Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Precision Nutrition

Post Graduate Diploma/Executive in Precision nutrition will give an insight to the students about the Precision aspect of Nutrition and its role in therapeutics and gut health.

Precision Nutrition is an approach to nutrition that focuses on the therapeutic potential of food and nutrients to support and optimize the body's functions. It goes beyond the traditional view of nutrition, which mainly emphasizes the prevention of nutrient deficiencies, and instead looks at the ways in which specific foods and nutrients can positively impact physiological processes.

The Precision Nutrition Certification Modules are part of a comprehensive certification program designed for fitness, health, and wellness professionals who want to expand their expertise in nutrition coaching. These modules cover a wide range of topics, blending science-based theory with practical strategies for client success.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

• Cell and Tissue
• Nervous System and Endocrine System
• Cardiovascular and Respiratory System
• Reproductive and Excretory System
• Digestive System

Module 2: Concept of Health & Disease

• Definitions and dimensions of health
• Pathophysiology of acute and chronic diseases
• Biomedical vs functional perspectives on health and disease

Module 3: Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism

• Macronutrient and micronutrient metabolism in health and disease
• Bioavailability and nutrient-nutrient interactions
• Nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics introduction 

Module 4: Nutrition Across the life Cycle

• Maternal and child nutrition
• Adolescents, adults, elderly: changing nutritional demands
• Gender-specific nutritional recommendations 

Module 5: Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for Acute and Chronic Diseases

• Diet planning for diabetes, CVD, cancer, obesity, and kidney disorders
• ICU and surgical nutrition
• Anti-inflammatory and therapeutic dietary protocols

Module 6: Integrative Aspects of Nutrition: Sleep, Stress, Fitness, and Environment

• Circadian rhythms and nutritional timing
• Stress-nutrition link, emotional eating
• Environmental toxins and nutritional resilience 

Module 7: Functional Detoxification and Gut Healing Nutrition

• Phases of liver detoxification
• Nutritional support for GI tract, liver, kidneys
• Elimination diets and food sensitivity mapping

Module 8: Nutritional Behavioural Psychology and Coaching Skills

• Psychology of eating behavior
• Transtheoretical model, cognitive-behavioral techniques
• Health coaching, motivational interviewing, behavior-change loop 

Module 9: Principles of Longevity and Anti-Ageing Nutrition

• Global longevity Patterns and its Principles
• Nutritional strategies to delay ageing
• Caloric restriction, intermittent fasting, and autophagy

Module 10: Cellular Ageing and Nutritional Biochemistry

• Biomarkers , Oxidative stress in Longevity
• Role of antioxidants, adaptogens, and phytochemicals
• Epigenetics and age-modulating nutrients

Module 11: Hormonal and Cognitive Health in Ageing

• Menopause, andropause, thyroid, adrenal support
• Brain nutrition, memory, and neuroprotection
• Supplements and diet strategies for hormonal balance

Module 12: Nutrition and Inflammation (Chronic Low-Grade Inflammation)

• Role of chronic inflammation in ageing and degenerative diseases
• Anti-inflammatory diets and super foods
• Advanced testing and diet planning approaches 

Module 13: Functional Supplements

• Evidence-based supplementation (e.g., NMN, resveratrol, magnesium threonate)
• Use of smart tech, and personalized nutrition
• Nutrients Interactions and Practitioner guidelines for safe supplement usage

Module 14: Longevity-Focused Culinary Skills and Lifestyle Integration

• Cooking for longevity: Mediterranean, Okinawan, Ayurvedic principles
• Meal planning, food timing, fasting protocols
• Mindful eating, joyful movement, sleep hygiene

Module 15: Precision Nutrition Practitioner Case Studies

• Therapeutic Nutrition
• Nutrition Supplements
• Longevity Nutrition

This Post Graduate Diploma/Executive programme opens new ways for health professionals including dietitians, doctors, pharmacologists, hospital technicians, etc. to gain more knowledge regarding Precision Nutrition. It gives a professional outlook to the people in these fields. They will be able to review patients in the hospital setups as well as clinics. It also beneficial for home makers to understand about this epidemic and its dietary changes.

Practitioners of Precision nutrition, such as Precision nutritionists or dietitians, work with individuals to create customized nutrition plans that aim to restore balance, support the body's natural healing processes, and optimize overall health. This approach is gaining popularity as people seek more holistic and personalized solutions to their health concerns.

After completion of this course one can work as an dietitian specialist in Precision Nutrition, Patient care manager at MNCs and Health centres, Research Dietitian at various organizations, Nutrition Nurse at Hospitals, health centres, nursing homes, Volunteers at Orphanages for patients, Dietician in hospitals and Nutritionists in health clinics, health centres and MNCs. Also they can work as a project assistant, project associate and chief nutritionist in NGO's and private organizations.

It will also enable an individual to avail of jobs at government, community and private hospitals, community and private clinics, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies as an Precision Nutrition educator / Dietitian. One can work as a Precision Nutrition counsellor and assist doctor in counselling their patients in any private clinic/hospital.

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma and Professional Certification Programmes. For Executive Diploma programmes you need to have at least 1 year of work experience.

Programme Duration

12 months for the Post Graduate Diploma and 6 months for the Executive Diploma.

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and online both modes.

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 classes 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 Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Precision Nutrition in Precision Nutrition by Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics (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.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. The robust placement cell comprises of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. We are engaged in promoting the employability of our participants by maintaining good rapport and relation with HR cell and recruiting managers of leading Food and Agriculture companies across the globe. 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 global healthcare and nutrition giants like ProFit Precision Fitness Centre, The Precision Nutrition Clinic, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Fortis Hospital, HealthifyMe Pvt. Ltd., Fitelo, WellOwise, Wellspring Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Cloudnine Hospital, Kolors Healthcare, Nordic Naturals, Neat Nutrition, Pure Nutrition (Herbs Nutriproducts Pvt. Ltd.), HUM Nutrition, Narayana Multispeciality Clinic, Manipal Hospital, Smile Foundation India, Jeevam Health, etc.

Future career prospects

Centre of Nutrition and Dietetics Studies (CNDS), IGMPI’s online programme is a professional programme targeted to cater the health industry needs trained health professionals.

Organizations are hiring manpower in the specialized fields. The information, guidance, practical training and off programme completion certificate will provide the participant with not one but many opportunities in the industry.

After the successful completion of certificate programmer in Precision Nutrition, a student can seek job in various sectors like Government, Non-Government Organizations, Multi-National Companies, private clinics, hospitals, health centres, colleges, institutes etc.

To be exact in the job specific terms a student can opt jobs as:-

• Nutritionist/ Dietitian at various public and private organization
• Dietitian / Nutritionist at Hospitals, clinics, health centres, etc.
• Teacher/ lecturer/ professor in Colleges or Institutes
• Community worker at NGO & Government Organizations
• Telehealth Nutritionist, Nutrition Consultant for Healthcare Institutions, etc.
• Patient care manager at MNCs and Health centres.
• Research Dietitian at various organizations
• Nutrition Nurse at Hospitals, health centres, nursing homes

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Apply Online

Last date for submitting completed Application Form is 14^th Jul 2025.

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