LEVEL 1

NUTRITION
COACHING
CERTIFICATION
S TA R T C H A N G I N G L I V E S .
BE THE MOST CONFIDENT With three beautiful printed textbooks,
COACH IN THE ROOM— video chapter summaries, audio
lectures, plus the flexibility to learn and
AND BACK IT UP. digest on your own pace and schedule
Recently I had the pleasure of reviewing OR with a cohort of peers under the
hundreds of testimonials from new guidance of PN’s industry-leading
graduates of our Level 1 Nutrition coaches—our program truly suits all
Coaching Certification. learning styles.
Overwhelmingly, the word that kept In the following pages, we’ll give you a
coming up was “confidence.” peek inside our top-rated course.
Says Dan Blakemore, one of our grads, We’ll tell you more about what makes
“My life has been changed. For the first our certification so special, and why
time ever I’m starting to see confidence coaching can be such a rewarding
in myself. I’m excited.” career (both personally and financially).
We’ll also introduce you to a few of our
Taylor Vincent, another one of our
successful grads, and give you a
graduates says, “My confidence to spark
thorough overview of the PN Nutrition
change in others through nutrition and
Certification curriculum.
lifestyle is through the roof. I’m so
capable and happy.” We hope that by the end of this
resource, you’ll feel confident about
Nearly 100 percent of our students
how to proceed with your coaching
rate our course as “excellent.”
education.
In the past 7 years, over 150,000
For our part, we’re confident too: This
students have enrolled in the PN
program can help you change lives—
Nutrition Certification. We give all our
including your own.
students the opportunity to rate our
course when they complete it, and Warmly,
satisfaction ratings consistently exceed
99 percent. TIMOTHY JONES
Precision Nutrition CEO
So that makes us pretty confident too.
(And, honestly, just really happy.)
Now in its fourth edition, the PN Nutrition
Certification is better than ever.
Our textbook and course materials are
based on the most current and robust
scientific research, as well as our
company’s extensive experience from
coaching over 100,000 clients.

Table of Contents
1 The REAL secret to
better nutrition
5 
Who is L1 for?
8 
Expert-Guided vs Self-Guided:
Which one is for you?
10 Health coaches are in demand
12 Why choose PN?
14 The brains behind the course
19 Meet your Expert Guides
23 Program overview
28 Course syllabus
29 Course completion
requirements
30 Our team: Here to help
The REAL
Secret to
Better Nutrition
BOTH research and experience show that the best way to help someone transform
their health is to start with their nutrition.
In fact, based on our data with over 100,000 coaching clients, people experience three
to ten times better results (measured in fat loss) when they get nutrition coaching and
consistent exercise, versus exercise alone.
But understanding nutrition science—which is where most nutrition programs focus
exclusively—is only a small part of what it takes to get people results.
Why coaches need more than nutrition expertise
Although some coaches have all the nutrition knowledge they need, the vast majority
still struggle to help clients put basic nutrition concepts into practice, especially on a
consistent basis.
This issue isn’t unique to coaching:
Even medical doctors report embarrassingly low patient compliance rates when
prescribing heart disease, diabetes, and cancer medications—medications that are
life-saving. (And all you have to do is take a pill!)
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Most people already know what they should do.
Pooled data from our client intakes reveal that only a small percentage of people say THE SCIENCE OF THE ART OF BEHAVIOR
their biggest nutritional challenge is knowing WHAT to eat. NUTRITION COVERS: CHANGE COVERS:
Instead, their biggest challenges relate to executing what they already know they need to do. Calories, metabolism, fat storage, How to enable people to make
and muscle gain changes

Macronutrients—protein, fat, and How to help people find what they

carbohydrates (plus alcohol)— actually need, versus what they
and how to determine the right think they need (these are often
amount for each individual different!)

Micronutrients—like vitamins, How to know what level of difficulty

minerals, phytonutrients, and and complexity is appropriate for
zoonutrients—and the role they each client
play in overall health

Digestion, absorption, elimination, How to properly assess clients and

and water balance track their progress

Hormones and neurotransmitters, How to help people set realistic

and how they affect appetite, goals—and get unstuck during
hunger, and metabolism inevitable bumps on the way to
those goals

Special scenarios like pregnancy, How to create the conditions (rou-

aging, food intolerances, and high tines, supports, settings) that make
performance athletics change easier and more sustainable

Even though nutrition is relatively simple (about 90 percent of people can get incredible
results just by doing the fundamentals), it turns out:
Change is hard.
And it requires some serious expertise.
We blended the science of nutrition with the art of coaching so coaches can
help clients turn knowing into doing.
Our Level 1 Nutrition Coaching Certification covers the advanced nutrition know-how
coaches need to work with clients who benefit from greater dietary precision.
But we also incorporate insights from change psychology—literally, the study of helping
people change.
It’s this angle of our program that gives our coaches the tools they need to help clients
finally get results—even in the context of a messy, busy, human life.
Plus, clients need YOU.
When making big changes, we all benefit from the support of others.
Clients are the same. (In fact, some research shows that the results a client achieves are
up to 85 percent dependent on the quality of support they get from their coach.)
Yes, good coaches must have expertise in whatever subject matter they’re coaching.
But just as important, clients just benefit from another person being there—to listen, to
empathize, to guide, to find solutions, and to cheer them on.
We all intuitively know that when doing something hard, we’re more likely to succeed
with support from other people who care.
We’ll help you learn how to support your clients—from the moment you first meet with
them, until they reach all of their goals.

