Becoming A Certified Instructor

The “Done For You” Classes To Get Your Started

In addition to the training you’ll receive as a Culinary Nutrition Expert, you have the opportunity to become an Academy of Culinary Nutrition Certified Instructor.

We want to see you out in the world sharing all you have learned (and continue to learn) and we want you to succeed in your efforts.

With that in mind, we have created this unique, information and resource-packed portal that is only available to certified graduates of the Culinary Nutrition Expert Program.

3 Steps to becoming a Certified Instructor:

Register for and successfully complete the Culinary Nutrition Expert Program.
Enrol as a Certified Instructor and review the materials in the Teaching Resources Portal.
Schedule your first class!

Once you begin teaching these classes, we will include you and your classes in our newsletter, and promote across social media.

Classes CREATED FOR YOU TO TEACH

The Teaching Resources Portal is your go-to hub for everything you need to start teaching classes in person and live online straight away as an Academy of Culinary Nutrition Certified Instructor.

In the portal you will find everything you need to teach nine carefully designed classes created exclusively for use by our instructors. Based on over a decade of experience, and thousands of planning and teaching hours, we have chosen class topics that have far reach, are in demand and suitable to teach by both recent graduates of our program and seasoned pros who have been out in the world teaching for years.

Cooking Class / Workshop Topics Included:

Inspired Anti-Inflammatory Eating
Allergen-Friendly Cooking
Best Healthy Breakfasts
Cooking for Great Digestion
Eating for Awesome Energy
Family Favourites
Meal Prep Made Easy
Smoothie and Elixir Magic
Fearless Fermentation

The Resources We Provide For Each Class

Teaching Resources Portal

For each of the above cooking class themes, we provide the following detailed resources to support your success in sharing these classes and empowering those who seek your guidance to make health happen in their own lives.

For each of the nine classes outlined above, you receive:

Promotional Copy: You’ll receive a word document with promotional copy that you can add to emails, social media posts or blog posts to help you share and promote your classes.
Promotional Flyer: A professionally designed promotional flyer using original photography that can be sent as an email or printed and shared in local businesses to help promote your classes.
Promotional Images: You’ll have gorgeous professionally styled and shot images (one per class) in various sizes and formats to use across social media to help you support your efforts in getting the word out about your classes.
Original Recipes: A packet of original recipes specially created to support the class topic.
Logistics Plan for a Cooking Class*: This logistics plan is to help you get set and ready for success. It includes your prep schedule, equipment list, and time blocking for a hands on cooking class.
Logistics Plan for a Workshop: Prefer a demonstration-style workshop? We also include a logistics plan for a workshop that includes a prep schedule, equipment list and time blocking chart for a demonstration-style class.
Teaching Manual and Talking Points: Consider this your cheat sheet. For each class you receive a fully researched and referenced guide to sharing your nutritional knowledge while teaching. This guide includes all of the recipes, outlining specific key health tips and culinary tips for key ingredients in each recipe. There is also space provided to add your own notes.
Student Handout: Enable your students to follow along and leave them empowered with a handout that includes the key takeaways from the class guides, tips, strategies, all of the recipes made in class along with all of the references for the research.
Shopping List: Finally, we also include your class shopping list in an editable document so you can add and remove items as needed based on any specifications you need for your class.

*There is no logistics plan for a cooking class for the Smoothie and Elixir class. We’re hopeful people know how to blend stuff, so this class topic is best suited as a demo-style workshop where you can wow your crew with knowledge.

WE HAVE VIDEOS, TOO!

Meghan Telpner
In the Teaching Resources Portal you’ll find 30+ tutorial videos that answer some of the most common questions our graduates have when you get out in the world and start teaching. You’ll learn how to get your home ready for teaching, waivers and insurance, how to handle cancellations, food allergies, as well as how to fill your classes, how to set up your bench for confident teaching live or online and more.

