College of Naturopathic Medicine

Name

College of Naturopathic Medicine

Legal name

The College of Naturopathic Medicine Limited

Website

https://naturopathy-uk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural Health Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB)

Keywords

• Naturopathic medicine training
• Nutritional therapy diploma
• Herbal medicine courses
• Acupuncture education
• Natural health certification

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Diploma and Degree Course Tuition: Full diploma programmes in natural therapies (Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Naturopathy) and BSc programmes generate primary revenue through tuition fees paid per course or via instalment plans
2. Short Courses: Self-paced online short courses such as Nutrition for Everyday Living priced at £395 each, providing immediate access upon purchase
3. Product Sales: Sale of educational products including books, iridology torches, and Barbara O'Neill video courses through the online shop
4. Education Financing Partnership: Partnership with Lendwise provides student loans for UK residents, with CNM receiving payment directly from the lender for enrolled students

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CNM is an educational institution that designs, delivers and awards accredited diploma, degree and short courses in natural therapies including naturopathic nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy, naturopathy, health coaching and natural/vegan chef training. Programmes are offered in-class at seven UK campuses and through a proprietary online learning platform, integrating 200 hours of supervised clinical practice and awarding BSc (Hons) degrees through the University of Buckingham.

Product overview

College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM) is an educational institution offering a portfolio of diploma and degree programmes in natural therapies. The core offering consists of diploma courses in Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Health Coaching, and Natural/Vegan Chef programmes. CNM also offers a BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy degree and a Top-Up programme. Supplementary offerings include short courses (Nutrition for Everyday Living at £395, Vegan Nutrition for Everyday Living), mini courses, and products such as Iridology Torches. The programmes are available in-class at CNM campuses (London, Belfast, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester) and online. CNM positions itself as the UK's No.1 training provider for natural therapies with over 25 years of operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CNM Health Hub: Health resources and information platform
• CNM Student
• CNM Podcast
• CNM Cooking School
• The Health Coach
• Natural Chef

Products and services

• BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy Honours degree programme in nutritional therapy offered in-class across CNM campuses, providing comprehensive training in naturopathic nutrition and clinical practice, with the award conferred via the University of Buckingham.
• BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy Top-Up Accelerated top-up programme allowing students with relevant prior qualifications to obtain an honours degree in nutritional therapy.
• Nutrition Diploma Courses Comprehensive diploma programmes in naturopathic nutrition offered both in-class at CNM campuses and fully online, covering principles and clinical application of naturopathic nutrition with 200 hours of supervised practice.
• Nutrition for Everyday Living Online short course providing practical nutrition knowledge covering immune system boost, harmful food avoidance, weight loss, detox, and fasting, priced at £395 and worth 60 CPD points.
• Vegan Nutrition for Everyday Living Vegan-focused nutrition short course covering plant-based nutrition principles, similar in structure to the general nutrition course but tailored for vegan dietary approaches, priced at £395.
• Herbal Medicine Courses Diploma programmes in herbal medicine offered in-class, online, post-graduate level, and international formats, covering naturopathic herbal applications and clinical practice.
• Acupuncture Courses Diploma programme in acupuncture providing training in traditional acupuncture techniques within a naturopathic framework and clinical applications.
• Homeopathy Courses Diploma programme in homeopathy covering classical homeopathic principles and clinical applications within naturopathic practice.
• Naturopathy Diploma Course Comprehensive diploma in naturopathy covering the foundational principles of naturopathic medicine including holistic health approaches.
• Health Coach Diploma Health coaching diploma programme focused on motivational and wellness coaching methodologies within natural health contexts.
• Natural Chef Diploma Diploma programme training students as natural chefs, combining culinary skills with nutrition and health principles.
• Vegan Natural Chef Diploma Specialised vegan natural chef diploma programme covering plant-based culinary arts and nutrition.
• CNM Online Short Courses Collection of online short courses covering various natural health topics, available for self-paced study at £395 each.
• CNM Mini Courses Brief introductory courses on natural health topics, designed for quick completion and basic knowledge acquisition.
• Dip. Nutritional Therapist (CNM Switzerland) Three-year part-time online Nutritional Therapist diploma programme with 200 clinical hours, accredited by EMR, APTN, ASIC, ANP, GNC, and IICT, with an optional Dip. Naturopath (ND) available.
• Iridology Torch Specialist torch equipment used for iris analysis in iridology practice, sold as a standalone product priced at £32.00.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of CNM graduates are practising (part time or full time)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNM shares limited contact information with the ANP for student and graduate membership, enabling access to local continuing professional development events, membership details, and free student membership for qualifying students. The ANP is a relevant membership body for CNM students studying natural therapies.
• University of BuckinghamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor degree students, CNM shares data with the University of Buckingham as their awarding body for BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy programmes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The School of Health: UK complementary health training college offering diploma courses in nutrition, herbal medicine, and naturopathy. Comparable course mix, target student profile, and UK distribution model.
• Bastyr University: US-based accredited university offering naturopathic medicine degrees alongside nutrition and herbal medicine programs. Comparable degree-level credentialing in the same modalities.
• Endeavour College of Natural Health: Australia's largest private natural health college offering diploma and degree pathways in naturopathy, nutrition, and herbal medicine. Closest international analogue by modality breadth and student audience.
• National University of Natural Medicine: US-based university offering naturopathic medicine degrees and related programs in nutrition and integrative medicine. Comparable scope of modalities and degree-level practitioner training.
• Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine: Canada's leading naturopathic degree-granting institution, focused on practitioner-level training in naturopathic medicine and nutrition. Direct comparator on credentialing pathway and modality mix.
• Southern School of Natural Therapies: Australian vocational college delivering diplomas and degrees across naturopathy, nutrition, herbal medicine, and massage. Comparable multi-modality curriculum and practitioner-focused outcomes.
• Institute for Optimum Nutrition: UK-based vocational nutrition training provider offering diploma pathways to practitioner status. Most direct UK competitor to CNM's nutrition diploma and overlapping career-changer audience.

Emerging players

• Precision Nutrition: Online nutrition coaching certification provider serving a global audience. Adjacent to CNM's nutrition and health-coaching offerings but focused on a narrower, fitness-adjacent segment.
• Institute for Integrative Nutrition: US-based online health coaching certification school with global reach via remote delivery. Comparable health-coaching diploma pathway but narrower modality scope than CNM.

Regional players

• Wellpark College of Natural Therapies: New Zealand-based natural therapies college offering diplomas in naturopathy, nutrition, herbal medicine, and massage. Strongly comparable curriculum serving a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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