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 HEAR FROM A PN GRAD
“A client recently shared that I’ve transformed Who is
the Level 1
her entire life and outlook on what it means to
be healthy. She has inspired her husband to lose
weight too, and now he gets excited to shop and

Nutrition Coaching
prep meals because he’s seeing results.
I’d do this for FREE… but getting paid is beyond

Certification for?
a dream for me.”
—ZEE ALMAREZ
PN1-NC

“Before the PN certification, my biggest

WHETHER you’re an aspiring, new, or seasoned coach, the PN Nutrition Certification
is your springboard to a deeper understanding of nutrition, the authority to coach it, and
struggle was feeling stuck in a career
the ability to turn what you know into lasting results.
where I was completely miserable, often
missing holidays with my family because I Many of our students currently work in, or operate, a health and fitness practice, and are
could see no other way to support them. simply seeking a method to use with clients who want to improve their nutrition habits.
Now that I‘ve earned my PN Level 1, I’m —GABRIEL HOUSSOU
PN1-NC
building my dream career coaching
amazing clients all over the world, and
doing so on my own schedule. (I never “As a personal trainer, I didn’t really know how to approach nutrition with my clients outside of
calorie and macro counting, and I also struggled with clients not getting the results they wanted.
have to miss another holiday or birthday!)”
Now that I’ve finished the course, I feel much more confident and knowledgeable, and I have a
—ZAJ BOYLE clear nutrition coaching methodology to tailor to my clients’ specific goals and needs.”
PN1-NC

“After years of struggling with my However, you don’t have to currently be a health or fitness professional to benefit from
own weight, I wasn’t sure how to the PN Nutrition Certification.
confidently coach others without only
focusing on weight loss. Many people who join the program see it as their first major step into the industry.
(Often they’re still in the job they plan to leave for a career in coaching.)
Since becoming PN Certified, I’m now
—MARWA ABID
abundantly capable and confident
PN1-NC
that I have the evidence-based tools
to help women of all shapes and
“Coming from an engineering background, I decided to make a career change, and start my own
sizes get strong INSIDE and out.”
small business as a Nutrition Coach! Taking the PN Nutrition Certification has been one of the
—DAMALI FRAISER greatest decisions I’ve made in my life so far.”
PN1-NC

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Others want to coach people on the side without leaving their job, so they can earn extra
“My clients tell me my approach is totally
income doing something they love. different—they’re no longer dieting,
and they’re transforming from the inside out.”
—KELLY SLAGH
PN1-NC

“I love being a kindergarten teacher. I also love helping others improve their health through
nutrition. Once I started the PN Nutrition Certification, I knew I had made the right choice to
pursue my passion on the side! Now I feel much more prepared to coach others.”

Still others complete our certification program simply to learn more about how nutrition
influences a person’s health and fitness… so they can eat better themselves and help
others do the same.
—JENNA ASHBY SRIVIDYA
PN1-NC
GOWRI
“I use my certification to educate and guide my nutrition clients, but I also apply what I’ve learned PN1-NC
to my full-time job as a physician’s assistant in hematology/oncology. I educate my cancer Title: Nutrition, Habit Transformation
patients on proper nutrition and help them navigate the difficult journey of fueling their bodies & Fat Loss Coach, The 8th Element
while going through chemotherapy and/or radiation. My clients range from my best friends to
members of our medical community. But I was my own first client!”
Age: 48
Location: Chennai, India
I did my undergrad in Nutrition and Dietetics, I wanted to accredit myself with a
Whatever stage you’re at in your career, this program will give you everything you need to… but my career took me in a different direction. respected and reputable Certification, not

✅  Gain a pro-level understanding of the most relevant, cutting-edge nutrition

science. Our program authors include top PhDs, dietitians, and specialists in the
I worked in the travel industry for 15 years
and became very successful. Yet somewhere
a random, run-of-the-mill course. That’s
why I chose the Precision Nutrition Level
along the way—between raising two children 1 Nutrition Certification. It was the perfect
industry. We’ll help you understand the what, why, and how of nutrition coaching so
and working a demanding job—I lost myself. fit: The PN Certification refreshed my
you can feel qualified to give advice and be ready to help any client.
nutrition knowledge and taught me how
✅ Feel 100% confident and capable to help anyone make lasting changes to their health
(including yourself). You’ll understand how and why people change their behavior—plus
Eventually, I decided to stop putting myself
last. I got into strength training and then
to coach.