Video Modules

Module 1: How To Use Class Resources
Module 2: Organizing Your Class (Location, Insurance, Prep etc.)
Module 3: Best Practices for Registration
Module 4: Filling Your Classes
Module 5: Pricing and Adding Value for Guests
Module 6: Making Your Class a Success
Module 7: Best Practices For Teaching Cooking Classes and Workshops Live Online

What’s Included

Certified Instructors receive access to the Teaching Resources Portal which includes:

	Included
Promotional copy and designed page for each of the 9 classes
Promotional images for use across social media for each of the 9 classes
Original recipes for each of the 9 classes
Logistics plan for demo style workshop for each of the 9 classes
Logistics plan for hands-on cooking class 8 of the classes ? There is no cooking class plan for the Smoothies + Elixirs class
Fully referenced speaking/presentation notes for each of the 9 classes
Fully referenced student handout for each of the 9 classes
Editable shopping list for each of the 9 classes
Specific teaching materials to execute all 9 classes online ? We have created additional resources that allow you to teach all of our classes as live online classes, with guidance on how to succeed with online teaching.
30+ tutorial videos to support your teaching success
1-year license to teach these materials ? One year guaranteed use as per our terms and conditions. Beyond one year, we reserve the right to update, modify add or remove classes and/or require license renewal. Our current renewal fee is $298/year* (or $34/month) for continued ongoing access to use our materials for your classes. Keep in mind, this is a flat fee. We do not request any other payment for our marketing efforts of your classes, or commission on registration fees for the classes you run. There is no limit in regards to the number of classes you can operate and this fee should be easily covered by offering a single class. *The fee is subject to change without notice.
Certified Instructor emblem to use on your website, business cards etc.
Group support webinars with Meghan to address questions

Your Next Steps

When Can You Become An Instructor?

You can become an instructor following successful completion of the Culinary Nutrition Expert Program.
There are two ways to register as a Certified Instructor and gain access to the Teaching Resources Portal:

Culinary Nutrition Expert Program Bundles: If you register for the Deep Dive Bundle or the Ultimate Professional Bundle of the Culinary Nutrition Expert Program, the Teaching Resources Portal is part of the bundle at a savings of $288. Access is granted to bundle students upon successful completion of the Culinary Nutrition Expert Program in January.
Certified Level: Should you decide that you’re not ready to take the leap right away or aren’t sure if you want to be an instructor, that’s okay! Upon successful completion of the Culinary Nutrition Expert Program, you have the opportunity to enroll as an instructor separately. Enrollment in the portal opens in January for a two-week period.

which option is best for you?

Self-Paced? For the more casual student, looking to take this for personal interest, at your own pace.
Want Community and Accountability? The cohort option, which includes a coach and review/feedback of assignments is your pick!
Ready To Go Deep? If you are seriously committed to taking your life to the next level, and want an extended journey of learning and discovery consider the Deep Dive Bundle which gives you access to our full collection of culinary courses along with our teaching resources portal that will help set you up for business success as a Culinary Nutrition Expert.

Our next cohort runs from September 18th – February 12th and is limited to 25 students only.

This means that if you choose to join in our September cohort, you will get access on September 18th to begin your course work. You will have until February 12th to successfully complete and submit all quizzes and course assignments to be eligible for your certification.
You will have ongoing access to all course materials for a full 12 months from your start date.
Should this trial cohort option work out, we’ll be offering our next cohort beginning in January.

Course modules

200+ Page Referenced Course Notes

Access to full course materials

Curated Learning Resources

Weekly quiz

Today Is The Day Welcome Package mailed to your door

1 Year Access to Private Community Group

Quarterly Calls with Meghan

Course modules

200+ Page Referenced Course Notes

Access to full course materials

Curated Learning Resources

Weekly quiz

Today Is The Day Welcome Package mailed to your door

1 Year Access to Private Community Group

Quarterly Calls with Meghan

4 Monthly Cohort Coaching Sessions

Dedicated Program Coach

Assignment deadlines

Feedback and grading of assignments

Certificate of expertise

Course modules

200+ Page Referenced Course Notes

Access to full course materials

Curated Learning Resources

Weekly quiz

Today Is The Day Welcome Package mailed to your door

1 Year Access to Private Community Group

Quarterly Calls with Meghan

4 Monthly Cohort Coaching Sessions

Dedicated Program Coach

Assignment deadlines

Feedback and grading of assignments

Certificate of expertise

Instant Access Course: Everyday Culinary Nutrition

Instant Access Course: Everyday Herbal

Instant Access Course: Fundamentals of Fermentation

Instant Access Course: Healthy at Home

Instant Access: Live From The Kitchen 6-Part Series

Teaching Resources Portal

Certified Instructor Designation

9 "Done-For-You" cooking class packages

32 tutorial videos for running classes and workshops

How To Teach Online: Instructional Tutorial

which option is best for you?

