Professional Certification in Vegan Dietitian (PCVD)

Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies (CNDS), IGMPI has designed the professional certification in vegan dietitian to provide comprehensive guidance on planning and implementing a plant-based lifestyle that is both ethically aligned and nutritionally sound. A vegan diet excludes all forms of animal-derived foods including meat, dairy, eggs, honey, and gelatin, and promotes whole plant-based alternatives for health, sustainability, and compassion.

The Vegan Nutrition approach offers a robust foundation for chronic disease prevention, weight management, and environmental health. The key goals of this dietary pattern are to meet all nutrient needs using plant-based sources and to encourage ethical, cruelty-free consumption habits.

Vegan Nutrition training and certification is in growing demand among clinical dietitians, holistic coaches, food product developers, and lifestyle medicine practitioners. It is essential for professionals supporting individuals transitioning to a plant-based diet or designing inclusive wellness programs. Benefits of vegan certification include:

Organizations and hospitals are increasingly adopting plant-based programs to combat chronic diseases. Nutrition professionals with vegan expertise are hired for creating sustainable meal plans for diverse populations. It is crucial for working in wellness retreats, ethical food businesses, vegan cafes, and eco-health startups. 

Module 1: Foundations of Veganism and Nutrition

• Definition and philosophy of veganism
• Historical background and evolution of plant-based diets
• Difference between vegetarian, vegan, and whole-food plant-based diets
• Health, ethical, and environmental motivations behind veganism

Module 2: Plant-Based Nutrients & Nutrient Adequacy

• Vegan sources of protein and amino acid quality
• Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Iodine, Selenium
• Bioavailability and nutrient synergy

Module 3: Vegan Diet Planning Across the Life Cycle

• Vegan nutrition in adulthood
• Vegan nutrition in pregnancy and lactation
• Vegan diets for infants and children
• Vegan diets for elderly

Module 4: Vegan Gut Health & Food Sensitivities

• Gut microbiome benefits of a vegan diet
• Prebiotics and probiotics from plant sources
• Managing bloating, IBS, and food intolerances

Module 5: Therapeutic Vegan Nutrition

• Weight management and metabolic balance
• Heart health and cholesterol reduction
• Diabetes prevention and glycemic control
• Cancer prevention through antioxidants and phytochemicals

Module 6: Vegan Culinary Nutrition and Meal Planning

• Principles of balanced vegan meal planning
• Smart food combinations for complete nutrients
• Vegan plate model
• Reading labels and identifying hidden animal ingredients

Module 7: Sports and Fitness Vegan Nutrition

• Vegan nutrition for athletes and active individuals
• Muscle building and performance optimization
• Pre- and post-workout vegan meals

Module 8: Counselling Skills & Client Management

• Vegan nutrition counseling techniques
• Addressing myths and misinformation

• Behavior change and habit formation

• Cultural sensitivity and social challenges

Module 9: Vegan food industry trends and innovations

• Plant-based protein advancements
• Clean-label and functional vegan foods
• Sustainable processing and packaging

Module 10: Practitioner 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 Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode.

Programme Deliverables

• The training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry's expectations.

• Interactive online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.

• Online discussion of the certificate programme topics for ensuring active participation of each attendee.

• 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 Vegan Dietitian 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 the participants of Post Graduate Diploma Programmes. 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 HealthifyMe Pvt. Ltd., Fitelo, WellOwise, Wellspring Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Apollo Healthcare, Max Hospital, Insta Diet Meals Pvt. Ltd., Kolors Healthcare, Nordic Naturals, Neat Nutrition, Pure Nutrition (Herbs Nutriproducts Pvt. Ltd.), HUM Nutrition etc.

Future career prospects

The Professional Certification in Vegan Dietitian offered by the Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies (CNDS), IGMPI, equips participants with comprehensive expertise in requirements and assessing dietary adequacy. Career opportunities for certified professionals include roles as Nutrition Advisors, Dietetic Assistants, Clinical Nutritionists, Public Health Nutritionists, Nutritional Assessment Specialists, and Wellness Educators. This certificate prepares individuals for positions in hospitals, public health organizations, research institutes, wellness centers, and community nutrition programs.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 27^th Jan 2026.

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