Learning Pathways at HPI

What can I do with a qualification from the Holistic Performance Institute?

Our industry-leading qualifications set you up for industry-recognised accreditation and careers in nutrition & health coaching, sports & performance nutrition, and clinical nutrition.

HPN1 graduates are able to work as Accredited Sports Nutritionists or Registered Health Coaches & Nutrition Coaches.

Our HPN2 graduates are eligible to register and work as Registered Clinical Nutritionists.

For those without a background in Nutrition or Health Science, we offer a rapid bridging program to allow you to start your journey in health and progress into our certification programs.

Qualification Pathways

Registration opportunities

Learning pathways with The Holistic Performance Institute

What can I study and where can it take me?

Educational background	HPI Course	Career & industry opportunities
I have never studied health or nutrition before	Certificate in Foundations of Nutrition Science Or Certified Health & Lifestyle Coach	Graduates of the CertFHSc can progress into the HPN1 programs Graduates of the CertHLC can register as health coaches with HCANZA
I have a previous certificate/diploma/degree AND I have completed a course in Anatomy & Physiology	HPN1 Certified Holistic & Performance Nutrition Coach (Health Coach Track)	HPN1 students choosing the health coaching track will be able to work as nutrition and health coaches supporting health and performance and register as a Registered Health Coach with The Health Coaches Association of New Zealand and Australia
	HPN1 Certified Holistic & Performance Nutrition Coach (Sports Nutritionist Track)	HPN1 Sports Nutritionist Track graduates are eligible to register with the Sports Nutrition Association as an Accredited Sports Nutritionist
I have completed HPN1 (either track)	HPN2 Certified Holistic & Performance Nutritionist	Graduates of HPN2 are eligible to register as Clinical Nutritionists with the Clinical Nutrition Association of New Zealand

Assessed as equivalent to University-level study

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority ensures that New Zealand qualifications are valued as credible and robust, both nationally and internationally.

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has evaluated the Certified Holistic and Performance Nutrition Coach (Micro-credential) delivered by Holistic Performance Limited and has assessed it to be equivalent to 35 credits (350 notional learning hours) at Level 6 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF). The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has evaluated the Certified Holistic and Performance Nutritionist (Micro-credential) delivered by Holistic Performance Limited and has assessed it to be equivalent to 35 credits (350 notional learning hours) at Level 6 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF).