Certify
Differentiate yourself and get ahead with ACF certification. Discover
the benefits,
value and relevance of certification and congratulate those who have
accomplished this goal.
Determine which of the 14 ACF certification
levels is right for you based on specific qualifications.
Certify with ease by following the step-by-step application
process, from pre-approval to final application.
Learn about the written
exam process, where the exam is given and review optional study
tools.
Plan for your practical
exam by locating a site, registering and reviewing preparation
guidelines.
Review the recertification
process, track your continuing education hours and recognize chefs
recently awarded Lifetime
Certification.
Discover continuing
education opportunities near you or online. eCulinary
is also a resource for professional development courses.
Discover why ACF certification is good for your business and how the Certification Concierge Program can expedite the process for employers.
Streamline the certification
process with helpful tools developed specifically for service
members in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard.
Search for ACF certified chefs with an online verification
tool.
Obtain the current list of Approved Certification
Evaluators. Learn how to become and maintain ACE status as well as
how to host an ACE Training session.
Chapter leaders can utilize and customize valuable
tools that will promote certification in their chapters and provide
support and encouragement to candidates.
Access resource material describing the mission,
goals and governance of the certification program.