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GPNi® is the official exclusive global platform and partner for The International Society Of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) courses.

What do our students say?

Discover the impact of our programs through the success stories of our previous students and witness the quality of our education

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Transforming my body and life in the past few years wasn’t easy work - it took a lot of perseverance. 35kg body fat loss would have been impossible without the right knowledge and attitude. Learning from the best with the GPNi® and the ISSN certification I highly recommend anyone looking to improve their lives for the better.
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James Thompson
Business owner
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Over the past few years, my interest in sports and nutrition grew, while the different concepts and opinions seemed confusing. The SNS course was a challenge for me, as I have no prior educational background on this topic, but professional teaching, a well- structured outline and access to the latest science information connected all aspects to a coherent picture of sports nutrition.
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Claudia Sachse
SNS Student
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l've been in the healthcare industry for 16 years. I am actually a certified nutrition coach, however, I wanted to learn more about sports nutrition, and that's why l'm very excited to learn from ISSN and to meet everyone else.
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Icee Guinto
Certified Nutrition Coach
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“Learning from the best helped me lose 35 kg and change my life for the better.” I’m James Thompson, a business owner, and I lost 35 kg over the past few years. This transformation wouldn’t have been possible without the right knowledge and support. The GPNi® PNE Level-1 + ISSN-SNS certification helped me organize nutrition science into a clear, practical framework. I highly recommend this certification to anyone serious about improving their health and fitness.
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James Thompson
Business Owner
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“A world-class sports nutrition course that truly cares about your growth.” I’m a registered dietitian from Cyprus with a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition, and I chose the GPNi® x ISSN CISSN® program to update my evidence-based sports nutrition knowledge. What stood out most was the world-class teaching and the supportive learning environment. The structured online lessons and live expert sessions turn research into practical tools I can apply immediately with athletes and active clients. The team genuinely cares about my growth.
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Andreas from Cyprus
Clinical Nutrition
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The GPNi® PNE Level-1 + ISSN-SNS certification provided me with the scientific depth I was looking for in sports nutrition. The course connected research with real-world application, giving me practical tools to use with athletes and clients. I highly recommend it for anyone serious about performance nutrition.
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Holly Priestland
Student
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I’ve always understood how important nutrition is for performance, but many certifications I found either skimmed the surface or were basic. Enrolling in the GPNi® PNE Level-1 + ISSN-SNS certification gave me the scientific depth I had been searching for in sports nutrition education. What truly sets this certification apart is the evidence-based performance nutrition it offers. It connected research with real-world application, helping me stand out in the field.
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Holly Priestland
Sports Nutrition Student
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I’m Emanuele Mediati, a fitness trainer in Italy. The GPNi® PNE Level-1 + ISSN-SNS certification gave me the science-based knowledge I needed to confidently guide my clients. The course was more than expected, and I now feel fully equipped to support clients and advance my career. “I finally feel confident giving my clients the right, science-based answers about nutrition.”
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Emanuele Mediati
Fitness Trainer
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I’m a registered dietitian from Cyprus with a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition, and I chose the GPNi® x ISSN CISSN® program to update my evidence-based sports nutrition knowledge. What stood out most was the world-class teaching and the supportive learning environment. The structured online lessons and live expert sessions turn research into practical tools I can apply immediately with athletes and active clients. The team genuinely cares about my growth.
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Andreas
Clinical Nutrition
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I’m James Thompson, a business owner, and I lost 35 kg over the past few years. This transformation wouldn’t have been possible without the right knowledge and support. The GPNi® PNE Level-1 + ISSN-SNS certification helped me organize nutrition science into a clear, practical framework. I highly recommend this certification to anyone serious about improving their health and fitness.
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James Thompson
Business Owner
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The GPNi® PNE Level-1 + ISSN-SNS certification provided me with the scientific depth I was looking for in sports nutrition. The course connected research with real-world application, giving me practical tools to use with athletes and clients. I highly recommend it for anyone serious about performance nutrition.
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Holly Priestland
Student
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I’m Emanuele Mediati, a fitness trainer in Italy. The GPNi® PNE Level-1 + ISSN-SNS certification gave me the science-based knowledge I needed to confidently guide my clients. The course was more than expected, and I now feel fully equipped to support clients and advance my career.
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Emanuele Mediati
Professional Fitness Trainer
Global Expert Talks At Seminars & Partner Facilities
Our expert team travels to join many key global expos, fitness education shows throughout the world. An integral part of all major fitness and nutrition expos such as:
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Start Your Journey and Become a Certified ISSN Sport Nutrition Specialist
Start your career in sports nutrition with expert-led lessons tailored to your goals. Choose the right path for you and start your journey to becoming an internationally recognized ISSN Sports Nutrition Specialist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Discover everything you need to know with quick, clear insights from our comprehensive FAQ section, designed to help you navigate easily.

