Free Nutrition Courses Online
Develop a clearer understanding of food, nutrition and healthy eating with flexible Nutrition courses online from eLearning College.
The Diet and Nutrition pathway offers an introductory Short Course, a Level 3 Certificate and a broader Diploma. Course study is free. Optional certification is available after successful completion for an additional fee. You can also browse all eLearning College courses.
Compare Our Diet and Nutrition Courses
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Course |
Level |
Current duration |
Main focus |
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Level 1 |
1 month |
Introductory understanding of nutrition and its relationship with health |
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Level 3 |
10 months |
Nutrients, dietary balance, healthy eating and weight management |
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Diploma |
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Broader study of nutrition, dietary health and related topics |
Which Nutrition Course Should You Choose?
The Short Course provides the most focused introduction. The Level 3 Certificate offers broader structured study, while the Diploma is intended for learners seeking more extensive coverage. Choose according to the syllabus and depth you need.
What Can You Learn About Diet and Nutrition?
Depending on the programme, studies may include nutrition fundamentals, macronutrients and micronutrients, nutrient sources, balanced diets, healthy eating principles, cooking methods, weight management and the wider relationship between diet, lifestyle and wellbeing.
Who Are These Courses For?
These online Nutrition courses may suit people studying for personal interest, fitness and wellbeing enthusiasts, carers and support workers, or learners considering further study. Entry requirements are open on the introductory programme and the current Level 3 Certificate lists no entry requirements.
Nutrition Courses and Professional Practice
These programmes provide educational study in diet and nutrition. They do not qualify someone to diagnose health conditions, prescribe therapeutic diets or provide clinical nutrition services. In the UK, dietitian and dietician are protected professional titles, so learners intending to enter regulated dietetics should check the required approved education and registration route separately.
Free Study with Optional Certification
The programmes are free to study online. Optional certification can be purchased after successful completion for an additional fee. Certification is not required to access or complete the course.
Compare programmes by type through our free short courses, certificate courses and diploma courses.
Nutrition and Related Subjects
Nutrition focuses on nutrients, diet and their relationship with health and wellbeing. Food hygiene has a different emphasis on safe food handling and contamination control. For workplace safety study, explore our Health and Safety courses.
Flexible Online Study
The core programmes are delivered online with ongoing start dates. Our guide to eLearning explains how flexible online study works.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Nutrition courses free?
Yes. Course study is free. Optional certification is available for an additional fee.
Which course is suitable for beginners?
The Diet and Nutrition Short Course is the most focused introductory option.
Will these courses qualify me as a dietitian?
No. They are educational programmes and are not professional dietetics qualifications or licences to practise.
Can I study Nutrition completely online?
Yes. The core programmes are delivered online.
Do I have to purchase certification?
No. Certification is optional.
Choose Your Nutrition Course
Start with the Short Course for a concise introduction, explore the Level 3 Certificate for broader structured study or compare the Diploma in Diet and Nutrition for the most extensive pathway.
