Skip to content
CourseAsk.

25 Best Nutrition Courses Online

Choosing an online nutrition course can be daunting, especially when the options vary in focus, price and credentialing. This page brings together 25 programmes from Coursera, edX and Udemy, ordered according to our own ranking criteria, to help you compare what each offering covers and who it is best suited for. Prices range from $19.99 to $448.20, indicating the breadth of content depth and the type of institution behind each course. The list includes a beginner‑friendly diploma on Udemy for under $20, a sustainability‑focused module on edX priced at $69, and a comprehensive university‑level course from Wageningen University at $448.20. Some courses, such as the ISSA‑offered programme on Coursera, provide a fitness‑oriented coaching perspective, while others target specific health concerns or emerging technologies. Consider your current knowledge, budget and whether you need a recognised certificate when deciding which programme aligns with your goals.

Courses compared
25
Price range
$19.99 – $448.20
Providers
Coursera, edX, Udemy, International Open Academy
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, edX, Udemy, International Open Academy, matched to "nutrition" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $448.20, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera Certificate Grade A University-backed

    Nutrition Coaching for Fitness

    Offered by ISSA

    This Specialization equips you with the scientific foundation, analytical skills, and coaching frameworks required to guide individuals toward sustainable nutrition and lifestyle change. You’ll begin by mastering how foo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Conscious Grocery Shopping: Sustainability, Nutrition, Health and Law

    Offered by University of Bayreuth

    Would you consider yourself a conscious decider when it comes to food grocery shopping? Do you really buy healthy and sustainably? Enroll in this course for a journey through the grocery store with multidisciplinary scie...

    $69.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    The Building Blocks of Nutrition for Fitness

    Offered by ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    By the end of this course, you will understand how food functions as fuel, how metabolism and energy balance influence body composition, and how macronutrients, micronutrients, and hydration impact performance and health...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Pathway to Wellness: Mind, Movement & Nutrition

    Offered by American Council on Exercise

    In this specialization, Pathway to Wellness: Mind, Movement & Nutrition, you’ll explore evidence-based strategies to support clients’ holistic wellness. From exploring actionable tools to revolutionize your approach to n...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

    Offered by National Academy of Sports Medicine

    In this course, you will learn how to effectively connect and motivate your clients to achieve their nutrition and weight management objectives. As a fitness professional, it is essential to be able to evaluate client nu...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy Diploma Grade B Lowest price here

    Diploma in Nutrition || Nutritionist In 90 Minutes

    Pass Mark: 50% to secure your certificate!Course Pre-requisite: NoneCourse Duration: 90 Minutes Course Lectures! See Below.Certificate: SEM Fitness Academy Course & Exam Location: OnlineIn this course, we will discus...

    $19.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    AI in Nutrition: Beginner’s Guide to Personalized Diets

    Welcome to “AI in Nutrition: A Beginner’s Guide to Personalized Diet"This course is designed to help dietitians, nutritionists, and healthcare professionals unlock the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern nutr...

    $29.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Metabolic Health & Nutrition Coaching Foundations

    Metabolic Health Mastery is a physiology-based course designed to help you understand how metabolic health actually works and how to improve energy, insulin sensitivity, recovery, sleep, and long-term health using system...

    $19.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Nutrition Masterclass: Master Your Macronutrients

    The process of weight loss in today's society is highly overwhelming. Everywhere you look, someone is telling you (or selling you) a process, quick fix, fad diet, or supplements you must buy to lose weight or achieve you...

    $79.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Nutrition Education for the Consumer

    Offered by National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Understanding how to eat healthy can be daunting, especially when presented with unfamiliar science. Learn and apply everyday nutrition concepts to your lifestyle to get the most out of what you eat. Take time in underst...

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Food, Nutrition and Health

    Offered by Wageningen University & Research

    This course delves into the intricate relationship between food, nutrition, and health, exploring how various dietary choices impact our well-being. You'll gain insights into nutritional science, dietary recommendations,...

    $448.20
    listed price
  12. 12
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition

    Offered by National Academy of Sports Medicine

    This course simplifies grocery shopping to support your health and fitness goals. Learn to make intentional, nutrient-dense food choices with confidence. This course includes sample grocery lists, meal planning tips, pro...

    $49.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Mental Health and Nutrition

    Offered by University of Canterbury

    Learn what foods and nutrients should and should not be consumed to improve mental wellbeing and explore the fundamental role that nutrition plays in our mental health.

    $189.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Nutrition for a Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyle

    Offered by Doane University

    An introduction to basic principles of human nutrition with emphasis on nutrients, food sources, and function of nutrients within the human body.

    $119.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    8 Week Shred - Build Muscle & Lose Fat Training & Nutrition

    Are you Looking For a Workout Plan and Food Plan That Can Get You Real Sustainable Results Fast?I created the 8 week shred for individuals looking to just that.   In the internet age there is so much misinforma...

    $19.99
    listed price
  16. 16
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Nutrition and Healthy Living

    Offered by University of California, Riverside

    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the importance of healthy eating and active living, which, in turn, can produce the best results for your overall well-being.

    $59.00
    listed price
  17. 17
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    EAT to Meet Your Fitness Goals: The Ultimate NUTRITION Guide

    EAT to Meet Your Fitness Goals: The Ultimate NUTRITION Guide takes an in-depth look at mastering nutrition to help you achieve your fitness goals, whether you’re aiming for fat loss, muscle gain, or body recomposition. I...

    $99.99
    listed price
  18. 18
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Psoriasis: Nutrition & Healing Strategies

    In this course, I share my personal journey as a parent of a daughter who struggled with psoriasis. Through my experience, I discovered how nutrition and dietary changes played a crucial role in improving psoriasis sympt...