into nutrition. I started to look stronger and Today, I run a coaching business helping
how to break down health goals into uncomplicated nutrition and lifestyle practices.
busy moms get their health, energy, and
✅  Coach your clients holistically—and see the difference firsthand. You’ll see how nutrition
and lifestyle practices can impact things like stress levels, sleep, fitness, relationships,
feel better, and other people took notice.
Women in my community started reaching vitality back. Based on what I learned
from PN, I use a sustainable approach
out to me and saying, “Hey, how did you do
career, and more. You’ll be able to connect the dots in ways that other coaches can’t. this? We need help as well.” That’s when that’s grounded in skills, habits, and

✅  Grow a rock-solid coaching business that people are eager to tell their friends
about. You’re here to make a real difference in people’s lives. And that’s the kind of
coaching crossed my mind. practices. My clients tell me that my
approach is totally different from anything
I knew that if I was going to coach, I needed else they’ve tried. They’re no longer
coach people are willing to pay for—and recommend to others.
to learn more, especially on the behavior dieting, they’re becoming more confident
✅  Coach from anywhere in the world, part-time or full-time, in-person or online.
People are now more comfortable than ever working with coaches remotely—which
change side of things. Just because
something worked for me, doesn’t mean it
and consistent, and they’re transforming
from the inside out. To me, there’s
means your business isn’t bound by geography. Beach-side coaching anyone? will work for other people. nothing more satisfying than that.

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GET CERTIFIED, YOUR WAY. CHOOSE WHICH WAY YOU WANT TO LEARN
Still need help deciding between the two?
FOR a long time, the PN Nutrition PN’s advanced coaching program, the Here’s a chart that helps you compare your options at-a-glance:
Certification was a course based around Level 2 Master Coaching Certification is an
independent learning. We gave students instructor-led, mentorship-based program.
Students say they benefit tremendously benefits & features expert-guided self-guided
all the materials they needed, and they
could study it at their own pace, on their from learning directly from other Master
own schedule. Coaches, and that the set course calendar Mastery of nutrition science and coaching ✓ ✓
and weekly coaching calls keep them
But along the way, we learned something: motivated and accountable. Private community of 50,000+ coaches and
PN’s experts* ✓ ✓
Different people benefit from different This gave us a precedent for a different way
education models. to offer the Level 1 Nutrition Certification. Study on your own schedule ✓ ✓
NOW, AS A STUDENT, YOU CAN PICK ONE 20 live weekly chapter reviews with Q&As
led by PN’s top experts ✓ ✗
OF TWO WAYS TO LEARN:
Live real-world case study sessions ✓ ✗
First, there’s our signature, Self-Guided version of the PN Nutrition
Certification. For self-motivated learners who prefer to study mostly 5 weeks of business coaching
at their own pace and schedule, our original program is an excellent,
✓ ✗
economical way to earn your qualifications. Direct VIP access to PN’s Master Coaches ✓ ✗
With this version, you’ll gain deep nutrition coaching
Private community where you can get
knowledge and tools. You’ll also still have access to our
additional help from peers and instructors** ✓ ✗
private PN Coaches community—a members-only Facebook
group where you can ask questions, get advice, and troubleshoot Limited spots;
Limited time
coaching scenarios with over 50,000 of your peers and PN’s experts. Availability Limited time discount
discount
Then, there’s our NEW Expert-Guided Nutrition Certification. This is
your chance to learn how to coach nutrition directly from the industry’s $999 USD
$799 USD
top pros—through live, weekly expert-guided discussions (which are Price Or $99/month
Or $79/month
(30% off the
recorded, thus accessible anytime), real-world case study (biggest savings)
regular price)
sessions, plenty of peer interaction, Q&As, and more.
Material that may have felt intimidating at first suddenly If you’d like to get started with the Self-Guided PN Nutrition Certification, click here.
becomes much easier to understand, retain, and
If you’re interested in the Expert-Guided PN Nutrition Certification and you’ve already
apply—as you discuss what you’re learning, get
joined our Early Access List, we’ll send you an email when the next cohort opens.
your questions answered, practice your new
(If you’re not already on our Early Access List, join here.)
knowledge, and uncover additional insights.
* Network with other coaches, troubleshoot coaching scenarios, get feedback on business ideas, share coaching
As you tap into the collective intelligence experiences, and more.
around you, you make new connections and ** Only available to you and the students and expert guides in your cohort. You can ask questions, discuss challenges, and
level-up your knowledge faster than ever. get the support you need to complete the program.

