Preparation
Information & Educational Resources
The following materials are currently available in the Resources section of this course that can be accessed through "My education" in your account on the IFM website.
Course Structure
The AFMCP program is organized into five chapters, consisting of a total of 26 lectures, and 8 facilitated Q&As. Prepare to dedicate approximately 8 hours per chapter, presented by over 18 functional medicine experts.
For details on each chapter, including estimated time for each lecture, explore the comprehensive chapter breakdown.
Technology Requirements & Access
Please make sure your computer or mobile device meets the following technology requirements before staring the course:Requirements:
- Access to a high-speed internet connection: 3.5 Mbps download speed or higher.
- A supported operating system: Windows 7 or newer, Mac OS 10.7 or newer.
- A supported browser: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari (macOS / iOS), Android (Tablet / Mobile).
- Functioning internal or external speakers.
How to Access the AFMCP Course:
- Go to the IFM website and click Log In in the top right corner to access My Account.
- For Desktop Users:
- In My Account, select My Education from the menu on the left.
- For Mobile Users:
- In My Account, tap Sections, then choose My Education from the dropdown menu.
- In the Online Learning Platform, click the My Courses tile.
- Navigate to the Online Learning category.
- Launch AFMCP June 2025 Curriculum.
Course Orientation Video
Are you ready to get started with the AFMCP Online course? Watch the orientation video to learn more about the structure of the course curriculum, program components and benefits, commonly asked questions, and troubleshooting techniques. Plus, get a sneak peek of the valuable clinical resources available in the IFM Toolkit.
Join course moderator Marti Costello, DC, for a brief walkthrough of AFMCP Online.
Registration Policy
Program materials and certificates of completion are delivered to you through your personal IFM online account. Online access cannot be shared – course materials, course content, and CME/CE credit are provided to the individual registrant only. For this reason, you may not register multiple people or someone other than yourself. No registrations will be taken after 4:00 pm PT, Monday, July 7, 2025.
Participation Policy
Participants of the AFMCP Online Course have 11 weeks from the course start date (Monday, June 30) to complete the program. 11-week access to a selection of IFM’s Clinical Practice Toolkit is included beginning on the course start date (Monday, June 30). Learners who do not complete within the time frame will lose access to all course materials. Our systems do not allow for course extensions for any reason. No partial CME/CE credit will be awarded.
Cancellation Policy
| Cancellation Request Received | Eligible Refund |
| Date of registration/purchase – August 6, 2025* | Refund less 10% administrative fee. |
| August 7, 2025 – October 5, 2025* | Refund less 25% administrative fee. |
| October 6, 2025 – October 21, 2025* | Refund less 50% administrative fee. |
| October 22, 2025 – End of course* | No refund. |
*Next tier of fees in effect at midnight Pacific Time
CME credits and course materials are not available for those who choose to cancel their registration or fail to complete the course within 11 weeks. Only those who complete the course will receive CME credit, if applicable, and credit toward the certification program. If you have completed your purchase through Affirm, your cancellation will incur an additional fee of up to 6%.
Cancellation requests must be submitted via the Course Cancellation Form. IFM will reply with a written acknowledgement once processed.
| Switch Fee Policy | |
| October 21, 2025 – November 5, 2025* | $150 USD |
| November 6, 2025 – November 19, 2025* | $300 USD |
| After November 20, 2025* | No switch permitted. |
*Next tier of fees in effect at midnight Pacific Time
Requests to switch must be submitted in writing to info@ifm.org. Switches can only be made from the current AFMCP offering to the next cohort.
Participation
Online Clinical Community Forum
To participate in discussions with educators and other fellow attendees, join IFM's Online Clinical Community Forum. By signing up for the forum you are agreeing to IFM's Code of Conduct. If you need help troubleshooting your forum account, reach out to the Mighty Networks help desk. For additional questions please visit the IFM Help Center.
Online Forum Host(s)
- June 30 - July 4 / IFM Moderator
- July 7 - July 25 / Yousef Elyaman
- July 28 - August 15 / Liz Boham
- August 18 - September 5 / Swathi Rao
- September 8 - September 14 / IFM Moderator
Health Coaching Experiential
As part of the AFMCP course, attendees have the opportunity to participate in five sessions of personalized health coaching with support from a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. Functional medicine practitioners regularly prescribe lifestyle changes as a core part of a patient's treatment plan. Participating in these coaching sessions allows practitioners to experience the value of health coaching from a patient’s perspective and further understand the process of facilitating behavior change.
Participation in health coaching is optional. Early registration is encouraged as spaces are limited. It is important to note that this is a client-focused experiential opportunity for lifestyle behavior change and not a training on coaching techniques.
Discover if health coaching is right for you by watching this informational video.
Important Information and Coaching Timeline:
- Health coaching enrollment is open June 27 - July 11, 2025
- You will be matched with a health coach after July 15, 2025
- If you are experiencing difficulties connecting with your coach, please get in touch with hcpsupport@functionalmedicinecoaching.org.
N Sight Educational Resources
- Log in to your IFM account using your email address and password.
- Select “My Education” from the menu on the left.
- Select the “My Courses” tile and navigate to the “Educational Resources” category.
- Launch “Nutrition-Oriented Physical Exam: N Sight".
Complimentary Laboratory Testing & Interpretation Program
As part of the AFMCP Online, program participants receive a complimentary stool analysis lab test. IFM has partnered with Genova Diagnostics to offer participants this additional training opportunity. Please refer to this handout, also located within your course materials, for information on license requirements and how to request the lab test. Last day to request a lab kit is August 11, 2025.
* Be sure to utilize the exclusive links provided in this handout, as they are specifically designed for IFM lab request forms. Avoid visiting the general lab company website and utilizing a previously existing account or creating an account.
Need assistance with placing your lab kit order? Take a look at our Lab Kit FAQ >
For Students, International, and Non-Licensed Degree Types
- Genova Diagnostics is licensed by CLIA, the Federal agency regulating laboratories.
Check with the lab to see if you qualify or have additional questions. - CLIA regulations require practitioners to have a licensure scope which allows them to order laboratory testing. Acceptable licenses in all 50 states include MD, DO, NP, PA and APRN.
- Other practitioners may have the appropriate licensure scope within their state.
International: Partners should consult with lab representatives for availability of test kits in countries outside the US.
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