Denver, CO — The American Cheese Society (ACS) has launched the ACS Certified Cheese Professional™ (CCP™) Authorized Educator Program. The program authorizes organizations or individuals offering education geared toward the ACS Certified Cheese Professional™ Exam. This allows qualified educators to use the licensed trademark ACS Certified Cheese Professional™ (ACS CCP™)in promoting and marketing their educational offerings.
Four authorized educator designations are now available:
1. ACS CCP™ Authorized Education Center: Designed for for-profit educational centers that provide courses to assist cheese professionals in their preparations for the ACS CCP Exam, with content covering any or all domains in the ACS Body of Knowledge.
2. ACS CCP™Authorized Educator: Designed for individual ACS CCPs who wish to offer coursework covering any or all of the Body of Knowledge domains. Qualified individuals may be independent instructors or work on a contract basis with outside educational facilities.
3. ACS CCP™Authorized Corporate Trainer: Designed for companies that provide education and exam preparation to internal employees, customers, or potential customers.
4. Non-Profit Universities or Colleges: Varied levels of authorization are available to non-profit educational facilities. Please contact ACS for more details.
Authorized educators will receive permission to use the ACS CCP Authorized Education Center/Educator/or Corporate Trainer designation and ACS CCP Exam logo in all marketing materials promoting relevant educational programs. They will also receive:
· Premier placement in the ACS online educator directory;
· Inclusion in official correspondence between ACS and exam-takers;
· Authorization to teach to ACS Body of Knowledge domains, and to market relevant courses accordingly;
· Priority notifications when changes or revisions to the ACS Body of Knowledge are made.
Program applicants must have an ACS CCP on staff, with the exception of organizations that qualify for a special exemption. Visit http://www.cheesesociety.org/events-education/acs-ccp-aep or contact ACS at 720-328-2788 for more details including application guidelines and requirements, special exemptions, and licensing fees.
About the American Cheese Society (ACS)
ACS is the leading organization supporting the understanding, appreciation, and promotion of artisan, farmstead, and specialty cheeses produced in the Americas. At 1,500 members strong, ACS provides advocacy, education, business development, and networking opportunities for cheesemakers, retailers,enthusiasts, and extended industry. ACS strives to continually raise the quality and availability of cheese in the Americas. Since its founding in 1983, ACS proudly hosts the foremost annual educational conference and world-renowned cheese judging and competition. The 2013 ACS Conference & Competition will be held in Madison, Wisconsin from July 31-August 3, 2013. Visit www.cheesesociety.org for more information.
Source: American Cheese Society (ACS)