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CNM Certification

Level up your nutrition manager status

Receiving your Certified Nutrition Manager (CNM) designation is the highest level of certification in nutrition management and will increase your influence as a leader in the industry. In order to become a CNM, you’ll need to fulfill the Canadian Council of Professional Certification (CCPC)’s certification and renewal requirements.

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Why get certified?

The purpose of certification is to recognize those who have acquired an advanced level of training, skills, work experience, and effectiveness as a nutrition manager. For career growth and promotion opportunities, certification is your best next step.

The focus is to provide:

  • An avenue for CSNM members who have studied, worked, and developed skills in the nutrition management field to receive professional recognition.
  • The public and their employers with confidence that professional managers have attained an advanced level of competency.
  • Certified Managers with encouragement and opportunity for continuing education and professional development.

About the certification

The CCPC has entered into an agreement with CSNM to be the third-party examiner for the certification of CSNM’s membership. They issue professional credentials to those who qualify in their respective fields and will perform periodic audits of Certified Nutrition Managers’ annual continuing education.

Who can be certified?

Professional CSNM members can apply for CNM credentials. However, you need to be able to meet the standard criteria for education and experience set by the CCPC Global Examining Board.

Who can use the certification title?

Certified Nutrition Manager (CNM) is trademarked. Only CSNM members that have been approved by CCPC and continue to maintain their certification through CSNM and CCPC are entitled to use the trademarked certification title.

Get certified in 4 simple steps

1

Work Experience

Achieve 4000 hours (about 2.5 years) of paid work experience as an Professional CSNM member.

2

Earn CE Points

Earn 16 Continuing Education (CE) points. You’ll need 1 in each competency area with the remaining 8 from at least 4 competencies (from the previous year).

Learn more about earning CE points here

3

Apply with CCPC

Complete the online application form for Certified Nutrition Managers available at the CCPC website.

Online application
CCPC website

4

Submit Documents & Payment

Submit the completed application and fees to CCPC. Include the following:

  • a photocopy of your professional diploma or designation as well as any other professional management certificates
  • a current resume
  • a copy of your CSNM membership card 
  • a signed “Consent to Release Information” form
  • a Supervisor’s Evaluation Form
  • a copy of your CSNM transcript from the last calendar year as proof of your 16 CE points

Renewal annually in 2 simple steps

1

Earn CE Points

Earn 16 Continuing Education (CE) points annually (between January 1- December 31). One CE point must be from each of the 8 competency areas with the remaining 8 from at least 4 competencies. If you are missing CE points, please complete education from the archived CSNM education opportunities, located under the Members-only section of the CSNM website.

2

Pay Renewal Fee

The annual Renewal fee will be included in your CSNM annual membership.

We’re here to help

If you have any questions about the certification process, see our FAQs for answers or contact our Certification Portfolio Manager.

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