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THE DEMAND FOR
HEALTH COACHES
IS BOOMING
WE GET IT: You want to pursue a career you feel passionate
about… but you also want to make money.
And good news:

What’s the average

People are investing in their health health coach salary?
more than ever. The amount of money you
make depends on many factors:

Whether you’re self-

employed or work
for a company

34%
How much you charge PN Certified Coaches
According to LinkedIn, based on year-over- each client tend to charge between
year growth and volume of job offerings,
the need for healthcare support staff—which $65 to $130 USD
growth
Your levels of interest
includes health coaches—has grown an
impressive 34 percent since 2019.
and motivation per hour on average and the
estimated yearly income
$40,000 to
The time you for a coach
can commit ranges from
2031

12%
$240,000+*
Research from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
predicts that demand isn’t diminishing either: The results you
Employment opportunities in health education can deliver
professions are projected to grow by 12 percent
between now and 2031—a much faster rate
2023 than the average for all occupations.
* Figures based on industry reports, our internal data,
and interviews with several coaching companies.

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 ✅ Our program is science-backed and peer-reviewed.
The PN Coaching methodology has been validated in 3 scientific studies—and peer-
reviewed by dozens of top professionals in a range of disciplines. That means
everything you’ll learn in the program is truly evidence-based.

Those
countries in
✅ We’re the experts other experts come to for advice.
blue? You’ll find
PN coaches When elite athletes, professional sports teams, and Fortune 100 companies need
there. game-changing nutrition programs, they come to us.
We’ve worked with top sports organizations like:

Why
Precision Nutrition? And companies like:

OVER the past 15 years, we’ve coached over 100,00 clients to make massive,
meaningful changes to their lives. And major media outlets like:
And, we’ve educated over 150,000 health and fitness professionals—in over
150 countries worldwide—so they can do the same transformative work we do.
It’s been an honor to have so many people and professionals trust our programs
and certifications.
In the PN Nutrition Certification, we’ll peel back the curtain and give you the same
That said, why should you trust us? world-renowned knowledge and tools we share with our elite clients.

✅ We’re the #1 recommended nutrition program.
We’re consistently rated #1 for student satisfaction, reputation, quality, and program
effectiveness vs. competing programs. Plus, we were recently ranked as #1 nutrition
certification by Business Insider.
✅ Our program is recognized as university-level education,
and approved for college credits.
If you complete the PN Nutrition Certification program along with an additional, final
proctored exam, you can earn 3 session hours (or credits) at the Bachelors 1st or

✅ We’re trailblazers.
The PN Nutrition Certification was created by the pioneers of habit-based nutrition
coaching. Seventeen years ago, we paved the way for the most effective coaching
techniques used in the industry today.
2nd year level. You can then request to apply these credits toward a
post-secondary degree at select colleges or universities in the US.
✅ Plus, we guarantee our program.
When our students make a commitment to learn from us—we make

✅ We coach people every day.
Our program has been tested and proven with over 100,000 people in the real
world. (We’re the ONLY nutrition certification company in the world that personally
coaches people every single day, all year long.)
a commitment to help them become better coaches.
All students can try the PN Nutrition Certification for 45 days.
If you’re not happy with what you learn, return your textbooks before you certify, and
we’ll give you a 100% refund. We’re confident in what we do, and we stand by our work.

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 Dr. John Berardi, co-founder of Precision Nutrition, is a
globally recognized exercise nutrition expert with a
PhD in Exercise Physiology and Nutrient
Biochemistry.
His influential work has been featured in
academic journals, textbooks, and popular
exercise and nutrition media. As an elite nutrition
coach and exercise physiologist, he’s impacted
over 50,000 clients across 100+ countries,
including Olympic gold medalists, world

Who
champion UFC fighters, and professional sports JOHN
teams. He’s also acted as an advisor to Apple, BERARDI
Equinox, Nike, and Titleist. PhD, CSCS,

created
Dr. Berardi was recently selected as one of the Co-Founder
20 smartest coaches in the world and one of
the 100 most influential people in fitness.

this
program? Krista Scott-Dixon is the intellectual
powerhouse behind Precision
Nutrition’s coaching curriculums.
Dr. Scott-Dixon has a PhD from York
THE PN NUTRITION University in Toronto and 10 years of
CERTIFICATION was the university teaching, plus over 20 years
intellectual and practical culmination of experience in research, adult
of decades of combined coaching education, curriculum design, and
experience, dozens of years of coaching and counseling. Renowned as
masters and doctoral training, and a captivating speaker and podcast
a lot of brain cells. guest, Krista excels at simplifying
complex concepts into clear, accessible
language.
Although our program is continually KRISTA
updated with the latest scientific SCOTT- Through writing, coaching, speaking,
research and clinical learnings, DIXON and teaching, Krista has galvanized
here are the original creators of PhD, Program thousands of clients to transform their
the program. Creator health, and has guided a new
generation of fitness professionals to a
higher level of success and fulfillment.