    $19.99
    listed price
  19. 19
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade D

    Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness

    Offered by National Academy of Sports Medicine

    This specialization offers a comprehensive understanding of nutrition labels and equips learners with the skills to make informed grocery shopping choices for optimal health. Participants will delve into the world of fit...

    $49.00
    listed price
  20. 20
    International Open Academy Certificate Grade E

    Diet & Nutrition Management

    Eat yourself healthy. Most fad diets fail. Managing your diet works! Our Diet Management food and nutrition course shows that you are what you eat and drink

    $24.99
    listed price
  21. 21
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    Feeding a Hungry Planet: Agriculture, Nutrition and Sustainability

    Offered by SDG Academy

    How do we create a healthy and sustainable diet for the growing world population?

    $59.00
    listed price
  22. 22
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Newborn Baby Care

    Offered by University of Colorado System

    A newborn baby is an amazing beautiful life filled with hope. Unfortunately, many babies die or experience preventable harm even in 21st century. It is imperative that babies who are born healthy get off to a healthy sta...

    $49.00
    listed price
  23. 23
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    School Health for Children and Adolescents

    Offered by University of Colorado System

    Children and adolescents spend so much of their time in school regardless of where they live in the world. Health and learning are closely connected in the school setting, where good health and healthy practices create t...

    $49.00
    listed price
  24. 24
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Global Sodium Reduction Strategies

    Offered by Johns Hopkins University

    This course will help guide policy makers, advocates, and program managers as they design, plan, and implement sodium reduction interventions to protect public health. We invite you to see what interventions have been pr...

    $49.00
    listed price
  25. 25
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Diabetes – the Essential Facts

    Offered by University of Copenhagen

    Across the world more than 420 million people are living with diabetes. Two thirds of these have not yet been diagnosed. When discovered late or managed incorrectly, diabetes can damage your heart, blood vessels, eyes, k...

    $49.00
    listed price

Best Nutrition Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Nutrition Coaching for Fitness Coursera ISSA $49.00 View →
2 Conscious Grocery Shopping: Sustainability, Nutrition, Health and Law edX University of Bayreuth $69.00 View →
3 The Building Blocks of Nutrition for Fitness Coursera ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association) $49.00 View →
4 Pathway to Wellness: Mind, Movement & Nutrition Coursera American Council on Exercise $49.00 View →
5 Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals Coursera National Academy of Sports Medicine $49.00 View →
6 Diploma in Nutrition || Nutritionist In 90 Minutes Udemy $19.99 View →
7 AI in Nutrition: Beginner’s Guide to Personalized Diets Udemy $29.99 View →
8 Metabolic Health & Nutrition Coaching Foundations Udemy $19.99 View →
9 Nutrition Masterclass: Master Your Macronutrients Udemy $79.99 View →
10 Nutrition Education for the Consumer Coursera National Academy of Sports Medicine $49.00 View →
11 Food, Nutrition and Health edX Wageningen University & Research $448.20 View →
12 Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition Coursera National Academy of Sports Medicine $49.00 View →
13 Mental Health and Nutrition edX University of Canterbury $189.00 View →
14 Nutrition for a Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyle edX Doane University $119.00 View →
15 8 Week Shred - Build Muscle & Lose Fat Training & Nutrition Udemy $19.99 View →
16 Nutrition and Healthy Living edX University of California, Riverside $59.00 View →
17 EAT to Meet Your Fitness Goals: The Ultimate NUTRITION Guide Udemy $99.99 View →
18 Psoriasis: Nutrition & Healing Strategies Udemy $19.99 View →
19 Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness Coursera National Academy of Sports Medicine $49.00 View →
20 Diet & Nutrition Management International Open Academy $24.99 View →
21 Feeding a Hungry Planet: Agriculture, Nutrition and Sustainability edX SDG Academy $59.00 View →
22 Newborn Baby Care Coursera University of Colorado System $49.00 View →
23 School Health for Children and Adolescents Coursera University of Colorado System $49.00 View →
24 Global Sodium Reduction Strategies Coursera Johns Hopkins University $49.00 View →
25 Diabetes – the Essential Facts Coursera University of Copenhagen $49.00 View →

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 25 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $448.20, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $428.21. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Coursera, edX, Udemy and International Open Academy. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 9 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including ISSA, University of Bayreuth and Wageningen University & Research — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 18 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

Frequently asked questions

How should I choose a nutrition course?
Start by assessing your existing knowledge and the specific outcomes you want, such as a fitness focus or a deeper scientific understanding. Compare the course length, price and whether the provider offers a recognised certificate. Look at the provider – university‑backed courses tend to be more academic, while platform‑based ones may be more practical.
What are the main differences between Coursera, edX and Udemy offerings?
Coursera and edX host courses from universities and professional organisations, often providing a structured syllabus and the option of a verified certificate. Udemy courses are created by individual instructors and usually focus on practical skills, with lower price points and flexible pacing. The depth and academic rigour can therefore vary across the platforms.
Do the listed prices include a certificate of completion?
The prices shown are the providers' listed fees at the time of writing and generally cover access to the course material. Whether a certificate is included depends on the specific offering; some platforms charge extra for a verified credential, while others bundle it with the course fee.
Can I infer the course level from its title?
Titles give a useful hint about the focus – for example, "Nutrition Coaching for Fitness" suggests a practical, fitness‑oriented approach, whereas "Food, Nutrition and Health" indicates a broader, academic perspective. However, reviewing the course description is essential to confirm the depth and prerequisites before enrolling.

Keep looking