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Turn your passion for health into a career and start on your journey to becoming a Professional Health Coach with one of our university-level, internationally recognised Health Coach programmes. You’ll gain unparalleled knowledge, skills and expertise, along with all the support you need to make a real difference and help empower others achieve their health goals.
Health Coach Programme
Professional Health Coaches combine evidence-based lifestyle science with the art of behaviour change to help clients build healthier, more sustainable lives. Working in primary care or private practice, they bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it - supporting clients to take consistent action toward lasting wellbeing.
Mental Health Coach Programme
Mental Health Coaches fill a critical gap in mental healthcare - supporting people with mild to moderate mental health challenges to make the lifestyle changes that meaningfully improve mental wellbeing. Future-focused and evidence-based, they use advanced coaching skills, behaviour change techniques, and lifestyle science to help clients move forward and build the life they want.
Metabolic Nutrition Coach Programme
Metabolic Nutrition Coaches are preventative health specialists, trained in nutritional science, metabolic health, exercise, sleep, and behavioural coaching. They help clients cut through the noise of modern food culture, build sustainable habits, and take meaningful action to protect and support long-term metabolic health.
Master Health Coach Programme
PREKURE Master Health Coaches are at the forefront of preventative lifestyle medicine. With advanced expertise across both metabolic and mental health, they deliver integrated, whole-person coaching - supporting clients to make profound, lasting improvements to their health and wellbeing.
Become a Certified Health Coach. Specialise as a Certified Mental Health Coach and/or a Certified Metabolic Nutrition Coach. Level up your study and become a Master Health Coach after completing the three previous programmes.
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Which Programme Are You Interested In?
Complete Part-Time
7 hours a week over 12 months
NZQA
Assessed as a micro-credential equivalency of Level 5 on the NZQF (New Zealand Qualifications Framework)
Approved
Online Flexible Learning
6 x Self-Directed Learning Courses (PK101-PK106) + live and interactive online classes
Coaching Practice
25 hours
Certifications
Certified Health Coach
PREKURE Health Coach Programme
With PREKURE’s Health Coach Programme you’ll gain a university-level, internationally recognised certification, learn from our world-leading experts, and be at the forefront of preventative medicine, health lifestyle science, and behaviour change.
You’ll acquire the tools, knowledge and skills to make a real difference in your life, and in the health and wellbeing of others.
Health Lifestyle Science:
6 x Self-Directed Learning Courses (PK101-PK106)
Live Coaching Labs:
15 x Online Live Immersive Classes
Exclusive PREKURE eBook:
The Science & Art of Exceptional Health Coaching (100-pages)
- Optional weekly live and online coaching gyms
- Optional weekly Ask An Expert Q&A live and online with the Faculty
- In-person regional meet-ups & roadshows
Complete Part-Time
7 hours a week over 18 months
NZQA
Assessed as a micro-credential equivalency of Level 7 on the NZQF (New Zealand Qualifications Framework)
Approved
By UKIHCA (as CPD).
Online Flexible Learning
Self-directed + live and interactive online classes
Coaching Practice
50 hours
Certifications
- Certified Health Coach
- Certified Mental Health Coach
PREKURE Mental Health Coach Programme
Become a Certified Mental Health Coach and help change the face of mental health.
As a Certified Mental Health Coach you’ll learn how to support clients to be future-focused, using advanced coaching skills, behaviour therapy techniques and the latest scientifically proven lifestyle solutions to help them move forward and achieve their wellbeing goals.
Health Lifestyle Science:
6 x Self-Directed Learning Courses (PK101-PK106)
Mental Health Science:
6 x Self-Directed Learning Courses (PK301-PK306)
Live Coaching Labs:
– 15 x Online (Health Coach) Live Immersive Classes
– 15 x Online (Advanced Mental Health Coach) Live Immersive Classes
Exclusive PREKURE eBooks:
– The Science & Art of Exceptional Health Coaching (100-pages)
– The Practice of Advanced Coaching Book (200-pages)
- Optional weekly live and online coaching gyms
- Optional weekly Ask An Expert Q&A live and online with the Faculty
- In-person regional meet-ups & roadshows
Complete Part-Time
7 hours a week over 18 months
NZQA
Assessed as a micro-credential equivalency of Level 5 on the NZQF (New Zealand Qualifications Framework)
Online Flexible Learning
Self-directed + live and interactive online classes
Coaching Practice
50 hours
Certifications
- Certified Health Coach
- Certified Metabolic Nutrition Coach
PREKURE Metabolic Nutrition Coach Programme
As a Metabolic Nutrition Coach, you’ll be trained to support others with a powerful toolbox of scientifically proven lifestyle levers and behaviour change strategies
– enabling you to educate, support, and empower clients to reclaim agency, improve their metabolic health, and reduce their risk of chronic disease.
Live Coaching Labs: 15 x Online Live Immersive Classes
Metabolic Medicine & Nutritional Science: Self-Directed Learning Courses (PK207-PK212)
Advanced Coaching Labs: 15 x Online Live Immersive Classes
- Optional weekly live and online coaching gyms
- Optional weekly Ask An Expert Q&A live and online with the Faculty
- In-person regional meet-ups & roadshows
Complete Part-Time
7 hours a week over 24 months
NZQA
Assessed as a micro-credential equivalency of Level 7 on the NZQF (New Zealand Qualifications Framework)
Internationally Approved
By UKIHCA (as CPD)
Online Flexible Learning
Self-directed + live and interactive online classes
Coaching Practice
100 hours
Certifications
- Certified Health Coach
- Certified Mental Health Coach
- Certified Metabolic Nutrition Coach
- Certified Master Health Coach
PREKURE Master Health Coach Programme
Join the PREKURE Master Health Coach Programme and lead the future of preventative lifestyle medicine. Become an internationally recognised Certified Master Health Coach, eligible for membership with the world’s leading professional health coaching body (UKIHCA).
