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Certification

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Certification Description
The Certified Professional - Food Safety is for food safety professionals and is designed for individuals within the public and private sectors whose primary responsibility is the protection and safety of food. The exam for this prestigious credential integrates food microbiology, HACCP principles and regulatory requirements into questions that test problem solving skills and knowledge.

Certifying Organization
National Environmental Health Association
http://www.neha.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Professional - Food Safety Website

Certification Description
The NAMA Certified Executive (NCE) designation is awarded by NAMA to NAMA member industry professionals who demonstrate the commitment, knowledge, integrity and leadership characteristics that distinguishes themselves in their field. It is earned through credits for experience, education and leadership and followed by an exam. Once the process is successfully completed, you will be recognized by associates, competitors in the field and customers as an outstanding professional in the vending, coffee service and foodservice industries.

Certifying Organization
National Automatic Merchandising Association
https://www.namanow.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

NAMA Certified Executive Website

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