Description
Certification Name: Certified Lifestyle Medicine Specialist
Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/HF/CLMS/V1
Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).
Objective: The Certified Lifestyle Medicine Specialist course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to prevent, manage, and improve chronic health conditions through evidence-based lifestyle interventions. The course covers the core pillars of lifestyle medicine, including nutrition, physical activity, sleep health, stress management, behavioral change, and avoidance of harmful substances.
Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.
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 online assessment, you can download your Certificate Immediately.
Assessment Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine: Overview of Lifestyle Medicine, Role of a Lifestyle Medicine Specialist, Key Terminology and Concepts, Importance of Lifestyle Medicine in Disease Prevention, Core Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine, Challenges in Lifestyle Medicine Practice
Module 2: Nutrition and Dietary Interventions: Principles of Evidence-Based Nutrition, Plant-Based and Therapeutic Diets, Weight Management and Metabolic Health, Reading and Interpreting Nutrition Research, Personalized Nutrition Planning, Monitoring Dietary Behavior Change
Module 3: Physical Activity and Exercise Prescription: Benefits of Physical Activity for Health, Exercise Guidelines and Recommendations, Aerobic and Strength Training Principles, Functional Movement and Mobility, Designing Individualized Activity Plans, Preventing Injury and Overtraining
Module 4: Stress Management and Mental Wellbeing: Understanding Stress and Its Health Impact, Mindfulness and Meditation Practices, Cognitive and Behavioral Strategies, Sleep Hygiene and Recovery, Building Emotional Resilience, Measuring Mental Wellbeing Outcomes
Module 5: Behavior Change and Lifestyle Coaching: Health Behavior Change Theories, Motivational Interviewing Techniques, Goal Setting and Habit Formation, Overcoming Barriers to Change, Patient Engagement and Adherence Strategies, Tracking Lifestyle Outcomes
Module 6: Professional Practice and Integrative Care: Ethical and Professional Standards, Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Healthcare, Lifestyle Medicine Program Development, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Strategies, Use of Technology and Digital Health Tools, Continuous Professional Development and Career Growth
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 opens doors across borders. Trusted by employers, respected by institutions, and recognized in over 100 countries.
📜 2. Quality Assurance through ISO Certification – Certified to global ISO standards, our programs deliver excellence, consistency, and a benchmarked learning experience that speaks for itself.
💼 3. Career Advancement & Employability – Enhances your resume and increases chances of promotions or job offers.
🤝 4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certifications from non-profit organizations are mission-driven rather than profit-driven.
📚 5. Access to Verified Learning & Resources – Often includes e-books, mock tests, and online support without hidden costs.
🔍 6. Transparency & Online Verification – Certifications come with a unique Enrolment ID for easy online verification by employers and institutions.
⏳ 7. Lifetime or Long-Term Validity – Certifications usually have lifetime validity or long-term recognition, reducing the need for frequent renewals.