Immerse yourself in university-level education, cutting-edge research, and develop advanced coaching skills. Master an integrated approach across metabolic health, mental health, and behaviour change, to confidently support whole-person care.
Whether your goal is launching your own purpose-driven health coaching business, or advancing your existing clinical career, PREKURE equips you with the practical tools, proven methodologies, and comprehensive support you need to drive meaningful and lasting health outcomes.
Health Lifestyle Science
– 6 x Self-Directed Learning Courses (Pk101-PK106)
Mental Health Science
– 6 x Self-Directed Learning Courses (PK301-PK306)
Metabolic Medicine & Nutritional Science:
– 6 x Self-Directed Learning Courses (PK207-PK212)
Live Coaching Labs:
– 15 x Online (Health Coach) Live Immersive Classes
– 15 x Online (Advanced Health Coach) Live Immersive Classes
Exclusive PREKURE eBooks:
– The Science & Art of Exceptional Health Coaching (100-pages)
– The Practice of Advanced Coaching Book (200-pages)
Business Fundamentals Course (optional):
– 6 x Online Live Immersive Classes
– 1 x Self-Directed Learning Course
- Optional weekly live and online coaching gyms
- Optional weekly Ask An Expert Q&A live and online with the Faculty
- Quarterly live-master coach connection & accountability workshops
- In-person regional meet-ups & roadshows
Training Programme Comparisons
| ACCREDITATION & RECOGNITION | PREKURE | Integrative Nutrition (IIN) | Wellness Coaching Australia | Well College Global | Health Coach Institute | Precision Nutrition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | Australasian focus with global reach | USA / Global | Australia / Global | Australia / Global | USA / Global | Canada / Global |
| Approved Programme(s) by UK & International Health Coaches Association (UKIHCA) | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| NZQA micro-credential equivalency | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Endorsed for CME by RNZCGP & RACGP | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| ICF portfolio pathway (ACC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CURRICULUM DEPTH | PREKURE | Integrative Nutrition (IIN) | Wellness Coaching Australia | Well College Global | Health Coach Institute | Precision Nutrition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle health science (nutrition, exercise, sleep) | Yes | Partial | Partial | Yes | Partial | Yes |
| Advanced metabolic & nutritional health science | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Advanced mental health science | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Advanced coaching practice (ACT, CBT, NVC, NLP) | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| LEARNING EXPERIENCE | PREKURE | Integrative Nutrition (IIN) | Wellness Coaching Australia | Well College Global | Health Coach Institute | Precision Nutrition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live & immersive practical coaching education | Yes | Partial | Yes | Partial | Partial | Yes |
| World-class faculty (30+ professors, clinicians, coaches). | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Business fundamentals, mentorship, coach website & directory | Yes | Partial | Partial | Partial | No | No |
| Student support, learning resources & coaching practice hours | Yes | Partial | Partial | Partial | Partial |
| COMMUNITY & GRADUATE SUCCESS | PREKURE | Integrative Nutrition (IIN) | Wellness Coaching Australia | Well College Global | Health Coach Institute | Precision Nutrition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing curriculum access & postgraduate development | Yes | Partial | No | No | No | Partial |
| Graduate community depth, in-person connection & meet-ups | Yes | No | Partial | No | No | No |
YOU’RE INVITED TO ATTEND THE MASTERCLASS
Free Health Coaching 101 Live Masterclass
Learn the key coaching skills and foundational concepts that flip the traditional medical model – empowering you to support sustainable change and explore a rewarding career in professional health coaching. We are running both New Zealand & Australian sessions.
YOU’RE INVITED TO ATTEND THE MASTERCLASS
Free Health Coaching 101 Live Masterclass
Learn the key coaching skills and foundational concepts that flip the traditional medical model – empowering you to support sustainable change and explore a rewarding career in professional health coaching. We are running both New Zealand & Australian sessions.
Get Started With The Certificate in Health Coaching Science
If you’re not quite ready to commit to one of our Certified Health Coach Programmes, you can start your journey with the Certificate in Health Coaching Science.
This flexible option includes six self-paced online courses covering the latest university-level study in lifestyle health science, preventative medicine, and behaviour change. When you’re ready for live practical training and certification, our Health Coach Programme will be your next step.
The PREKURE Difference
Learn from our diverse, world-class faculty of over 30 professors, researchers, Health Coaches and clinicians, who will equip you with real-world knowledge and practical skills.
You can’t become a masterful coach by watching. Practise and hone your skills in our live, interactive and immersive small-group online classes.
Join a vibrant community of like-minded people who share your passion for health and wellbeing. You’ll find your tribe, connect, collaborate, and grow together.
At the bleeding edge of lifestyle medicine - with advanced coaching skills and multi-fluency across metabolic and mental health - to support whole-person health.
Approved by international Health Coach professional bodies, endorsed by the Royal NZ and Australian Colleges of GPs, and independently assessed as equivalent to
Gain the business acumen and practical mentorship you need to launch, scale and sustain your own impact-driven coaching business.
Over 30 globally-leading, world-class experts
Learn from our diverse, world-class faculty of over 30 professors, researchers, Health Coaches and clinicians, who will equip you with real-world knowledge and practical skills.