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Dr. Helen Kollias is a researcher and scientific advisor at HELEN
PN. She is also a regular content contributor to the KOLLIAS
blog, where she uses her witty and articulate PhD
writing style to make complex science
accessible and entertaining.
Helen holds a PhD in Molecular Biology “I love being
from York University, specializing in the
area of muscle development and
an esthetician
regeneration, and a Master’s degree in —and I love
Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry
from the University of Waterloo. She has
helping
also held research positions at some of the people with
most prestigious institutions in the world,
including Johns Hopkins University and
their nutrition
Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children. on the side.”
CARRIE ROULSTON
PN1-NC
Title: Esthetician and Nutrition Coach
BRIAN Age: 47
ST-PIERRE
MS, RD, CSCS, Location: Stratford, Ontario, Canada
Director of
Nutrition and I work full time as an esthetician, which some additional income, and give me
Performance involves talking to lots of people. My clients something to build on in the future.
know I’m passionate about health and
As soon as I received my PN Certification I
fitness, so they’ll ask me questions about my
got it framed and brought it into the salon.
eating habits, how I stay in shape, and so on.
Brian St. Pierre, a renowned performance Before I even had a chance to hang it
nutrition expert, holds a Masters in Food For years, I’d answer these questions as on the wall, someone in the salon asked
Science and Human Nutrition and is a best I could, but I wasn’t equipped to about it. I told her about my new coaching
Registered Dietitian. He is also a certified strength actually coach. I didn’t know much about practice and she said, “I need that.” I signed
and conditioning specialist, sports nutritionist, and nutrition science, nor did I understand how her as a client right then and there!
author of five books, including The High Performance to help somebody change their habits.
Currently, I only take on a few clients at
Handbook Nutrition Guide.
In the middle of the pandemic, I had a bit a time. But even at this small scale it’s
St. Pierre serves as PN’s Director of Nutrition, and is also an esteemed coach and more time on my hands, so I decided to sign very rewarding. A client recently said to
contributor to PN’s curricula. up for the PN Level 1 Nutrition Certification me, “Life is so stressful right now, but
and finally become a coach. Not because despite everything, I’m making better
His global impact includes presenting at conferences; consulting for professional sports
I wanted to leave my job (I really like what choices.” I get to help people like her
teams such as the San Antonio Spurs, Brooklyn Nets, and Cleveland Browns; coaching
I do) but as a way to help people. Plus, I navigate life’s challenges, and that makes
professional and Olympic athletes; and writing for PN and publications like Men’s Health,
figured coaching would provide me with me feel really good.
where he serves on the Advisory Board.

