The Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center's (DTTAC) Distance Lifestyle Coach Training™ prepares individuals to serve as Lifestyle Coaches to deliver the evidence-based National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP). 

The Distance Training Advantage

The DTTAC Distance Lifestyle Coach Training provides you with the same high-quality experience and in depth learning as the in-person training except it utilizes the Zoom platform. 

Completing the guided coursework and attending the 3-day live sessions is required to successfully complete the training and receive a Certificate of Completion.

Note: Trainees will need a computer with internet and a camera to participate in the live virtual sessions.

DTTAC Distance Lifestyle Coach Training™ includes:

• A 3 day interactive virtual training designed around adult learning and health education principles

• Interactive, innovative learning delivered virtually by expert DTTAC Master Trainers
  

• Opportunities to practice facilitation and receive feedback from expert Master Trainers

• Class size of 10-15 participants, increasing the student-to-teacher ratio
  

• 13 credit hours of training

• Networking with other trainees from around the country

• Innovative and engaging virtual learning experience that ensures competency and readiness to be a successful Lifestyle Coach

An example of a Distance Lifestyle Coach Training schedule is:

Tuesday        1:00pm – 5:30pm  Eastern Time (ET)

Wednesday   1:00pm – 5:30pm  ET

Friday           1:00pm – 5:30pm  ET

2025 English Distance Lifestyle Coach Training

• April 8, 9 & 11 OPEN
• May 13, 14 & 16 Coming soon
  

2025 Spanish Distance Lifestyle Coach Training

         June 17, 18 & 20 Coming soon

CEU Credits

CEU credits are available for Registered Dietitians, Certified Diabetes Educators and Registered Nurses. Credits are available for an additional $25 fee.

Credit card is the preferred method of payment. If you need to pay by another method, please email us at dttac@emory.edu. 

Please contact dttac@emory.edu with any questions about this training