The Global Performance Nutrition Institute, GPNi® was founded in 2018 and is the official partner for The International Society of Sports Nutrition, ISSN. In the Asia Pacific region, GPNi® is the exclusive online, as well as offline partner for the ISSN. 

The ISSN since 2003 has led the world in cutting-edge research, experts, papers, and conference in sports nutrition. With its “self-study” online exam it has also led the world in the most recognized global certifications in performance nutrition, the Sports Nutrition Specialist (SNS) and Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) ISSN has also led the way. 

The GPNi® has worked closely as partners with the ISSN since 2018 and in 2020 launched the first-ever online exclusive courses for the globally recognized certifications. For the first time, ever students of the world are now able to do a dedicated course to help pass the official ISSN exams exclusively on the GPNi® portal www.thegpni.com 

Beyond just passing the ISSN official online exams, the GPNi® also offers an additional exclusive certification called the Performance Nutrition Expert (PNE). The PNE Level-1 connected to the SNS certification, and PNE Level-2 connected to the CISSN program. These add-on certifications also exclusively through the GPNi® additional equip students in the practical knowledge of understanding sports nutrition. The PNE certifications are graded on a case study and diet creation works to ensure students understand and can use the new knowledge adequately in everyday life.

To maintain your PNE Level-1 + SNS or PNE Level-2 Masters + CISSN international certification and be considered "active" on the GPNi website, you need to accumulate 10 Continued Education Credits (CECs) Every Two Years. A complete list of all the CEC requirements and what specific activities you can do to achieve these credits are listed in the GPNi CEC Policy Section. 

For those who do not complete the required CEC points every two years, your account will remain open. However, your student Public Profile on the GPNi site will be displayed as "Inactive."

Although no formal post­secondary course work is required, candidates are expected to have a working knowledge of basic exercise training, general nutrition, sports supplements, and are familiar with the ISSN's current Position Papers.

The SNS Certification, together with the Performance Nutrition Expert (PNE) is a mid-level sports nutrition certification. Depending on the level of a person's prior knowledge and experience, all will find the content extremely thorough and boost your knowledge.

For those at an early or moderate stage in your sports nutrition or coaching career, this is an ideal foundation course, to begin with, but will give you a mid to high-level firm foundation at the same time.

For those looking to take their career to the highest level, begin with the GPNi® SNS and work towards the CISSN over time to be recognized amongst your peers to be at the top of your game. Start at growing your career with the GPNi® and continue to ascend one step at a time!

Not everyone can enroll directly in the PNE Level-2 Masters + CISSN course and certification. You must be prequalified with existing experience and qualifications or have completed prior PNE Level-1 + SNS certification. The certification and qualification are too advanced for everyone to sit. Therefore you need a good base understanding prior.

You must have these prior qualifications and email a copy of the degree or certification as proof:

  • Dietician
  • Nutritionist
  • Degree in exercise or sports science
  • Or Previously by GPNi with PNE Level-1 + SNS Sports Nutrition Specialist (SNS) within the past two years

If you are not yet qualified, then the “GPNi Masters Pack is for you. This includes PNE Level-1 + SNS to help prepare you for all the foundation and critical understanding of sports nutrition science, together with the world-renowned PNE Level-2 Masters + CISSN.

For those looking to save money on tuition and upgrade to the highest level of sports nutrition qualification and certification but need to lay a foundation first, the GPNi Masters Pack is for you.

Enrollment Gives You Immediate Access To: 

GPNi Student Center with total on-demand 20+ hours of video tutorial classes 
Digital online course study book
Presentation assessment and grading for PNE Level-1 certification 
Online exam for the ISSN-SNS certification. 
Access to global sports nutrition experts to ask questions. 

Additional Free Bonuses 

One-year free GPNi membership - worth USD$99 a year (GPNi Members Corner) 

GPNi Membership Includes: 

  • Exclusive Access to GPNi online “Members Corner”.
  • Online sports nutrition tools
  • GPNi-TV sports nutrition conferences of the world (ISSN + Sports Dietician) with over 50 hours of content free.
  • Exclusive Members WhatsApp group
  • Exclusive Facebook Private Members Group
  • 2.5 CEC upon yearly renewal
  • Once a month ability to GPNi “Ask an Expert” a private question.

Course Materials / Clothing / Merchandise (Optional Extra) 

  • Full course book
  • 2 x study guides
  • 1 x GPNi T-Shirt
  • 2 x GPNi steal pens

(PLEASE NOTE: Materials + Logistics Additional Fee = USD$149)