There's more to nutrition than what your clients eat.

The NANCP program is intensive but flexible, and can be completed at your pace in as little as 4 months. Students aiming for an accelerated pace should plan for 2–3 hours per week. Extensions up to 12 months are available if needed. If you need more than 16 months to complete the program, you can request two 6-month extensions.

The NANCP program is 100% online, with all course materials delivered in a dynamic digital format. Each unit contains a blend of lesson videos (complete with subtitles, transcripts, and audio files for varied learning preferences), readings (primarily drawing from peer-reviewed journal articles), practical case studies, and reflective journaling exercises. Application-focused units also provide a variety of supplemental PDF resources, client handouts, practice tools, and suggestions for expanded learning. A final integration project gives you the opportunity to apply your neuronutrition knowledge in the context of a comprehensive case study.

Yes, each unit concludes with a required, non-proctored, open-book competency assessment designed to evaluate your understanding of the essential program material. You'll need to achieve a satisfactory score of 80% on each one. You can take these assessments at any time, so you can go at your own pace.

While the NANCP program doesn't include extensive research projects on the level of a university curriculum, there are opportunities to engage in case study projects and reflective writing exercises. These are marked as either "competency demonstrated" or "approaching competency," with constructive feedback and guidance provided.

No. NANCP adds clinical reasoning, assessment, and language to your existing discipline-specific training. Practitioners remain responsible for working within their professional scope.

Yes, the initial NANCP certification is valid for four years from the date of issuance. Given the rapid evolution of neuronutrition and nutritional neuroscience, it's crucial that program graduates continually enhance and refine their knowledge and skills.

The renewal process is streamlined and straightforward. To renew, graduates must provide evidence of 40 hours of continuing education and professional development. Renewal applications must be submitted within 30 days of the expiration date. Upon successful renewal, your NANCP certification will be valid for an additional four years, and you'll receive an updated digital certificate and digital badge.

Upon completion of the program, you will become a National Academy of Neuronutrition Certified Practitioner (NANCP) and can use the designation "NANCP" after your name along with your other professional titles. For example: Taylor Smith, RDN, LCSW, NANCP.

While we cannot guarantee which organizations will approve the NANCP program for continuing education credits prior to your completion, we will provide the necessary documentation to petition for CE credit. The National Academy of Neuronutrition is accredited by the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists℠ (BCNS℠) to provide a maximum of 40 Nutrition Professional Continuing Education (NPCE) credits for Certified Nutrition Specialists® (CNS®). Additionally, NAN is an Approved Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy (IFNA) Continuing Professional Education (CPEU) provider.

NANCP™ Certification is currently $2,988 (regularly $3,788). NANCP™ + Practice Fellowship is currently $4,988 (regularly $5,788). You can pay in full, use third-party financing, or choose a monthly installment plan; payment options are subject to eligibility, regional availability, and credit approval.