Certified Culinary Sales Professional (CCSP) Program

As a skilled sales professional, you know that building and cultivating relationships with your customers is the key to success. So when it comes to your culinary clients, wouldn't it be great to become more fluent in the language of the professional kitchen? In the CCSP program, you will gain the hands-on insight into the food world and prestigious certification from The Culinary Institute of America essential to building respect and trust with your customers.

Results-Focused Training
Designed by foodservice industry leaders, this inspiring program will help you build the foundation of knowledge you need to increase sales, customer satisfaction, and return on investment (ROI). In just four months, you will gain an understanding of culinary fundamentals, become conversant in "chef speak," and examine the management and operational practices of foodservice organizations.

Convenient Learning—Online and On Campus
We know you're busy. That's why we've designed the four-month CCSP program to accommodate your schedule, with the perfect blend of online and hands-on training:

• Convenient multi-week "distance learning" segments accessed online 24 x 7; topics include food and kitchen safety, equipment identification, culinary fundamentals, product identification, food purchasing, and menu analysis
• A term assignment/case study focusing on improving your business and increasing your ROI
• Three days spent at the CIA's Hyde Park, NY campus, working hands-on in our kitchens, discussing your case study, and enjoying—and analyzing—dinner in one of our restaurants
• A shadow experience of six to eight hours that will help you understand the nuances of chefs, kitchens, and your customers
• The expert support of your CCSP chef-instructor, who is easily reached throughout the program via e-mail

A Powerful CIA Credential
Upon successful completion of this certification program, you will take part in a graduation ceremony on campus and have the privilege of adding a prestigious C.C.S.P. credential from The Culinary Institute of America to your business card and résumé.

Learn More and Register
For upcoming program dates, and to learn more, contact CIA Consulting Services Manager Lorrie Hafner at 845-451-1669 or l_hafner@culinary.edu. Then, download the registration form (PDF 47 KB) and you're on your way!