Accredited Diplomas in Functional Wellness or Menopause Coaching
Whether you are driven to become a hormone wellness practitioner or to focus on menopause support, our accredited nutritional therapist diplomas provide the complete skillset to make a real impact.
Delivered through a blend of 100% online, flexible learning and live, interactive Zoom classrooms with experienced tutors, we build your mastery in nutritional guidance, hormonal health, and lab testing, empowering you to create lasting change for yourself and others.
1 Diploma, 2 Pathways
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Both our diplomas share the same core training, but your practical work and advanced study will be tailored to your chosen area of expertise.
Become a Certified Functional Wellness Practitioner.
What You'll Learn:Â Gain a broad, deep expertise to support a diverse range of clients with everything from metabolic health and blood sugar balance to hormones, stress management and gut health. You'll be the go-to practitioner for wellness.
Ideal For:Â Those who want to resolve their own health concerns, guide clients of all ages and genders through challenges like teenage, fertility or menopause, or become the trusted expert in metabolic and hormonal wellness.
Or Become a Certified Menopause Wellness Specialist.
What You'll Learn:Â Gain the confidence and specific skills to guide women through every stage of the menopause journey. From perimenopause to post-menopause, you'll be an expert in this high-demand field. All your homework and case studies will be focused on menopause.
Ideal For:Â Those who want to build a niche practice, work specifically with women's midlife health, or become the trusted expert in their community on menopause.
We're here to help you find your path.
Have a question about our diploma or want to know which pathway is right for you? We're here to help you find clarity. Fill out the form below, and a member of our team will be in touch to provide the answers and guidance you need.
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This is not just a course, it's a transformation.
From Passion to Clarity
It begins by taking your passion for wellness and grounding it in a deep, clinical understanding of how the body truly works. You move beyond the trends and the guesswork, gaining the foundational knowledge that creates true confidence and clarity.
From Clarity to Transformation
This newfound clarity then becomes your superpower. You develop the masterful coaching skills to translate complex science into simple, effective protocols that create real change. You evolve from someone who is interested in health to a credentialed expert who is capable of transforming it—in yourself and in others.
Who is this course for?
Passionate Individuals
For those driven by a deep curiosity about wellness. Those who read the ingredients, who instinctively know there's a smarter way to achieve health. This course takes that passion and builds a clinical framework around it, giving you the structured knowledge and professional authority to turn your natural gifts into real expertise.
Existing Practitioners
Coaches, therapists, personal trainers, or nutritionists looking to add a robust, systems-based methodology to their toolkit. Master the skills of coaching others on nutrition, hormones, and lab testing to elevate your practice and create more profound, lasting results for your clients.
Healthcare Professionals
Nurses, doctors, and clinicians seeking greater autonomy in their work. Gain the specialised wellness expertise to understand the missing piece of how systems are integrated, allowing you to either enhance your current role or take the step towards establishing your own private practice.
Success Stories
For Bruna: From Student to Mother: Managing Endometriosis Through Wellness
After years of struggling with endometriosis, Bruna found her answer at the College of Functional Wellness. Our education empowered her to manage her symptoms and create the wellness she needed to have her baby. Watch her inspiring TEDx talk on her journey.
For Zoe: From Personal Struggle to Professional Success: Building a Thriving Wellness Clinic
Meet our successful postgraduate Zoe Hindle. She's built a thriving practice by turning her personal journey with PMDD into her professional expertise. In her recent podcast appearance, Zoe demonstrates exactly how to attract clients by sharing your authentic story. Learn from her example and transform your own wellness challenges into a successful clinic that helps others feel seen and supported on their healing journey.
Your 3-Phase Pathway to Wellness Expertise
Phase 1 -Â Master the Core Curriculum
You will build a rock-solid foundation across five key areas, mastering everything from anatomy and physiology to functional nutrition, advanced coaching skills, professional practice management, and the essential business setup needed for a successful career.
Phase 2: Deepen Your ExpertiseÂ
You will advance to our specialised wellness modules, where you'll master our methodologies, including identifying food intolerances, implementing supplement protocols, and interpreting lab tests to create truly personalised wellness plans. You will also learn to implement specific food strategies depending on your client's health profile. For those specialising in menopause, this is where you'll focus on this specific area of hormonal health.
