- Accredited Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Women's Hormonal Health
The ACHS Graduate Certificate in Women’s Hormonal Health provides specialized training for wellness professionals supporting women’s health across the lifespan. Students deepen their knowledge of hormonal health through evidence-informed approaches in pathophysiology, integrative nutrition, botanical medicine, and lifestyle strategies, enhancing their ability to create personalized wellness plans for women at every life stage.
Flexible Learning Format
Follow adaptable weekly schedules with structured support from faculty and dedicated academic advisors.
Integrative, Evidence-Informed Approach
Learn to apply nutrition, botanical, and lifestyle strategies grounded in current research and safety evidence.
Graduate-Level Training for Professionals
Designed for coaches, nutrition and botanical practitioners, and healthcare professionals, including nurses, seeking specialized expertise.
Women's Health Across the Lifespan
Study female endocrine physiology and hormonal changes from the menstrual cycle through perimenopause and menopause.
Learn From Integrative Health Experts
Courses are developed and validated by subject-matter experts in women's health, nutrition, and botanical safety.
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Required Courses
In-Depth Coursework to Develop a Professional Working Knowledge of Herbalism
Required Courses
Electives
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze female endocrine physiology and hormonal changes across the lifespan in order to interpret the menstrual cycle, perimenopause, and menopause.
- Evaluate research on integrative approaches to women’s hormonal health in order to apply evidence-based best practices.
- Apply nutrition, botanical, and lifestyle strategies in order to support hormonal balance and women’s wellness.
- Assess the safety and appropriate use of botanicals and supplements in order to support women’s hormonal health.
- Design personalized, evidence-informed wellness plans in order to support women across life stages.
- Apply ethical, culturally sensitive communication and coaching in order to guide behavior change in women’s wellness contexts.
Admission Requirements
Here’s what you’ll need to do to get started:
Step 1: Hold a Bachelor's Degree
Provide official transcripts for a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution. Learn more.
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Step 2: Apply Online
Step 3: Achieve Acceptance for Admission
Step 4: Confirm Your Funding
Step 5: Complete Your Enrollment
Step 6: Attend Orientation
Apply Your Education in Real-World Settings
Students often pursue career goals that lead them to roles such as:
Integrative Women's Health Coach
Wellness Practitioner
Women's Wellness Educator
Specialization for Licensed Professionals
Plan Your Future in Health & Wellness With an Advisor
Connect with an academic advisor to talk through your goals, get personalized guidance, and explore your path forward in health and wellness.
Tuition and Financial Aid
You can estimate your total tuition and fees by clicking on each required course below to view its total course price. Tuition and fees are subject to change. Explore options to reduce costs through credit transfers, challenge exams, and eBook textbooks here. Learn more about funding your education.
$12,670
Estimated Total
$200
Registration Fee
$10,920
Tuition
$1,500
Books and Supplies
$50
Graduation Fee
This estimate includes all required textbooks, materials, and the online ACHS eTextbook. It reflects the courses with the greatest out-of-pocket costs and is based on 2026–2027 tuition rates. Actual cost may be lower if you qualify for transfer of credit, pass a challenge exam, or opt for eBook options.
The Value of Accreditation
ACHS is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
This status ensures that your education meets high academic and professional standards, giving you confidence in the quality and credibility of your training.
FAQs
What is a Graduate Certificate in Women's Hormonal Health?
It is a 16-credit, graduate-level online program focused on integrative approaches to women’s hormonal health across the lifespan. Coursework covers endocrine physiology, integrative nutrition, botanical safety, and lifestyle strategies from menstruation and fertility through perimenopause and menopause.
Who is this certificate designed for?
The program serves wellness professionals, coaches, nutrition and botanical practitioners, and healthcare professionals, including nurses, who want specialized expertise in women’s hormonal health. It’s also a focused credential option for current ACHS graduate students.
Does this program prepare me to diagnose or treat hormonal conditions?
No. This certificate is educational and does not grant licensure, authorize medical practice, or prepare graduates to diagnose or treat medical conditions. Graduates learn evidence-informed wellness strategies and appropriate referral practices. Licensed professionals should apply what they learn within their own scope of practice.
Will I learn about botanical and supplement safety?
Yes. Coursework covers the safety and appropriate use of botanicals and supplements for women’s hormonal health, with an emphasis on evaluating current research evidence.
Does this certificate lead to health coach board certification?
This certificate is not an NBHWC-approved training program and does not by itself qualify graduates to sit for the national board certification exam.
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