We get asked the same question all the time: Why the Institute for Integrative Nutrition? Why the Health Coach Training Program? What sets you apart from every other health coaching program? 

It’s a question we love to answer, because there is no shortage of adequate responses. We pioneered the health coaching profession over 30 years ago, and we’ve continued to evolve and grow in the ensuing years. We’ve created a comprehensive curriculum complete with the most cutting-edge information, taught by the most innovative, world-renowned faculty. Whether you’re looking for a career as a Health Coach or you aspire to transform your life through holistic health practices, this program is the vehicle to a happier, more fulfilling life. 

Why should you choose us? Here are 10 reasons why the Health Coach Training Program is the undisputed No. 1 health coaching program in the world.  

10 Things That Separate the Health Coach Training Program From the Rest 

1. The Community: Our community is one of our superpowers. IIN has 160,000 graduates (and growing!) in 175 countries, providing unmatched opportunities to network, collaborate, and receive mentorship. You’ll also have access to exclusive continuing education webinars and alumni-only social networks. 

2. The Growth: You can begin your career transformation quickly. We prepare you to start seeing paying clients in as little as three months, and in as little as six months you can be running a fully-fledged business! Dedicated lab weeks and ready-for-you tools and resources will set you up to thrive and succeed after (and even before!) you graduate. 

3. The Flexibility: We’re talking serious flexibility. The program is fully online, and you can do it completely on your schedule. You can access your program materials from anywhere in the world, on any device. Regardless of how hectic your schedule is, and how many prior commitments you have, you’ll be able to comfortably get through the coursework.  

4. The Mentorship: Starting something new is often intimidating. We totally get it. That’s why we offer on-demand support and guidance from classmates, as well as IIN staff members and Health Coaches. We’re with you every step of the way to ensure that you succeed and get as much out of the program as you can. 

5. The Coaching Circles: In addition to mentorship, you will get real-time feedback and inspiration from IIN Certified Health Coaches in small-group settings called Coaching Circles. These are incredible opportunities to continue to improve and hone your craft. 

6. The Curriculum: Our curriculum is dynamic, in every sense of the word. (We’ve had 30+ years to master it!) It contains audio and video lectures, animated infographics, downloadable PDFs, and so much more, supporting every type of learner. 

7. The Faculty: We can’t stop gushing about our faculty, and really, can you blame us? You’ll learn from 95+ of the world’s leading holistic health, coaching, and business experts. There are too many to name (obviously), but our unmatched faculty list includes board-certified physician Zach Bush, MD, motivational speaker Gabby Bernstein, and registered dietician nutritionist Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN. 

8. The Credibility: We're licensed by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools and are affiliated with The State University of New York (SUNY), one of the largest university systems in the United States. We also have strategic partnerships with The National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS), Purchase College, Saybrook University's College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences (CIMHS), the Maryland University of Integrative Health, and more. These licensures and partnerships ensure that our curriculum and teachings have met the highest educational standards.  

9. The Continuing Education Opportunities: With licensure and accreditation comes greater continuing education opportunities. You can earn up to 29 college credits towards a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and even a doctorate degree, and you can earn continuing education credits towards NASM, AFAA, and others.  

10. The Lifetime Access: The benefits of your IIN education don’t end after you graduate. Far from it. You’ll have access to all program materials — including resources to build your coaching practice or wellness business — for life, ensuring that you have a wealth of content and knowledge at your disposal to help you continue to grow and thrive.

Experience the Health Coach Training Program Firsthand 

Want to explore the course? Sign up for a free sample class, which will give you a taste of IIN’s unique health and nutrition framework, how to apply nutrition science to your life, the concept of food as medicine, and so much more. You can also download the comprehensive curriculum here.