Nutrition Micro-Credentials Portfolio
In partnership with The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, University College and the Center for Professional and Workforce Development would like to introduce you to our new portfolio of nutrition-focused micro-credentials. These carefully designed and executed workshops will give working professionals like you the opportunity to earn a series of digital badges in three unique areas of nutrition.
Our Tufts faculty and staff are working closely with our partners at the Academy to develop workshops that align with a variety of skills across the nutrition industry. With a growing demand for nutritionists and dietitians, the design and development of these workshops and digital badges will not only support your future career success and goals, but also contribute to the continued growth and evolution of the broader industry.
Start Making Informed Decisions About Nutrition Science
Tufts University College has built three bundles, each containing three individual workshops to equip learners like you with the essential skills necessary to evaluate the credibility and quality of nutrition information available to consumers today. In each of these workshops, you will explore key components of scientific literature and gain a deeper understanding of the strengths and limitations of various study designs used in nutrition research.
Each of these initial nine workshops will require approximately five hours of work for completion, and all content will be offered asynchronously to support every learner's need for flexibility. Registration for these workshops can happen individually or as a bundle of three, and you will earn an individual, level 1 digital badge for each.
Assessing Nutrition Information |
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Detecting Nutrition Fraud and Misinformation Anatomy of a Research Paper How Nutrition Research is Conducted: Types of Study Designs |
Food Sustainability: From Farm to Table |
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Agricultural Practices and Impacts Food Processing, Distribution, and Retail The Food Consumer: Considerations and Behaviors |
Nutrition in Industry: Product Development & Promotion |
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Cultivating an Innovator’s Mindset: Identifying and Advocating Solutions Regulations for Food Labeling and Promotion Marketing to Food Consumers |
Gain Holistic Nutrition Skills and Core Competencies
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How to identify the signs of nutrition and health misinformation
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The ability to understand and describe the structure and components of a published nutrition research study
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A better understanding of the importance of the peer review process
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Understand the hierarchy of designing a nutrition research study and be able to differentiate the major study designs used in such research, along with their strengths and weaknesses.
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Develop the capability to critique the quality and credibility of nutrition and health-related information
Nutrition Micro-Credentials Built for Success Across Industries
Still not sure if these workshops and credentials are right for you? Review this sample list of relevant job titles and industries to help you determine if these micro-credentials will help you reach your professional goals.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that employment for dietitians and nutritionists will grow by 7% from 2023 to 2033, which is faster than the average for all occupations. This is due to increased interest in food and nutrition for health and wellness, especially in preventive health care.
Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS)
Massachusetts ranked 1st in the nation in 2021 for its concentration of dietitian and nutritionist jobs accompanied by an average salary of $68,940.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dietitians and Nutritionists, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dietitians-and-nutritionists.htm. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dietitians and Nutritionists, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dietitians-and-nutritionists.htm.
How Our Partners Support Your Career Goals
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers information on nutrition and health, from meal planning and safe food preparation to nutrition choices that can help prevent or manage various health conditions. Visit our websites to learn more about healthful eating, find delicious recipes developed by registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), and get information about the education and expertise of RDNs and nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered (NDTRs)—plus how to become one.
The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
At The Friedman School, we see the world through food, using a combination of research, education, outreach, and action—our vision and mission come to life. Together with University College, we are excited to continue developing customized programming for continuing education units, academic credit, and non-credit certificates. In addition, our School offers a variety of certificates, courses, and degrees across key topics in Nutrition Policy, Food Systems and Sustainability, Longevity and Vitality, Human Metabolism, and Study Design & Data Analysis and more. Explore all offerings today!
