Description
Certification Name: Certified Dietician & Nutritionist Assistant
Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/HF/CDNA/V1
Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).
Objective: The Certified Dietician & Nutritionist Assistant course aims to equip learners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to support dietitians and 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.
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: 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 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.
