Professional Development Program

American Culinary Federation's (ACF) Professional Development Program:

• Provides educational sessions to expand the knowledge base of members
• Includes forums where members can demonstrate and sharpen skills
• Offers opportunities to fulfill certification requirements
• Supports post-secondary culinary education programs

The Professional Development Program is part of the ACF Annual Events Series which includes four Regional Conferences and the National Convention & Trade Show.

The program consists of the following two tracks:

• The Educator Development Series focuses on:

  • Curriculum planning & development
  • Evaluation & testing
  • Teaching methodology
  • Education psychology

  
  The collection of instructional seminars, lectures and workshops helps educators improve their proficiency in:

  • educational theories
  • teaching & learning processes
  • human dynamics

  
  While the program was developed for culinary educators seeking ACF certification, the components address disciplines common to all professional educators. Anyone in this field is encouraged to attend.

  
  

• The Career Development Series focuses on:

  • Nutritional education
  • Sanitation & safety practices
  • Business management and supervisory skills
  • Lifestyle enrichment

  
  Comprised of seminars, lectures and workshops, the curriculum includes refresher courses needed to maintain certification points. The courses are designed to improve:

  • overall knowledge & skill base
  • marketability within the foodservice industry
  • personal & professional growth

For more information regarding ACF's Professional Development Program, contact us.

American Culinary Federation
180 Center Place Way
St. Augustine, FL 32095
Toll Free: (800) 624-9458
Local: (904) 824-4468