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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.

James Thompson

Business owner

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.

Claudia Sachse

SNS Student

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.

Icee Guinto

Certified Nutrition Coach

“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.

James Thompson

Business Owner

“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.

Andreas from Cyprus

Clinical Nutrition

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.

Holly Priestland

Student

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.

Holly Priestland

Sports Nutrition Student

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.”

Emanuele Mediati

Fitness Trainer

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.

Andreas

Clinical Nutrition

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.

James Thompson

Business Owner

Holly Priestland

Student

Emanuele Mediati

Professional Fitness Trainer

What Are The Requirements To Be Eligible To Join The SNS Certification?

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!

What Is The Difference Between The GPNi® Courses & Certifications & Others Offered Online?

The GPN® is unlike any other certifications and course programs currently available globally. Firstly GPNi® is the only truly global certification in sports nutrition. Others may claim to be “international” though are only offered in the English language and often only reside within one country or region.

The GPNi® courses and certifications are now offered in:
1. English.
2. Chinese
3. Japanese
4. Many other languages launching soon.

The GPNi® also has exclusive region partners to help localize the content also work with local regulations within each region now in:
1. United States
2. Australia & New Zealand (ANZ)
3. China Mainland
4. Hong Kong
5. Taiwan
6. Japan
7. Singapore
8. United Kingdom
9. More Region Partners Launching Soon

The GPNi® certifications have all been created using the most cutting-edge sports nutrition scientific studies. The authors of all the courses are all international experts, and Ph.D. level globally recognized lectures. You will not find a program or course of its kind similar or in-depth to what the GPNi® offers.

Whilst some certifications may label themselves as “sports nutrition”, most of the time they are simply general nutrition courses with a few small details about amino acids thrown in. All the GPNi® courses cover the foundational understanding and fundamentals of nutrition, but at the same time goes very deep on all aspects of athletics and the latest research-backed sports nutrition and diet strategies that other courses do not even surface-level begin to examine.

Many online courses offer on-demand content with a “cookie-cutter” approach to education. For those simply looking for a “piece of paper” as a certification, other programs may be easier and suit your needs better. The GPNi® approach to education is a 360° with true “classroom” like feel with our exclusive chat classroom groups and “live” classes. Learn from others with our global classroom and also get your “Access to Experts”, only through the GPNi®.

The GPNi® courses and ISSN certifications are the fastest-growing internationally recognized online education now in the world. Grow your career, network globally, and upgrade yourself to be amongst the top in the game in the performance nutrition space.

What Is Included In Certification Course Enrollment?

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)

Who is the CISSN Certification Program For?

The CISSN stands for Certified Sports Nutritionists. The acronym, CISSN is recognized by many academics and is for those really wishing to be recognized globally to be at the top in your field. This certification is for high-level coaches, nutritionists, and dieticians that wish to have a laser focus on the most up-to-date research-backed studies.

Students looking to study for the CISSN would ideally have 5 years prior experience and be SNS Level-1 qualified or another relevant tertiary degree. The certification is for those that wish to work with the amateur and/or professional athlete population. With course content elements of the course ranging from professional weight cutting to banned in sports regulations and ensuring your athlete remains healthy and safe.

This certification is recognized as top-level in sports nutrition certifications globally. The GPNi® is the official partner and has the exclusive online course for the CISSN with "live" classes to work with some of the top experts in the world.

The CISSN certification by the GPNi® is available now in English, Chinese, and other languages launching soon.

What Is The Relationship Between GPNi® & ISSN?

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.

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