Self-Paced? For the more casual student, looking to take this for personal interest, at your own pace.
Want Community and Accountability? The cohort option, which includes a coach and review/feedback of assignments is your pick!
Ready To Go Deep? If you are seriously committed to taking your life to the next level, and want an extended journey of learning and discovery consider the Deep Dive Bundle which gives you access to our full collection of culinary courses along with our teaching resources portal that will help set you up for business success as a Culinary Nutrition Expert.

Our next cohort runs from September 18th – February 12th and is limited to 25 students only.


	Self-Paced	September Cohort	September Cohort Deep Dive Bundle
Course modules ? All videos are closed captioned. Access available for 12 months from date of enrollment
200+ Page Referenced Course Notes ? Downloadable and can be printed if you desire.
Access to full course materials ? Modules are released on a weekly basis. Once a module has been released, you have 24/7 access ongoing until September 2024.
Curated Learning Resources ? These are additional articles, videos, podcasts and book recommendations from our blog, Meghan’s website and around the web (and library).
Weekly quiz
Today Is The Day Welcome Package mailed to your door ? If you live in some South American, Caribbean countries, or some areas of the Middle East where receiving international packages can be difficult, we will follow up with you personally.
1 Year Access to Private Community Group ? Beginning on the start date of your cohort, you will have access to both our Culinary Nutrition Student and Alumni group as well as your private cohort circle with your coach.
Quarterly Calls with Meghan ? Meghan hosts one community Q&A call per quarter with the date/time shared one month in advance.
4 Monthly Cohort Coaching Sessions ? Available from live call through to end of access period
Dedicated Program Coach
Assignment deadlines ? We do not guarantee the granting of the certification to everyone who registers at these levels. The title of Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert is earned through the completion of all assignments on time, and the passing of all quizzes. Certificates are sent via email.
Feedback and grading of assignments
Certificate of expertise ? We do not guarantee the granting of the certification to everyone who registers at these levels. The title of Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert is earned through the completion of all assignments on time, and the passing of all quizzes. For more details please review the course catalogue. Certificates are sent via email
Instant Access Course: Everyday Culinary Nutrition ? We guarantee a minimum 12 months access on all instant access courses. You will get instant access upon enrolling.
Instant Access Course: Everyday Herbal ? We guarantee a minimum 12 months access on all instant access courses. You will get instant access upon enrolling.
Instant Access Course: Fundamentals of Fermentation ? We guarantee a minimum 12 months access on all instant access courses. You will get instant access upon enrolling.
Instant Access Course: Healthy at Home ? We guarantee a minimum 12 months access on all instant access courses. You will get instant access upon enrolling.
Instant Access: Live From The Kitchen 6-Part Series ? We guarantee a minimum 12 months access on all instant access courses. You will get instant access upon enrolling.
Teaching Resources Portal ? This is not a course but an information and training portal. The Teaching Resources Portal is your go-to hub for everything you need to start teaching classes as soon as you successfully complete the Culinary Nutrition Expert Program. In the portal you will find everything you need to teach nine carefully selected classes created exclusively for use by our instructors. Once you complete the program, you’ll receive access to this portal and the nine “done for you” cooking class packages, with a one-year license, that you can start using immediately for your business. These packages include digital copies of promotional copy, shopping lists, preparation schedule, class logistic plan, professionally designed class handouts for your guests, and recipes created exclusively for these classes. This package guarantees a one-year license to use these materials. The “done-for-you” cooking classes and resource videos will live in your teaching portal. You will receive access upon successful completion of the program. You can renew your license annually. All earnings from your classes are exclusively your own! Click here to learn more about the Teaching Resources Portal
Certified Instructor Designation ? Upon successful completion of the Culinary Nutrition Expert Program, those who have purchased access to the Teaching Resources Portal can also carry the title of Academy of Culinary Nutrition Certified Instructor. You will receive access to our Teaching Resources Portal with a one-year license to teach classes and workshops created exclusively for our instructors to teach in their own communities. You can renew your license annually. All earnings from your classes are exclusively your own! You can learn more about the Certified Instructor designation here.
9 "Done-For-You" cooking class packages ? This is not a course but an information and training portal. The Teaching Resources Portal is your go-to hub for everything you need to start teaching classes as soon as you successfully complete the Culinary Nutrition Expert Program. In the portal you will find everything you need to teach nine carefully selected classes created exclusively for use by our instructors. Once you complete the program, you’ll receive access to this portal and the nine “done for you” cooking class packages, with a one-year license, that you can start using immediately for your business. These packages include digital copies of promotional copy, shopping lists, preparation schedule, class logistic plan, professionally designed class handouts for your guests, and recipes created exclusively for these classes. This package guarantees a two-year license to use these materials. The “done-for-you” cooking classes and resource videos will live in your teaching portal. You will receive access upon successful completion of the program. You can renew your license annually. All earnings from your classes are exclusively your own! Click here to learn more about the Teaching Resources Portal
32 tutorial videos for running classes and workshops ? These videos are part of the Teaching Resources Portal. A lot of details come up as you begin getting your culinary nutrition business going. Enjoy these additional teaching tutorial videos that cover a wide range of topics including insurance, promotional strategies, getting testimonials, pricing your classes and more. The “done-for-you” cooking classes and resource videos will live in your teaching portal. You will receive access upon successful completion of the program. Click to learn more about the Teaching Resources Portal
How To Teach Online: Instructional Tutorial ? This module covers everything you need to know to be ready and set for a successful experience teaching a cooking class (or any demonstration style class) online.
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Teaching Resources Portal FAQ

