Certification
Every post the Federation has filed under Certification.
What the Cheese Foundations Certificate actually covers
Our entry-level credential is often the first thing a new hire or career-changer earns with the federation. Here's what it actually tests, and who it's built for.
Read postWhat the Sensory Evaluation Certificate actually tests
Members ask us constantly whether the Sensory Evaluation Certificate is worth the study time. Here's what the exam covers and who tends to get the most out of…
Read postWhat it takes to judge a wheel
The federation's Sensory Evaluation Certificate and Competition Judge Accreditation are the usual path onto a judging panel. Here's what each one covers, and why now is the time…
Read postWhat the Advanced Affinage Certificate asks of you
Affinage Fundamentals is two weeks into its Alpine cohort. Here's what the credential path from that course to the Advanced Affinage Certificate actually requires.
Read postGetting accredited to judge cheese
Competition season is picking back up this year, and we've had more questions about the Competition Judge Accreditation than any other credential this spring. Here's what it actually…
Read postWhat the Sensory Evaluation Certificate actually tests
Members keep asking whether the Sensory Evaluation Certificate is about tasting or about vocabulary. It's mostly the second, and that's the useful part.
Read postWhat the Advanced Affinage Certificate actually covers
A plain look at the Advanced Affinage Certificate — who it's for, what it tests, and why it's drawing more applicants as caving programs scale back up.
Read postWhat the cheese professional exam covers
The Certified Cheese Professional credential asks more of candidates than a tasting palate. Here's what the exam actually tests, and where members typically underprepare.
Read postWhat the cheesemonger credential actually tests
Certified Cheesemonger comes up in every counter-staffing conversation we have. Here is what the exam covers, who it's for, and what it doesn't replace.
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