ACF Certification Commission

ACF Certification Commission

The ACF Certification Commission is working hard to add value and credibility to ACF certifications. The Commission was formed to guide and strengthen the certification program through an accreditation process.

Certification Commission Mission Statement

“The American Culinary Federation Certification Commission, being an autonomous entity within the ACF, is committed to developing, implementing and monitoring a validated process of globally recognized certifications based on skills, knowledge, integrity and equality through an achievable process for all culinary professionals.”

ICE and NCCA

The Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) is the professional association for testing and assessment professionals. (ICE was formerly known as NOCA.) The National Commission of Certifying Agencies (NCCA) is the certifying body for ICE. To add recognition and value to your ACF certification, ACF is modeling the certification program to align with NCCA standards.

NCCA Accreditation Awarded to Certified Executive Chef® (CEC®)

Learn more about the value and benefit of certification accreditation.

Commission Composition

The Certification Commission is comprised of 20 professionals with experience in culinary, media, marketing, management, education and government. Commission members represent many different levels of ACF certificants: CC, CSC, CCC, CEC, CEPC, CCE, CCA and CMC. View Roster

Subcommittees

In addition to the Certification Commission, there are nine subcommittees that specialize in various elements of the certification process. Subcommittees are chaired by Commission members but are made up of many of your peers from all regions of the country.

• Job Analysis
• Written Exam
• Practical Exam Operations
• Recertification
• Marketing
• CMC/CMPC
• Appeals
• Policies and Procedures
• Designation Usage

Guiding Documents

• Certification Policies and Procedures
• Certification Code of Ethics
• Certification Designation Usage Policy

Certification Commission Updates

Certification updates will be posted on the ACF Web site as well as announced in The Culinary Insider and broadcast e-mails. View the Certification Update PowerPoint presentation (11.4 MB) that was delivered at the 2009 regional conferences.

Certification Commission Marketing Survey

The Certification Commission facilitated an online survey in June of 2009 in order to obtain feedback on the current certification programs. View the Certification Commission Marketing Survey Results.

Contact the Certification Commission