The PFS WEIGHT MANAGEMENT® online course gives you the knowledge to better understand how calorie balance, food choices, physical activity, appetite, stress and sleep influence weight management.
Learn through seven recorded video lessons, available to study at your own pace. Pause, revisit topics and fit your learning around your work and daily commitments.
Introduction
Explore the foundations of sustainable weight management, the limitations of BMI and why short-term weight fluctuations do not always represent changes in body fat.
Calorie
Understand basal metabolic rate, total daily energy expenditure and calorie balance. Practise interpreting energy requirements and calculating example calorie deficits.
Diet
Learn to read food labels, compare serving sizes and recognise sources of energy that can be overlooked. Develop awareness of eating disorders and understand when specialist support is needed.
Exercises
Explore how structured exercise and everyday movement contribute to weight management. Consider realistic activity routines, resistance training and the limitations of exercise calorie estimates.
Satiety
Understand hunger and fullness, the role of protein and fibre, and how emotions and habits can influence eating behaviour.
Specific Diets
Review common dietary approaches, their principles, potential benefits and limitations. Consider their suitability for different clients and the importance of long-term adherence.
Stress Arc
Explore the relationship between stress, sleep and food choices, including practical habits that can support a more consistent routine.
Each lesson includes two questions for personal reflection and revision. You do not need to submit your answers. Use them to summarise the material in your own words and prepare for the final online examination.
This course supports informed conversations about healthy habits within your professional role. It does not qualify you to diagnose eating disorders or provide medical nutrition treatment.
A basic understanding of nutrition and exercise is recommended.
To complete the course, you will need:
Internet access and a computer, tablet or smartphone.
Sufficient English to follow the recorded lessons and complete the examination.
Time to review all seven lessons and prepare for the final assessment.
Apply the course knowledge within your existing qualifications and professional scope of practice.
Study at a time that suits you and revisit the recordings as you progress. Allow additional time for the knowledge-check questions, revision and final online examination.
Total recorded learning time: 2 hours
Complete the course and examination within the access period and deadlines stated in your enrolment and exam instructions.
Exam format
35 multiple-choice questions.
Four answer options per question, with only one correct answer.
One mark per question.
Pass mark: 75% — at least 27 correct answers out of 35.
Review the seven video lessons and the knowledge-check questions before starting.
The exam link permits one attempt. If you do not pass, a repeat exam fee applies before you can take the examination again.
Complete the examination within the time frame stated in your exam instructions to remain eligible for the certificate.
The questions included at the end of each lesson are for personal revision only. Their answers do not need to be uploaded or submitted.
The certificate confirms successful completion of the course and assessment. It supports your continuing professional development in weight management.
This course does not confer the professional title of dietitian or a qualification to provide medical nutrition therapy.
CPD allocation: 2 points
The price of
You can pay by:
Stripe — credit or debit card
PayPal — PayPal account or card
Bank transfer
Stripe and PayPal payments are made at the time of purchase. If you choose bank transfer, we must receive your payment within five calendar days of registration. If payment is not received within that period, your registration may be cancelled.
You will receive the relevant payment instructions during registration.
