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Credentials & Certifications
DIG includes seven globally recognized certifications built into the program. Stackable credentials are earned progressively — setting students on a lifelong professional development path in the culinary arts.
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Credentials Available from DIG
Included in its educational program, DIG offers, the American Culinary Federation (ACF) certification practical and written exams for the Certified Fundamentals Cook®, Certified Culinarian®, and the Certified Sous Chef®. These certifications are recognized by the US Department of Labor as a progressive certification ladder, leading the student-apprentice to a life long professional development path.
Successful completion of these skill level appropriate exams results in the student earning an Associate Degree in Applied Science (AAS) in the Culinary Arts along with these USDOL recognized stackable credentials. A student earns the ability to test for certification after the successful completion of the education and on the job learning and passing the exams. All credentials are available in the AAS Culinary Arts, 2-year program.
Seven Globally Recognized
Certifications Built Into the Program
Seven globally recognized certifications built into the DIG Sous Chef culinary arts program are:
