Nutrition: certificate vs certification?

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Deborah January 9, 2016 0 Comments

I am looking into a nutrition program to couple a psychology degree. Would it be more marketable to earn a certificate from a traditional university, such as Central Florida, or would it be more marketable to earn a certification from an organization such as NESTA or ISSA. Opinions?

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Hello Dee,
A university education should be more marketable; look at the extent of education and materials studied. Then ask around your area to see what is desired by potential employers.
Take care,
Natalie aka NAPS 2 B Fit.

score 0 · Answer 2

If you’re already in a degree program, it might be a good option to get a minor in nutrition.

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Hi Dee,

The university education would be more marketable as you would have a more in-depth study of nutrition. There is a lot to know regarding nutrition that may not be covered in a certification course.

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Hi Dee,

I also agree with the others. Nutrition is an area where university study would probably be your best bet in terms of being marketable and better respected.

Best,
Christine

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Hi Dee,

A)Agreeing to all of the answers,no doubt University will cover in depth, also if you are surfing to become a Dietician also refer becoming a RD, with your current credential it will be great booster.

B) As for me having multiple credential from top notch organizations and BS,
with 20 years global experience, with Olympics/paralympics etc.. and general clients without any medical restriction. The top notch certification get your clients & athletes the results easily combined with proper periodizing & rest .

C) However if you planning on special groups, (Kids, Pregnant, people with medical conditions etc) best is university enhanced with chekout eatright.org

Hope it helps
Ranil

Nutrition: certificate vs certification?

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