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African Diaspora Nutrition

Develop expertise in Module M1 — African Diaspora Nutrition Assessment & Client Intake, Module M2 — African Diaspora Nutrition Interpretation & Analysis, and Module M3 — African Diaspora Nutrition Protocol Design. This comprehensive credential program prepares you to practice as a certified African Diaspora Nutrition professional through evidence-based methodologies and practical application.

10 Modules (All Tiers)30 Lessons (All Tiers)5 Hours (AFC)3 Credentials AvailableSelf-Paced

What You'll Learn

Upon completion, graduates will be able to:

  • Develop expertise in african diaspora nutrition

Credential Pathway

3 of 6 tiers available for African Diaspora Nutrition

1
AFCAccelerated Foundation Credential
2
MDMini Diploma
3
PPDProfessional Practitioner Diploma
4
APDAdvanced Professional Diploma
5
MPDMaster Professional Diploma
6
FPDFellow Professional Diploma

Complete Curriculum

10 modules · 30 lessons
1

Module 1

3 lessons
2

Module 2

3 lessons
3

Module 3

3 lessons
4

Module 4

3 lessons
5

Module 5

3 lessons

Career Pathways & Earning Potential

Professional opportunities at each credential level

AFC

Entry-level African Diaspora Nutrition practitioner, wellness consultant

$35,000 – $55,000/year

MD

Certified African Diaspora Nutrition specialist, group facilitator

$45,000 – $75,000/year

PPD

Senior African Diaspora Nutrition practitioner, private practice owner

$60,000 – $95,000/year

APD

Advanced specialist, clinical supervisor, program director

$80,000 – $120,000/year

MPD

Master practitioner, training director, expert consultant

$100,000 – $150,000/year

FPD

Fellow, published authority, keynote speaker, academic faculty

$120,000 – $200,000+/year

Practice Modalities

Private 1:1 coaching & consulting
Group coaching programs
Online courses & digital products
Corporate wellness contracts
Clinical & healthcare settings
Speaking & workshops

Included with Your Credential

Group Coaching Sessions
Peer Community Access
Business Launch Guidance
Client Acquisition Framework

Earnings vary by experience, location, niche specialization, and individual effort. Figures represent typical market ranges for certified practitioners in the United States.

Program Methodology

Primary Framework:
R.O.O.T.S. (Resilience, Optimization, Origins, Terrain, Systems)
Secondary Framework:
F.O.U.N.D. (introduced in Module 3)

Progression Path:

OriginsOptimizationSystemsTerrainResilience

Program Director

Dr. Maria Krista A. Pinol

Dr. Maria Krista A. Pinol, MD, RN

Medical Director & Lead Clinical Reviewer

As the Lead Medical Reviewer, Dr. Pinol validates the clinical accuracy, diagnostic safety, and physiological frameworks of all medical tracking protocols taught within the curriculum. She oversees interpretation pathways for advanced endocrinology, complex toxicity, and regenerative therapies.

Program Details

3
Credential Tiers
10
Total Modules
30
Total Lessons
5
Hours (AFC)
CollegeCollege of Global & Cross-Cultural Wellness & Health
Delivery100% Online
PaceSelf-Paced
Passing Standard70%
AssessmentBoard Examination
Starting at (AFC)$67

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