Brain, Behavior & Nutrition Coach Certification Program

Cost: $5,100
Length: 26 weeks
Working 6 months later: 100%

Program names, program descriptions and occupation titles appear here in English, because that is the only language the federal and state records publish them in. Everything else on this page is translated.

What happened to people who took this

People enrolled: 93

Finished the program: 100%Based on 73 peopleTypical California program: 85% of 1,951 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
Working 6 months later: 100%Typical California program: 69% of 1,690 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
Earnings in one quarter after: Not reported

The jobs this trains for

This describes the jobs people do, not the classes this program teaches. It comes from the U.S. Department of Labor, which asks people already doing the work. The Department publishes it in English only, so the job names and the sentences below stay in English on this page.

Trains for more than one job. The outlook shown is the weakest of them.

Where California publishes a separate figure for San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles MSA (San Luis Obispo County), it appears beneath the statewide one. Statewide stays the headline: people who train here do not necessarily work here.

Psychologists, All Other

The Department publishes no list of daily tasks for this job. This is how it describes the work instead.

All psychologists not listed separately.

Typical pay in California: $161,950per year
Projected openings: 4,090
Projected change: +14.3%
Usually needs: Master's degree

California publishes no separate figure for this job in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles MSA. The statewide figures above are the only ones there are.

Getting in

Experience needed first: None
Training after you are hired: An internship or residency

People usually enter this job through an internship or a residency rather than from a classroom course alone. Ask the provider whether this program leads to one.

These are the federal government's answers for the occupation, not rules this provider sets. California publishes the same two answers for every one of these jobs.

What people in this job actually studied

Most common: Doctorate or professional degree — 52% of the people doing this work.

California says this job usually needs: Master's degree. 10% of the people doing it went less far than that.

No high school diploma: 0%
High school diploma: 0%
Started college, no degree: 0%
Two-year degree: 0%
Four-year degree: 10%
Master's degree: 38%
Doctorate or professional degree: 52%

This counts people already doing this job, across the whole United States. Every other figure on this page is California's, and the federal government publishes no state version of this one. It is what people happen to have, not a rule about who gets hired. A small row does not mean you would be turned away, and a large one is not a promise of a job.

Health Education Specialists

Pay, hiring, and what people studied

Job ads may call this: Health Educator · Clinical Instructor · Education Coordinator · Public Health Educator

Prepare and distribute health education materials, such as reports, bulletins, and visual aids, to address smoking, vaccines, and other public health concerns.
Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health care.
Maintain databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the functioning of health education programs.
Document activities and record information, such as the numbers of applications completed, presentations conducted, and persons assisted.

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Develop and present health education and promotion programs, such as training workshops, conferences, and school or community presentations.
Collaborate with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and the availability of services and to develop goals for meeting needs.
Develop, conduct, or coordinate health needs assessments and other public health surveys.

Typical pay in California: $65,391per yearSan Luis Obispo-Paso Robles MSA: $61,240
Projected openings: 16,320San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles MSA: 350
Projected change: +10.2%
Usually needs: Bachelor's degree

Getting in

Experience needed first: None
Training after you are hired: None

No earlier job experience is expected, and new hires are not put through a long training period. For work like this, a program is usually the way in.

What people in this job actually studied

Most common: Four-year degree — 36% of the people doing this work.

California says this job usually needs: Bachelor's degree. 36% of the people doing it went less far than that.

No high school diploma: 2%
High school diploma: 9%
Started college, no degree: 16%
Two-year degree: 8%
Four-year degree: 36%
Master's degree: 24%
Doctorate or professional degree: 4%

Community Health Workers

Pay, hiring, and what people studied

Job ads may call this: Apprise Counselor · Community Health Promoter · Community Nutrition Educator · Community Health Worker (CHW)

Perform basic diagnostic procedures, such as blood pressure screening, breast cancer screening, or communicable disease screening.
Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diagnostic screenings, such as breast cancer screening, pap smears, glaucoma tests, or diabetes screenings.
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to risk or prevention of conditions, such as lead poisoning, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), prenatal substance abuse, or domestic violence.

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Administer immunizations or other basic preventive treatments.
Identify the particular health care needs of individuals in a community or target area.
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.
Conduct home visits for pregnant women, newborn infants, or other high-risk individuals to monitor their progress or assess their needs.

Typical pay in California: $59,675per yearSan Luis Obispo-Paso Robles MSA: $52,992
Projected openings: 12,530San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles MSA: 120
Projected change: +20.4%
Usually needs: High school diploma or equivalent

Getting in

Experience needed first: None
Training after you are hired: Under a month

No earlier job experience is expected, and new hires are not put through a long training period. For work like this, a program is usually the way in.

What people in this job actually studied

Most common: Four-year degree — 36% of the people doing this work.

California says this job usually needs: High school diploma or equivalent. 2% of the people doing it went less far than that.

No high school diploma: 2%
High school diploma: 9%
Started college, no degree: 16%
Two-year degree: 8%
Four-year degree: 36%
Master's degree: 24%
Doctorate or professional degree: 4%

Program details

This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.

Key components of the program often include:Detailed understanding of the brain's structure and functions and how they relate to behavior and learning.Cognitive Psychology: Exploring how people perceive, remember, think, and solve problems and applying these principles in coaching.Behavior Modification: Learning techniques to help clients change undesirable behaviors and reinforce positive ones.Coaching Skills Development: Practical training in communication, goal-setting, and motivational strategies tailored to individual needs.Ethical and Professional Standards: Emphasizing the importance of ethical practices in coaching and understanding the professional standards of the field.Application and Practice: Opportunities to apply learned skills in real-life scenarios or through supervised practicum experiences.This program is typically geared towards individuals who wish to work as life coaches, therapists, counselors, or in any capacity where understanding the brain and behavior is essential to support others in achieving personal or professional goals.

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Someone else may be able to pay for this

This program was on California's Eligible Training Provider List when the state last reported it to the U.S. Department of Labor (2026-08-04). Programs on that list can be paid for through an Individual Training Account. Listings are renewed periodically and can lapse, so a program listed when the state last reported may not be listed today. Ask before you rely on it.

The place to ask is an America's Job Center of California

A comprehensive center is where all the required partner programs can be reached; an affiliate site offers some of them. California's Employment Development Department directs people to CareerOneStop's finder to locate one. Contacting a center before traveling is worth it — the state notes that its own staff are not physically present at every location.

The rule: 20 CFR 678.305 — What is a comprehensive one-stop center? · 20 CFR 678.310 — What is an affiliated site? · California EDD — Office Locator

SLO Cal Career-San Luis ObispoComprehensive center
Phone: 805-439-2557
285 South K StreetSuite KSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401about 2.9 miles away
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
America`s Job Center of California Workforce Resource CenterComprehensive center
Phone: 805-614-1550
1410 South BroadwaySuite ESanta Maria, CA 93454about 24.1 miles away
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Has a veterans' representative

Distances are straight-line, so the drive is longer. Call before you travel: opening hours here are as the federal directory published them, and the state notes its own staff are not present at every location.

Find a center anywhere in California, and check what is on the list today:
CareerOneStop — American Job Center Finder (U.S. DOL) · California EDD — Office Locator · California EDD — Eligible Training Provider List

How this gets paid for, and what to ask →

Whether a person can have a program paid for is decided by their local workforce development board and the America's Job Center staff who interview them — not by this site, and not by the training provider. California has 45 local workforce development areas and each sets its own policies, so the answer can differ between two people in neighboring counties. Nothing here is a promise of funding or a determination of eligibility.

The rules cited here, and the state and federal sites linked to, are published in English.

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