Phase 3: Build Real-World Confidence
You'll gain invaluable practical experience through mentored online workshops, live case studies, and delivering virtual health talks, graduating as a confident, practice-ready practitioner equipped with the skills to transform lives.
Your Professional Scope of Practice: Empowerment Within Clear Boundaries
Your role is to empower clients through education, working with the whole person rather than focusing on symptoms or disease. You'll guide them on what's happening using lab testing, and recommend lifestyle changes and supplements. You won't prescribe medications or diagnose conditions - that's the role of medical professionals - but you will refer on when needed.Â
These boundaries aren't limiting—they're liberating. They allow you to focus on what matters most: guiding clients to reclaim their health journey while knowing exactly when and how to refer on. This is the future of healthcare—integrative, respectful, and deeply human.
Informed Choices: Enabling Client Healthcare Advocacy
Lead the charge in transforming healthcare by empowering clients to become active participants in their own wellbeing. You'll clarify the full picture of all hormone options whilst teaching clients to understand medication trade-offs and prepare effectively for doctor appointments. This is about reclaiming agency—supporting clients to return to medical conversations armed with knowledge and the right questions. Times are changing, and healthcare is becoming a partnership rather than a hierarchy. While both diplomas provide this essential education, Menopause Wellness offers deep specialisation through menopausal case studies, while Functional Wellness applies these skills across all populations and life stages.
"The Support Made All the Difference"
"This course exceeded all my expectations. The depth of information was both enlightening and enjoyable, while the exceptional teaching and support made the entire journey positive and empowering. I'm now incredibly excited to apply these skills and see where this new path leads. Thank you!"
Sue Newberry
The Diploma Course Modules
Module 1: The Human Blueprint – Anatomy & Physiology with Pathology
Go beyond memorisation. You’ll develop a deep, functional understanding of how the body’s systems work together, including the study of disease (pathology), so you know what’s happening beneath the surface.
Module 2: Nutrition for Health – The Foundational Science
Master the science of nutrition and learn to translate complex theory into practical, effective protocols. This module moves beyond fads and popular diets to give you a robust, evidence-based understanding of how food truly impacts the body.
Module 3: Foundation Coaching Skills – The Practice of Facilitating Transformation
This is where you learn to be a practitioner. Coaching is not an art; it is a professional skill that can be learned and mastered. This module provides the structured framework and practical experience to facilitate lasting change in your clients.
Module 4:
Functional Wellness – The Systems Approach
This is the heart of our methodology. You’ll learn to see the body as an interconnected system, exploring blood sugars, stress, adrenals, sex hormones, digestion, and immunity. From here, you define your scope: either apply these skills across a wide spectrum of wellness needs or focus your practice entirely as a menopause specialist.
Module 5: Business & Marketing Mastery – Your Blueprint for Success
Being a great practitioner is only half the equation. This module provides the complete business and marketing toolkit to build a thriving practice or integrate your skills into an existing career.
Adele Harris
"The College of Functional Wellness course is brilliant—thorough, in-depth, and clear. It provides well-rounded information that gives you the confidence to launch your practice. The training is professional and interactive, delivered by a passionate and knowledgeable team. I'm loving my studies here!"
Claire Bloom
"I found the College while searching for a nutrition and hormonal health course. The training exceeded my expectations—it's incredibly in-depth and rooted in both emotional health and nutrition. The material is easy to follow and the virtual classrooms are excellent. There's a supportive team, and this career change feels less daunting thanks to the confidence and possibilities the course has given me."
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Laura Searles
"I'm studying the wellness diploma and finding it empowering while giving my career renewed direction. It lets me offer high-quality nutritional coaching to women and has also improved my own health. The flexible online approach creates good work-life balance, and the tutors are insightful and inspiring. I'd highly recommend this course to anyone considering this field."
Our Unique Methodologies:Â Learn a System, Not Just a Set of Facts.
We provide you with structured, repeatable frameworks that give you confidence in your recommendations and a clear pathway for your clients.
The Triangle of Hormonal Health
At the core of our training is the understanding that blood sugar hormones, stress hormones, and sex hormones are deeply interconnected. You will learn how imbalances in this "triangle" create a cascade of health issues and master the systemic approach to address them at the root cause for lasting results.
