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September 2026 Certification Exam
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM EDT
Category: Online Certification Exam

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.

RCA’s Remote Proctor Service allows certification candidates to take their final exam remotely via their computer using a Zoom video conference link. The service is available to candidates who have completed their application process and have been formally approved to take the exam by the RCA Certification Commission.

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