Description

Course Name: Certificate in Diet and Nutrition Support Practices

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/HF/CDNSP/V1

Eligibility: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or Equivalent.

Duration: Three Months.

Objective: The Certificate in Diet and Nutrition Support Practices course aims to equip learners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to support nutritionists in clinical, community, and wellness settings. The program focuses on understanding the principles of human nutrition, meal planning, therapeutic diets, dietary assessment techniques, and the relationship between food, health, and disease.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card (Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Nutrition: Introduction to nutrition science, Macronutrients and their functions, Micronutrients and their roles, Energy balance & metabolism basics, Dietary reference intakes (DRIs), Principles of balanced diet

Module 2: Human Anatomy & Physiology for Nutrition: Digestive system structure & function, Nutrient absorption and transport, Endocrine system in nutrition, Metabolism pathways overview, Hydration & electrolyte balance, Body composition fundamentals

Module 3: Clinical Nutrition & Diet Planning: Diet assessment methods, Therapeutic diets for common diseases, Nutrition in weight management, Nutrition for metabolic disorders, Meal planning principles, Menu modification techniques

Module 4: Food Science & Safety: Food groups & composition, Food processing basics, Food preservation methods, Food contamination & hazards, Hygiene & sanitation practices, Food labeling & regulation basics

Module 5: Community Nutrition & Public Health: Nutrition across life stages, Maternal & child nutrition, School & workplace nutrition programs, National nutrition policies & guidelines, Malnutrition identification & prevention, Community nutrition education

Module 6: Professional Skills for Dietician Assistants: Client communication skills, Counseling techniques, Record keeping & documentation, Ethics in nutrition practice, Use of nutrition software/tools, Workplace roles & responsibilities

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

Marking System:
S.No.	No. of Questions	Marks Each Question	Total Marks
1	10	5	50
2	5	4	20
3	5	3	15
4	5	2	10
5	5	1	5
	30		100
How Students will be Graded:
S.No.	Marks	Grade
1	91-100	O (Outstanding)
2	81-90	A+ (Excellent)
3	71-80	A (Very Good)
4	61-70	B (Good)
5	50-60	P (Pass)
6	0-49	F (Fail)

 

Benefits of Certification:

1. Global Recognition & Credibility – Stand out worldwide with a certification that strengthens your professional profile across borders and demonstrates your skills to employers and institutions.

2. Quality Assurance through ISO Certification – Programs follow an ISO-certified quality management system to promote consistency, reliability, and a standardized learning experience.

3. Career Advancement & Employability – Enhance your résumé, demonstrate professional competence, and improve your prospects for career growth, promotions, or suitable job opportunities.

4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certification from a non-profit organization reflects a mission-driven approach focused on skill development, professional learning, and public benefit.

5. Access to Learning Resources – Gain access to useful learning resources such as e-books, mock tests, assessments, and online academic support.

6. Transparency & Online Verification – Each certification includes a unique enrolment or certificate ID, enabling convenient online verification by employers and other interested parties.

7. Lifetime or Long-Term Validity – Certifications may offer lifetime or extended validity, reducing the need for frequent renewal, subject to the applicable certification scheme.