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.

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.

The GPNi® is a global operation with offices, partners, expert lectures, and regions throughout the world. As of 2022, the GPNi® offers certification in English, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, and Japanese language.

Also, you can sign up and join one of our local cohorts now available in these regions with "live" classes and in some cases "offline" available as well:

Australia / New Zealand (ANZ)
China Mainland
Hong Kong
Taiwan
Japan
Singapore
United Kingdom

To learn more about our region partner program please go to GPNi® Region Partner Program.

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.

With all GPNi courses and certifications, you will learn sports nutrition strategies backed by the most up-to-date and cutting-edge science and research. Global experts also create all courses and sports nutrition researchers.
Depending on which course and level certification you choose, you will learn the below areas + a great deal more.

• When you eat may be as important as what you eat for athletic performance.
• Nutrient timing incorporates methodical planning and eating whole foods, fortified foods, and dietary supplements.
• The timing of energy intake and the ratio of certain ingested macronutrients may enhance recovery and tissue repair, augment muscle protein synthesis (MPS), and improve mood states following high-volume or intense exercise.
• The right sports nutrition plan for the right athlete for performance and recovery.
• The GPNi branded “Traffic Light System®” on supplementation (products) has proven to work, backed by science according to the latest ISSN research and later literature.
• In-depth understanding of the ISSN Position Stands.
• Ethics and best standards of practice for global performance nutrition.

Upon completing the course and being certified as a Sports Nutritionist, you will be recognized globally as qualified. No other sports nutrition or nutrition certification can offer this level of authority. Though other certifications may have content, none of it is created by the experts that did the science & research on sports nutrition.