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 HEAR FROM A PN GRAD
“Filtering out good information from bad is a
tough part of being in this field. It takes attention
to detail and can be extremely time consuming. I
found that aspect of coaching to be one of the
more daunting responsibilities.
Now that I’m certified, I have all the tools and
resources I need. With the knowledge and skills
I have gained, I’m confident in taking the most
recent findings and communicating them to my
clients in an effective and relatable manner.”
—ADAM POEHLMANN
PN1-NC
“The PN Nutrition Certification stands
head-and-shoulders above all other
programs. There is simply no other course
available that teaches you the art and
science of coaching for every situation.”
— DEVENDRA CHENGKALATH
PN1-NC
“I’ve noticed an ever-increasing
demand for my services.
One of my clients has lost 100 pounds
since working with me—just by working
on habits and daily actions. They’ve
also reduced their medications and
improved their bloodwork.”
—JURIS VJACIRS
PN1-NC
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Meet your
Expert Guides
STUDENTS who choose the Expert-Guided version of
the PN Nutrition Certification will be mentored and
supported by our team of seasoned Super Coaches.
Get to know a little more about them here.
TONI BAUER
Title at PN:
Director of Coaching and Education Operations;
PN Level 1 Nutrition Certification Instructor
Education and Coaching Credentials:
BA, NASM-CPT, PN2-MHC, NBC-HWC
With over 20 years of coaching experience, 11 of which she’s spent
with Precision Nutrition, Toni Bauer is a trusted and deeply experienced master coach.
As an instructor for both the PN Level 1 and Level 2 Certification programs, Toni takes
pride in helping coaches advance their skills and achieve their potential.
Known for her friendly, non-judgmental approach, Toni hopes to normalize the
awkwardness and growing pains that tend to come with change and growth. “I’ve
coached thousands of people from different walks of life, and it’s taught me that
everyone has their journey, and their own set of hurdles to overcome,” she says. “My job
as a coach is to walk alongside people, helping them move along the path.”
Toni loves to help clients and students envision—then take action to create—a better
future. But this, too, is a process. “You don’t have to have a crystal clear vision of what’s
ahead,” notes Toni. “Embrace the opportunity to experiment and practice new skills and
in time that clarity will grow.”
In the meantime, Toni recommends that coaches “be the turtle, not the hare” when it
comes to their goals. “We teach coaching clients to make small efforts towards the kinds
of change they want to see. The same process can be applied to any goal, including
completing a Certification or evolving your skills as a coach,” she advises. “Over time, the
small things add up.”
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BRIAN ST. PIERRE
Title at PN:
Director of Nutrition; PN Level 1
Nutrition Certification Instructor
Education and Coaching Credentials:
MS, RD, CSCS, CISSN
Brian St. Pierre is a highly regarded expert with over
20 years in the fitness industry. His specialty: teaching
nutrition coaching skills to health and fitness professionals.
Over his 11+ years at Precision Nutrition, Brian has co-authored all PN courses and
Certifications (including the PN Level 1 Certification textbook), masterminded the
Precision Nutrition Calculator, written dozens of articles and resources, delivered
hundreds of presentations worldwide, and provided nutrition coaching to a host of
professional athletes, sports teams, and Olympians.
Known for his pragmatism and down-to-earth nature, Brian has a knack for taking
complex ideas, and presenting them in a way that is understandable and practical,
yet nuanced. His goal: to help coaches evolve their thinking and experience “aha
moments,” just as he did as a young, aspiring coach.
“When I was just starting out, I was obsessed with nutrition science, but in the
process I overlooked some of the most important aspects of nutrition coaching,”
says Brian. “There’s so much more to it than scientific minutia; you also need to
learn the art of coaching real, messy, complicated humans in the context of their
lives. This (and so much more) is what PN Level 1 delivers.”
Brian encourages all coaches to practice keeping a beginner’s mind. “Stay open to
new concepts and paradigms,” he advises. “Don’t be afraid to admit when you don’t
know something, or when you’ve changed your mind. When you’re able to approach
new ideas with curiosity and critical thinking, that is when you grow.”
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SARAH MAUGHAN
Title at PN:
Master Coach; PN Cohort Coach; PN Level 1 Nutrition Certification Instructor
Education and Coaching Credentials:
BA Psychology, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, PN2-MHC
Sarah Maughan has coached over 2000 clients since 2009, and has been coaching with
Precision Nutrition since 2014. She is the author of Precision Nutrition’s The Ultimate
Guide to Elimination Diets: How to Coach Clients Through Elimination Diets, From Start
to Finish.
Having once suffered physically (and mentally) from undiagnosed Celiac disease, Sarah’s
expertise includes helping people figure out which foods and lifestyle factors help them
feel their best. Her mission as a coach is never to get people to eat “perfectly,” but to
help them feel empowered as they move through life and its inevitable curveballs.
A compassionate, approachable coach, Sarah believes strongly in the value of small
progress (because that’s how big progress is made). As a busy parent and a sufferer of
chronic nerve pain, she knows first-hand that we’re more likely to achieve our goals if we
let go of perfection, and take things one step at a time.
Not surprisingly, Sarah’s favorite part of the Level 1
Certification is its applicability. “The program
isn’t just about nutrition science, but how to
use that knowledge,” she explains. “How to
troubleshoot, how to communicate with
clients, how to apply the science to real
people in real lives. That’s what makes
this program so special.”
To all Level 1 Certification students,
Sarah’s message is this: “No matter what
your past career or education
experience may be, you can do this. As
coaches and instructors, we’re here to
help you tap into your strengths, and
support you along the way.”
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 JON MILLS
Title at PN:
Master Coach; PN Level 1 Nutrition Certification Instructor;

NUTRITION
Rogue Agent of Change
Education and Coaching Credentials:

CERTIFICATION
PN1, PN2, CKT2
Jon Mills is a nutrition and strength
coach with nearly a decade of
COURSE DETAILS
CERTIFICATION MANUAL

The Essentials
of Sport and
experience in the fitness industry, Exercise Nutrition

including five years coaching with

Precision Nutrition. They are also
a Certified Kettlebell teacher and Program overview
a martial arts instructor (including
PrecisionNutrition

