CDM, CFPP Career Info
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The CDM, CFPP is more than the letters after your name. It’s a career path that demonstrates your commitment to excellence in dietary management, and defines you as a highly qualified professional in your field.
Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professionals (CDM, CFPPs) are nationally recognized experts at managing dietary operations. When you earn the credential, you prove your competence in areas such as foodservice management, personnel management, nutritional care, foodservice sanitation, and more (10 competency areas in all). How can your career take off?
Your training options are flexible. Some students attend classes part-time while working in food service, and some choose independent study or online options. If you already have a related degree, you may already qualify for the CDM, CFPP Credentialing Exam. There are four ways to qualify!
Learn more about the credential and ways to become certified at DMA's special career website: www.CDMcareer.info.
A free career planning ToolKit is available!

