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The CFSP credential was established in 1987 – and remains the most important industry certification for foodservice professionals. The objectives of the CFSP program are to:
Scroll down to learn more about the CFSP program, and how you can earn your certification.
Requirements for certification:
Contact us to get started.
Because we understand that everyone learns differently, NAFEM offers a variety of ways for you to study as you prepare for your CFSP designation. This includes separate bundles to meet your studying preferences.
Available March 2019 – CFSP Bundle One
Includes the CFSP Study Guide in an eBook format readable on all platforms and devices, the CFSP Online Overview, your CFSP Certification Fee and your CFSP Online Exam.
$775
Available March 2019 – CFSP Bundle Two
Includes a printed CFSP Study Guide, the CFSP Online Overview, your CFSP Certification Fee and your CFSP Online Exam.
$775
CFSP Bundle Three
Includes the CFSP Study Guide in an eBook format readable on all platforms and devices, the CFSP In-person Overview, your CFSP Certification Fee and your CFSP Online Exam.
$775
CFSP Bundle Four
Includes a printed CFSP Study Guide, the CFSP In-person Overview, your CFSP Certification Fee and your CFSP Online Exam.
$775
CFSP Study Guide eBook
In an eBook format readable on all platforms and devices.
$650
CFSP Study Guide Print Book
CFSP Study Guide Print Book.
$650
Available March 2019 – CFSP Online Overview
This interactive online course will take you through everything you need to know to earn your CFSP designation.
$995
CFSP Certification Fee and Online Exam
Pay your Certification Fee and take the CFSP Online Exam to earn your official CFSP designation. With this option, you’ll need to find a proctor to administer and gain access to the CFSP Online Exam in the NAFEM Learning Center.
$400
CFSP In-person Overview
Each August, a day-long CFSP overview seminar is offered at NAFEM’s Chicago headquarters. The next NAFEM-hosted overview is Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You are welcome to return on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., to take the exam. Please bring a laptop with you, as all exams are administered via online testing. Call us at +1.312.821.0201 or contact us here.
$650
CFSP Online Exam Retake
If you do not earn a score of at least 75% on your initial exam, you may retake your exam for a fee of $25.
$25
Industry professionals interested in the CFSP program should contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
To maintain your certification, pay dues ($25/year) and participate in one credit-earning activity each year. While one credit is required to maintain your certification each year, there is no limit to how many credits you can earn.
There are three levels of achievement in the CFSP program. You advance naturally through the levels of certification as you earn the required number of credits.
Sign into the Members Area to report industry activities and view your certification records and status. Remember to provide proof of attendance to earn credits: simply scan supporting documents into your computer and upload them to your NAFEM dashboard.
The In-person Overview is a day-long review session offered by NAFEM in preparation for the CFSP exam. It is part of the CFSP In-person Overview bundle, or it can be purchased separately. NAFEM hosts this overview every August at its Chicago headquarters.
Call us at +1.312.821.0201 or contact us here.
If you are preparing to become certified, you can take the exam at NAFEM headquarters anytime you’re in Chicago. The exam is now administered through an online portal, so you must bring a laptop. We have conference room space and any member of the NAFEM staff can proctor the test. If you prefer to take the test in your hometown, you can use a local proctor. For more information or to schedule your exam, call us at +1.312.821.0201 or contact us here.
Once you have been certified, make sure to add the designation to your email signatures and any day-to-day business communication you send. The logo (.jpg) is available for you to download, and NAFEM encourages you to promote your CFSP status whenever possible. You worked hard to achieve the designation – show your commitment to ongoing professional development in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry, and help us spread the word about the program!
Available March 2019 – CFSP Bundle One
Includes the CFSP Study Guide in an eBook format readable on all platforms and devices, the CFSP Online Overview, your CFSP Certification Fee and your CFSP Online Exam.
$775
Available March 2019 – CFSP Bundle Two
Includes a printed CFSP Study Guide, the CFSP Online Overview, your CFSP Certification Fee and your CFSP Online Exam.
$775
CFSP Bundle Three
Includes the CFSP Study Guide in an eBook format readable on all platforms and devices, the CFSP In-person Overview, your CFSP Certification Fee and your CFSP Online Exam.
$775
CFSP Bundle Four
Includes a printed CFSP Study Guide, the CFSP In-person Overview, your CFSP Certification Fee and your CFSP Online Exam.
$775
CFSP Study Guide eBook
In an eBook format readable on all platforms and devices.
$650
CFSP Study Guide Print Book
CFSP Study Guide Print Book.
$650
Available March 2019 – CFSP Online Overview
This interactive online course will take you through everything you need to know to earn your CFSP designation.
$995
CFSP Certification Fee and Online Exam
Pay your Certification Fee and take the CFSP Online Exam to earn your official CFSP designation. With this option, you’ll need to find a proctor to administer and gain access to the CFSP Online Exam in the NAFEM Learning Center.
$400
CFSP In-person Overview
Each August, a day-long CFSP overview seminar is offered at NAFEM’s Chicago headquarters. The next NAFEM-hosted overview is Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You are welcome to return on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019 from 9 to 11:30 a.m., to take the exam. Please bring a laptop with you, as all exams are administered via online testing. Call us at +1.312.821.0201 or contact us here.
$650
CFSP Online Exam Retake
If you do not earn a score of at least 75% on your initial exam, you may retake your exam for a fee of $25.
$25
Once you authorize payment for a CFSP bundle or any a la carte item, you will not be eligible to receive a refund or transfer the payment to someone else.
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