Qigong, Tai Chi, and Historical NUTRITION science is dynamic; new

European Martial Arts). discoveries are made almost daily. And that’s
just on the research side.
In Jon’s experience, one of the
biggest roadblocks to personal As we continue to personally coach people
progress is the myth that we need to in the real world, we’re discovering new
change who we are in order to methods of helping them achieve real, lasting
succeed. This goes for both clients, and behavior change.
Certification students. Fortunately, helping
And, as we continue to train and certify health
people shift their mindset and get unstuck is
and fitness professionals around the globe,
one of Jon’s greatest coaching superpowers.
we’re also uncovering the best ways to help
“I try to help clients understand that change can be gradual,” says Jon. our Certification students learn, retain, and
“You don’t have to become a whole other person in the process, either. apply the material.
You can grow and change while still keeping the best parts of yourself.”
That’s why we’ve re-envisioned and redesigned
That approach goes for coaches, too. “Most folks struggle because they the program from the ground up. Now in its
hold themselves to a standard that isn’t realistic, or even necessary,” Jon 4th edition, it’s more valuable and practical
explains. “I know what that’s like because I’ve struggled with body image than ever.
issues myself. But I’ve come to realize that my personal challenges make
Inside both the Expert-Guided and Self-
me a better coach. Clients want a coach they can relate to.”
Guided programs you’ll get...
Jon’s advice for coaches entering the PN Level 1 Nutrition Certification?
Treat the experience as an opportunity not just to learn, but to unlearn.
“Throughout Level 1, our students learn what is most important in nutrition
coaching, and what isn’t so important. If you keep an open mind, you can
reach a new level of excellence while still coaching your own way.”

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z

3 UNIT TEXTBOOKS, BEAUTIFULLY OVER 40 PREMIUM COACHING

PACKAGED IN A BOX SET—to give you TOOLS, including assessment forms
everything you need to know about nutrition,
and questionnaires, to help you learn
behavior-change psychology, and coaching
more about your clients and unlock
practice. Plus, it’s easy to carry from your house,
their full potential.
to the car, to the gym, so you can study anywhere!

20 ANIMATED
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO OUR SOCIAL MEDIA & NEWSLETTER SUCCESS
SEMINARS, to help you SECRETS PACKAGE, which includes 70+ done-for-
better understand and reinforce you social media posts, nutrition infographics, blog
each chapter. articles, and email newsletters—all ready to customize
as your own. Plus, multiple unit masterclasses on
creating your own compelling content and overcoming
any fears of “putting yourself out there.”
A WORKBOOK AND STUDY
GUIDE, with exercises and thought
experiments to help prepare you for
the end-of-chapter exams.

PN’S PRO CALCULATOR.

Simply enter your client’s details,
goals, and eating preferences—
REAL-WORLD CASE STUDIES, and get a beautiful, personalized
eating guide within minutes.
drawn from our work with over
100,000 clients, to help you
practice and retain the powerful
new concepts you’re learning.

ACCESS TO A COMMUNITY OF LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE

ACTIVE LEARNING TOOLS
+ TOP EXPERTS. As a PN student, you’ll never feel alone—
because you’ll be connected to thousands of fellow students
AND STRATEGIES, to help and PN’s top coaching experts. Ask questions, get support,
you use what you’re learning in troubleshoot coaching scenarios, swap tips, and study alongside
the real world, right away. your peers as you move through the program. Participate in live
Q&A webinars, contests, and much more… all to help you take your
coaching skills and career to the next level.