Can I register for this on its own, without registering for the Deep Dive or Ultimate Professional Bundles?

Yes, registration for the Teaching Resources Portal is available following completion of the Culinary Nutrition Expert program in a coached, cohort option.

How much does the Teaching Resources Portal cost as a stand-alone registration?

It is available for purchase for $1,480.

Can I use these materials to teach classes online?

We have teaching materials created for all 9 classes specifically for use for live online teaching. As teaching in person and teaching online are very different for both the instructor and participants, we ask that you only use the live online class resources for your online classes.

Do I have to use these materials to teach classes? Can I use them for one-on-one consulting and private classes?

Absolutely! And this can be a very powerful format to help those who seek your guidance transform their cooking.

What happens if I want to teach the classes in my first language, or the first language where I live?
Though we thought long and hard about how we can get everything professionally translated and designed for you, at this time, it’s just not feasible. However, we don’t want to limit you from teaching.

We will be permitting those of you who send in a written request to translate the Student Handout and Recipes as needed to execute your classes. Once we have received your request, we will send you very specific copyright copy, in your preferred language, to include in all of your translated documents that will be passed around to students.

Does the Academy of Culinary Nutrition take a cut of what I earn from these classes?

Absolutely not! When your license takes effect, consider it like a franchise. You get access to the materials, branding, title and all that jazz and the sky is the limit for how much you want to earn. All income you generate in your teaching business is all yours. This won’t stop us from cheerleading for your classes, and sharing them with the wider ACN community.

What does a “One-Year License” mean?

Our one-year license guarantees you to be able to access and teach these classes to your heart’s content without any additional fees or changes. After the one-year license is up, we reserve the right to offer the option to renew the license and/or update, amend, add or remove any classes.

When does my license take effect?
Your one year license will begin as soon as you are granted access to the Teaching Resource Portal following the completion of the Culinary Nutrition Expert Program or when you register for it, when taking it separate from our Deep Dive Bundle.