School Food Service Management Certificate - Pennsylvania State University

School Food Service Management Certificate from Pennsylvania State University is a Online Certificate Management and Innovation degree that prepares you for a Business career. The 24-credit certificate program in school food service management is designed for employees in school food services or child nutrition operations who are interested in: broadening their job opportunities preparing for supervisory responsibilities You can expand your knowledge and skills in management, nutrition, and food service operations. Completing this certificate program can serve as a first step toward earning an associate degree in dietetic food systems management , with a School Food Service emphasis. Is It Right for Me? The certificate program in school food service management is designed for the motivated, self-disciplined student who has school food service training or experience. Successful distance education students who study 6 to 10 hours a week to complete 4 to 5 courses a year can complete the certificate program in less than 2 years. How Does the Program Work? The courses are organized around instructional study guides with textbook readings, along with optional Web-based enhancements, such as online quizzes, bulletin boards communication tools, lesson submission forms, and other resources. Most 3-credit courses include an average of 18 lessons: 16 content lessons and 2 proctored exams. A computer is not required for admission to the program; however, we recommend using one for preparing written assignments and accessing Web-enhanced courses. What Can I Learn? The certificate program in school food service management covers: history and overview of school food service program management basic nutrition principles and implementing dietary guidelines directing the preparation of healthy cuisine ensuring food safety using HACCP processes supervision and training of food service employees managing food service systems to control cost and maintain quality financial management of food service operations Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Management and Innovation courses.