Stages of Wellness
This is our structured approach to client care. It ensures you focus on the right priorities at the right time, preventing overwhelm and promoting self-responsibility. It's the clear roadmap that guides your clients from where they are to where they want to be with confidence and clarity.
Lab Testing
This is where you gain a true professional edge. You will learn how to integrate functional lab testing to move beyond guesswork and create data-driven protocols. We teach you a strategic approach to ordering and interpreting tests like the DUTCH test, GI Maps, SIBO Breath Tests and Thyroid Panels allowing you to analyse a client's hormone profile with precision and either tailor your recommendations or refer on with confidence.Â
Try before you buy
We host zoom classrooms every month on topics such as chronic inflammation, autoimmune and metabolic dysfunction. You can join these drop in classes for ÂŁ20 or purchase one of our previously recorded lectures so you can experience our style and see if this training is right for you.
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Buy a MasterclassThe Wellness Diploma
ÂŁ3,495
450 hours
Are You UK-Based or International?
We offer two accredited diploma pathways, designed to meet the specific requirements for your region.
UK Students
Our 450-hour Functional Wellness Diploma is accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) and includes an iTEC/VTCT certificate. This pathway is ideal if you live in the UK and wish to practice here. It also fully enables you to work with clients globally.
International Students
If you are based outside the UK (for example, in Europe, the USA, Canada, or Australia), you will enrol in our 700-hour International Functional Wellness Diploma. This extended course meets international requirements and is accredited by the International Institute of Complementary Therapists (IICT) with an iTEC certificate. For a full list of covered countries, please visit the IICT website.
Both pathways provide you with a recognised qualification that enables you to obtain professional insurance and governing body membership, confirming your status as a professional Functional Wellness or Menopause Wellness Practitioner.
Diploma Payment Plans for UKÂ and Irish ResidentsÂ
Diploma Payment Plans for those living outside the UKÂ and Ireland
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the course format?
This is an online home learning course. There are two options available
The UK accredited diploma comprising of 450 hours of study
- Live Zoom classrooms 48 hours
- Online portal with recorded lessons 228 hours
- Clinical hours 153 hoursÂ
- Homework and projects 50 hoursÂ
Due to the additional hours required for therapist insurance outside the UK, the internationally accredited diploma comprising of 700 hours
- Live Zoom classrooms 48 hours
- Online portal with recorded lessons 290 hours
- Clinical hours 183 hoursÂ
- Homework and projects 182 hours
How long will it take me to complete?
The UK diploma is estimated to take 12-24 months to complete. The international diploma is estimated to take 18-36 months.
Module completion involves online lessons, homework, case studies, zoom classrooms, zoom workshops and mentoring groups. The deadline to complete this course is 36 months (3 years). We accept written requests for extensions for extenuating circumstances.Â
When are the zoom classrooms?
Live zoom classrooms happen regularly on a Monday 9.15am / 7.15pm and Wednesday 9.15am / 7.15pm UK time. We also have a monthly Saturday 5.15pm class UK time. You will be given a zoom link to attend the classrooms and they are interactive and designed to embed the knowledge you learn in the home study. They are flexible and designed for you to attend the ones you can attend. You do not need to attend all the classes, just the ones that work with your schedule.
When can I start?
Your learning journey begins as soon as you're ready. We kick off the enrolment process with your first payment and a signed electronic agreement. You'll gain instant access to the online portal, and we'll book you in for a welcome call with our student manager. This ensures you feel confident and know exactly what to do, setting you up for success from day one.
Do I need any previous experience or qualifications?
No, this course is designed for beginners. If you have previous health or fitness training, that's great! But it is not necessary.
Is this a trustworthy qualification?
Yes, very much so. This diploma is accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists, the International Institute of Complementary Therapists, iTEC and VTCT.
The course is insured by Balens Ltd and BGi the syllabus is in line with the National Occupational Standards in the UK.
Are there any additional costs I need to budget for?
The course fee includes everything you need to complete your training. However, to practice professionally, you will need to budget for the following annual costs: Governing body membership and professional insurance, which is approximately ÂŁ100 per year. There are no hidden charges or ongoing membership fees from us after you graduate.
Will AI replace wellness practitioners in the future?
