Not everyone can enroll directly in the PNE Level-2 Masters + CISSN course and certification. You must be prequalified with existing experience and qualifications or have completed prior PNE Level-1 + SNS certification. The certification and qualification are too advanced for everyone to sit. Therefore you need a good base understanding prior.

You must have these prior qualifications and email a copy of the degree or certification as proof:

• Dietician
• Nutritionist
• Degree in exercise or sports science
• Or Previously by GPNi with PNE Level-1 + SNS Sports Nutrition Specialist (SNS) within the past two years

If you are not yet qualified, then the “GPNi Masters Pack is for you. This includes PNE Level-1 + SNS to help prepare you for all the foundation and critical understanding of sports nutrition science, together with the world-renowned PNE Level-2 Masters + CISSN.

For those looking to save money on tuition and upgrade to the highest level of sports nutrition qualification and certification but need to lay a foundation first, the GPNi Masters Pack is for you.

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.

The GPNi is an Official Education Partner with some of the world's top and most respected fitness certification educators and professional training providers.

The GPNi is the official education and training provider for; the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the Athletics and Fitness Association of America™ (AFAA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Physical Activity Australia, and the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT).

For the GPNi international sports and performance nutrition certifications, as well as the GPNi Masterclasses, they have been approved with these points below:

PNE Level-1 + SNS
- ACE – 5.5 CECs
- NASM – 1.9 CEUs
- AFAA – 15 CEUs
- NSCA – 2.0 CEUs
- Physical Activity Australia – 3.0 PDPs
- IICT – Professional Membership + Insurance
- “NSCA CEC Approvals Is Subject to the Region You Live In & Cohort Submissions”

GPNi Masterclasses
- ACE – 1.7 CECs
- NASM – 1.7 CEUs
- AFAA – 15 CEUs
- Physical Activity Australia – 3.0 PDPs
- IICT – Professional Membership + Insurance

Upon successfully completing your certification, please get into Contact With Us to get receive your course codes to use with our official global GPNi Education Partners.

Acronym Meanings:
- Continued Education Credits (CECs)
- Continued Education Units (CECs)
- Professional Development Points (PDPs)

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.

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.