RCA certifies the knowledge, skills, and experience of Culinology® professionals.

RCA's Certified Research Chef™ and Certified Culinary Scientist™ programs provide the food industry with today's most valuable, sought-after product developers.

Those who hold CRC® or CCS® certification are highly regarded in the industry and employed by some of the most respected food companies in the world. In fact, the Research Chefs Association Certification Commission (RCACC) reports that major food companies are frequently requiring certification for their product development employees.

These companies encourage their employees to fulfill CRC and CCS eligibility requirements and pursue certification in order to shine as leaders among the competition.

Food professionals engaged in product development and learning

And The Survey Says...

A recent survey conducted by the RCACC produced impressive results. Supervisors, upper management, and HR managers overwhelmingly agree that having an RCA-certified employee on staff:

78%
Enhances product speed to market
80%
Increases product quality
91%
Increases team functionality
71%
Increases chances of higher salary