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Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate


In eCornell Certificate Programs  

This revolutionary online certificate program will help you understand the importance of diet and nutrition for your life. Created by eCornell and the Center for Nutrition Studies with over 20 experts (MDs, PhDs, RDs, RNs), the courses provide research and perspectives to emphasize why following a plant-based diet is optimal for health—including the prevention and reversal of diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.

Through three two-week online courses, you’ll have the opportunity to examine historic and contemporary research, learn the steps for practical application in your life, and be better prepared to engage in productive conversations with friends, colleagues, clients, or patients about the science behind plant-based nutrition. The foundation of the program is based on Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s lectures, experience and decades of research.

Over the course of his career, Campbell has participated in the development of national and international nutrition policy, authored 300+ research papers, and been awarded 70+ grant-years of peer-reviewed research funding. He co-authored the worldwide bestselling book The China Study and authored the New York Times bestsellers Whole and The Low-Carb Fraud. Several documentaries feature his research, including Forks Over KnivesEating You AliveFood Matters, and PlantPure Nation. He continues to share evidence-based information on health and nutrition whenever given the opportunity and has delivered hundreds of lectures around the world.

Key Takeaways


  • Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s eight principles of nutritional health
  • Role nutrition plays in chronic disease
  • Impact of a whole food plant-based diet on weight loss and weight management
  • Common topics of concern to athletes including supplements and protein consumption
  • Psychological reasons we are drawn to unhealthy foods
  • How government and industry can affect dietary choices and the environment
  • Importance of healthy eating practices for child development and maternal health
  • Trending diet topics including gluten-free, keto, low-carb, paleo, vegan, etc.

What You’ll Earn


  • Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from eCornell and T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies
  • All students will earn 1.8 CEUs
  • Only physicians and physician assistant’s are eligible to earn 30 AMA PRA Category 1 credits (CMEs) (additional fee applies)
  • Only nurses and nurse practitioners are eligible to earn 30 Nursing Contact Hours (CNEs) (additional fee applies)
  • Only pharmacists are eligible to earn 30 Hours Pharmacy CE (CPEs) (additional fee applies)
  • Only dietitians are eligible for CPEs (no additional fee)
  • Only National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) members are eligible for 2.0 CEUs (no additional fee)

Who Should Enroll


  • Anyone seeking to improve their personal health
  • Medical and health professionals
  • Chefs or food managers
  • Athletes and personal trainers
  • Parents
  • Teachers
  • Entrepreneurs

Total Investment


  • $1,260 with monthly payment options available
  • 1.5 months to complete all the courses

How To Enroll


For more information on how to enroll, please visit Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate