You don't need any previous experience to undertake this course; however, you will need to have the willingness to learn and the desire to succeed.

• no previous experience is required
• access to a standard computer and Internet connection is an advantage to use the online calculating tools but is not compulsory
• as little as an hour a week to learn
  

The personal attributes you will need to have include:

• an interest in weight loss
• a desire to lose weight or assist people to lose weight
• a reasonable command of written English
• a willingness to learn and the desire to succeed