Renew Your RCA CertificationIf you achieved the highly sought-after Certified Research Chef™ or Certified Culinary Scientist™ credential, congratulations!Don't forget that CRC® and CCS® credentials must be renewed every five years. Now, more than ever, companies recognize the value of RCA certifications and are supporting their employees in maintaining their credentials through professional development and recertification. |
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Requirements
Renewal requires at least 75 hours collectively from continuing education or professional contributions from the date of the most recent certification (five-year period). Documentation of all continuing education and professional contribution contact hours must be submitted with your renewal application. Please review the Certification Renewal Guidelines for required contact hours and acceptable documentation.
After the fifth year, certification will be considered expired. During the first three years after the certification lapses, it may be renewed with a variable fee penalty and a pro-rated number of RCA contact hours required. After year eight, the certification is non-renewable and individuals must begin the initial certification process anew, submit a new initial certification application, and pass the current version of the certification exam.
Renewal Application and Fees
To renew your certification, gather the documentation of your educational and professional qualifications, then use the link below to submit your renewal application. Please note, the application should be completed in one sitting.
Download RCA Certification Renewal Guidelines
Preview Renewal Application Form Questions
- RCA Members - Renew Here
- IMPORTANT: RCA is currently experiencing a technological glitch with the Member Renewal Application previously hosted on the Members Site. We apologize for any inconvenience.
- Nonmembers - Renew Here
- Your renewal rate begins at $550. Or, join RCA first and save!
CRC and CCS Renewal Application
Questions?
Technical questions about the renewal forms? Contact RCA HQ.
Questions about specific renewal qualifications? Contact the RCA Certification Commission.