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Nutrition and Business Micro-Credential

Build Nutrition and Business Skills with a CPD Credential

A 100-hour online micro-credential covering nutrition fundamentals and business skills, earning you a CPD-endorsed digital credential and Certificate of Achievement.

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Nutrition and Business Micro-Credential

Build Nutrition and Business Skills with a CPD Credential

A 100-hour online micro-credential covering nutrition fundamentals and business skills, earning you a CPD-endorsed digital credential and Certificate of Achievement.

CPD Endorsed100% OnlineFrom $29/Week
100 Hrs
Duration
Online
Delivery
Flexible
Start Date
CPD Endorsed
Credential
Why Study This

Practical, Job-Relevant Skills You Can Build.

CPD-Endorsed Digital Credential On Completion

100 Study Hours With Unlimited Course Access

1-On-1 Mentorship From Nutrition Expert Miranda Leeden

Skills & Applications

Skills You'll Build

Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.

Wellness Business CoordinatorCoordinates wellness programmes, events, or services within a business or community organisation.
Health and Nutrition AdvisorProvides general nutrition information and guidance to clients or customers in a retail or advisory setting.
Nutrition Programme CoordinatorSupports the planning and delivery of nutrition education or community health programmes.
Health CoachWorks with individuals to set and pursue health and lifestyle goals, drawing on nutrition knowledge and coaching…
Nutrition Education OfficerDevelops and delivers nutrition education content for community groups, workplaces, or health organisations.
Dietary Services AssistantAssists dietitians or nutrition teams with meal planning support, food service tasks, and client record keeping.
Corporate Wellness ConsultantAdvises workplaces on staff wellbeing initiatives, including nutrition and healthy lifestyle programmes.
Health Product Sales RepresentativeRepresents nutrition or wellness products to retail outlets, practitioners, or consumers.

Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.

What You’ll Learn

What You’ll Learn

Assessing a person's current diet

Basic nutritional principles

Writing meal plans

Carbohydrate loading

Intermittent fasting

Ketogenic diet nutrition – balancing extremes

Nutrition for before, during, and after exercise

Nutritional recommendations for weight loss

The anabolic nutrient timing factor

Nutrition for muscle growth

The basics of sports and health supplements

The importance of hydration before, during and after exercise

Before You Apply

Entry Requirements

What you’ll typically need to get started.

No formal academic prerequisites

Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.

What’s Included

Everything That Comes With Your Enrolment

CPD-Endorsed Digital Credential

Upon successfully completing the course, you earn a CPD-endorsed digital credential and a Certificate of Achievement, recognised by employers as evidence of credible knowledge in nutrition and business.

1-on-1 Access to Nutrition Expert Miranda Leeden

Receive personalised feedback and mentorship from Nutrition Expert Miranda Leeden, who shares her knowledge and experience from working in the wellness industry.

Study When It Suits You

Enjoy complete flexibility with 24/7 online access. Study anytime, anywhere, and progress at your own pace with unlimited access.

Unlimited Tutor Support

Unlimited support from industry expert tutors available via phone and email during business hours, plus live chat guidance whenever needed.

Career Centre Access

Upon enrolment, receive instant access to the Career Centre including latest job opportunities, CV templates, a free personalised CV review, job tips, interview preparation, and industry connections.

Pathway to Further Study

This micro-credential provides a strong foundation for future study in nutrition, health coaching or small-business management, and is an excellent stepping stone before pursuing more advanced qualifications.

Free Student Resources & Student ID Card

Enrolees receive a free virtual Student ID card providing access to over 150,000 discounts both in New Zealand and around the world.

Free bonus courses included

Free Student ID Card

Upon enrolment, receive a virtual Student ID card providing access to over 150,000…

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Your Provider

The Career Academy NZ

The Career Academy offers an online Career Centre providing career coaching, CV reviews, interview preparation, job search resources, and LinkedIn profile reviews. Students have access to a Career Success Hub, Business Hub, and Self Service Resource Hub. The centre includes one-to-one coaching from dedicated career support staff and is available to all students during and after their studies.

Fees & Funding

Flexible Ways To Pay

From $29/Week
on an interest-free payment plan
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Enquire to confirm the exact fees and payment options for your situation. We don’t list a set price here because it varies by your circumstances.
Getting Started

Your Path To Enrolment

A few simple steps from enquiry to your first day.

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Submit enrolment form online
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Choose payment option (upfront or payment plan)
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Receive instant access to course and Career Centre
Why Students Choose Us

Recognised Training, Real Support

Career Support

Dedicated career services to help graduates move into work.

Wellbeing Support

Ongoing support throughout your studies, including post-placement support.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

This micro-credential is designed to be accessible to a wide range of learners. No prior nutrition or business qualifications are listed as prerequisites. Submit an enquiry to confirm whether any specific entry requirements apply to your situation.
A weekly payment plan may be available, making the course more manageable to budget for. Submit an enquiry to get current pricing details and confirm which payment options are open to you.
The course is structured around 100 study hours and is entirely self-paced. Students have unlimited access, so there is no deadline pressure. You can fit study around work, family, or other commitments.
The course is delivered fully online by The Career Academy NZ, with 24/7 access to course materials. Support is available via phone, email, and live chat during business hours. Miranda Leeden provides personalised 1-on-1 feedback throughout.
No work placement is included in this micro-credential. Practical application is built into the course through assessments and mentorship with Miranda Leeden. Submit an enquiry if you want to know more about how the learning is structured.
Graduates receive a CPD-endorsed digital credential and a Certificate of Achievement, recognised by employers as evidence of credible knowledge in nutrition and business. This course is not a government-accredited or nationally recognised qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework. The CPD endorsement is a genuine mark of professional development credibility, valued in the wellness and health sector.
As a professional development course, credit toward formal qualifications is arranged through the provider's RPL or credit recognition process. Submit an enquiry to confirm what this micro-credential may count toward in your specific study pathway.
This micro-credential provides a solid foundation for further study in nutrition, health coaching, or small-business management. It is designed as a stepping stone before pursuing more advanced qualifications. Submit an enquiry to discuss which pathways suit your goals.
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About This Course

Nutrition and Business Micro-Credential

This micro-credential covers the core principles of nutrition alongside practical business skills for working in the wellness industry. Students learn how food choices affect health, how to communicate nutrition knowledge confidently, and how to apply business thinking to a health-focused career or venture.

Delivered by The Career Academy NZ, the course suits people looking to enter the wellness sector, upskill in a current role, or build a foundation before pursuing more advanced study. There are no set class times; students work through the material at their own pace with unlimited access to course content.

Support is built into the programme. Students receive 1-on-1 feedback from nutrition expert Miranda Leeden, unlimited tutor support via phone, email, and live chat during business hours, and access to the Career Centre from day one.

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Take The Next Step Into Health & Community Services

Enquire about this course and a course advisor from The Career Academy NZ will be in touch with pricing and next steps.

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Last updated: July 2026