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The Physicians Committee’s Online Food for Life Training Course prepares trainees to deliver the award-winning Food for Life nutrition and cooking classes that were designed by physicians, nurses, and dietitians. Food for Life is the Physicians Committee’s longest-standing nutrition program and has been providing individuals with the knowledge and tools for plant-based eating for 23 years.
The training is also intended for institutions with a nutrition or health focus looking for an established and evidence-based plant-based nutrition education program to offer their customers or employees.
The training is an 8-week self-paced, online course that equips graduates to deliver in-person and online Food for Life classes in their communities. Content is provided on-demand, with weekly required live Zoom sessions and additional optional sessions for networking and office hours. The Physicians Committee team and experienced Food for Life instructors provide guidance and support throughout the training program and beyond.
Upcoming Trainings
Spring 2025 Food for Life Training: April 29 – June 24, 2025. Applications have closed for the spring 2025 program.
Interested in a future Food for Life training session? Sign up for training updates to receive an alert when we open 2026 training applications.
Food for Life Training Highlights
- Basic Program Licensure Guidelines
- Tuition: Instructor $999, Institution $1,249
- Schedule Overview
- Scholarships
- Acceptance Notification Date
- Continuing education: Continuing education credits for physicians, nurses, dietitians.
- No medical or culinary experience required
- FAQs
Take your passion to the next level
Once trained, you will enjoy these benefits:
[This] training is so awesome! I would spend all my time studying if I could. The material and videos are great, I can’t get enough. Thank you to the team at the Physicians Committee and Food for Life for giving me this opportunity to help my community and others. I love the show and tell approach to Food for Life.
Charles Smith, Food for Life Instructor
