Who should take the CDEP course?

It suits nutritionists, fitness and wellness professionals, nurses and allied-health workers, and motivated learners who want a specialisation in diabetes education and nutrition support.

What is the format and duration?

It is a 3-month program delivered 100% online with live sessions, recorded lectures, assignments, and case studies, taught in English and Hindi.

What certificate do I get and how do I pay?

You receive a certificate of completion from NHHA. The fee shown on this page is payable securely by card, UPI, or net banking via Razorpay.

Is the diabetes content medical advice?

No. It is educational nutrition and lifestyle information and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.

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Certified Diabetes Educator Program (CDEP)

Become a confident diabetes educator.

A 3-month structured program on diabetes pathophysiology, diagnostics, nutrition therapy, lifestyle management and counselling.

3 Months
Intermediate
Live + Recorded

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Program fee₹44,640~~Listed fee ₹74,400~~

Diabetes education and nutrition planning

Specialisation

At a glance

The program in figures.

100% online · Live + recorded

Program duration: 3 Months
In the curriculum: 9 modules
Level: Intermediate

Overview

About the program.

The Certified Diabetes Educator Program (CDEP) is a 12-week, evidence-based curriculum that takes you from the basics of diabetes pathophysiology to counselling, nutrition therapy and an understanding of complications.

It prepares you to educate and support people living with diabetes through nutrition and lifestyle — working alongside, never in place of, their medical care.

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Awarded on completion

Certified Diabetes Educator Program — Certificate of Completion

Modules3 Months

Topics include

Basics of Diabetes
Diagnosis & Lab Parameters
Medical Management
Nutrition Therapy
Lifestyle & Exercise
Complications of Diabetes

Who it’s for

Made for learners like you.

Designed for healthcare and wellness professionals who want to specialise in diabetes education and nutrition support.

Doctors & medical professionals
Nurses & paramedical staff
Nutritionists & dietitians
Pharmacy professionals
Caregivers of people with diabetes
Healthcare students

What you’ll learn

Skills you leave with.

By the end of three months, you will be able to:

Understand diabetes types, pathophysiology and risk factors
Interpret diagnostic and lab parameters confidently
Apply Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) principles and Indian diet planning
Use glycemic index, glycemic load and carb counting in real cases
Address lifestyle, exercise and stress factors related to diabetes
Counsel clients and break common diabetes myths
Approach special cases — gestational, paediatric, elderly and PCOS-related

Highlights

Program highlights.

9 structured modules covering pathophysiology, diagnostics, therapy and counselling.
Indian-context diet planning with realistic kcal-based meal plans.
Lab report and glucometer workshops for hands-on interpretation.
Insulin therapy demonstrations covering types, basics and patient education.
Live case study discussions on Type 2, insulin-dependent, weight loss and complicated cases.
NHHA certificate after the final MCQ + case-based assessment.

Curriculum

What you’ll study.

Nine progressive modules combining clinical theory with practical demos, lab workshops and live case discussions.

Modules: 09
Duration: 3 Months

Theory topics

What is Diabetes Mellitus
Types: Type 1, Type 2, Gestational
Pathophysiology (insulin resistance vs deficiency)
Role of pancreas & insulin
Risk factors (Indian context focus)

Practical

Identify type of diabetes via case study

Assessment

Assessment pattern

Online exam — MCQ format
Case-based clinical questions

Learning experience

How you’ll learn.

100% online · Live + recorded

Live sessions
Live interactive classes you attend online.
Recorded lectures
Class recordings, so you can revisit a session.
Assignments
Regular work that puts each topic into practice.
Case studies
Learning anchored in practical, real-world cases.
English & Hindi
Taught in both languages.
100% online
Join from anywhere in India.

What you’ll receive

Included with enrollment.

With every enrollment

12-week live program
Recorded class replays
Clinical study materials
Insulin & glucometer demos
Lab report workshops
Live case discussions
NHHA certificate of completion
Mentor support

Faculty

People behind the knowledge.

The educators who teach and mentor across NHHA’s programs.

Meet the Faculty

Certificate

A milestone in your learning journey.

Awarded on completion

Certified Diabetes Educator Program — Certificate of Completion

Earn the NHHA CDEP certificate of completion after clearing the final MCQ and case-based assessment.

NHHA awards a certificate of completion. Programs are educational and are not government-approved, UGC-recognised or university-affiliated, and do not by themselves confer a medical, dietetics or clinical licence. Health-related content does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.

Certificate of completionIllustration — not an issued certificate

Student experiences

In the words of NHHA learners.

Shared by learners across NHHA’s programs — not specific to this one.

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The case studies and diet planning modules were the highlight for me. I moved from theory to real practice within weeks, and today I guide my family and friends on healthier choices.

Garima Shakya/ Bengaluru

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Pathways

Where this knowledge can take you.

Please noteThese are directions learners may explore after the program. They are possibilities, not guarantees — outcomes depend on your background, further study and how you apply what you learn.

Diabetes clinics
Support endocrinology and diabetology teams with patient education.
Hospital OPDs
Assist outpatient diabetes departments with education, counselling and follow-ups.
Wellness centres
Lead diabetes-focused education at gyms, lifestyle clinics and wellness brands.
Private practice
Offer diabetes nutrition education — online or offline — within your scope.
Digital health
Contribute to health-tech and digital diabetes-management platforms.
Patient education
Take patient-education roles with healthcare, pharmaceutical and device companies.

FAQs

Questions, answered.

Something else on your mind? The NHHA team is happy to help.

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No. The program is educational. You learn diabetes nutrition and lifestyle education, not medical diagnosis, treatment, or prescribing. Clinical care remains with licensed medical professionals.

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