AI won't replace wellness practitioners, it will enhance their practice. Our diploma course focuses on the skills AI can't replicate, such as building genuine client relationships, interpreting nuanced human experiences, and providing the accountability that drives real transformation. We train you to leverage technology as a tool for your clinical practice, marketing and admin, whilst mastering the human connection that remains at the heart of effective wellness guidance.
Watch this video on the differencesWhat equipment or software do I need for the course?
You will need a device (computer, laptop, or tablet) with a reliable internet connection to access the online portal and attend live Zoom classrooms. A webcam and microphone are required for interactive sessions and your final filmed case study. All other learning materials are provided within our online student portal.
Do you make allowances for learning challenges?
Yes we do. All the learning is in different formats, including written documents, images, diagrams and videos that are able to be watched on repeat. All the assessments are not time prohibited so you can go at your own pace and take your notes in. If you have particular learning challenges that you wish to discuss with us, please contact us directly and we would be very happy to help.
Contact Us Directly To Discuss Your NeedsIs there an exam?
Instead of a final exam, your progress is measured through module quizzes, practical case studies, and a final filmed case study that showcases your applied skills and knowledge in real-world scenarios.
What qualification do I receive?
If you live in the UK, opt for the 450 hours 'Functional Wellness' Diploma which is accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists plus an iTEC / VTCT certificate.
If you live outside the UK, for example in the USA, Australia or Africa, you will opt for the 700 hours 'International Functional Wellness' Diploma accredited by the International Institute of Complementary Therapist plus an iTEC certificate.Â
Our wellness diplomas are equivalent to higher education level 5 diplomas.Â
What happens if I need to defer?
You have 3 years to complete the training. We can accommodate students who need to defer and can give a break depending on your needs. Payment for the course will be required in the timeframe originally agreed.
Start Now!What support is available after I graduate?
Our relationship doesn't end at graduation. We are committed to your long-term success. For graduates who want to continue their professional growth and build their business, we offer a range of optional post-graduate support options, including advanced masterclasses, mentoring, and business coaching. These are available as separate purchases to support you at every stage of your career.
How is the UK and international diploma different?
The UK diploma is accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists and is a 450 hour course.
The internationally recognised diploma requires 700 hours to meet the International Institute of Complementary Therapists criteria.
If you are based in the UK, it is recommended to study the UK diploma. If you wish to work outside the UK, it is recommended to study the international diploma.
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Meet Claire...
Meet Claire Snowdon-Darling, the Head of our College and a leading pioneer in menopause and women's health. After overcoming premature ovarian insufficiency and chronic fatigue when conventional medicine failed her, Claire created our unique 'Triangle of Hormonal Health' model. Today, she leads our college, training practitioners internationally to help women who feel dismissed by the healthcare system finally get heard and find real solutions for their hormonal health.
Kiron Collett
Second to none expert teachers. Their approach is professional, empathetic and truly connects with all levels of students ensuring that everyone fully understands the course material.
Abi Adams
I highly recommend for their phenomenal knowledge and guidance when it comes to studying health.
Gayle Jordan
Extremely knowledgeable and engaging educators. I have thoroughly enjoyed all the thought provoking training that I have had and look forward to more in the future.
Discover our unique approach
Our book published in 2025 explains our evidence-based approach to improving menopause symptoms through nutrition and lifestyle, cutting through confusion with clear, practical guidance you can actually use.
If you’re considering studying with us, this book is a great way to understand our methods first.Â
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I really recommend Functional Wellness
I can honestly say deciding to study the Wellness Diploma has changed my life in so many positive ways.
I finally feel after years of misinformation and incorrect advice regarding health and wellness the information provided makes perfect sense.
The course is structured so well, providing clear, concise information in an easy to understand format. I believe it is really good value for money.
The support network is a great community where you can share information and ask any relevant questions. The admin team and tutors are always quick to respond and answer emails promptly. Really happy with the course!
Sarah Carmichael
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Diploma Overview
Length of course: 450 hours (700 hours for international students)
Clinical hours: 153 hours (183 for international students)
Duration: 18-24 months
Location: Online and delivered via zoom classrooms
Qualification: Dip. Functional WellnessÂ
Accreditation: FHT, IITC, iTEC and VTCT and is the equivalent to a level 5 diploma
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