Academic Programs

Academic Pathways in Obesity Education

Choose the right program as per your profession, learning goal and clinical growth pathway.

Specialized Learning Pathway

Programs for Dietitians & Healthcare Professionals

Build expertise in obesity education, behavioural counselling, nutrition guidance and patient engagement through structured online educator programs.

Online Educator Programs

Start with Online Obesity Education

Foundation Level

Certified Obesity Educator (COE)

COE is ideal for dietitians and healthcare professionals who want to begin structured obesity education, lifestyle guidance and patient counselling.

  • Online learning format
  • Obesity education fundamentals
  • Lifestyle and patient awareness
  • Best for foundation-level learning
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Educator Mastery

Master of Obesity Educator (MOE)

MOE is designed for professionals who want deeper obesity counselling skills, behavioural guidance and advanced patient education methods.

  • Advanced online educator pathway
  • Behaviour and lifestyle counselling
  • Patient communication approach
  • Best after COE-level learning
Enroll for MOE

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Feature Certified Obesity Educator Master of Obesity Educator
AudienceDietitians / Healthcare ProfessionalsDietitians / Educators
LevelFoundationAdvanced Educator
ModeOnlineOnline
FocusObesity awareness and lifestyle basicsCounselling, behaviour and patient education
Live Sessions✓✓
Assessment✓✓
CertificateCOE CertificateMOE Certificate
EligibilityDietitians & Healthcare ProfessionalsDietitians & Healthcare Professionals

Certificate Modules

Core Online Modules for Educators

2 Hours / ModuleFocused online learning
Individual purchase available
1 Year AccessRevisit anytime
For DietitiansEducator pathway
01

Basic Science of Obesity

Pathophysiology, energy balance, adipose tissue biology, and the basis of obesity as a chronic disease.

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02

Treatment Options for Obesity

Overview of evidence-based treatment pathways including lifestyle, pharmacotherapy, and surgical options.

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03

Medical Nutrition in Obesity Management

Dietary strategies, macronutrient planning and therapeutic nutrition for sustained weight management.

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04

Exercise in Obesity Management

Exercise physiology, prescription, resistance training, aerobic programs and overcoming barriers.

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05

Behaviour Therapy in Obesity

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, habit formation and psychological support strategies.

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06

GLP-1 Side Effects Management

Managing common side effects of GLP-1 therapies, including gastrointestinal symptoms, dose adjustments, patient counseling, monitoring, and strategies to improve treatment adherence and outcomes.

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Advanced Clinical Pathway

Programs for Doctors

Advance your clinical expertise through comprehensive obesity management training and fellowship-level academic recognition.

Advanced Clinical Programs

Clinical Obesity Management Pathway

Advanced Certificate

Fellowship in Obesity Management (FOM)

FOM is a complete clinical obesity management program for doctors who want structured knowledge in diagnosis, treatment and obesity-related comorbidities.

  • Complete obesity management learning
  • Diagnosis, nutrition, exercise and pharmacotherapy
  • Case-based clinical understanding
  • Best for clinical practice upgrade
Enroll for FOM
Highest Recognition

Fellow of Obesity School (FOS)

FOS is the highest academic program for doctors seeking advanced recognition with mentorship, clinical exposure and fellowship-level growth.

  • Highest academic pathway
  • 1-month hybrid contact program
  • Clinical case exposure & mentorship
  • Convocation every January
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Compare our advanced clinical pathways and choose the program that best matches your professional goals in obesity medicine.

Feature FOM FOS
Program Type Advanced Certificate Course Fellowship Program
Duration 6 Months Online 1 Year Program
Online Learning ✓ Complete Course ✓ Complete Course
Clinical Exposure × ✓ Included
Live Sessions ✓ ✓
Case Discussions ✓ ✓ Advanced
Mentorship × ✓
Assessment ✓ ✓
Certification FOM Certificate Fellow of Obesity School (FOS)
Content Access 1 Year 1 Year + Extended Support
Eligibility MBBS+ MBBS+
Ideal For Doctors seeking advanced obesity knowledge Doctors seeking fellowship-level recognition

Certificate Modules

Clinical Modules for Doctors

1 Course, 3 CertificatesFCOS + ACOM + PGCOM
1 Year AccessRevisit anytime
MBBS & AboveFor doctors only

1. FCOS – Foundation Course in Obesity Science

3 Months · 100% Online
01

Basic Science of Obesity

Pathophysiology, energy balance, adipose tissue biology, and the basis of obesity as a chronic disease.

02

Genetics of Obesity

Monogenic, polygenic and epigenetic factors in obesity with clinical relevance and counselling principles.

03

Diagnosis of Obesity

BMI, waist circumference, body composition analysis, clinical assessment and comorbidity screening.

04

Treatment Options for Obesity

Overview of evidence-based treatment pathways including lifestyle, pharmacotherapy, and surgical options.

05

Medical Nutrition in Obesity Management

Dietary strategies, macronutrient planning and therapeutic nutrition for sustained weight management.

06

Exercise in Obesity Management

Exercise physiology, prescription, resistance training, aerobic programs and overcoming barriers.

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2. ACOM – Advance Certificate Course in Obesity Management

6 Months · 100% Online
01

Modern Pharmacotherapy

GLP-1 agonists, anti-obesity medications, indications, contraindications, dosing and monitoring protocols.

02

Bariatric Surgery in Obesity

Types of bariatric procedures, eligibility criteria, pre/post-operative care and long-term outcomes.

03

Behaviour Therapy in Obesity

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, habit formation and psychological support strategies.

04

Childhood Obesity

Pediatric obesity assessment, growth chart interpretation, family-based interventions and prevention strategies.

05

GLP-1 Side Effects Management

Managing common side effects of GLP-1 therapies, including gastrointestinal symptoms, dose adjustments, patient counseling, monitoring, and treatment adherence.

06

How to Set Up an Obesity Clinic

Clinic setup essentials including team structure, equipment, patient workflow and building a successful obesity practice.

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3. PGCOM – Post Graduate Certificate in Obesity Management

12 Months · 100% Online
01

Obesity and Co-morbidity

Understanding obesity-related conditions including diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver disease, sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease.

02

Obesity and Diabetes

Pathophysiological overlap, treatment prioritization, medication selection and integrated strategies.

03

Obesity with PCOD

Insulin resistance, androgen excess, fertility implications and PCOS-specific treatment approaches.

04

Obesity and Fatty Liver

NAFLD/NASH pathogenesis, staging, lifestyle interventions, pharmacotherapy and monitoring strategies.

05

Obesity with Infertility

Impact of obesity on reproductive health, fertility treatment modifications and pre-conception management.

06

Obesity and OSA

Obstructive sleep apnea screening, weight-OSA relationship, CPAP therapy and surgical considerations.

07

Obesity with OA Knee

Biomechanical impact on joints, management of osteoarthritis in obese patients and rehabilitation.

08

Obesity and CVD

Cardiovascular risk stratification, hypertension management, cardiac effects of weight loss and prevention.

09

Dyslipidemia and Obesity

Lipid abnormalities in obesity, atherogenic dyslipidemia, therapeutic goals and pharmacological management.

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4. FAOM – Fellowship in Advance Obesity Management

10 Months Online + 2 Months Contact · Hybrid

Includes all 21 modules above from FCOS, ACOM & PGCOM, plus a 2-month on-site Contact Program.

10 Month Online + 2 Month Contact — Hybrid Program.

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