Professional Certification in Ayurveda Culinary Nutritionist

The Professional Certification in Ayurveda Culinary Nutritionist program is a specialized course designed to integrate the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern nutritional science and culinary practices. Rooted in the principles of Ahara (diet), Agni (digestive fire), Prakriti (body constitution), and seasonal rhythms, this program equips learners with the knowledge and skills to create balanced, healing, and personalized meals that promote health, vitality, and disease prevention.

This certification bridges ancient Ayurvedic dietary philosophy with contemporary culinary techniques, enabling participants to become professionals who can guide individuals and communities toward holistic well-being through food. Students will not only learn the theoretical framework of Ayurveda but also develop hands-on expertise in Ayurvedic cooking, recipe formulation, and therapeutic menu planning.

Certified Study Resources:

Module 1: Introduction to Ayurvedic Culinary Philosophy.

Module 2: Setting up an Ayurvedic Kitchen.

Module 3: Importance of Spices & Herbs – therapeutic cooking.

Module 4: Cooking for Vata, Pitta, Kapha constitutions.

Module 5: Satvik Diets for Yoga & Meditation.

Module 6: Panchakarma Supportive Diets (Kichadi, Yusha, gruels).

Module 7: Ojas-building Recipes

Module 8:Seasonal Cooking (cooling vs warming foods).

Module 9: Practical Cooking Classes – soups, chutneys, teas, desserts.

Module 10: Mindful Cooking & Eating Rituals.

Module 11: Case Studies

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certification Programmes.

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 Online Live Classes/Part-time.

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 Ayurveda Culinary Nutritionist 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.

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 Ayurveda-inspired food entrepreneurship companies across the globe. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interview preparation, and career counselling, along with access to opportunities in wellness resorts, Ayurveda restaurants, nutrition clinics, and corporate wellness programs

In recent Months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working global healthcare and nutrition giants like HealthifyMe Pvt. Ltd., Fitelo, WellOwise, Wellspring Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Ayurveda, Cureveda, Kama Ayurveda, Pure Nutrition (Herbs Nutriproducts Pvt. Ltd.), HUM Nutrition and AYUSH-based wellness startups. This strong engagement reflects the rising global demand for certified Ayurveda culinary nutritionists in both traditional and modern healthcare ecosystems.

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 Ayurvedic Culinary Nutritionists, Ayurvedic Chefs, Wellness Consultants, Diet & Lifestyle Coaches, Health Retreat Specialists, Ayurveda-based Product Developers, and Corporate Wellness Experts.They can also secure positions in Ayurvedic resorts, wellness centres, yoga institutes, healthcare organisations, schools, and holistic restaurants, or even venture into entrepreneurship by starting Ayurveda-inspired food brands, cafés, and wellness consultancies.

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Apply Online

Last date for submitting completed Application Form is 29^th Aug 2025.

For further enquiries, call or write to us on:
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