Professional Certification in Ayurveda Dietician (PCAD)

The Professional Certification in Ayurveda Dietician (PCAD) is designed to provide learners with in-depth knowledge of Ayurveda nutrition principles and their practical application in modern health and wellness. This program combines traditional Ayurveda wisdom with contemporary nutritional science to help students understand personalized diet planning, digestive health, disease prevention, and holistic lifestyle management.

Students learn how different foods influence physical and mental health according to Ayurveda principles and how individualized diets can support conditions such as obesity, diabetes, PCOS, hypertension, digestive disorders, stress, and metabolic diseases.

Module 1: Foundations of Human Anatomy & Physiology

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

Module 2: Fundamentals of Food, Nutrition & Health

• Concepts of food and nutrition
• Macronutrients and micronutrients
• Functions of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
• Vitamins and minerals
• Water and electrolyte balance

Module 3: Diet Planning & Nutritional Assessment

• Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)
• Food exchange lists
• IFCT and food composition tables
• Meal planning principles
• Nutritional assessment methods

Module 4: Introduction to Clinical Nutrition

• Basics of clinical nutrition
• Therapeutic diets
• Hospital diets
• Soft, liquid, and normal diets
• Enteral and parenteral nutrition

Module 5: Introduction to Ayurveda & Its Principles

• History and philosophy of Ayurveda
• Panchamahabhuta theory
• Tridosha theory (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)
• Sapta Dhatus
• Ayurvedic body constitution
• Ayurvedic approach to health and disease

Module 6: Prakriti Analysis & Ayurvedic Lifestyle

• Understanding Prakriti
• Identification of Dosha dominance
• Dinacharya (daily routine)
• Ritucharya (seasonal regimen)
• Sleep and stress management
• Yoga and meditation basics
• Lifestyle modifications for dosha balance

Module 7: Agni, Ama & Digestive Health

• Concept of Agni
• Types of Agni
• Ama formation and symptoms
• Digestive disorders in Ayurveda

Module 8: Ayurvedic Food Science & Ahar Principles

• Ayurvedic concept of food (Ahar)
• Satvik, Rajsik, and Tamsik foods
• Six tastes (Shad Rasa)
• Viruddha Ahara (incompatible foods)
• Ayurvedic food combinations

Module 10: Seasonal Diet & Ayurvedic Meal Planning

• Seasonal eating principles
• Dosha-specific diets
• Ayurvedic meal timing
• Ayurvedic superfoods
• Seasonal detox diets

Module 11: Lifestyle Disorders & Ayurvedic Nutrition

• Obesity management
• Diabetes management
• Hypertension and heart health
• Digestive disorders
• PCOS and hormonal imbalance
• Weight management strategies
• Ojas and immunity

Module 13: Case Studies & Practical Diet Planning

• Lifestyle disorder and Gastrointestinal disorders
• Obesity and weight loss
• Designing personalized Ayurvedic diet charts

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 Ayurveda Dietician 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

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 Dietitian and 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: 29^th May 2026.

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