer in your currency; Contact the office.
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Included with your programme

No Additional Expenses! Just Ongoing Value

Your Internationally Accredited Level 5 Diploma in Nutrition & Coaching includes highly personalised, practical learning, graduate resources and ongoing professional support, with no hidden course fees or fees to remain within the community.

01 · Included for life

Professional Practice & Business Ready Workshops

Enjoy 'lifetime' access to dynamic small-group workshops led by industry professionals during your studies and after graduation. Fresh rotating sessions help you continue developing practical coaching, professional practice and business skills well beyond the theory.

Explore the Professional Practice Live Classes

Rotating workshop topics include:

  • Marketing & business growth
  • Functional testing
  • Advanced coaching techniques
  • Real-world health case studies
  • Mental health red flags
  • Finding ideal clients
  • Nutrition deep-dives
  • And much more
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Graduate Launcher Pack

Practical graduate resources make it easier to organise professional registration, explore insurance and take the first steps towards setting up your coaching practice.

Business-ready support
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Exclusive Student Benefits Hub

Access ongoing savings on functional testing, coaching, website design, nutrition apps, training, holistic health tools and other professional resources.

Ongoing student savings
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Lifetime Course Access

Revisit your online course content and recorded live sessions whenever you need to refresh your knowledge, review a topic or reconnect with your learning.

Learn, revisit, refresh
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Student & Graduate Communities

Join supportive WhatsApp communities where students and graduates can ask questions, share wins and stay connected with like-minded peers and mentors.

Connection that continues
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Subsidised Mental Health Support

Eligible students can access secure online counselling and mental health coaching sessions with a registered counsellor for support with stress, burnout, life transitions or personal wellbeing.

Reduced-cost professional support

Subsidised counselling is a reduced-cost service rather than a free inclusion and is available to eligible WCG students enrolled in coaching programmes. Access to benefits and Professional Practice classes is subject to current programme terms and availability.

Graduate with confidence and a clear path

​Graduate with Confidence and a Clear Path in Nutrition & Health Coaching
Our Diploma in Nutrition & Health Coaching is designed to take you from passionate learner to confident, qualified coach—ready to support real change in people’s lives. Whether you’re returning to study, transitioning careers, or starting your journey in wellness, you’ll graduate with internationally recognised credentials, hands-on coaching experience, and a clear sense of direction. With live classes, expert-led mentoring, and business-readiness support, you’ll be equipped to work in private practice, corporate wellness, community health or alongside allied professionals. You'll finish the course not just certified—but empowered, connected, and ready to create a career that aligns with your purpose.
"I honestly could not recommend Well College Global more! The team, the course content, the support, the free optional live classes, everything. Taking on the Level 5 Diploma in my 40s was not something I had originally thought I'd do, but the quality of the course/s and the support from the WCG team made it such an incredibly rewarding experience for me. Working at my own pace, in my own time, but also knowing I could call and ask questions any time I needed to, made all the difference. Thank you, team WCG!"

Marni Bouman 
​Creating Wellness Within
Level 5 Diploma Nutrition & Health Coaching
Certified Coaching Professional

Get Well College credentialed

​Showcase your expertise with pride! All graduates receive exclusive, industry-recognised badges to display across platforms, demonstrating their qualifications and credibility. These badges help build trust, giving clients and businesses confidence in your certification. Share them across your your digital and social platforms.​

The World’s only Triple Qualification; Nutrition & Health Coach, Women’s Health Coach, and Health & Longevity Coach

This is Well College Global’s Level 5 Diploma in Nutrition & Health Coaching, our most flexible online qualification, designed for passionate individuals who want to make a real difference. By simply choosing the Diploma as your ‘major’, and selecting electives aligned with the Women’s Health Coaching and the Bio Optimised Life Programme streams, you’ll earn three career-ready qualifications in a single programme — a world-first offering. By choosing your electives wisely, you can graduate in:
  1. Level 5 Diploma in Nutrition & Health Coaching and
  2. Women's Health & Wellness Coaching and the
  3. Bio Optimise Holistic Wellness Practitioner 
  • Upgrade to the Triple
  • Add ICF Coaching credential
  • Add 'Women's Health Coach'
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Each certification empowers you to coach clients in a distinct - and deeply impactful - way:
  • Level 5 Diploma in Nutrition & Health Coaching
​Build a strong foundation in evidence-based nutrition, behaviour change, and wellness planning. Support clients to transform their health from the inside out. Ideal for general wellbeing, weight management, lifestyle balance, and preventative health. ​Specialise in the unique needs of women across all life stages - from hormonal health to fertility, stress, and perimenopause. Perfect for coaches who want to niche into the women’s health space or add a deeply empathetic, tailored edge to their work. Expand your ability to support clients at every level of their wellbeing journey. Grounded in evidence and delivered through a holistic lens, this training blends longevity science, performance optimisation and lifestyle medicine to empower clients to take control of their health with confidence, clarity and sustainable, real-world practices.

More value. More flexibility. More clients you can serve.
Whether you want to work in private practice, collaborate with health professionals, offer corporate wellbeing programmes, or create online courses, these three specialisations set you apart from the crowd - and open more doors than ever before.
You’ll be equipped to:
  • Work with a broader range of clients
  • Niche into your passion area
  • Expand your services as your business grows
  • Command more authority and income with triple expertise
Go even further: Add the International Coaching Federation approved Certified Coaching Professional Programme.
Want to take your coaching credentials to the next level? You can optionally add our ICF-Certified Coaching Professional Program to your studies and become a globally recognised coach.The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the world’s leading authority in professional coaching. By completing this pathway, you’ll be eligible to apply for ICF credentialing, opening up even more career opportunities — especially in executive, leadership, and life coaching sectors. Pairing your triple qualification with an ICF-accredited coaching certification gives you the best of both worlds:
  • Deep wellness + health expertise
  • Recognised professional coaching credentials
Broaden your reach. Elevate your credibility. Coach at a global standard.
Specialise in women's health and graduate with a powerful dual qualification
Looking to work with women across all life stages - from menstrual health to menopause, stress to self-worth? When you enrol in the Level 5 Diploma in Nutrition & Health Coaching, you can take your studies even further by specialising in women’s health and wellness - graduating with a dual qualification that sets you apart - at no extra cost.

By selecting a specific combination of electives within your diploma, you’ll graduate with:
- Level 5 Diploma in Nutrition & Health Coaching
- Women's Health and Wellness Coach Certification 

It real simple: ensure you choose Women's Health & Hormones and The Gut & Microbiome as two of your Diploma electives and you automatically meet the Women's Health Certification. This pathway is ideal if you want to:
  • Offer targeted support to women in areas like hormones, fertility, perimenopause, stress and energy
  • Build credibility and trust with a specialised, in-demand focus
  • Create diverse offerings that combine general health coaching with women-centric wellness services
  • Unlock additional credentialing pathways and career options
You’ll not only gain a strong, accredited foundation in nutrition and health coaching - you’ll also be certified to coach in one of the fastest-growing wellness niches worldwide.
Two qualifications. One smart pathway. Real impact.

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