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Micro-Degree in Nutritional Psychology
The courses available now are the Micro-Degree. Do not wait, start today. The NP-F and NP-M certificates open right now are the first two of the three that make up the Micro-Degree, and they count fully toward it. Begin with Certificate 1 and work through the path, which takes about a year to complete. The final NP-A courses are still rolling out through 2026, and the waitlist will notify you the moment the complete credential is live.
The CNP Micro-Degree in Nutritional Psychology (NP-FMA) is a focused, Continuing Education credential designed to support you in broadening your expertise to include education, assessment, and intervention in clinical and professional practice…
Requirements: The NP-FMA Micro-Degree in Nutritional Psychology requires the completion of 11 courses, grouped into three thematic areas: Certificate 1: Theoretical Foundations (NP-F), Certificate 2: Biological Mechanisms (NP-M), Certificate 3: Clinical/Professional Applications (NP-A). While Certificate #3 courses will become available in the spring, summer, and winter of 2026, learners can prepare now by completing the NP-F and NP-M certificates.
For professionals who have just completed the NP 100 Series Certificate (or are in the middle of completing it): As CNP transitions its CE program into a Certificate and Micro-Degree format, any courses completed in the NP 100 Series Certificate transfer to meet requirements for earning any of the Certificate or Micro-Degree in our new program structure. All CE previously completed remains fully valid, recognized, and applicable toward any CNP certificate or the new Micro-Degree.
Learners who earned the NP 100 Certificate have already fulfilled Certificate #2 in the new framework, and NP 100 also counts partially toward Certificate #1. Detailed instructions will be provided on how your existing coursework is transferred and how to proceed in the new program. If you’re unsure of your standing, contact our Program Administrator at admin@nutritional-psychology.org.
Why Complete Our Nutritional Psychology Micro-Degree (NP-FMA)?
Our micro-degree in nutritional psychology equips you with strong, evidence-based knowledge of the theoretical and biological connections between nutrition and mental health. It also enables you to integrate interdisciplinary nutrition and psychological science into your practice or classroom while remaining within your specific professional scope of practice. Additionally, this micro-degree can enhance your professional credibility, support your continuing education goals, and allow you to expand your range of services offered to your clients, patients, and students.
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