A Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM®, CFPP®) has the education, training, and experience to competently perform the responsibilities of a dietary manager and has proven this by passing a nationally-recognized credentialing exam and fulfilling the requirements needed to maintain certified status.

CDM, CFPPs are experts at managing dietary operations. They are trained and qualified to administrate menus, food purchasing, and food preparation; and to apply nutrition principles, document nutrition information, ensure food safety, manage work teams, and much more.

A CDM, CFPP has achieved defined competencies in 10 key areas:

Gathering Nutrition Data
Applying Nutrition Data
Providing Food Services
Providing Nutrition Education
Hiring and Supervising employees
Developing Personnel and Communications
Professional Interaction
Managing Supplies, Equipment Use, Sanitation, and Safety
Managing Food Production
Managing Business Operations

The Certifying Board for Dietary Managers® (CBDM®) is responsible for the certification program, and the actual exam is conducted by ACT, Inc., a nationally recognized professional testing firm. The certification program is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).