Level 5
Short Courses
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
14 August
2025
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START DATE:
1 September
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DURATION:
6
Months
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VALIDATING INSTITUTION:
University of
Portsmouth
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Elevate your nutritional therapy with expert health coaching skills
Looking to amplify your impact as a nutritional therapist? Our Level 5 Health Coaching short course integrates essential coaching skills, theory, and practice directly into your clinical work. In a supportive setting, you’ll gain hands-on experience with coaching tools and techniques through role-play and feedback. Develop your communication, observation, and ethical skills while exploring the practical application of theory and professional boundaries.
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Course background
Course information
Course background
What you'll study
Lecturer's view
“Our Level 5 Health Coaching short course is designed to help practitioners add powerful coaching skills to their practice. I believe these skills can make a real difference with how you work with your clients to support meaningful change in their lives.”
Sarah Orme
MSc, mBANT, CNCH
Lecturer, Module Coordinator
Your benefits
At ION, we are dedicated to supporting your success throughout your studies. As a student with us, you’ll gain access to a range of benefits designed to enhance your learning experience. Your benefits include:
University of Portsmouth Student Union membership*
Job notifications and graduate placements
Discounts at health food shops, supplement and testing companies
Exclusive discounts on select ION offerings and products
University of Portsmouth library access*
Pastoral support and guidance from level leaders *
Dedicated academic support*
Progression
Upon completion you may wish to complete the Cert HE Personalised Diet and Health or the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy.
Course information
Entry requirements
Requirements for this course are:
Qualification
Minimum requirement
- Candidates with level 4 qualification, including health sciences / level 4 anatomy and physiology
OR qualifications in holistics, personal trainer or coaching
OR equivalent experiential learning in nutrition or health sciences
Other requirements
- Competent IT skills
- Microsoft Office software package and proficiency in its use
- Computer (Mac or PC) with reliable internet connection
- Time management skills
- Be fit to study and committed to succeed!
Fees
Fees for this course are listed below. Fees for subsequent years may increase in line with inflation. Fees do not include BANT student membership.
Course facts
Award
Credit bearing option
Credit bearing short course
Credit bearing option
No award
Credits
20 (Level 5)
Study mode
Online
Entry dates
Credit bearing option
September, February
Non-credit bearing option
September, February
Duration
Credit bearing option
6 months
Non-credit bearing option
2 year access to materials
Course code
Credit bearing option
N3855SCD
Non-credit bearing option
D3855SCD
Course bodies
Awarding body*
Institute for Optimum Nutrition,
University of Portsmouth
Validated by*
University of Portsmouth
Accredited by
British Accreditation Council (BAC)
Approved by
UK & International Health Coaching Association
Next steps
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