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If you join the:
EXPERT-GUIDED
PROGRAM...
...and follow along with the cohort
schedule, you can become certified
in 20 weeks. At that pace, your
total time investment will be about
3-5 hours per week.
But remember: there’s no deadline
and no pressure. You can take as
much or as little time as you like, and
you can access live session recordings
at any time once they’re completed.
The PN Nutrition Certification qualifies for continuing education credits with the following organizations
worldwide: NASM, ACSM, ACE, AFAA, CIMSPA, CDR, CPTN, EREPS, ISSA, NBHWC, and more.
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SELF-GUIDED
PROGRAM...
...there is no course schedule. Again,
you can take as much or as little time
as you like.
However, the pace that seems to
work best for most of our students
is completing one chapter per
week. That means reading the
chapter, reviewing the online video,
answering the workbook questions,
and writing the 10-question exam.
If you follow that structure, you can
expect to spend 3-5 hours per week
on the certification materials. Since
there are 20 total chapters, you’d
earn your PN Nutrition Certification
in about 20 weeks.
In either case:
You don’t need to wait to get certified
to start coaching nutrition. Since
you’ll be learning and practicing from
Day One, you can start helping your
clients immediately.
DAN GARNER
CSCS, PN2-MHC
Title: Owner of Team Garner, Inc.
Age: 34
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
I started my career as a machinist at
a factory that made airplane parts—but
I hated it. The end of the workday could
not come soon enough.
When the machine shop laid off half its
workforce, I decided to pursue my real
passion: health and fitness. I went to
college, got a bachelor’s degree in health,
wellness, and fitness, and became a
personal trainer. But it still felt like a grind.
My real dream was to coach pro athletes.
So, I went down the rabbit hole even
further. I got my PN Level 1 Nutrition
Certification (and eventually, my Level 2
Master Health Coaching Certification).
Over the years, my business transformed.
One pro athlete client led to another…
I now work with some of the world’s top
performing athletes including superbowl
champions, Olympic medalists, PGA stars,
“I started out as a factory worker. Now, I coach
professional athletes, Olympians, and celebrities.”
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hall-of-famers, and Hollywood celebs.
I’ve traveled the world and built a business
doing what I love.
PN L1 was my gateway to it all. That
Certification formed my backbone of
nutrition science. In a world where so
many people treat nutrition like a personal
belief system, PN teaches the actual
biology—the science of nutrition and how
it interacts with the human body.
Beyond that, the PN Nutrition Certification
helped me understand how to apply that
science to real people in real life situations.
Because coaching isn’t just about data, it’s
also about people. Through PN, I learned
that good coaching begins with the
questions you ask, right from the start.
I’ve spent years advancing my education
and knowledge, but to this day, I rely on the
principles I learned from Precision Nutrition.
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What you’ll learn:
Course Syllabus
THE PN NUTRITION CERTIFICATION is the most thorough nutrition
coaching program out there: It’s packed with the latest findings in nutrition
and behavior-change psychology, includes practical coaching strategies,
plus a step-by-step system for getting results with anyone.
But let’s get more specific…
IN UNIT 1, you’ll learn all about the
PN approach to coaching. After working
with over 100,000 clients (and counting),
we’ve learned what really works for
helping people change. Now we’re
passing it onto you.
We’ll show you how to:
• Set yourself up for the best learning
experience
• Explore your own coaching style
• Use scientific evidence in coaching
• Build a healthy coaching relationship
with clients
• Coach people to “Deep Health”—where
your clients thrive in all areas of their
lives (physical, mental, emotional, and
so on)
IN UNIT 2, you’ll dive into the science of
nutrition. We’ll cover topics like:
• The body’s systems, organs, and cells
• Calories and metabolism
• Digestion, absorption, and water balance
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• Energy production, fat storage, and
muscle gain
• Macronutrients: protein (amino acids),
carbohydrate (fiber, sugar, and starch),
and fat (triglycerides and fatty acids)
• Vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients,
and zoonutrients
• Stress, recovery, and sleep
It’s like getting a graduate-level education
in nutrition science. Yes, you’re going to
“nerd out” a bit! But don’t be intimidated.
Each chapter is written in a way that’s
easy to consume and comprehend.
IN UNIT 3, you’ll learn how to best apply
this new information, including how to:
• Walk clients through the PN Coaching
process, step-by-step
• Assess clients, gather data, and identify
their goals
• Create an action plan they’ll actually
follow
• Measure their progress and adjust
where necessary
• Help them achieve lasting changes in
their health and lives
• Work with all types of clients—no matter
their life stage or situation
• Build a coaching business, in-person
or online
Expert-Guided program students will also
receive access to an additional resource:
THE PN COACHING BUSINESS
KICKSTARTER.
In this resource, you’ll:
• Participate in 5 weekly live business
coaching sessions—where you can
discuss business strategies and ideas
with expert coaches and peers
• Discover how to define your business, such
as your unique niche, brand, and “voice”
• Learn how to structure your business,
whether online or in-person, solo or as a
leader of a team of coaches
• Uncover the keystones of effective
marketing, so you attract the right kinds
of clients
• Find out how to sell and price your
services, so your business is lucrative
and sustainable
• Gain insight into how to refine your
business as you grow and change in
a rapidly evolving world
With these incredible learning resources,
we’re doing everything in our power to
change the game. We’re out to educate
and train a new, more effective kind of
health and fitness coach… one who’s
ready to deliver life-changing results for
anyone who comes to them for help.
QUESTIONS? Our certification advisors are available over phone, chat, or email.
Course Completion
Requirements
To successfully complete the PN Nutrition
Certification, you simply need to achieve
a cumulative grade of 75% or higher on
your end-of-chapter exams.*
Once you receive your PN Nutrition
Certification—with your consent—we’ll
also add your name and contact
information to our online coaching
directory. (Given our exposure online,
that’s a big advantage. Our coaching
clients are often interested in finding a
local coach, and we frequently refer them
to this list of coaches we trust.)
* If you’re requesting a college credit for your
PN Nutrition Certification, in addition to maintaining a
75% average on your chapter exams, you’ll also need
to take a proctored, closed-book, final exam that
covers the material in the PN Nutrition Certification,
and pass with a 75% or higher.
Maintaining Your Certification
As a Precision Nutrition Certified coach,
you’re required to renew your credential
every two years, from your date of course
completion.
This will keep you on the cutting edge of
this field, demonstrate your commitment
to continued learning, and help you
continue to deliver the best possible
results for your clients.
As long as you complete the recertification
process* before your PN Level 1 Nutrition
Coaching Certification expires, you’ll
maintain your status as “PN Certified.”
* Your Level 1 Nutrition Coaching Certification is valid
for 2 years. After that, to maintain your certification,
you must pass a 50-question multiple choice exam
every two years. This exam is free for all graduates.
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