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Certification

Food Service Managers
Certified Dietary Manager-Certified Food Protection Professional Certification Description A certified dietary manager, certified food protection professional (CDM, CFPP) has the education, training, and experience to competently perform the responsibilities of a dietary manager and has proven this by passing a nationally-recognized credentialing exam and fulfilling the requirements needed to maintain certified status. Certifying Organization Association of Nutrition and Food Service Professionals http://www.anfponline.org/ Certification Details ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Dietary Manager-Certified Food Protection Professional Website
Certified Executive Chef Certification Description A chef who is the department head usually responsible for all culinary units in a restaurant, hotel, club, hospital or foodservice establishment, or the owner of a foodservice operation. A CEC must supervise a minimum of five full-time employees and pass a practical exam in front of peers. Certifying Organization American Culinary Federation, Inc. http://www.acfchefs.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Executive Chef Website
Certified Food and Beverage Executive Certification Description The Certified Food and Beverage Executive (CFBE) is the most prestigious certification available to a food and beverage executive. It is part of an elite group of hospitality professionals who by combining education and experience with dedication to the industry have achieved a high level of expertise. Certifying Organization American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute https://ahlei.org/ Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● 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)? Yes Certified Food and Beverage Executive Website
Certified Food Manager Certification Description These certifications test beyond culinary skills, but rather, focus on the skills needed for the food service professional seeking a management and executive career. These certifications test your knowledge from basic cooking to menu design, management, human resources, accounting and marketing. Certifying Organization International Food Service Executives Association http://www.ifsea.com Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years Certified Food Manager Website
Certified Hospitality Trainer Certification Description The Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT®) is the most prestigious certification available to a hospitality training executive. It is part of an elite group of hospitality professionals who by combining education and experience with dedication to the industry have achieved a high level of expertise. Certifying Organization American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute https://ahlei.org/ Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● 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)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Hospitality Trainer Website
Certified Professional - Food Safety 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
Certified Service Manager Certification Description The Certified Service Manager (CSM) credential addresses the specific education and certification requirements for service managers at dealer and distributor locations that provide numerous and complex service-related capabilities directly to customers and sales personnel. These unique curriculum and education requirements are included in CSM application. The courses will become available on line through the Learning Management System option through the Service Management Institute Certifying Organization National Association of Service Managers http://www.nasm.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 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 Certified Service Manager Website
Foodservice Management Professional Certification Description The Foodservice Management Professional (FMP) credential distinguishes restaurant and foodservice managers who achieve the high level of knowledge, experience, leadership and professionalism our industry most desires. For this reason, more employers prefer candidates who hold the FMP credential. Certifying Organization National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation https://www.chooserestaurants.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Foodservice Management Professional Website
Foodservice Professional Certification Certification Description NAFEM's Certified Foodservice Professional (CFSP) credential was established in 1987. It is the most important industry certification for foodservice professionals. Globally recognized and demanded, the CFSP program enables organizations to compete more effectively by providing a more knowledgeable, better qualified and more motivated team. Certifying Organization North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers https://www.nafem.org/ Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● 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 Foodservice Professional Certification Website
ManageFirst Professional Certification Description The ManageFirst Program, created by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) and managed nationally by National Restaurant Association Solutions, is a management development program that equips students with the key competencies they need to begin or advance their management careers in our demanding industry Certifying Organization National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation https://www.chooserestaurants.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ManageFirst Professional Website
NAMA Certified Executive 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
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Certification Description The ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification is nationally recognized and accredited. ServSafe has always set the standard in food safety training and certification. Certifying Organization National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation https://www.chooserestaurants.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● 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)? No ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Website

Food Service Managers

Certified Dietary Manager-Certified Food Protection Professional

Certification Description
A certified dietary manager, certified food protection professional (CDM, CFPP) has the education, training, and experience to competently perform the responsibilities of a dietary manager and has proven this by passing a nationally-recognized credentialing exam and fulfilling the requirements needed to maintain certified status.

Certifying Organization
Association of Nutrition and Food Service Professionals
http://www.anfponline.org/

Certification Details
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Dietary Manager-Certified Food Protection Professional Website

Certified Executive Chef

Certification Description
A chef who is the department head usually responsible for all culinary units in a restaurant, hotel, club, hospital or foodservice establishment, or the owner of a foodservice operation. A CEC must supervise a minimum of five full-time employees and pass a practical exam in front of peers.

Certifying Organization
American Culinary Federation, Inc.
http://www.acfchefs.org

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

Certified Executive Chef Website

Certified Food and Beverage Executive

Certification Description
The Certified Food and Beverage Executive (CFBE) is the most prestigious certification available to a food and beverage executive. It is part of an elite group of hospitality professionals who by combining education and experience with dedication to the industry have achieved a high level of expertise.

Certifying Organization
American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
https://ahlei.org/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● 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)? Yes

Certified Food and Beverage Executive Website

Certified Food Manager

Certification Description
These certifications test beyond culinary skills, but rather, focus on the skills needed for the food service professional seeking a management and executive career. These certifications test your knowledge from basic cooking to menu design, management, human resources, accounting and marketing.

Certifying Organization
International Food Service Executives Association
http://www.ifsea.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years

Certified Food Manager Website

Certified Hospitality Trainer

Certification Description
The Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT®) is the most prestigious certification available to a hospitality training executive. It is part of an elite group of hospitality professionals who by combining education and experience with dedication to the industry have achieved a high level of expertise.

Certifying Organization
American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
https://ahlei.org/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● 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)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Hospitality Trainer Website

Certified Professional - Food Safety

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

Certified Service Manager

Certification Description
The Certified Service Manager (CSM) credential addresses the specific education and certification requirements for service managers at dealer and distributor locations that provide numerous and complex service-related capabilities directly to customers and sales personnel. These unique curriculum and education requirements are included in CSM application. The courses will become available on line through the Learning Management System option through the Service Management Institute

Certifying Organization
National Association of Service Managers
http://www.nasm.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 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

Certified Service Manager Website

Foodservice Management Professional

Certification Description
The Foodservice Management Professional (FMP) credential distinguishes restaurant and foodservice managers who achieve the high level of knowledge, experience, leadership and professionalism our industry most desires. For this reason, more employers prefer candidates who hold the FMP credential.

Certifying Organization
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
https://www.chooserestaurants.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Foodservice Management Professional Website

Foodservice Professional Certification

Certification Description
NAFEM's Certified Foodservice Professional (CFSP) credential was established in 1987. It is the most important industry certification for foodservice professionals. Globally recognized and demanded, the CFSP program enables organizations to compete more effectively by providing a more knowledgeable, better qualified and more motivated team.

Certifying Organization
North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers
https://www.nafem.org/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● 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

Foodservice Professional Certification Website

ManageFirst Professional

Certification Description
The ManageFirst Program, created by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) and managed nationally by National Restaurant Association Solutions, is a management development program that equips students with the key competencies they need to begin or advance their management careers in our demanding industry

Certifying Organization
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
https://www.chooserestaurants.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

ManageFirst Professional Website

NAMA Certified Executive

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

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

Certification Description
The ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification is nationally recognized and accredited. ServSafe has always set the standard in food safety training and certification.

Certifying Organization
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
https://www.chooserestaurants.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● 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)? No

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Website

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