Gut Health and the Microbiome

Gut Health and the Microbiome is an original Mai Studies programme in wellness, nutrition & lifestyle. Over 4 weeks and roughly 20 guided hours you work through recorded classes, written notes, practical activities, knowledge checks and assessed tasks marked against a published rubric with an 80% pass mark. All material is written in-house. Mai Studies is independent: no official examination content, question bank, recording or branding from any certification body is reproduced, and completion leads to a Mai Studies completion certificate rather than a regulated or accredited qualification.

4 weeks 20 guided hours Beginner

Join membership to study

Included with Mai Studies membership at no extra cost. Fee waivers are available through scholarships and open access.

Gut Health and the Microbiome course artwork

What you will achieve

Explain the core principles of gut health and the microbiome in plain language
Apply the methods safely and correctly to realistic scenarios
Produce a documented portfolio piece assessed against a published rubric
Plan your next steps in diet and digestive wellness

Entry guidance

— No prior experience needed
— A computer and a reliable internet connection

Original Mai Studies learning material. This is a professional completion programme, not a regulated qualification or university accreditation.

Programme syllabus

3 applied modules

Foundations of Gut Health and the Microbiome

Core concepts, vocabulary and working environment for gut health and the microbiome.

Applied practice in Gut Health and the Microbiome

Hands-on work that turns theory into a repeatable method for diet and digestive wellness.

Portfolio project, assessment and next steps

Produce assessed evidence of your capability and plan the study that follows this programme.