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Certificate of Gut Microbiome

Ideal for health, wellness, and education professionals, or anyone passionate about gut health, this course explores the science of the human gut microbiome. You’ll learn about digestive function, microbial diversity, and the connections between the gut, brain, and body, as well as how diet and lifestyle influence microbial balance. Gain practical, evidence-based strategies to support gut health in real-world settings.
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Study Hours
50 hours
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Course Access
12 Months

Whether you’re a health, wellness, or education professional or simply passionate about gut health, this course is ideal professional development for you. Discover the science of the human gut microbiome and its crucial role in overall health and well-being.

The Certificate of Gut Microbiome is a professional development course that explores the structure and function of the digestive system, the diversity of gut microbes, and the powerful connections between the gut, brain, and body.

In this gut health course, you will learn about gut microbial balance, gut anatomy, and host–microbe interactions. You will also discover factors that influence microbial diversity, including lifestyle, environment, and internal physiology, and how they impact digestion and long-term health.

You will learn how diet shapes the microbiome, including the role of macronutrients, fibre, prebiotics, probiotics, fermented foods, and dietary patterns. You will also explore the link between the microbiome, immunity, mental health, metabolic function, inflammation and emerging therapeutic approaches.

On completion of this course, you will have strategies to support microbiome health and apply gut health principles in real-world settings.

Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us. 

Course Structure
Unit 1: Introduction to the Gut Microbiome
  • What is the human microbiome?
  • Microbial diversity and distribution
  • Factors influencing the microbiome
  • Microbial populations and their roles
  • Development of microbiome research
  • Gut-body connection
  • The gut-brain axis
  • The digestive system
Unit 2: Microbial Ecology and Gut Environment
  • Gut anatomy
  • Anatomical layers
  • Specialised features
  • Microbes in the gut
  • Gut transit time
  • Colonisation and microbial diversity
  • Factors influencing microbial balance
  • Host-microbe interactions and symbiosis
Unit 3: Diet, Nutrition, and the Microbiome
  • Macronutrients and fibre
  • Protein, fats, carbohydrates, dietary fibre
  • Prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics
  • Fermented foods and dietary patterns
  • Contemporary dietary approaches
  • Diet and lifestyle factors that influence the microbiome
  • Dietary conditions that influence the gut microbiome
  • How to cultivate a healthy gut microbiome with food
Unit 4: Microbiome and Immunity
  • The gut-immune axis
  • Immune tolerance and inflammation
  • Chronic and acute inflammation
  • Microbiota changes in autoimmune and allergic conditions
  • Emerging therapeutic approaches
  • Faecal microbial transplant
  • Phage therapy
Unit 5: Brain–Gut Connection and Mental Health
  • Brain-gut axis
  • Microbiota, neurotransmitters and mood
  • Interpreting research and stress-gut feedback loops
  • Anxiety, depression and stress
  • Lifestyle and behaviour
Unit 6: Microbiome Across the Lifespan
  • Microbial development from birth to old age
  • Microbial development in early life
  • Microbial stability through adulthood
  • Microbial changes in older age
  • Microbial changes across life stages
  • Maternal infant microbiota
  • Antibiotics, illness and ageing
  • Supporting a healthy microbiome across the lifespan
Unit 7: Microbiome and Metabolic Health
  • Metabolism and metabolic health
  • Obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome
  • Insulin resistance, inflammation and the gut barrier
  • Research on gut microbial biomarkers
  • Medication-microbiome interactions in metabolic health
  • Integrative strategies for metabolism balance
Unit 8: Supporting Microbiome Health
  • Dietary strategies
  • Lifestyle and behavioural strategies
  • Personalised support
  • Ethical considerations
  • Evaluating interventions and scientific claims
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Estimated Duration
50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Approval and Recognition

Australian Online Courses Pty Ltd is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association that recognises quality and excellence in tertiary education providers.

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Career Outcomes

Professional Development for:

  • Health and fitness professionals
  • Fitness and lifestyle professionals
  • Mental health and wellbeing roles
  • Healthcare & allied health support
  • Nutritionists
  • Health food bloggers
  • Wellness coaches
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Certificate of Gut Microbiome
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Graduation

A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.

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