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.

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)

The CISSN, by the GPNi®, is far more advanced and is the preferred certification for those who wish to provide more detailed sports nutrition information to their clients and professional athletes. SNS is a critical foundation course for those at an earlier stage in their career, or who need a foundation to begin in performance nutrition.

The SNS focuses more on the applied aspects of sports nutrition and is meant for those who do not have a strong foundation in place and need to learn the fundamentals first.

Through the GPNi®, SNS is a prerequisite in being able to apply for CISSN Masters also. Only those that have completed the SNS Certification program, or have a relevant degree in nutrition can apply for the CISSN.

For those that wish to do the CISSN, that are not yet qualified, you can learn about the "Masters Pack," which includes both the SNS and CISSN together. The GPNi® Masters Pack helps fast-track you with your career and qualifications, also has some moderate discounts for the pack as well for both.

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.

GPNi New Official Payment Plan

GPNi now offers Payment Plans on all the PNE Level-1 + ISSN-SNS and Level-2 Masters + CISSN international certifications exclusively on the GPNi platform. 

Pay only 50% to get started RIGHT NOW & 50% when you wish to complete the certification, sit the official exam. Use Coupon Code "PP50%" at checkout to use the payment plan method.

Terms & Conditions

What You Will Get Access To Immediately Upon Paying The 50% Payment Below:

- Access to your GPNi Private Student Center account.
- Full course access with on-demand video content + digital course book.
- Exclusive Facebook Private "Members Corner" group.

Upon Paying 100% Of The Course Fees, Additionally, You Will Have Access To Below:

- Able To Sit The Official ISSN Certification Exams
- Ability To Have Your Presentations Graded By GPNi Experts For the PNE Level-1 or PNE Level-2 Masters Certification.
- Be listed on the Certified Coaches section of the GPNi site
- Attend All The "Live" Class Sessions
- Network & Grow New Friends Globally In Exclusive Allocated Groups Classes
- FREE GPNi Members Corner Membership Activated

PLEASE NOTE - The Payment Plan may be slightly different in different countries and regions depending on what policy the GPNi Region Partner has in place. To determine what is available for Payment Plans if you are in the United Kingdom, China Mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, or Singapore, don't hesitate to contact our official GPNi Region Partners in these regions.

For all other markets that GPNi operates directly, such as the United States, South America, Canada, and Europe, the above applies.

For those who are internationally based, own a business, and are in the fitness education space, please check out our Exclusive Region Partner section to learn more about representing the GPNi in your region.

Use Coupon Code "PP50%" at checkout to use the payment plan method after choosing the certification that is right for you.

Get into Contact With US now to learn more, or set up a one-on-one video chat with one of our student advisory experts to answer all the questions and give you a full access “screen share” of what you will learn and the GPNi Student Center Access NOW.