Because Diet Coach Cafe provides resources for counselors, coaches and other health professionals, this section focuses on education and training for people who work in the field of weight-loss rather than consumer-directed classes and events.

Ongoing Classes and Training

The Department of Continuing Education at Harvard Medical School offers a wide range of courses for professionals in the weight-loss field. 2012 classes include topics such as Lifestyle Medicine, Meditation, Addictions, Healthy Kitchens, and Exercise and the Brain.

Harvard Medical School Continuing Education Website

In addition to providing resources and support for weight-loss surgery patients, BSCI offers classes and teleseminars for coaches, support group leaders and class facilitators who work in the field of WLS. This company was founded by Colleen Cook, a weight-loss surgery patient from 1995 and author of The Success Habits of Weight-Loss Surgery Patients.

Bariatric Support Centers Website 

Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant Certification, offered by the American Council on Exercise

American Council on Exercise Website

Weight Loss Conferences

Click here for a listing of weight-loss confererences and seminars.

Other Classes and Events

Our goal is to help you improve your skills and knowledge in the field of weight-loss. Please let us know about any seminars, training or other services that help support the work of weight-loss providers.

To contact us, click here.